Category Archives: Holidays

Exploring the Different Sects of Christianity

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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The history of the Christian church spans over 2000 years and encompasses some splits that have developed into different sects over time. Carol Zaleski, a professor in the religion department, specializes in the philosophy of religion, world religions and Christian … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday Services
Opportunities in the Community

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Center for Religious and Spiritual Life
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by Kristin Rivers ‘16 During Holy Week and Easter Sunday, students had the opportunity to attend local churches such as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Edwards (United Church of Christ), St. John’s Episcopal Church and First Churches (United Church of … Continue reading →

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Lent Book Club:
Sunday Nights of Conversation and Engagement

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Chapel Student
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A group of students gathered inside Bodman Lounge during Lent the past couple of Sundays to discuss Can You Drink the Cup? by Henri J.M. Nouwen. Each meeting students discussed various passages that stood out to them, leading to deeper … Continue reading →

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The Power of Good Food

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Chapel Student
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What’s a holiday without food? From Thanksgiving turkey to a Fourth of July cookout, certain dishes are symbolic of a national holiday.  Regardless of what you celebrate, food is an opportunity to socialize with friends and family, to communicate love … Continue reading →

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Christmas as an Interfaith Holiday

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Matilda Cantwell
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Perhaps we can look at Christmas, as it is celebrated in the U.S, as an Interfaith Holiday, in that its rituals are not drawn from just one religious tradition. Advent, the season that leads up to Christmas in the Christian … Continue reading →

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