Spiritual EngagementPrograms and Resources
The Office of Spiritual Engagement provides a multitude of opportunities for you to practice your faith or connect with community in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Weekly Events
Pasta Night
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Chaplain's Residence, 630 S. Main Street
Students gather for conversation, fellowship and a pasta meal. The evening format is simple: prayers of thanksgiving, prayers for others, prayers for ourselves; eating supper in a safe, socially distant setting. Email pastanight@hws.edu to RSVP the Sunday before each gathering (RSVP required).
Kosher Shabbat Dinner
Fridays 6:30 p.m.
Abbe Center for Jewish Life
Email shabbat@hws.edu to get on our email list to receive safety information on protocols, weekly menus, and RSVP reminders.
Catholic Mass
Sundays, 4:30 p.m.
St. John's Chapel
Service of Holy Eucharist (Protestant Episcopal)
Sundays, 7 p.m.
St. John's Chapel
Muslim Prayers
Fridays, 1:30 p.m.
The Muslim Student Center, Medbery 104B
Hillel Board Meeting
Email hillel@hws.edu for more information about getting involved with the Hillel board.
Open Chapel
St. John's Chapel is open for contemplative prayer and meditation every day from early morning to late evening as long as the chapel is not being used for regular worship service or special event, or the Colleges are closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
Pass the Plate
HWS is committed to addressing food insecurity through Pass the Plate, the community food and personal item pantry. Located in Demarest Hall 012 and operated through the Office of Spiritual Engagement, any student or HWS community member can access non-perishable foods and personal hygiene products throughout the semester.
Questions can be directed to pantry coordinator Jennifer Tufano at 315-781-3671 or tufano@hws.edu.
Those needing extra meal swipes can register for Swipe Out Hunger.
Pass the Plate is donation based and accepts non-perishable food and all types of personal care items. Most popular and most needed items are:
- Single-serve cold cereal and oatmeal cups
- Granola bars of all types
- Peanut butter and jelly (donated bread can be kept in the freezer)
- Protein items: canned tuna, chicken, beans, lentils
- Jars and single serve fruit
- Shelf stable milk, juices
- Pasta, sauce, grated cheese
- Small bottle of oil and spray oil for cooking
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, feminine care supplies
- Paper towels, tissues
Labyrinth for Spiritual Restoration
Through donations, HWS created a memorial labyrinth south of the Richard S. Perkin Observatory off Kings Lane nears the Colleges’ arts campus.
Students performed the majority of construction and will perform minimal maintenance work throughout the labyrinth’s lifetime.
Muslim Life Center
Music, Meditation and Munchies
Enjoy some classical music, reflect on your life and enjoy treats each Wednesday during the semester during Music, Meditation and Munchies.
Colleges’ organist MaryAnn Hamilton plays music from around the world while guest speakers provide thoughts to reflect on.