Eliot House Events September 2008

Office of Religious & Spiritual Life Events
September 2008

During Ramadan, Wilder Dining Hall will be open for Suhur at 5:30 am and will remain open after sundown for Iftaar.  (Wilder Dining Hall will be open as of Sunday, August 31 for dinner.)

Sunday, August 31, 2008

9:00 am–3:00 pm   Hospitality Oasis
          The College chaplains and religious advisers offer refreshments and a place to put your feet up. They will also be happy to answer any questions about religious life on campus.  Come by and say hello.
          Eliot House Lounge

1 00 – 3:00 pm      Open House: Wa-Shin-An
          Wa-Shin-An, the College’s teahouse and meditation garden will be open for tours.
          Eliot House, Wa-Shin-An

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

1:00 pm Ice Cream Melts, “The World’s Largest Ice Cream Sundae”
          Join the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Group for ice cream sundaes.  Everyone is welcome.
          Skinner Green

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Time TBA   InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
          First meeting of the semester, for more info contact Kate Irvin, kjirvin@mtholyoke.edu
          Place TBA

Friday, September 5, 2008

12:00 pm     Jumma Gathering
          This event is led by the Muslim Chaplain.
          Eliot House Lounge
During Ramadan, Wilder Dining Hall will be open for Suhur at 5:30 am and will remain open after sundown for Iftaar.  (Wilder Dining Hall will be open as of Sunday, August 31 for dinner.)

6:30 pm       Gathering of Bahá’í Students
           Join Professor Holly Hanson, Bahá’í Advisor
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

4:00 - 6:00 pm       Jewish Community Kosher BBQ
           Join Amelia Ender, Jewish Chaplain at the first community dinner.
           Eliot House Lounge & Patio

Sunday, September 7, 2008

11:00 am      Protestant Worship Service
Please join Rev. Sherry Tucker for the first service of the semester.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

3:00 pm       Newman Association’s Welcome BBQ. 
            Come open the year with the Catholic Community and Anita Magovern, College Chaplain and Advisor to the Catholic Community.
            Lounge and Patio, Eliot House

6:30 pm       Roman Catholic Mass
            Join Anita Magovern, Catholic Chaplain, and Father Richard Bondi to celebrate the first Mass of the semester.
           Abbey Memorial Chapel

9:00 pm       Zazen Meditation
           Join Professor Emeritus, Tadanori Yamashita for the first Zazen Meditation of the semester.
          Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Noon           First Interfaith Lunch
          Everyone is welcome.  September’s topic, The Choices We Make:  “Choosing to Connect to the Spirit”. 
          Please join Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life, Rev. Gladys Moore and the Chaplains and Advisors of Eliot House for an experience of good eating, thoughtful reflection, and wonderful community. Vegan lunch and discussion.     
          Lounge, Eliot House

4:30 pm       Mindfulness Meditation, “Connecting with Heart, Mind and Body: Developing Peace and Self Acceptance” starting with a 5 week introduction to meditation and continuing throughout the semester.
          Join Rebecca Bradshaw, Buddhist Advisor for the first meditation of the semester. 
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

5pm   Multifaith Council 
          Join Leslie Fraser for Multifaith dialogue.  Discuss other faiths, plan trips to houses of worship and help plan the Eliot House Multifaith Event each semester (Embracing the Light and Welcoming the Darkness in the fall and Blessing and Sending of Seniors in the spring semester.)
          South Rocky Private Dining Hall

 7pm   Meet the Buddhist Advisor
          Meet Buddhist Advisor, Rebecca Bradshaw and other Buddhist on campus and enjoy some refreshments. 
          Eliot House Lounge

Thursday, September 11, 2008

5:00 pm       First gathering of the Hindu Community (SHRI)
            Please join the Hindu community for Puja and dinner.
            Eliot House Lounge, Hindu Prayer Room

Time TBA   InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
            Regular meeting more info contact Kate Irvin, kjirvin@mtholyoke.edu
            Place TBA

Friday, September 12, 2008
12:00 pm     Jummah Gathering
           This event is led by the Muslim Chaplain.
           Eliot House Lounge
          During Ramadan, Wilder Dining Hall will be open for Suhur at 5:30 am and will remain open after sundown for Iftaar.  (Wilder Dining Hall will be open as of Sunday, August 31 for dinner.)

2:00 pm       Unitarian Universalist Welcome Meeting
           Come meet the Unitarian Universalist Advisor and UU students.
           Eliot House Lounge

5:00-6:00 pm         Unitarian Universalist Weekly Gathering
           Join the Unitarian Universaists for their Weekly Gathering
           Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

6:30 pm       Gathering of Bahá’í students
          Join Professor Holly Hanson, Bahá’í Advisor
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

Time TBA   InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
          First meeting of the semester, for more info contact Tania Lee lee20t@mtholyoke.edu
          Place TBA

Sunday, September 14, 2008

11:00 am      Protestant Worship Service
Please join Rev. Sherry Tucker and the Protestant Community.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

6:30 pm       Roman Catholic Mass
            Join Anita Magovern, Catholic Chaplain, and Father Richard Bondi and the Catholic Community celebrate Mass.
           Abbey Memorial Chapel

9:00 pm       Zazen Meditation
           Join Professor Emeritus, Tadanori Yamashita for the first Zazen Meditation of the semester.
          Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

7:30 pm       Japanese Tea Ceremony
          Join our Tea Mistress, Nobue Socho Yamashita for the first tea ceremony of the semester.  RSVP required; Stop by Eliot House to sign up in the lobby.
          Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Noon           Interfaith Lunch
          Everyone is welcome. September topic, The Choices We Make:  The Five Mindfulness Trainings. Please join Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life, Rev. Gladys Moore and the Chaplains and Advisors for an experience of good eating, thoughtful reflection, and wonderful community.  Vegan lunch and discussion.
          Eliot House Lounge

4:15 pm       Mindfulness Meditation, “Connecting with Heart, Mind and Body: Developing Peace and Self Acceptance” starting with a 5 week introduction to meditation and continuing throughout the semester.
          Join Rebecca Bradshaw, Buddhist Advisor  
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

5pm   Multifaith Council
          Join Leslie Fraser for Multifaith dialogue.  Discuss other faiths, plan trips to houses of worship and help plan the Eliot House Multifaith Event each semester.
          South Rocky Private Dining Hall

Thursday, September 18, 2008

5:00 pm       Hindu Community (SHRI) Puja and Dinner

          Please join the Hindu Community for Puja and dinner.
          Eliot House Lounge

Time TBA   InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Regular meeting more info contact Kate Irvin, kjirvin@mtholyoke.edu
          Place TBA

Friday, September 19, 2008

12:00 pm     Jummah Gathering
          Led by the Muslim Chaplain.
          Eliot House Lounge

5:00 pm       Unitarian Universalist Weekly Gathering
          All welcome.
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

Saturday, September 20, 2008

7:30 PM   Protestant Community "S'mores by the Lantern"
          Join the Protestant Community and Sherry Tucker, Protestant Chaplain. We will be cooking s'mores by the Lantern behind Blanchard.  Everyone is welcome.
          MHC Lantern behind Blanchard

Sunday, September 21, 2008

11:00 am      Protestant Worship Service
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

6:30 pm       Roman Catholic Mass
          Abbey Memorial Chapel

9:00 pm       Zazen Meditation
          Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

7:30 pm       Japanese Tea Ceremony
          Join our Tea Mistress, Nobue Socho Yamashita.  RSVP required; Stop by Eliot House to sign up in the lobby.
         Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

12:00 noon   Interfaith Lunch  
         Everyone is welcome.  September topic, The Choices We Make: The Power of Small Choices. Please join Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life, Rev. Gladys Moore and the Chaplains and Advisors for an experience of good eating, thoughtful reflection, and wonderful community. Vegan lunch and discussion.
         Lounge, Eliot House

4:15 pm       Mindfulness Meditation, “Connecting with Heart, Mind and Body: Developing Peace and Self Acceptance” starting with a 5 week introduction to meditation and continuing throughout the semester.
         Rebecca Bradshaw, Buddhist Advisor          
         Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

5pm   Multifaith Council
          Join Leslie Fraser for Multifaith dialogue.  Discuss other faiths, plan trips to houses of worship and help plan the Eliot House Multifaith Event each semester.
          South Rocky Private Dining Hall

Thursday, September 25, 2008

5:00 pm       Hindu Community (SHRI) Puja and Dinner
          Please join the Hindu Community for Puja and dinner.
          Lounge, Eliot House

Time TBA   InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Regular meeting more info contact Kate Irvin, kjirvin@mtholyoke.edu
          Place TBA

Friday, September 26, 2008

12:00 pm     Jummah Gathering
          Led by the Muslim Chaplain.
          Eliot House Lounge

2:00 pm       Multifaith Council Meeting
          Eliot House Lounge

5:00 pm       Unitarian Universalist Weekly Gathering
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

Sunday, September 28, 2008

11:00 am      Protestant Worship Service
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

6:30 pm       Roman Catholic Mass
          Abbey Memorial Chapel

9:00 pm       Zazen Meditation
          Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Monday, September 29, 2008

5:30 pm       Rosh Hashannah Evening Service
          Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

7:00 pm       Rosh Hashannah dinner
          Eliot House Lounge

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

10:00 am      Rosh Hashannah Morning Service
          UMass, Amherst

3:00-5:00 pm         Rosh Hashannah afternoon refreshments, including Tashlich at Lower Lake Bridge.
          Meet at Eliot House

7:30 pm       Japanese Tea Ceremony
          Join our Tea Mistress, Nobue Socho Yamashita.  RSVP required; Stop by Eliot House to sign up in the lobby.
         Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House