Spiritual and Religious Life

Taize’s ecumenical Christian services will be at 5pm for the Spring 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
April 8th – at All Saints Episcopal Church
April 29th – at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
May 6th – at All Saints Episcopal Church
May 20th – at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

The ‘Water drop” collection grows.

Some people take their meditation in the form  active hands.  Some create a drop, and others enjoy having a memento of the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life to remind them of a particularly special day.  Whatever your reason for interacting with the molding clay, it’s a good one.

New books arriving regularly.

And they may not be what you would think to find.  Poetry, novels by spiritual authors, easy meditative practices and phrases for guidance, as well as sacred texts and interesting translations.  Stay and read, take a book with you as a check-out, or make a suggestion to the dean if you know of a moving and spiritual read.

Pencils sharpened…get set…color.

Yes. College students color.  University professors color.  Staff take mental breaks and color. We provide a contemplative book and some sharpened pencils, but don’t be limited by that.  Your own markers are also welcome.  Plus, your parents are always asking what you’ve been up to at school…Low tech and snail mail can say a lot to a person.

If you are taking time on Wednesday, February 14th to begin the Lenten season with ashes, there are several local churches where you can find services that will help you begin your reflective journey before the observance of Easter.

All Saints Episcopal Church|
100 North Drew Street
12pm and 7pm

Emmanuel United Methodist Church
740 East College Avenue
5:30 Meal before (free to LU students)
6:30pm service

First Congregational UCC of Appleton
724 East South River Street
5pm-6:45 lasagna dinner
7pm worship

First English Lutheran
6:15pm (downtown – 326 E. North Street)
6:15pm & 9:30pm (north – 6331 N. Ballard Road)

First United Methodist Church of Appleton
325 East Franklin Street
6:15pm

Memorial Presbyterian Church of Appleton
803 East College Ave
7pm

St. Mary & St. Josephs Parishes
312 South State Street
4:30pm

Zion Lutheran Church
912 N. Oneida Street
6pm

Meditation

Have no fear of silence.
Practice: stopping and letting go.

The Meditation Room at Center for SRL and can be reserved or used for drop-in when there is a need for a quiet space.  Students staff and faculty are welcome to visit the Center for SRL and the Meditation Room during break times.

Regular meditation at Center for SRL happens each Wednesday, 4:30pm.

Sunday February 4th
7:30pm  •  LU Center for Spiritual and Religious Life

This ecumenical service of prayer, silence, song and chant is a great way to lead yourself into a busy week.  Taizé and the partnership with All Saints Episcopal Church will occur this Sunday February 4th at Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.   Students and Employees are welcome, as is the community.

Stay posted to the LU Spirit Space Facebook Page and the Office of SRL webpage for additional dates and times.

Tuesday, February 6 – Which of these best suits you?

No advance notice required. Come as you are.

Deep Listening on February 6 with Brian Pertl – 4:30pm  @ Center for SRL

Join the Dean of the Conservatory as you explore the concepts of sound and experience the world through a greater appreciation of hearing and listening, recalling, and creating.

Talking Circle on February 6 with Kate Bellinger – 4:30pm @ Center for SRL

This circle provides a safe space to connect with the greater community.  They are an opportunity for a community to come together, slow down, and connect around stories and themes that everyone can relate to in some way. Participants share to the extent that they feel comfortable. Topics are set to allow the circle to share and different depths, with one person talking at a time, each person is seen and heard.

Shared Stories

No two stories are alike, and telling a story is connecting with others.

You are invited to explore the video series for yourself and consider how your shared story would look.  Telling your spiritual story means sharing a part of your identity.

The Spiritual Lives at Lawrence video series allows members of the Lawrence community an opportunity to let their story be known, and to let others into this special part of their identity.

Consider what your spirituality means to you, what your journey has been, and sign up to be a part of the series.

The Center for SRL Intersections: Weaving has begun.

Forget about the cares of the day while you create something beautiful. Be joyful and be deliberate.  There are two more sessions open for those who may still be interested.

Remaining sessions: January 24 & January 31.  starting at 5:15p.m. at the Center for SRL. 
Contact spiritual.religious.life@lawrence.edu

Share Stories

Telling a story is connecting with others.  Telling your spiritual story means sharing a part of your identity.  The Spiritual Lives at Lawrence video series allows members of the Lawrence community an opportunity to let their story be known, and to let others into this special part of their identity.

No two stories are alike.  You are invited to explore the video series for yourself and consider how your shared story would look.   https://www.lawrence.edu/info/offices/spiritual-and-religious-life/spiritual-lives