The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life connects students to a diverse array of religious, cultural, and philosophical communities.
Students from many religious and non-religious traditions including Atheist, Agnostic, Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian (Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic), Hindu, Humanist, Jain, Jewish, Latter Day Saints, Muslim, Native African, Native American, Pagan, Secular, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist, Zoroastrian and others are encouraged to find a home and community of belonging with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. Students may choose to join one of our seven engaging campus chaplaincies or participate in one of the various student led religious organizations.
The Office of Religious & Spiritual Life supports the celebration of many religious traditions and acts as a liaison to local religious leaders and communities. Students are encouraged to contact the Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life to connect to a particular community or create a new campus organization to nurture their spiritual wellness on campus.
Connections to many local communities of faith can be made through the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life. Please call us for a complete listing.
Buddhist students from various traditions have opportunities to gather at Wellesley for meditation, practice and discussion. On weekdays there are programs of Zen Meditation and practice and Tibetan Buddhist meditation and practice. Buddhist students of all traditions are welcome to attend these programs and other opportunities offered throughout the year.
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Chaplain John Bailes Office Hours (Billings 310):
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 12:30 - 2pm
Weekly Offerings:
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Meditation Gathering Student Only Meditation |
Monday at 5pm Wednesday at 5pm |
MFC Meditation Room MFC Meditation Room |
Hindu students at Wellesley gather for prayer, study and friendship. A campus-wide Diwali celebration is an annual event. Students also travel to nearby temples and colleges for other activities.
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Jewish students, faculty and staff will find a varied program of cultural, spiritual, educational and religious activities including weekly Shabbat services, High Holiday services, and study/discussion groups. The Jewish Life Lounge is located in 200 Billings Hall and includes a kosher kitchen. Pomeroy dining hall serves kosher/vegetarian food at all meals.
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Rabbi Dena Bodian Office: Billings 210
Weekly Offerings:
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Ask a Rabbi Weekly Parsha Discussion Taste of Talmud Shabbat |
Monday at 8:00pm Thursday at 8:00pm Daily on Facebook --- |
Zoom Zoom @WellesleyJewishLife Times and locations will vary |
For program links or questions, contact Rabbi Dena dbodian@wellesley.edu.
Opportunities for Muslim students, faculty and staff have greatly increased at Wellesley. Wellesley has an official advisor to Muslim students who is a part of the religious life team. In addition, the Prayer Room, located on the lower level of Houghton Chapel, is open for Muslim study and prayer. The chaplain also facilitates coordination with the Islamic Center of Wayland and other area Mosques.
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Chaplain Amira Quraishi Office Hours (Billings 207):
Friday 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Weekly Offerings:
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Connecting with the Quran Jum’ah Prayers |
Monday from 1-2 pm Friday from 1-2 pm |
Remote MFC Main Room |
For questions or program links, contact Chaplain Amira Quraishi at aquraish@wellesley.edu.
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Protestant Life
The Protestant community gathers Sunday evenings in the Multifaith Center. Responding to the needs of the great diversity of Protestant students at Wellesley, Protestant Life offers a variety of educational, social and spiritual activities throughout the year. The Protestant Chaplain is the pastor to all Protestant Christians at Wellesley.
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Chaplain Sarah Robbins-Cole Office Hours (Billings 309):
Email srobbin3@wellesley.edu to make an appointment
Weekly Offerings:
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Bible Study Holy Communion Christian Fellowship |
Sunday at 2:45 pm Sunday at 4pm Sunday at 5pm |
Remote MFC Gathering Area Houghton Chapel |
For more information and links to virtual events, email srobbin3@wellesley.edu.
Roman Catholic Life | Newman Catholic Ministry
Catholic students, faculty and staff are welcome to gather together to celebrate, pray and enjoy community through a variety of educational, social and spiritual activities on campus. We enjoy a close relationship with our neighboring parish, St. Paul's which is but a short walk from campus.
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Weekly Offerings:
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Catholic Mass Christian Community Fellowship Weekly Rosary |
Sunday at 4pm Sunday at 5pm Thursday at 6pm |
Houghton Chapel Houghton Chapel Houghton Chapel |
For more information and links to virtual events, email srobbin3@wellesley.edu.
The Unitarian Universalist community offers opportunities for worship, education and friendship through a variety of on-campus and off-campus activities. Activities are coordinated by student leaders.
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Weekly Offerings:
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Heartspace |
Sunday at 4pm |
Billings 206 |
Contact: Office of Religious and Spiritual Life | Billings Hall | ORSL@wellesley.edu | 781-283-2685