The staff of the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life works to nurture and challenge the faiths of the Macalester community, working to assist student involvement in religious communities both on and off campus. Students lead a variety of religious and spiritual organizations. Contact these leaders for more information.

The symbols pictured below were chosen by members of the religious or spiritual organizations.

Mac Catholics

Mac Catholics provides its members with support and opportunities to grow in their faith. It invites the campus community to a broader understanding of Catholicism through an annual dinner discussion. Fall and Spring retreats offer spiritual enrichment and reflection time. Mac Catholics also sponsors social activities and reaches out in service to the wider community.

Student Contacts: Angela Butel, Kevin Dowling and Judith Wodzak

Macalester Christain Fellowship

A group of Christians who seek to glorify God. Our purpose is to help Christians grow in their faith and to be witnesses of God's love. We are affiliated with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.

Events: Large group meetings Tuesday at 8 pm in the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life; small group Bible study on-going throughout the week (specifics to be announced).

Student Conacts: Hannah Rassmussen, Courtney Nussbaumer

Macalester Jewish Organization (MJO)

Through educational and social programming for the entire community, MJO encourages an understanding of and pride in the Jewish heritage and provides a forum of support for the religious and cultural needs of Jewish members.

Events: Weekly MJO meetings are held in the Hebrew House (Kirk 8) on Tuesday nights at 9 pm. Campus wide "Open Shabbat" services are held every other Friday night in the Hebrew House (specifics will be announced throughout the semester). Check the MJO website for more event info.

Student Contact: Sasha Lansky, Heather Renetzky, Noah Westreich, Ronit Zemel

Mac Protestants

This group is made up of multi-denominational Protestants who support liberal Protestant perspectives of the Christian faith. We use community service as a way of reaching out to other people.

Student Contact: Ethan Johnson and Hope Hutchison

 

Mac Unitarian Universalists

Macalester Unitarian Universalists is a student-led organization that exists to encourage and promote students in the exploration of their spirituality through the free and responsible search for truth and meaning and the sharing of individual religious insights and personal faiths.

Mac Unitarian Universalists aims to provide a comfortable space in which students may explore their spirituality and engage in thoughtful dialogue concerning the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism and an understanding of ways in which to engage the principles in everyday life. All are welcome regardless of faith tradition or background.

Student Contacts: Sarah Fleming and Leewana Thomas

Muslim Student Association (MSA)

A meeting point for Muslims to discuss issues of theology, share concerns, and educate non-Muslims around misconceptions of Islam.

Events: Friday prayer meetings and Islamic holidays are celebrated in Macalester's Mosque.

Student Contact: Asad Zaidi, and Issa Ali

Voices of Tamani

Voices of Tamani is a student run African-American gospel singing group at Macalester. We perform regularly on campus and in the community.

Student Contact: Anna-Kay Brown, Sofia Haile, and Hannah Rasmussen

Sitting@Mac

At the heart of Buddhist practice is the commitment to awaken. Through weekly practice of zazen meditation, we take our seat at the still point of a turning universe, to discover a stillness and clarity of mind attentive to each moment of life's flow and the mystery of what we have always been. This group is open to anyone interested, no experience is necessary, and instructions will be provided.

Student Contact: Sophie Glickman and Brianna Morseth

Baha'i Faith

An investigation of the Baha'i faith through meetings, speakers and scripture studies. All are welcome.

Student Contact: Kevalin Auluck-Wilson and Stefan Faridani