Office of the ChaplainsReligious Practice, Spiritual Wellbeing, and Interfaith Learning
An important part of your college experience is tending to your holistic wellbeing: spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional. Though we specialize in the spiritual, our team in the Office of the Chaplains is here to support you as a whole person.
Spiritual Wellbeing Includes:
- developing and sustaining a connection to something larger than yourself
- For those coming from a Christian tradition, this includes developing or sustaining a relationship to God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit
- For others this could mean developing a connection to another deity(s) or religious leader, sacred texts, ethical values, the natural world, community, etc.
- making meaning and finding a sense of purpose in your life
- engaging in practices that help you be fully present to your authentic self and to others
We can help...
Connect
- with peers who share your spiritual or religious identity
- with peers from different spiritual and religious backgrounds
- with other resources on campus for various facets of wellbeing
Support
- your wellbeing through individual appointments with a chaplain
- your spiritual exploration and specific religious practices and holidays
- your use of the Multifaith Center, Christ Chapel, and other gathering spaces on campus
Develop
- learn how to discover and reflect on your sense of meaning and purpose
- learn interfaith leadership skills to build bridges between people who hold diverse identities (religious, spiritual, racial, cultural, etc)
- learn practices and habits to enhance your spiritual wellbeing
Next Event
Baccalaureate Services - 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Baccalaureate is an event for graduates, their families and guests to savor the significance of this moment and to reflect and celebrate their Gustavus experience. It includes readings, song, and a blessing for the graduates. All are welcome to participate.
Baccalaureate Details:
Baccalaureate services will be held in Christ Chapel on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Go to gustavustickets.com to reserve complimentary tickets for a Baccalaureate Service. Graduates will need to order a ticket too.
Seating in Christ Chapel is limited, so there are two opportunities to attend the Baccalaureate Service to accomodate requests.
Attending the 9 a.m. service allows for a more leisurely time to attend the Commencement Buffet before graduates are required to line-up for Commencement at 12:45 p.m.
Date | Event |
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May 25 9–10 a.m. | Baccalaureate Services - 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. |
10:30–11:30 a.m. | Baccalaureate Services - 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. |