Weekly Programs
Soup, Salad, & Soul
Every Friday, 12:15 to 1 p.m. in Bodman Lounge (downstairs at the chapel). Informal conversation and lunch; vegetarian options available. Read an article (Fall 2010, Spring 2011, and Student Leadership) or see the flier.
For more information, contact Hayat Abuza at habuza@smith.edu
Buddhist Meditation
Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. in the chapel sanctuary. Zen sitting and walking meditation; no experience necessary. Read an article or see the flier.
For more information, contact Ryumon H. G. Baldoquin, Sensei at temples@twostreamszen.org
Hillel Shabbat Service and Kosher Shabbat Dinner
Every Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Kosher Kitchen (The K) in Dawes House
For more information, contact Ayelet Reiter at areiter@smith.edu
Animal Activists of Smith
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm
Reading Room, Helen Hills Hills Chapel
For more information, contact Madeleine Lifsey at mlifsey@smith.edu
Handbell Choir
The choir rehearses and performs throughout the academic year in various venues, both on and off campus. The choir meets for practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. in the Helen Hills Chapel.
For more information, visit the handbell choir's page or contact Grant Moss at gmoss@smith.edu
Interfaith Council
Student leaders from different faith or belief groups meet with Dean Walters to foster collaboration and planning of campus programs and events.
For more information, contact Matilda Cantwell at mcantwel@smith.edu
Healthy Body Healthy Minds
For more information, contact Marie Jones at mjones@smith.edu
Sacred Harp
For more information, contact John Hollbrook at jholbrook3@gmail.com
Chinese Christian Student Fellowship
For more information, contact Yanning Yu at yayu@smith.edu
Cathedral in the Night
For more information, contact Corinne Ducey at cducey@smith.edu and visit their facebook page here
Jummah Prayer
Fridays, 12:35 pm
Blue Room, Helen Hills Hills Chapel
For more information, contact Maisha Huq at mhuq@smith.edu
Smith Christian Fellowship
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Campus Center 103/4
For more information, contact Elizabeth Booher at liz.booher@gmail.com
Big Brother Big Sisters Mentorship Program
For more information, contact Ellen Lord at elord@smith.edu
Smith Christian Fellowship International Student Leaders
For more information, contact Michelle Yeo at myeo@smith.edu
First Baptist Church Smith Growth Group and Prayer
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm (Group)
Saturday 9:00-10:00 am (Prayer)
Bodman Lounge, Helen Hills Hills Chapel
For more information, contact Deborah Ok at dok@smith.edu
Vision School Lecture, Worship Service and Small Group Discussions
For more information, contact Evelina Federyuk at efederyu@smith.edu
Van Service to community worship services throughout the Pioneer Valley
For more information, contact Ellen Lord at elord@smith.edu
Periodic Events and Programs
Pet-a-Pet Day
De-stress by scratching the fuzzy heads of dogs, cats and bunnies; once a semester prior to finals. (Read an article.)
For more information, contact Hayat Abuza at habuza@smith.edu
Hot Seat Ethics Panel
Lunchtime ethics panel discussion—all things moral and immoral considered; open to all. Read articles about the panel here, here, and here!
For more information, contact Hayat Abuza at habuza@smith.edu
Buddhist Lunch and Conversation
For more information, contact Ryumon H. G. Baldoquin, Sensei at temples@twostreamszen.org
Jewish Lunch and Discussion
For more information, contact Rhonda Shapiro-Rieser at Shapiro.rieser@gmail.com
Soka Buddhist Club
For more information, contact Imogene Williams at iwilliam@smith.edu
Asian American Christian Movement
For more information, contact Hanyu Shi hshi@smith.edu
Five Colleges Adventist Fellowship
For more information, contact Linet Ogoti at logoti@smith.edu
Smith Christian Fellowship Bible Study
For more information, contact Elizabeth Booher at liz.booher@gmail.com
Sunrise and Sunset Hike
A hike that ends with a sunrise or sunset poetry reading; offered several times a semester, in all seasons. (Read an article about the most recent hike!)
For more information, contact Hayat Abuza at habuza@smith.edu
Midnight Cry
For more information, contact Elizabeth Booher at liz.booher@gmail.com
Interfaith Sundae
Make your own ice cream sundae with toppings served by student members of Smith's religious organizations. (Read an article.)
For more information, contact Maureen Raucher at mraucher@smith.edu
Spirituality and Interfaith Awareness Week
For more information, contact Matilda Cantwell at mcantwel@smith.edu
Interfaith Teas
Student-led panel discussions with members of various religions discussing their practices and beliefs.
For more information, contact Hayat Abuza at habuza@smith.edu
Religious Life Representatives
Student representatives from each Smith residence house consult with religious life staff to discuss student needs.
For more information, contact Matilda Cantwell at mcantwel@smith.edu
Staff Training in Religious Diversity
Offered to the staff of various campus departments.
For more information, contact Dean Jennifer Walters at jwalters@smith.edu
Vespers
For more information, contact Maureen Raucher at mraucher@smith.edu
Festival of Sound & Space
A series of four shows featuring artists who explore space and sound through their innovative performances. The 2011-12 series had a special focus on improvisation, the practice of which, particularly when presented within a space designed for liturgy and ritual, speaks directly to our notions of space in a figurative sense through our perception of emotional space, metaphorical space, and musical/dramatic structure. The performers included musicians from New York City (Bora Yoon, Sam Pluta, and Jim Altieri) and Smith College (Greg Brown, Mike Vargas, and others). For more information, go here, or watch a video of one of the concerts here.
Holiday and Holy Day Observances
Check the Events Calendar for up-to-date schedules. Or, read articles about pervious Seder and Sukkot celebrations, Eid dinner, Christmas Vespers, Hanukkah party, Ash Wednesday service, and Greek Orthodox service!
Devotionals
For more information, contact Matilda Cantwell at mcantwel@smith.edu
Special Events
The Office also sponsors special events like lunches, lectures, concerts, gatherings, parties, and art exhibits.
Retreats
We offer occasional weekend retreats on and off campus. Denominational and multi-faith retreats are also available in the local area.
For more information, contact Dean Jennifer Walters at jwalters@smith.edu
