Spiritual and Religious Life

How Not To Be A Schmuck
(Thursdays) January 24, January 31, February 1
Noon

Most people don’t think they need character training.

One’s character is constantly developing and it manifests in humans from a variety of sources.  Visual & push messages, social bombardments, generational pressure, divergent vs. normative natural behaviors, friend or family influences, spiritual influences, and cultural messages all play a part in how we develop.

Join Elliot Ratzman and learn to “train” your ethical muscles, attend to others, and develop character practices for your life.

This workshop will meet for three sessions at the Center for Spiritual & Religious Life.

You’re invited, space is limited, and lunch is provided.
Sign up by January 15th for this unique off campus trip.

Contact the office of Spiritual and Religious Life or Elliot Ratzman to reserve your spot.

Sundays can be a naturally contemplative time.

Please join with your fellow students and the community to celebrate Taizé  at Sabin House / Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.

This Christian service has a warm glow of candlelight, the softness of song, plus  affirming chant to make your frayed edges smooth.

Sunday, January 13
5pm
Light meal to follow

This winter, take a moment to unplug on campus.

Electronics keep us connected to a larger world. Right? But connection goes far beyond what the electronic world offers.

On February 7th, the Thursday of Reading Period, turn in your phone and/or your most used electronic device at the beginning of the day and take part in activities that will nourish and recharge your personal human battery.

Keep your eyes open for upcoming details on LU Unplugged activities, plus where and how to sign up. Plan on being unplugged from approximately 11am until 7pm.  Participants will need to sign up in advance to be able to take part in any planned end of day meal activities, and space may be limited.

Don’t care about the details and can’t wait to sign up? Interested in hosting an activity?  Just need a few more details?
Contact Dean Linda Morgan-Clement.  linda.morgan-clement@lawrence.edu or spiritual.religious.life@lawrence.edu to inquire, or call 920-832-7167.

This event is being organized by members of the Student Life division.

Dance and music jams? Tai Chi? Worship services?  Meditation? Yoga?

All are available throughout the term to satisfy the need you have for the day, the week, the term, or just the moment.

First Open Movement is on January 16th at 3:30 in Warch
Tai Chi open to all on Mondays at 4:15
Worship services at many times – Specifics available via the resources section of the SRL webpage.
Meditation on Wednesdays begins January 9th at 4:30 at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.
Yoga available 5 times a week at varying times and locations. Check the LU calendar for specifics.

No hibernation required. Get a jump on your winter self-care and flex your style.

Taize’s ecumenical Christian services will be at 5pm for the Winter term.  All are welcome.

Taize’ is a service, a movement, and a spiritual feeling that fills the senses.  It surrounds the participants in the warmth of candlelight, the sound of joy, the peace of silence, and the comfort of community.

Select Sundays
January 13 at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
January 27 at Memorial Presbyterian Church / 803 East College Avenue
February 10 at All Saints Episcopal Church / 100 N. Drew St.
February 24 at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

A light meal will follow each service. Please feel encouraged to join in the service and the meal.

Using the Reservation System?  Ever notice that box?  The one that says
“Event enhances spiritual and religious life”

The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life encourages the campus community to be aware of the many places where spirituality and choice intersect.

When you are making a reservation in the LU system, selecting this box can be a way to indicate that your program, meeting, class, or event could be characterized in this way.

Whether it is in Sabin House, Warch Center, the Diversity and Intercultural Center, or anywhere on campus, ask yourself if your room reservation enhances spiritual and religious life. If the answer is yes, then click the box.

By clicking the box, you’re also communicating via the SRL webpage under Programs & Events the details of your event.  Spirituality and/or religion takes many forms and those choices are available for all.

Our office and Center are open during break, which includes extended hours for the Food Pantry.

Regular programs such as guided meditation and Saturday yoga will not be occurring, but students staff and faculty can still use the space for community meals, department retreats, planning sessions, or a quiet respite with lots of natural light.

*The second floor Group Room lets creative thought flow.
*The Meditation room is a great place to get centered, release tension.
*The Community Room usually has a place to sit or an open piano to play.
*The Living Room alcove’s natural light and a cozy table are great for a quiet lunch  and that book you never get to read (the one you are reading for pleasure).

Open to the public 830-5
Open with Lawrence ID 8am-midnight

Taize’ at All Saints Episcopal Church – October 28th @ 5pm

Feed your soul with candlelit prayer and song at Taize’.  This Christian service will be followed by a light dinner provided by the All Saints community.

Sikh Temple of the Fox Valley

The Food Recovery Network and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life are taking their work into the community at the Sikh Gurudwara. By joining with the members of the Sikh temple in the experience of their langar, you can take part in sharing meals with the community.

Lawrence vans will depart from the Wriston turnaround on November 11th. 
Contact Michaela McElroy at michaela.m.mcelroy@lawrence.edu. to reserve your space.

Join the Lawrence students, staff and faculty in a conversation about what it means to listen well at Lawrence.

Friday, October 26th
8am-9am at International House

Tuesday, October 30th
8p-9p at Sabin House