Spiritual and Religious Life
Bookings will be held more closely than walk ins, so remember to book the chair you're sitting in.
The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life educates and models exploration and expressions of faith and spirituality; nurtures a welcoming, supportive, courageous environment where people engage one another for meaningful and balanced living.
The Center for Spiritual and Religious Life is a welcoming place for curious, intentional, respectful engagement with persons of similar, different or no religious tradition, and for quiet personal reflection and spiritual practice.
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The Landscape
Support can be tangible or intangible, physical and virtual. Lawrence campus partners are brainstorming new ideas every day where we can all innovate, not isolate while we are apart, not alone.
Tuesdays at 4p, first year students join Amber to exploring the many outdoor offerings around campus. Meet on the front porch of the Center. Come as you are. No RSVP required.
Virtual and in-person. Join student leaders in the Sabin House Living Room or in the Moser Garden, east of the center. Read more under 'Guided Contemplation'...
Spaces for spiritual reflection and observance
We encourage you to make a special place in your room, home or building where you can practice that which is spiritually or religiously centering for you.
Taking time at the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life 
The Dean/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 provide safe and brave spaces for spiritual reflection and observance. New ways we're using the space include Read More...
10 Well-Being Tips During the Days of COVID-19 - from the Center for Healthy Minds
Sustainable Spirituality
Create your own Spiritual Sustainability Plan
Empower yourself to access your heart's hunger and develop connection with yourself and others. Take an hour to reflect and make a plan to take a spiritual step.
ownload the workbook and use it you reflect, personalize, and plan for spiritual growth. Connect directly with Linda Morgan-Clement for additional direction or more information.
The Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is open in the Sabin House Basement - use your ID for access. The door for the Food Pantry is across from the first floor restroom, with food, some books, and warm winter wear at the bottom of the stairs.
HOURS OVER BREAK
Nov. 26 - Jan. 3
Weekdays only
9am-6pm
REGULAR HOURS:
Monday-Friday 9a-11:59p
Saturday 12p-11:59p
With You Through Each Step
Open Hours for Appointments (CST)
Make an Appointment for a virtual conversation
Linda Morgan-Clement:
is available for virtual or in-person one-one meetings throughout the term.
Terra Winston
Thursdays: 10a-12p
Helpful LU Resources
If you're concerned about a student, check out these resources
Early Alerts
incense in a white and blue china bowl surrounded by candles
three students huddled together at a buffet table preparing their plates
students and a staff member working with plants
Four students gather around a picnic table at a retreat.
A woman with her hands folded near her ears speaks with two students dressed, both dressed in navy blue
two students, one long haired and one with short hair, look closely at a plant
Virtual or On-Campus
Opportunities at Lawrence don't end at the classroom or campus.
Community and belonging draws in some part to being connected to your physical space. Wherever you are, take yourself on a sensory walk to center yourself in the place and time. Read More...
Practicing gratitude has a healing property. Borrowing from Tibetan prayer flags, the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life invites you to embody gratitude by contributing a flag to a living, breathing kinetic journal of our thanks, appreciations and hopes. Read more...
In times of anxiety, stress, or fear – a natural response is to close; close our hearts, our emotions, and our relationships. A temporary “prayer wall” is in Warch campus center across from Somerset. You are invited to place your intentions, wishes, hopes, thanksgiving, fears, confessions, questions, or prayers into the “wall” regardless of background or beliefs. Watch for the wall to appear in other locations. Send your prayer request anonymously and we will add it to the wall.
On Friday, November 20th we will dismantle the wall and collect the prayers. They will be released, unopened, to the universe through burning.