Read Smith’s UPDATED plans as of August 5, 2020,
for an entirely remote fall 2020 semester.
Center for Religious & Spiritual Life
Reflect | Resist | Rejuvenate
The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life is an inter-religious, non-denominational body which promotes spiritual flourishing for all religious and non-religious students, focusing on ethical reflection, social justice, mindfulness and contemplative practice as well as resources grounded in different faith traditions. The Center strives to raise religious literacy and promote interfaith engagement toward a more inclusive, just and engaged citizenry. We invite you to reflect, resist, rejuvenate with us, and remember—whoever you are, wherever you have been and wherever you are going, you are welcome here.
Important COVID-19 Information
Please note that all campus buildings and houses are closed to visitors and the general public. For updates on Smith’s COVID-19 response plan, please visit the “Culture of Care” website.
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About the Center
The Smith Center for Religious & Spiritual Life is a unique setting for student engagement.
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Our staff members are here to guide and assist you in your spiritual growth and fulfillment.
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To learn more about what we're up to each semester, be sure to read our newsletter.
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The CRSL Student Advisory Board fosters collaboration and dialogue between students and the Center for Religious & Spiritual Life.
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Smith College has embarked on the first phase of an emerging strategic plan for racial justice. The proposed recommendations have been informed by student, staff and faculty contributions to Inclusion in Action work, consideration of student and alumnae/i demands, and discussions with the Inclusion Council and President’s Cabinet.
In this time of urgent racial crisis, we invite comment, critique and refinement of this emerging plan.
Featured Events
Mindful Mondays Series Online
- Online via Zoom, noon EST
Finding Our Breath: Mindfulness Practice and Conversation with a Commitment to Compassion and Hope
A forum for light meditation instruction, sharing and building compassionate communities in times of uncertainty, isolation and heightened revelation; of the deep racial; and social disparities that are part of the air we breathe in American society. For Zoom link, audio or questions, contact mcantwel@smith.edu. These meetings resume their usual noon meeting time on August 17.“No one is free until we are all free.”—Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
Center For Religious & Spiritual Life Blog
Recent Posts
Shooting a Virus Dred Feminist Rant #16
Kim AlstonA Revolution of Rest: A ase For ‘Radical Renewal’
Kim AlstonWhat Happens to Us When Wearing a Mask?
Rhonda Shapiro-RieserWhy Now, and What Now? A Theological Reflection on the Fire of the Current Moment
Matilda CantwellFor more, visit our Wordpress blog.
Contact
Helen Hills Hills Chapel
123-125 Elm Street
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Fax: 413-585-2794
We are open daily to the Smith community from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. for prayer, reflection, conversation, meditation, study and worship.