Chaplain's Office

ALL ARE WELCOME!

“No matter what world we live in now, we are all people of the earth, connected to one another by our mutual humanity.”      ~Angeles Arrien, The Four-Fold Way 

We are grounded in the inclusion, belonging and well-being of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, or religion/spiritual tradition. Our mission is to enhance and nurture the spiritual lives of students, faculty, and staff at St. Lawrence University. Spirituality is central to our lives and helps us to live more meaningful lives. Though spirituality overlaps with religion or belief in God/the divine/higher being, spirituality does not necessarily equal religion. Our working definition of spirituality is “that which moves us toward wholeness, making meaning, purpose, and connection.” The Chaplain’s Office offers programs and resources to aid in spiritual development.

The Chaplain’s Office is committed to:
*Providing spiritual care and pastoral support. The chaplain offers guidance and/or spiritual support to persons about a range of topics. Topics include faith, deepening spiritually, grief and loss, belonging, big questions, purpose, making meaning, discernment, identity, relationships, sexuality, conflict, important life decisions, and more. 
*Providing opportunities and resources for persons to engage in various spiritual practices and reflection in times of crisis, celebration, or spiritual exploration. These resources help develop the spiritual/religious imagination. 
*Interfaith engagement and spiritual/religious pluralism by providing opportunities for constructive communication and partnerships between spiritually/religiously diverse communities. 
*Assisting in times of crisis, celebration, or annual observances, with religious/spiritual rituals, campus ceremonies, and university traditions. Examples include baptisms, weddings, vigils, memorial services, worship services, mediations, restorative circles, holding space gatherings, concerts, convocations, commencements, etc.  

“WHOEVER YOU ARE AND WHEREVER YOU ARE ON LIFE’S JOURNEY, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!” 
The Chaplain looks forward to meeting with you! Make an appointment or stop by during office hours!