Weekly Events

MHC Sponsored Events
Non-MHC Events

The following events occur on a weekly basis and are current for the fall semester of 2008. Please email the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life with any questions you may have.

MHC Sponsored Events

Tuesday

Japanese Tea Ceremony
Wa-Shin-An
7:30 pm Eliot House First Floor- Wahinan
*reservations required, call 3534 between 1-4 pm 

Wednesday

Interfaith Lunch
Eliot House Lounge, noon
Bringing together a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty to learn about the similarities and differences among the many sacred world traditions. A simple vegan lunch is served.
Contact Gayle Higgins

Mindfulness Meditation, "Conneting wih Heart, Mind nd Body: Developing Peace and Self Acceptance"
4:30-5:30 pm Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary
Starting with a 5 week introdution to meditation and continuing throughout the semester.
Contact Rebecca Bradshaw

Multifaith Council Dialogue/Meeting
5:00 pm South Rocky Private Dining Hall
Spirited, open-hearted group of students from many faiths and world cultures.  Interested in learning about different faiths? Join Leslie Fraser and the Multfaith Council.

Thursday

SHRI- Sisters of Hinduism Reaching Inwards
Puja with dinner to follow - Open to all
Eliot House Lounge, 5: 00 pm
Contact SHRI

Friday

Hallal Lunch followed by Friday Prayer
Noon, Eliot House Lounge and Muslim Prayer Room
Contact Gayle Higgins

Unitarian Universalist Community Weekly Meeting
5:00 pm, Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary
Monthly trips on Sundays to UU churches and regular UU student activity group.

Torah/Yoga
Time TBA, Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, Amelia Ender, Jewish Advisor 
Blending the deep spiritual teachings of ancient Jewish tradition and dynamic movement practice; come experience a calmer, grounded, more fluid way of being.

Baha'i Gathering
Welcoming Gathering Friday, September 12
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 6:30 pm
Regular weekly meetings TBA - contact Holly Hanson, Bah'i Advisor, hhanson@mtholyoke.edu

Shabbat Dinner
Wilder Kosher/Halal Dinning Hall, 6:00 pm
Contact Amelia Ender

First Friday of the Month Community Shabbat Dinner and Blessing
Eliot House Lounge, 5:30 pm

Sunday

Protestant Worship Service
Everyone Welcome!
Abbey Chapel, 11:00 am
Refreshments 10:30 - 11 am
Contact Rev. Sherry Tucker

Catholic Sunday Mass
Abbey Chapel, 6:30 pm
Contact Anita Magovern

Zazen Meditation
Wa-Shin-An
Eliot House First Floor, 9:00 pm
Call 413-538-3534

All Events are Open to the MHC Community