Wellesley’s many religious organizations allow students to maintain their religious and spiritual traditions, or explore new ones, in a supportive community setting.
Religious Student Orgs
To learn about weekly programs, services, and gatherings offered by Office of Religious and Spiritual Life chaplains, see our Spiritual Communities section!
Below are some of our registered student run organizations (student orgs).
Al-Muslimat is a student-run organization for the Muslim students of Wellesley College. Al-Muslimat, which means "The Muslim Women," was established in 1992, and has since been providing Islamic support services for students from various countries, traditions, cultures, and backgrounds. In addition to supporting Muslim students, Al-Muslimat promotes an understanding of Islam and issues related to Islam throughout the Wellesley College community.
Learn more about Al-Muslimat through the ALM Facebook Page, and Instagam.
Weekly Meeting: TBD
Advisor: College Chaplain Amira Quraishi
Chaplain Offerings: Jum'ah Prayers on Friday at 1 pm in the MFC Gathering Area, followed by Chai and Chat.
Awaken the Dawn exists to bring healing laced with truth and to give glory to God through excellence in music. We are an a capella group that spreads love of God through music.
We will meet twice a week in Jewett Auditorium for rehearsals. Visit our Instagram Page to learn more about ATD.
Student Leaders: Deborah Banketa, President
Advisor: ORSL
Black Women's Ministry is a Christian group which aims to spiritually nourish its members and foster belonging and siblinghood on Wellesley's campus. Ministry members participate in weekly bible studies, community service, on and off-campus social events, go to church together, host worship nights on campus, and attend gospel concerts/conferences together. We are beyond excited to welcome you to Wellesley and look forward to bringing our new siblings into BWM’s community!
Information: ORSL
Wellesley Citylife members attend Citylife Presbyterian Church in Boston. We meet for weekly Bible studies, attend monthly fellowship events in Boston, and worship together each Sunday. Citylife Church seeks to expand God's kingdom in the city of Boston and beyond. Our desire is to foster a community of love that reaches out with the historic Christian truths of the Gospel. We welcome skeptics, seekers, and those who share the church's vision to be a Godspel-oriented, outwardly-faced community of God's grace.
Student Leaders: Precious Kim, Ashley Yang and Charissa Lee
Advisor: Catherine Perkins
Church website: citylifeboston.org
Follow us on Instagram: @citylifewellesley
The purpose of Cru Wellesley Christian Fellowship is to create a safe space where all students can come and explore the person of Jesus Christ in the context of Christian community. We meet in weekly Bible studies, host social events each month, participate in Cru Boston activities and events, connect Wellesley students with local churches, and encourage friendships amongst both Christian women and those who are exploring questions of faith. This organization also aims to aid Christians in their spiritual growth and to teach members how to articulate their faith. We also work closely with the Cru Boston Metro Ministry.
Darshana is Wellesley's Hindu student organization and seeks to promote Hindu practice, learning, celebration and discussion within our campus community. We meet weekly for puja, have dinner and discussions related to a variety of spiritual and religious topics, and we host larger events during major holidays and festivals. We welcome all members of the Hindu community and anyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism!
Learn more about Darshana through the Darshana Instagram.
Weekly Puja: Thursday at 3 pm in the Multifaith Center Meditation Room
Student Leaders: Veena Nambi, President and Adharsha Ramesh, Vice President
Advisor: College Chaplain and Hindu Community Coordinator Rumni Saha
The Wellesley Heartspace UU Campus Ministry is a welcoming and inclusive spiritual community that gathers weekly for a chalice lighting, shared singing, time for reflection, and community building. Heartspace is grounded in the Unitarian Universalist values of courageous love and radical welcome and is open to seekers of all kinds. Come with your questions, come with your beliefs, come with your worries, come with your joys. Come as you are. All are welcome.
Learn more about Heartspace UU Campus Ministry through the Heartspace Instagram.
Weekly Meeting: Wednesday at 4:30 pm in the Mult Faith Center
Student Leader: Ella Kromm
Advisor: College Chaplain and UU Community Coordinator Rumni Saha
Hillel is a student organization dedicated to learning, exploring, and celebrating Jewish life! In addition to gathering for Shabbat services and dinner each week, we engage in social justice work, celebrate holidays, host bagel brunches, film screenings, mixers, and more!
Learn more through the Hillel Facebook Page and Instagram.
Shabbat Services: Friday at 5 pm in the Multi Faith Center Gathering Space, followed by Shabbat Dinner in the Jewish Life Lounge.
Advisor: College Chaplain and Campus Rabbi Dena Bodian
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship - Wellesley Intervarsity (WIV) is a Christian fellowship that strives to joyously embody the life of Christ and courageously spread the gospel of love. We welcome people of all faith backgrounds and are deeply committed to grow together by studying the Bible, sharing our personal experiences and praying for one another.
Come get to know us at our weekly gatherings on Monday nights at 6:30 in Lulu 201.
Student Leaders: Raquel Alegria, President & Emily Chang, Treasurer
Advisor: Franchesca Burgos Hoder
The Latter-day Saints Student Association (LDSSA) comprises the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here at Wellesley. It was formed to provide a space where members of the Church can learn and worship together, as well as strengthen each other in faith. On campus, we have a home evening group, Come Follow Me, and weekly institute classes. We attend the Mount Auburn Young Single Adult ward in the Cambridge, Massachusetts stake along with LDSSAs across the greater Boston area. Like the Church, the Wellesley LDSSA welcomes all visitors and aims to strengthen the relationships between religious organizations and between individuals here at Wellesley.
Information: ORSL
The Wellesley College Newman Catholic Community seeks to foster an environment that strengthens one’s spirituality and understanding of the Roman Catholic Church. Embracing Cardinal Newman’s ideology that intellect and spirit go hand in hand, the Newman Catholic Community hopes to become living witnesses as educated, passionate, and faithful Catholic leaders. Respecting the dignity of every person, the Newman Catholic Community challenges one another to “love your neighbor as yourself.”
Learn more through the Wellesley College Newman Catholic Community Facebook Page.
Mass: Sunday at 4 pm in Houghton Chapel
Newman Gathering: Sunday at 5 pm in the MFC Main Room
Student Leaders: Presidents Gina Maria Fiore and Caroline Esposito, Treasurer Merci Mukasafari, Secretary Laila Rouhi (spring semester), Music Minister Stephanie Akuakolam
Advisor: ORSL
Wellesley Orthodox Christian Fellowship provides a space for Orthodox students to come together and build community through faith. The Fellowship holds weekly dinners to discuss spiritual life and encourages connections to different cultures and communities thorughout Boston and beyond.
Student Leaders: Elli Gurguliatos and Pauline Paranikas
Advisor: ORSL
More information to come!
Learn more through the Sikh Student Association Instagram.
Contact: Office of Religious and Spiritual Life | Billings 2nd floor | ORSL@wellesley.edu | 781.283.2685