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12-Month Calendar
August 2017 - July 2018
Dean of Hendricks ChapelThe Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D.
Mission Statement Hendricks Chapel is the diverse religious, spiritual, ethical, and cultural heart of Syracuse University that connects people of all faiths and no faith through active engagement, mutual dialogue, reflective spirituality, responsible leadership, and a rigorous commitment to social justice.
StaffSyeisha ByrdDirector, Office of Engagement [email protected]
Jose “Peppie” Calvar, D.M.A.Assistant Director of Choral Activities and Conductor, Hendricks Chapel [email protected]
Elizabeth CronkDean’s Secretary and Wedding [email protected]
Michelle LarrabeeEvent [email protected]
Anne Laver, D.M.A.University [email protected]
Melissa WikeBusiness [email protected]
Ginny YerdonAdministrative Assistant and Special Events [email protected]
Hendricks Chapel Main Number315.443.2901Hendricks.syr.edu
“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” - T.S. Eliot
AUGUST 2017
Lughnasadh Pagan Celebration of midpoint between solstice and equinox marking first harvest, observed by some Christians as LammasTisha Be’Av Jewish Fast day mourning the destruction of both temples in Jerusalem and other devastations in Jewish historyTu Be’Av Jewish Holiday of Love
Raksha Bandhan* Hindu Festival honoring family ties between siblingsObon* Buddhist and Shinto Japanese Buddhist festival to honor ancestors Assumption of Mary Christian Celebration of assumption of Mary into heaven. Holy day of obligation for Catholics.
Krishna Janmashtami* Hindu Festival celebrating birth of KrishnaParyushana Parva* Jain Eight-day Jain festival of devotionDay of Arafah - Hajj Islam (begins at sundown on August 30) Day of assembly on the plain of Arafah in Hajj. Optional day of fasting for non-pilgrims
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Lughnasadh Tisha Be’Av
Obon ends Assumption of Mary Krishna Janmashtami
Paryushana Parva begins
Tu Be’Av Raksha Bandhan
First day of classes
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Moon phases key: New moon First quarter Full Last quarter
Obon begins
Erev Tu Be’Av
Day of Arafah Eve of Day of Arafah
“The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.” - C.S. Lewis
SEPTEMBER 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Eid al Adha - Sacrifice Day Islam (begins at sundown on September 1). Muslim celebration honoring the spiritual sacrifice of his son by the prophet Abraham Erev Rosh Hashanah Jewish Eve of the Jewish New Year and beginning of High Holy Days (begins at sundown)* Rosh Hashanah* Jewish New Year Hijra - New Year Islam Muslim new year, marking the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE Mabon Pagan (begins at sundown on September 21)
Observance of autumn equinox and harvest festival Navaratri* Hindu Nine-night Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi* Hindu Festival honoring GaneshBirth of Confucius Observed in all religious traditions emanating from ChinaErev Yom Kippur Jewish Eve of the Day of Atonement, observed with fasting (begins at sundown)
Yom Kippur Jewish Day of Atonement, observed with fastingAshura Islam Muslim commemoration of the prophet Moses delivering his people from Pharaoh (a day of optional fasting accompanied with a day of fasting before [29] and/or after [Oct. 1]) and of trials endured by leaders among the prophet Muhammad’s familyDussehra* Hindu Celebration of the victory of good over evil
Ganesh Chaturthi Birth of Confucius
Eid al Adha begins
Eid al Adha ends
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah Hijra - New Year Mabon begins Navaratri begins
Rosh Hashanah Mabon ends
Erev Yom Kippur Navaratri Ends
Paryushana Parva ends
Yom Kippur Ashura Dasara
“This moment is the perfect teacher.” - Pema Chodron
OCTOBER 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Sukkot Jewish Eight-day remembrance of God’s protection during time in the wilderness. Observed by eating in a temporary hut called a “sukkah” (begins at sundown on October 4, concludes on October 11).Indigenous People’s Day Interfaith celebration of the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples of Western HemisphereShemini Atzeret Jewish Eighth day festival connected to Sukkot (begins at sundown on October 11)Simchat Torah Jewish day of rejoicing to celebrate the yearly completion of reading the whole Torah (begins at sundown on October 12)
Bodhidharma Day Zen Buddhist Honors Zen ancestor Bodhidharma, who brought Zen from India to ChinaDiwali (Deepavali)* Hindu - Jain - Sikh Hindu festival of lights honoring various legends across the Hindu, Jain, and Sikh traditionsInstallation of Scriptures as Guru Granth Sikh Installation of the Guru Granth Sahib. Recognition of Sikh sacred writings as 10th and final guru.New Year* Jain Celebration of the new year
Birth of The Báb Bahá’í Commemoration of the birth of the Báb (The “Gate”), the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá’í faith Birth of Bahá’u’lláh Bahá’í Commemoration of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh (translated “Glory of God”), the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá’í faith Samhain Pagan Observance of midpoint between equinox and solstice, descent into depths of winterAll Hallows Eve Christian Celebration derived from Celtic Samhain, beginning two-day remembrance of the dead
Bodhidharma Day Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth New Year
Indigenous People’s Day
Simchat Torah
Diwali (Deepavali)
Samhain All Hallows Eve
Erev Sukkot Sukkot
Erev Shemini Atzeret Sukkot ends
Shemini Atzeret Erev Simchat Torah
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Birth of The Báb
Birth of Bahá’u’lláh
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls” - Aesop
NOVEMBER 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Thanksgiving Break begins
Thanksgiving Break ends
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
All Saints Day Christian Celebration of lives of the saints. Holy day of obligation for Catholics.All Souls Day/Dia de los Muertos Christian Day of interceding for those who have diedGuru Nanak Dev Sahib birthday Sikh Birth of first guru and founder of Sikh faith in 1469 CE
Thanksgiving Interfaith USA Day of The Covenant Bahá’í The day when Bahá’ís celebrate the appointment of `Abdu’l-Bahá as the Center of Bahá’u’lláh’s CovenantAscension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Bahá’í Commemoration of the ascension of `Abdu’l-Bahá, who passed away on November 28, 1921, in Haifa, Palestine (now Israel)
Mawlid al-Nabi Islam (begins at sundown on November 30) The day that commemorates the birth of the last Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, in 570 CE
All Saints Day All Souls Day/ Dia de los Muertos
Guru Nanak Dev Sahib birthday
Thanksgiving
Day of the Covenant
Ascension of Abdu’l-Bahá’
PICTURED ABOVE:The annual International Thanksgiving Celebration for international students was held again in 2016 after a six-year hiatus. Over 400 students and table hosts enjoyed this traditional Thanksgiving feast and learned about Thanksgiving traditions on this special evening.
Eve of Mawlid al-Nabi
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“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” - Maya Angelou
DECEMBER 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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3 4 5 Last day of classes
Reading day(a.m.)Final exams (p.m.)
Reading days
Readingday Final exams Final exams Final exams
Reading day (a.m.)Final exams (p.m.)
Saint Nicholas Day Christian Feast of saint popularly known as Santa Claus for his generosityImmaculate Conception Christian Catholic day of celebrating the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life. Holy day of obligation.Bodhi Day* Buddhist Celebration of beginning of path to enlightenment of the BuddhaHanukkah Jewish Eight-night Jewish festival of lights remembering Maccabean victory and rededication of the Temple in 165 BCE. (First candle is lit at sundown on December 12. Holiday concludes at nightfall on Dec. 20.)Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe Christian Catholic celebration of Mary as patron saint of Mexico
Posadas Navidenas Christian Mexican Catholic reenactment of journey of Mary and Joseph to BethlehemYule Pagan Observance of rebirth of the sun after the longest night of winterRemembrance Vigil for Pan Am 103 Interfaith Syracuse University service of remembrance for the victims of Pan Am Flight 103Human Light Secular celebration of humanist vision of peace and goodwill among all Christmas Eve Christian Eve of traditional Western date observing birth of Christ in 12-day festival lasting to Epiphany
Christmas Christian Traditional Western date observing birth of Christ in 12-day festival lasting to Epiphany First Day of Kwanzaa Weeklong celebration of African American life and cultural heritage Zarathosht Diso* Zoroastrian Death of founding prophet Zarathushtra Fast of Tevet 10 Jewish Day of mourning and repentance marking the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem. In recent years, it also is a day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust.Watch Night Christian Ritual service of preparation for the year to comeHoly Family Christian Catholic celebration of the love between the family of Jesus.
Saint Nicholas Day
Yule Remembrance Vigil for Pan Am Flight 103
Fast of Tevet 10
Human Light Hanukkah ends
Hanukkah begins Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Watch Night Holy Family
Christmas Posadas Navidenas ends
First Day of Kwanzaa Zarathosht Diso
Immaculate Conception Bodhi Day
Posadas Navidenas begins
Mawlid al-Nabi
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Christmas Eve
PICTURED ABOVE:The Hendricks Chapel Choir in collaboration with the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble present Holidays at Hendricks annually in December. Holidays at Hendricks is broadcast on public television stations throughout Western, Central, and Northern New York. The concert is free and open to the public.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
JANUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
First day of classes
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Mary, Mother of God Christian Catholic day of prayer and thanksgiving to Mary, mother of JesusGantan-sai Shinto Shinto New Year festivalBasil the Great Orthodox Christian Celebration of defender of orthodoxy, Basil of CaesareaGuru Gobindh Singh birthday Sikh Celebration of the birth of the final master of the Sikh faith in 1666 CE
Epiphany Christian Festival celebrating the revelation of God in Jesus and the visit of the sages to the Christ childFeast of the Nativity Orthodox Christian Traditional celebration of Christmas for Eastern Orthodox ChristiansBaptism of the Lord Jesus Christian Commemoration of the beginning of the public ministry of JesusMaghi Sikh Commemoration of battle of Chali Mukte in 1705 CE
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Interfaith United States celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Christian Seven days of ecumenical prayerVasant Panchami* Hindu Festival honoring Saraswati, goddess of learning, wisdom, music, and artTu BiShvat Jewish Celebration of the New Year of the Trees (begins at sundown on January 30)
Baptism of the Lord Jesus
Maghi
Guru Gobindh Singh birthday
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Epiphany Feast of the Nativity
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Mary, Mother of God Gantan-sai
PICTURED ABOVE:The MLK Celebration is held every year in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. This month will mark the 33rd annual dinner, which is the largest University-sponsored MLK event in the nation.
Basil the Great
Vasant Panchami
Tu BiShvat Erev Tu BiShvat
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” - Albert Einstein
FEBRUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Imbolc Pagan Feast of waxing light, midpoint between solstice and equinoxCandlemas Christian Celebration of the presentation of Jesus in the temple. New beginnings are recognized. Setsebun sai* Shinto Celebration of approach of spring as invitation to good fortuneFour Chaplains Sunday Interfaith Commemoration of the event in World War II when four chaplains of Jewish and Christian traditions (Catholic and Protestant) gave their life jackets to others as a troop ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean.Chinese New Year Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist Beginning of Chinese celebration of a new year for people of all religionsThaipusam Hindu Tamil festival that honors the deity Murugan
Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Christian Day of preparation for Lent, observed by feasting and carnival activities St. Valentine’s Day Christian Festival of love loosely connected to the Christian saintAsh Wednesday Christian First of 40 days of Western Christian penitential observance of Lent Maha Shivaratri* Hindu Festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess ParvatiNirvana Day* Buddhist, Jain Commemoration of passing into Nirvana of the Buddha
Orthodox Sunday Orthodox Christian First Sunday of Lent. Restoration of icons to the church is celebrated.Ayyám-i-Há Bahá’í Intercalary days in the Bahá’í calendar, when Bahá’ís celebrate the Festival of Ayyám-i-Há (also known as “Days of Gift Giving”)Clean Monday Orthodox Christian First day of LentFast of Esther Jewish Day preceding Purim that commemorates the fast Esther requested the Jewish people observe in preparation of her going to see the king uninvitedPurim Jewish Holiday marking deliverance from Haman’s genocidal plot against Jewish people in ancient Persia as related in Book of Esther (begins on February 28 at sundown)
Clean Monday
Shrove Tuesday/ Mardi Gras
Four Chaplains Sunday
St. Valentine’s Day Ash Wednesday Maha Shivaratri
Nirvana Day
Chinese New Year
Setsebun sai Imbolc Candlemas
Thaipusam
Orthodox Sunday
Fast of Esther Erev Purim
Ayyám-i-Há begins
PICTURED ABOVE:Peace Poles are an international symbol of peace and these two poles were donated by the Spiritual Life Council and the campus administration simultaneously. They symbolize the lasting commitment of both Hendricks Chapel and the University as a whole, to the acceptance of all individuals as equals regardless of race, ability, nationality, or faith.
“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” - Peace Pilgrim
MARCH 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Spring break begins
Spring break ends
The Bahá’í Fasting Period Bahá’í Last month of the Bahá’í calendar – Bahá’ís abstain from food and drinks between sunrise and sunset Holi* Hindu Festival of springSaint Patrick’s Day Christian Celebration of Patrick, who brought Christianity to IrelandRamayana* Hindu Festival leading up to the celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, hero of the religious epic poem The RamayanaSt. Joseph’s Day Christian Celebration of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus Ostara Pagan Spring equinox festival celebrating reawakening
Naw-Rúz Bahá’í New Year (173 Baha’i Era)Magha Puja Day* Buddhist Commemoration of presentation of Buddha to the worldPalm Sunday Christian Beginning of Western Christian Holy Week, also known as Passion Sunday Ramanavami* Hindu Celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, hero of the religious epic poem The Ramayana Maundy Thursday Christian Remembrance of Christ’s last supper. First day of the Sacred Triduum
Good Friday Christian Remembrance of the crucifixion and death of Christ. Second day of the Sacred TriduumPesach (Passover) Jewish Eight-day commemoration of freedom of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery (begins with First Seder at sundown on March 30. Second Seder begins at nightfall on March 31. Holiday concludes at nightfall on April 7).Holy Saturday Christian Observance of the Saturday before Easter - a time meditation on the mystery of Jesus Christ.Lazarus Saturday Orthodox Christian
Purim Ayyám-i-Há ends
Holi
Ramayana begins Magha Puja Day
Maundy Thursday Good Friday Erev Pesach (Passover) First Seder
St. Joseph’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day
The Bahá’í Fasting Period begins
The Bahá’í Fasting Period ends
Ostara
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Ramayana ends Ramanavami
Naw-Rúz
Palm Sunday Pesach/Passover Second Seder Holy Saturday Lazarus Saturday
“The deep roots never doubt spring will come.” - Marty Rubin
APRIL 2018
Easter Christian Feast of resurrection of ChristPalm Sunday Orthodox ChristianMahavir Jayanti* Jain Birth of founder of Jain tradition Mahavira in 540 BCEHoly Friday Orthodox Christian Anniversary of the death of Christ, as commemorated by Orthodox ChristiansVesak Buddhist Celebrates the birth of Shakyamuni BuddhaPascha (Easter) Orthodox Christian Celebration of the resurrection of Christ, beginning at midnight
Yom Ha’Shoah Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day (begins at sunset on April 11)Lailat al Miraj Islam The day that commemorates the prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey, in 622 CE, to heaven to meet with God and his fellow prophets like Abraham and MosesBaisakhi (Vaisakhi)* Sikh Celebration of beginning of harvest season
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Jewish Celebration of Independence Day in Israel (begins at sunset on May 18) First Day of Ridvan Bahá’í Baha’i’s celebrate the day Baha’u’llah arrived at the Garden of Ridvan Ninth Day of Ridvan Bahá’í Baha’i’s celebrate the day Baha’u’llah declared the mission and purpose of the Baha’i Faith
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Holy Friday
First day of Ridvan
Lailat al Miraj Yom Ha’Shoah Erev Yom Ha’Shoah
Ninth day of Ridvan
Mahavir Jayanti
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)
Easter Palm Sunday
Vesak Pascha
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Erev Yom Ha’Atzmaut Yom Ha’Atzmaut
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Last day of classes
Reading day
Final exams Final examsReading day Reading day
Memorial Day
Commencement Weekend
Commencement Weekend
Final exams Final exams Final exams
Ramadan begins
Declaration of The Báb
Erev Shavuot
Lag Ba’Omer 12th day of Ridvan Erev Lag Ba’Omer
Ascension of the Lord
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh
Beltane Lailat al Bara’ah/ Nisf Sha’ban
MAY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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28 30 31Beltane Pagan Celebration of midpoint between equinox and solstice, celebrating Earth’s fertilityLailat al Bara’ah/Nisf Sha’ban Islam (night of May 1) Optional night of prayer12th Day of Ridvan Bahá’í Baha’i’s commemorate the day Baha’u’llah departed from the Garden of Ridvan and continued His exile. Lag Ba’Omer Jewish Celebration of the 33rd day of counting the Omer, a 49-day period between Pesach and Shavout (begins at sunset on May 2)Ascension of the Lord Christian Festival marking the bodily ascension of Jesus into heaven
Ramadan Islam (begins at sundown) Muslim holy month of daily fasting (from dawn to sunset) and nightly prayers begins Shavuot Jewish Festival of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai (begins at sunset on May 19 and concludes at nightfall on May 21)Declaration of The Báb Bahá’í Celebration of the day when The Báb announced He was “the bearer of a divine revelation which would prepare humanity for the advent of the Promised One of all religions”
Pentecost Christian Celebration of the descent of Holy Spirit upon followers of ChristTrinity Sunday Christian Honors the belief in one God with a threefold natureAscension of Bahá’u’lláh Baha’i Commemoration of the ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá’í faith
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Shavuot Pentecost
Pentecost Orthodox Christian Trinity Sunday
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“We loved with a love that was more than love.” - Edgar Allan Poe
Laylatul Qadr The Night of Destiny Islam (begins at sundown on June 5). Muslim commemoration of the Holy Night, in Ramadan, when the Qur`an was revealed. It can fall on any of the 10 nights and these nights are spent in worship, prayers, and supplications. This night is also when the destiny of all things is determined for the coming year.
Eid al Fitr Festival of the Completion of the Fast/End of Ramadan Islam (begins at sundown on June 15). Muslim celebration showing gratitude for a successful completion of fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan. The day begins with a distribution of charity to the needy the night before (15), followed by morning prayer services the next day (16) and gatherings with family, friends, and relatives.
JUNE 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Laylatul Qadr begins
Eid al Fitr begins Eid al Fitr ends
* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Laylatul Qadr ends
Oh, bring again my heart’s content, Thou Spirit of the Summer-time! - William Allingham
JULY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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* Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date. Bold titles are the faith tradition.
Martyrdom of the Báb Baha’i The Báb, forerunner of Baha’u’llah, was publicly executed for announcing the nearing arrival of the Promised One and the prophesied dawn of a new day
Tisha Be’Av Jewish Fast day mourning the destruction of both temples in Jerusalem, and other devastations in Jewish history
Tu Be’Av Jewish Holiday of love
Martyrdom of the Báb
Erev Tisha Be’Av
Tisha Be’Av Erev Tu Be’Av Tu Be’Av
Independence Day
CHAPLAINSBaptist Campus MinistriesDevon Bartholomew, chaplain [email protected]; 716.983.7786 or 315.443.6149 (office)
Jonathan Santiago, associate chaplain [email protected]; 787.479.1981 or 315.443.6149 (office)
Buddhist Campus MinistryBonnie Shoultz, chaplain [email protected]; 315.492.6341
Evangelical Christian MinistriesJay Koshy, chaplain [email protected]; 315.443.1504
JewishHillel at Syracuse UniversityRabbi Leah Fein, Hillel campus [email protected]; 315.422.5082, x3
Historically Black ChurchRev. Pedro A. Castro Jr., [email protected]; 315.247.3477
Rev. Stephanie D. Castro, associate [email protected]; 315.744.6199
MuslimAmir Duric, chaplain315.443.5521
Muhammad Ibrahim Malik, assistant [email protected]; 315.443.5521
Lutheran Campus MinistryRev. Gail Riina, [email protected]; 315.443.2439
PaganMary Hudson, HPs and [email protected]; 315.443.2062
Roman CatholicFather Gerry Waterman, chaplain [email protected], 315.443.2600
Jeremiah Deep, campus minister [email protected], 315.443.2600
United Methodist Ecumenical Campus MinistryRhonda Chester, [email protected]; 315.443.5040
For more information about each chaplaincy visit: hendricks.syr.edu/spiritual-life/chaplaincies/index.html
Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF)ACF provides Bible-based spiritual fellowship and mentoring for all students, staff, and faculty who are seeking a closer walk with God.
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity (APO)APO is a national coeducational service fraternity based on the principles of leadership, friendship, and service.
Bahá’í Student Club of Syracuse UniversityThe Bahá’í Student Club seeks to promote the principles and teachings of Bahá’u’lláh: “The Oneness of Mankind, Oneness of Religion, and Oneness of Humanity.” The group is open to people of all religious backgrounds. Gatherings include study groups, interfaith activities, and community service projects.
Bible Study MinistriesOur mission is to support ethnically Chinese students at Syracuse University to help them with their transition to American culture and provide an opportunity for them to learn about Christianity in a culturally appropriate context.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC) All NationsBASIC brings together brothers and sisters in Christ from all nations, denominations, churches, and campus groups for a time of joint worship and intercession for personal and campuswide revival.
Campus Bible FellowshipCampus Bible Fellowship is an on-campus Christian student group who focuses primarily on building friendships and fellowship through Bible studies and group activities. Individual Bible studies, special events, and biblical counseling are available.
The Catholic Association at SU The Catholic Association at SU works with the Roman Catholic chaplaincy to coordinate activities that promote a safe place for all students of faith while educating them on how to live their beliefs in a college environment. Please join us at Mass, Power Hour or dinner to become part of our community.
Chabad House Jewish Student CenterChabad House is a Jewish outreach organization that supports diverse religious, social, and educational programs for Jewish students.
Christian OutreachChristian Outreach is a service-learning organization that provides community service opportunities, Bible studies, workshops and alternative spring break trips. Our aim is to love God, serve others and share Christ.
Christian Science College OrganizationThe CS Organization holds weekly meetings throughout the semester to which all are welcome. The meetings are informal and consist of prayer, readings from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
CruCru is an interdenominational Christian ministry passionate about connecting students to Jesus Christ through weekly worship, small group meetings, and fellowship opportunities.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)The Fellowship of Christian Athletes offers students, athletes, and coaches an opportunity to learn more about faith in Jesus Christ and how it can positively affect their daily lives.
Hillel Jewish Student Union (HJSU)The Hillel Jewish Student Union (HJSU) seeks to create a diverse, dynamic, and welcoming Jewish community on the Syracuse University campus.
Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA)The Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) engages in a wide range of social, religious, and service activities that are in keeping with the standards and principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All students are welcome to participate and enjoy the spirit of friendship and service that characterizes the LDSSA.
Muslim Students’ Association (MSA)The Muslim Students’ Association is an inclusive student organization that aims to provide community for Muslim students on campus, as well as awareness and education about Islam to the wider campus community.
Mustard Seed FellowshipMustard Seed’s mission is to bring together a multinational and multicultural body of students who share faith in Christ and to help them become more like Christ and better servants of Christ.
Orthodox Christian FellowshipOrthodox Christian Fellowship offers weekly meetings and occasional worship opportunities for Orthodox Christian students on campus.
Soka Gakkai International (SGI)SGI is based on the teachings and philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, which places the highest emphasis on the sanctity of life. SGI offers weekly opportunities to join in communal chanting.
RELIGIOUS GROUPS
SPIRAL – Student Pagans Information, Relations and LearningThe group provides a safe space for pagans, pagan curious, and pagan friendly people to come together in community to discuss ideas, practice ritual, and to expand their knowledge of the many pagan faith traditions.
Student Buddhist AssociationSBA facilitates weekly meditation sittings in the Buddhist tradition, organizes events and lectures throughout the year, and gathers for fellowship during the academic year.
SU Lutheran Student Association (SULSA)SULSA provides diverse community activities for students who may or may not be Lutheran, their friends, and guests. SULSA meets each week.
The VineyardThe Vineyard student group is a comfortable and open Christian community where you can “come as you are…and be loved!” The Vineyard offers weekly meetings and helps connect students to community Vineyard congregations.
Young Life CollegeYoung Life College is a place where students of any faith can feel welcome to meet new people, get involved in the community, and explore or grow a relationship with Jesus Christ through all of our various clubs and events.
For more information about each religious group visit: hendricks.syr.edu/spiritual-life/religious-groups/index.html
Office of Engagement ProgramsThe Office of Engagement Programs fosters a commitment to service in order to promote a more caring, just, and democratic society. The office is nonsectarian, and in the spirit of Hendricks Chapel, it is a place that welcomes the involvement of all people. Operating within a social justice context, the Office of Engagement Programs seeks to develop initiatives which deepen connections among individuals, impart knowledge, and enhance leadership skills of participants.
Syeisha Byrd, director of community engagement, 315.443.1254
For program schedules, please see our website at hendricks.syr.edu
People’s PlacePeople’s Place, located in the basement of Hendricks Chapel, is an independent, student-run, nonprofit coffee shop offering great food, great prices, and a cool atmosphere. Offerings include bagels and other baked goods, fruits, yogurt, sandwiches, juice, milk, hot chocolate, tea, and fair-trade coffee. It’s the only supplier for Coke products on campus!
Coffee Shop: 315.443.3237
Office: 315.443.4427
ChoirsBLACK CELESTIAL CHORAL ENSEMBLEFounded in 1977, The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble is a choir comprised of students at Syracuse University dedicated to ministering and lifting up the name of Jesus Christ! Through passionate praise and worship, we share our ability as vocalists, but more importantly we share the love of Jesus Christ.
HENDRICKS CHAPEL CHOIR The Hendricks Chapel choir is an auditioned mixed ensemble representing many of the colleges and majors available at Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. One of five all-student choirs within the Setnor School of Music, the Hendricks Chapel Choir rehearses once weekly on Thursday evenings, meets for sectional rehearsals for an additional hour per week, and sings for various events in service to the University and the community including Holidays at Hendricks.
Peppie Calvar, artistic director
Course listing: ENV 040/540 (Credits: 1/0)
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7 – 9:15 p.m.Services: Sundays 7 p.m., others TBD
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