Category Archives: Student Posts

Fun Time before Crunch Time
Pet-A-Pet Day Spring 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Chapel Student
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Many students met on the Helen Hills Hills Chapel Lawn last Wednesday for the purpose of petting fuzzy heads, also known as Pet-A-Pet Day. The event is held usually around midterms in the fall, and near finals in the spring. … Continue reading →

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Understanding Quaker Worship

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Chapel Student
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Sitting in an hour of silence might not be the typical way to spend a weekend morning. But that’s exactly what I did on Sunday at the Northampton Friends Meeting. Quaker worship is based on silent waiting, with the expectation … Continue reading →

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Smith College Festival of Sound and Space

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Chapel Student
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There is no better way to recharge from a hectic day than by listening to the relaxing sounds of the guitar. That’s exactly what I did last Wednesday, when I attended the Athens Guitar Duo concert, held as part of … Continue reading →

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Finding Zen in the Art Museum

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Chapel Student
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It isn’t every day that one gets the opportunity to practice yoga in an art museum. This past Friday, however, I found myself carrying my yoga mat into the Brown Fine Arts Center, as part of the Mindfulness & Your … 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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Spiritual Places: Nature Walk

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Chapel Student
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Never underestimate the power of a good walk. This week, feeling fatigued and exhausted, I decided to take advantage of the sunshine by squeezing in a relaxing walk in between my classes. Heading into the woods by Paradise Pond, I … 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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Zazen Meditation:
Adapting to a Different Meditative Practice

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Chapel Student
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We joined together in CC 102 Thursday evening to participate in Zazen Meditation, led by Sensei Catherine Anraku Hondorp, a Soto Zen Buddhist Priest and heal practitioner. Anraku Hondorp Sensei is also a Buddhist Community Religious Adviser for The Center … 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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Wednesday Weekly Vigil, Halloween Edition
Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Chapel Student
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On a cool and drizzling Wednesday afternoon at 12:20, a couple of students gathered on Chapin Deck by the Campus Center to participate in a special Wednesday Weekly Vigil. This Vigil centered on the issue of cultural appreciation verses cultural … Continue reading →

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