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Religious Life
Community Service
Religious Life Service Trip Application
Religious Life Council A monthly meeting of student religious organizations and the Office of Religious Life and Community Services that together coordinate, support, and communicate various religious life programs.
Faith Communities near Dickinson Student Religious Organizations Please contact individual groups for more information, event schedules and meeting times. More information coming soon! |
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| Buddhism Meditation Classes |
| A group meets weekly with Lars English with an emphasis on using Buddha's teachings practically in our busy modern lives to find greater happiness and inner peace. The class consists of a mix of teachings, meditations and discussions. The teachings are rooted in the Kadampa tradition - a Mahayana Buddhist lineage. Meets Tuesday 7:30-9 pm. For information contact englishl@dickinson.edu Blue Mountain Lotus Society, a Buddhist sangha based in Harrisburg, offers weekly Zen meditation Shikantaza) and fellowship under the leadership of Brooke Wiley. This group practices mindfulness and compassionate action, based on Shakyamuni Buddha's historical teachings, utilizing the Dharma to relieve suffering. This group meets Thursdays 6-7 pm. For more information please see www.bmls.org or contact wiley@dickinson.edu |
| Dickinson Christian Fellowship |
| A part of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, this group meets for worship weekly on Friday evenings at 7pm and has several small group Bible studies each week. DCF meets for prayer and lunch Tuesdays & Thursdays at noon. Contact: dcf@dickinson.edu |
| Episcopal Campus Ministry |
| A fellowship of Episcopal students who gather to worship, have lunch, celebrate the Eucharist, and grow in faith together. St. John's Episcopal Church on the square welcomes and supports this ministry with Father Mark Sheneman. Each year, two students coordinate this group. Contact: Sarah Wootton woottons@dickinson.edu |
| Hillel (Jewish) |
| Hillel is a Jewish Organization for the Dickinson College community dedicated to providing opportunities for religious observance, cultural awareness, and Tikkun Olam (Community Service). Contact: hillel@dickinson.edu |
| Interfaith |
| A group of students interested in interfaith conversation meet to share their faith stories and grow in fellowship together. They have movie nights, presentations, and meals together regularly. Weekly meetings are Thursdays at 7pm. Contact: ifaith@dickinson.edu |
| Meditation Groups |
| Students interested in practicing meditation in a small group meet weekly to encourage, learn, and practice meditation together. Meetings occur Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-8:30 pm. For information contact schenningj@dickinson.edu |
| Muslim Student Association |
This group is currently inactive however students of the Muslim faith actively participate in local faith groups. |
| Newman Club (Catholic) |
| A group of Catholic students who hold weekly meetings on various topics (Thursday 8 pm), pray the rosary (Monday 8 pm), perform community service, and host other fellowship events throughout the semester. Mass (7 pm) and the Sacrament of Confession (6:30 pm) are held Sunday night and Holy Days in Old West with our campus priest, Father 'Sola, in conjunction with our local parish, St. Patrick's. Contact: newmanc@dickinson.edu |
| Pre-Sem |
| A group of students interested in a religious vocation gather together to discern ministry beyond the limestone walls. They plan a Christian service for Cumberland County prison each semester, support each other in prayer, and gather weekly for a meal. Contact: Rev. Mira Hewlett hewlettm@dickinson.edu |
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