Category Archives: Student Reflections

Restore and Revive:
Great Awakening History in Northampton

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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A few Smithies, along with church leaders from all across New England, attended the Restore and Revive convocation, September 29 – October 2, which was the tail end event to a larger 10-day prayer conference. Restore and Revive was held … Continue reading →

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Apple picking with Mercy House

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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Community members of the Pioneer Valley and students from the five colleges gathered for a Mercy House church-wide event on Saturday, September 23. Over 50 people showed up to Park Hill Orchard in Easthampton to apple pick, take pictures, and … Continue reading →

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Reflections from Greece: Sitting in the Dirt

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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This piece is part of a series highlighting a student’s spiritual experiences while studying abroad. This is part two, read part one – Reflections from Greece: The Light in Moria. On the day of my first shift volunteering in Moria, I … Continue reading →

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Reflections from Greece: The Light in Moria

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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This piece is part of a series highlighting a student’s spiritual experiences while studying abroad. In late May 2017, I spent eight days volunteering with EuroRelief in the refugee camp Moria, located in Lesvos, Greece. I’d been in Geneva, on … 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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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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