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 

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.”

Supporting diverse spiritual journeys, the Chaplain’s Office is committed to:

*Providing spiritual care and pastoral support. The chaplain offers guidance and/or spiritual support through one-on-one or small group conversations 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. 

*Supporting the spiritual growth of people of all beliefs or no beliefs. We provide opportunities and resources for persons to engage in various spiritual practices and reflection in times of crisis, celebration or spiritual exploration. 

*Interfaith engagement and spiritual/religious pluralism by providing opportunities for constructive communication and partnerships between spiritually/religiously diverse communities. 

*Supporting the campus community during crises, joyful celebrations and campus traditions. Examples include baptisms, weddings, vigils, memorial services, meditations, times of reflection, worship services, mediations, restorative circles, holding space gatherings, concerts, convocations, commencements, etc.  

The Chaplain’s Office is housed within the Office of Intercultural Engagement, Inclusion, and Belonging (IEIB). Together, we share a commitment to supporting the whole student by fostering belonging, connection, and wellbeing across the academic, social, cultural, personal, and spiritual dimensions of the student experience. Through this collaborative approach, we seek to create a campus community where students feel supported as they explore questions of identity, meaning, purpose, faith, values, and belonging.

“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!