Spiritual and Religious Life

Support can be tangible or intangible, physical and virtual.  We've listed below for some of the tangible and virtual places where we are intentionally supporting while our building is closed.  Lawrence campus partners are  brainstorming new ideas every day where we can all innovate, not isolate while we are apart, not alone. 

All meeting times listed are in Lawrence Main Campus time (CST) unless otherwise noted. 

Spaces for spiritual reflection and observance on campus may be designated in alternate locations, but we encourage you to make a special place in your room, home or building where you can practice that which is spiritually or religiously important to you.  

The Food Pantry will remain available and will reopen in Raymond House as a temporary location beginning on April 7th.  The new hours will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10a-2p. Donations should not be left at Sabin House. The Amazon wishlist is probably the best way to donate moving forward. Those boxes will be delivered directly to Raymond House once the Food Pantry is re-established.

Mindful Mondays
Establish your focus through activities and reflections. Merge into a spiritual pathway.

Deep Listening with the Conservatory
Livestream on Facebook
Tuesdays at 10am 

Meditation with Prof. Connie Kassor 
Connect through Zoom
Tuesdays - 4:30 

Fourth Friday Zoom Lunch (Staff & Faculty)
Look for the discussion prompt on Facebook
April 24 - noon 
May 22- noon 

Taize'
Livestream on Facebook
5:30-6:30p 
{Every Other Sunday} April 19 through May 31

During the Spring Term, Lawrence is making every effort to spiritually support the students and staff of our community in an ever changing environment.  The student employees will continue to be available for program support. The Dean and Chaplain and Associate Dean are available for counseling and guidance even if you are off campus.  For those planning to be on campus, we will continue to attempt to provide safe and brave spaces for spiritual reflection and observance. Please email us for assistance in establishing the best method of communication for support. 

It's true, this office does try to connect the students staff and faculty with the spiritual practices that most suit them.  By direct communication, notification of programs or events, campus and building signs, and personal communication through the Interfaith Activators we actively encourage awareness of spiritual opportunities on campus.  The knowledge that many Lawrentians view religion and spirituality as an extension of their work and study creates direct and indirect connections which provides balance in the classroom, lab, rehearsal room, and dorm room. 

Part of the connection we strive for is derived from basic knowledge of who our students are, and how their spirituality manifests.  To accurately access who we communicate with, our internal systems require each student to maintain their own spiritual information.  While much of this information is collected at the time of admission, we know that growth happens and change can occur.  Students who wish to acknowledge or update their spiritual affiliation in Voyager, are welcome to do so at any time.  Within Voyager, select Personal Information / How to Change Personal Information / Religious Affiliation.  A dropdown menu will be presented for you to select from one of the 40+ options offered.  Information is private, confidential and never shared.  

Students can help themselves, and help the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life connect them to the services and outreach that best suit their path.