Student Affairs

Chapel Hours:
Mon., Wed., Thurs.
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location:
McCormack Hall
3rd Floor (in the Ryan Lounge)

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
phone: 617-287-5800
fax: 617-287-5811
student.affairs@umb.edu

:: Interfaith Ministry

Services

Calendar of Campus Ministry Events & Services

Community Events
Religious Observances
Weekly Events
Finding a Local House of Worship
Other Informational Web Sites

Community Events

Unless noted differently, all events take place in the Interfaith Chapel, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor.

Open House

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 1:30 – 4:00 PM

Enjoy the Scavenger Hunt!! Get Connected!
Come hear about activities being planned, meet the staff and share refreshments.
Please RSVP to interfaith.campusmin@umb.edu!

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Multicultural Harvest Festival and Speak a Word

November - Time and Place -TBA
Co-Sponsored with Faith Alive! Interfaith Council

Come share a traditional Thanksgiving meal and express what you are thankful for in this season of harvest and hope!

This is an Open Mic and Talent Share!
Come share your talent of singing, recitation or dancing!
All Are Welcome!

RSVP to interfaith.campusmin@umb.edu

Festival of Lights: An Interfaith Celebration of Light and Hope

Monday, December 9, 2009, 3:30PM

This is an interfaith expression of appreciation for Winter holidays and an opportunity to share personal seasonal holiday stories.
Refreshments will be served.

Staff and Faculty Prayer Breakfast

Look for details in January!

Faith Alive! 2010

Look for details in January!

Senior Interfaith Worship Celebration

Look for details in January!

Religious Holy Day Celebrations and Observations

Ramadan Prayer and Break Fasts

1st Ramadan (Fasting Begins) August 22, 2009
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of Power) September 16, 2009
Eid-al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) September 20, 2009

For time and location information, please contact the Muslim Student Association at msa.umb@gmail.com

All Saints Day Mass

November 1, 2009 falls on a Sunday; no Mass will be celebrated at the Chapel.

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Catholic Mass – 12:30 PM
Ashes will be available after 1:00 PM
(Note: Ashes may be available earlier. Please call.)

Good Friday

Friday, April 2, 2010, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
A service of prayers, singing and reflection.

Daily and Weekly Events

All Who Come in Peace Are Welcome Here!

World Religions

Adinkra Baha’i Buddhist Christian Daoist Hindu Jewish

Jain Islam Native Pagan Sikh Unitarian Unification

American Universalist

The Interfaith Chapel is open as scheduled for personal meditation, quiet reflection and prayer.

Bible Study – Mondays and Thursdays, 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Sponsored MBFCM and led by Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton

No Prior Experience or Expertise Is Required!
Feel free to bring your lunch or a snack. Hot water and is available for making instant tea and coffee.

Catholic Mass - Mondays at 1:00 PM and Wednesdays at 12:30 PM
Mass will be led by Fr. Gerry McKeon

Gospel Choir – Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Interfaith Chapel
Beginning Monday, September 14, 2009
Sign up with a Gospel Choir member or come by the chapel.
For more information contact the Advisor – Rev. Adrienne Berry-Burton

Faith Alive Interfaith Council - Wednesdays
Beginning Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 3:30 - 4:30PM
Interested?! Contact the ICM staff or Clubs at Student Activities.
This group is sponsored by the Interfaith Campus Ministry of Student Affairs.
No prior experience is required!
RSVP to interfaith.campusmin@umb.edu

Circle Time Meditation - Thursdays, 1:30 PM
RSVP to Adrienne.BerryBurton@umb.edu

Juma Prayer – Muslim Prayer - Fridays: 1:00 PM
Wheatley, 4th Floor, Student Lounge

Muslim Student Association Sister Circle – Fridays: 2:30 – 3:30 PM
For more information, contact the Muslim Student Association at msa.umb@gmail.com

Resources for Locating a House of Worship or Meditation

This is a brief list of helpful websites. There are many options in religious practice.

Multiple Traditions are listed at this website-
www.fas.harvard.edu/%7Epluralsm/98wrb/index.htm

Jewish Synagogues & Temples-
www.synagoguecouncil.org/synagog.html

Hillel for Jewish College Students-
http://www.hillelcouncil.org

Muslim Majids -
www.msa-nat'l.org/resources/IS_USA.html#8

Roman Catholic Parishes-
www.rcab.org

CAUTION: Be Safe when searching out a religious house of worship and a place to call home! If possible, go to any new house of worship with a friend. Two pair of discerning minds and hearts are often better than one. DO NOT FEEL PRESSURED TO JOIN IMMEDIATELY! In general, any organization that demands loyalty by demanding that you quit school, miss classes, give up tools and technology required for academic success, and ignore your family and friends is probably not a group that seeks your best interest and spiritual wellbeing. If you do join, do not feel that you have to stay if the fit becomes uncomfortable or unsafe. Take time to get to know that place, the people, their practices and their doctrines. Observe well before deciding if that is the fellowship you will be safe in as a member or as an associate member in watch-care while you are away from your family. Just because your friend, classmate or roommate has found that congregation to be good for them may not make it a good fit for you. If possible, visit several congregations and houses of worship until you are sure you have found one that is safe and a good fit for you.