Annual Report
The
past academic year saw a year of many old traditions and some new events
we hope will become traditions. The chapel continued to be sacred space
where people could come and experience the Divine in personal reflection
and group services. It continued to be a space that welcomed a variety
of faiths. New friendships were made and we said goodbye to friends who
had passed away. New discoveries were made in collective study of ancient
scriptures, Sister Circles, the work of Justice, poems shared, songs sung,
shared prayers, inter-religious services, interfaith, inter-cultural and ecumenical
discussions, and fun fellowships. A mediatation group, Circle Time, was started this Spring.
Beyond the chapel, there were remembrances and celebrations led by the staff for the whole community – 9/11 Memorial of Hope, Multicultural Harvest Festival with student leaders, Festival of Lights, Faith Alive! 2009 with expert speakers from the community, the Annual Prayer Breakfast for Staff and Faculty, and Senior Interfaith Blessing and Year-End Celebration.
The staff participated in the full life of the campus as part of the great Division of Student Affairs – University Open Houses, WOW Celebrate Students events, Fest of Us Days, Commencement, Beacon Beginnings, and many more.
Annual Interfaith Campus Ministry 4 June 2009:
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