Category Archives: Student Posts

Camino Pilgrimage:
Walking in Faith

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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This past summer, I set out on a pilgrimage across Spain with my friend Chelsea.  We walked along the El Camino de Santiago, in English “The Way of Saint James,” a total of nearly 500 miles. We walked over mountains, … Continue reading →

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Student Advisory Board Strives for Inclusion and Advocacy

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Chapel Student
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The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life’s Student Advisory Board is a group of students that gather to advise the Center on a variety of things. Part of our job is to help plan events, like vigils and contemplative spaces, … Continue reading →

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Contemplative Practice:
Support in Staying Grounded

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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Among the central priorities of the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (CRSL) is to encourage contemplative practice and mindfulness. A number of events sponsored and supported by the CRSL affirm contemplative practice including Pet-a-Pet day, Mindful Mondays, and the … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the 2016 Election

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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The results of the 2016 elections have come as a shock to many Smith students and members of the greater Northampton community. I’ve felt weight of the worry, fear, and confusion as I walk to class with my fellow students. … Continue reading →

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Vespers 2016

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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Smith’s annual celebration of Advent, Vespers, was held two weeks ago in John M. Greene Hall. Smith College Chorus, Glee Club, Chamber Singers, Handbell Choir and Orchestra collaborated to produce the musical portion of the service while members of the … Continue reading →

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Mindful Mondays

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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The Wurtele Center and the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life have collaborated to create the new series, Mindful Mondays. This semester, the Mindful Monday series has consisted of four lunchtime meetings where food is provided and a member of … Continue reading →

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Otelia Cromwell Day: Sonia Sanchez

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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The well-known activist, artist, academic, and author Sonia Sanchez gave the keynote address for Otelia Cromwell Day. Students gathered in John M. Greene Hall on November 3 to hear Sanchez’s address entitled “Activism in Art: An Afternoon with Sonia Sanchez,” … Continue reading →

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Diwali Observance

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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On Sunday, October 30, students from a wide variety of faith backgrounds gathered in Helen Hills Hills Chapel to observe the Hindu festival of lights known as Diwali, or Deepavali. On the steps just outside the doors to the chapel, … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter:
A Global Decentralized Movement

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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The Meridians, a feminist and interdisciplinary journal, hosted a dialogue Friday, October 14 on the Black Lives Matter Movement in John M. Greene Hall as the keynote event of the symposium “When and Where I Enter.” The event was co-sponsored … Continue reading →

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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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