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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Weekly Offerings:
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Puja |
Sunday at 11am |
MFC Meditation Room |
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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Torah Study Text Study (Torah Discussion) Shabbat Shabbat Dinner |
Monday at 12:30pm Friday at 4:30 Friday at 5:30pm Friday at 6:30pm |
Billings 200 MFC Gathering Area MFC Gathering Area Billings 200 |
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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Jum’ah Prayers followed by lunch |
Friday at 1:45-2:00pm |
MFC Main Room |
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Protestant Life
The Protestant commmunity 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):
Monday 1:30 - 3 pm
Wednesday 1 - 2 pm
Weekly Offerings:
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Holy Communion Christian Community Dinner Faith over Lunch Bible Study |
Sunday at 4pm Sunday at 5pm Stone Davis Wednesday at 4:30 |
MFC Gathering Area MFC Main Room Stone Davis Dining Room Billings 206 |
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 |
Sunday at 4pm Sunday at 5pm |
Houghton Chapel MFC Main Room |
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.
Take me to the Unitarian Universalist Life site!
Weekly Offerings:
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Heartspace Heartspace Dinner |
Tuesday at 4pm Tuesday at 5pm |
MFC Main Room Campus Dining Hall |
Contact: Office of Religious and Spiritual Life | Billings Hall | pbudlong@wellesley.edu | 781-283-2685