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life is fostered by the student faith groups on campus, which are
advised by the chaplains. Currently there are organizations for Protestant,
Jewish, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu and Quaker students that meet regularly
for worship, discussion, celebration and service activities. In addition,
the Andover Interfaith Round Table brings together students of all
religious backgrounds for discussion and sharing. |
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chaplains lead religious services regularly in Cochran Chapel or
Kemper Chapel, a smaller and more intimate worship space on the
lower level of the chapel building. The building also houses a small
meditation room for use by groups of all faiths, but particularly
adaptable for Hindu and Muslim student worship. Every Sunday during
the academic term, there is a Protestant service of worship at 11
a.m. in Cochran Chapel. Catholic Mass is celebrated twice each Sunday
at 9:45 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. in Kemper Chapel and on certain weekday
evenings and special feast days. On Friday evenings each week, a
Jewish Shabbat service is held in Kemper Chapel. Hindu students
meet weekly for their worship services. Muslim students hold daily
prayers in a special space in the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library. |
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| Catholic
Student Fellowship meets at 5:15 pm in Baldwin Cloister, Lower Chapel on Tuesday nights. Faculty adviser: Dr. Ted Kepes, 978-749-4137. Mass is celebrated at
9:45 a.m. Sunday in Kemper Chapel. The group also sponsors a Sunday morning
Confirmation preparation class. |
| Christianity
Happening in Living Life (CHILL) meets at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in the
Meditation room. Faculty adviser: Rev. Michael Ebner and Rev. Toni DiPina, 978-749-4138.
Protestant service is at 11 a.m. Sunday with a gathering for breakfast at 10:30 a.m. in Cochran Chapel. From outreach activities
in the local community to simple dinner discussions about faith
issues on campus and in our own lives, CHILL seeks to explore the
nature and relevance of Christian faith in a changing world. Students
from many varied Protestant traditions are encouraged to be a part
of discussions, confirmation and worship celebrations. In addition,CHILL
brings in a variety of speakers to address Christian and/or interfaith
issues. |
| Hindu
Student Fellowship meets at 7:00 Wednesday in the Upper
Room of the Chapel. Faculty adviser: Rev. Michael Ebner, 978-749-4300.
The group gathers weekly for a time of discussion, reflection and
meditation. Students exploring their own beliefs are welcomed to attend
to learn and experience various events and traditions of the Hindu
faith. Trips to nearby Hindu temples, as well as guest speakers, are
planned by the group. |
| Andover
Interfaith Council meets 7:00 p.m., Monday, Upper Room of the Chapel. Faculty adviser:
Rev. Michael Ebner, 978-749-4300. Our multicultural community finds
a new dimension through this organization that gathers for weekly
discussions on various topics and for planning and organizing events
for a diverse community. Comprising members of all faith communities
and students seeking an outlet for religious exploration, AIC welcomes
all students and faculty desiring a safe and comfortable place for
their spiritual inquiries. |
| Jewish
Student Union meets at 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays in Kemper Chapel, followed by Torah study for interested students and faculty
(no preparation or language skills required). Faculty adviser: Rabbi
Neil Kominsky, 978-749-4131. Shabbat service held at 6:15 p.m. Friday
in Kemper Chapel. The calendar includes one special Shabbat dinner
per term, a mid-Passover seder and the annual Jewish Cultural Weekend
during winter term. Arrangements are made for boarding students to
attend High Holiday services at local Conservative, Orthodox and Reform
synagogues and to enjoy home hospitality with members of the community
for the High Holidays and Passover. |
| Muslim Student Union meets at 3 p.m. for daily prayers
in OWH Library. Faculty adviser: Rev. Michael Ebner, 978-749-4300.
Open to all Muslim students and to all who seek to learn more about
Islam, the group gathers daily for prayer. In addition, Muslim students
work to inform the school community of their faith through participation
in interfaith services and discussions. Student members also help
to create celebrations on campus for Ramadan and other traditional
events. |
| Andover Christian Fellowship meets on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the Baldwin Cloister of the chapel. Faculty adviser: Shawn Fulford, 978-749-4847. The group meets for singing, Bible study, sharing, and prayer time. Smaller sub-groups meet during conference period in the library for
prayer and on Saturday mornings at 6:30 a.m. for group prayer. All are
welcome. |
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April 23, 2008 |
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