Events & Programs

The Smith years are ones of growth and change. The time you spend here as a student allows for new experiences, new directions, new challenges, and often, questioning. We offer weekly programming and other religious and spiritual events to foster learning and dialogue. These programs may combine reflection, discussion, prayer and self-discovery, giving students encouragement for a lifetime of spiritual development. If you have an idea for a program, please contact Maureen Raucher or Kim Alston.

Religious & Spiritual Events on Campus

Observing Holidays

It can be both a joy and a challenge to take the time to observe your religious holidays during college. The Center for Religious & Spiritual Life offers on-campus programming for several religious holidays, and we can help you find services in the community for other holidays. College policy states that any student who is unable to attend classes, exams or work due to a religious observance will be excused and given an opportunity to make it up. This information can be found under the Religious Expression section in Campus Life on the Course Catalog.

Local Congregations & Places of Worship

Local congregations are very welcoming to students, and offer worship and other programs that are open to the public. See our list of local congregations and places of worship.

Weekly Programming Fall 2024

Mindful Mondays

Mondays 12:15-1 p.m., Campus Center 205

If you are looking for a place to make connections and practice self-awareness, come check out our drop-in Mindful Mondays program, every Monday in-person in Campus Center Room 205, 12:15–1 p.m. We serve a hot, simple vegetarian meal, and practice mindfulness with light meditation, embodiment practice, and discussion. Absolutely zero experience is necessary, and all students are welcome. Email aostow@smith.edu with questions.

Jummah Prayer

Fridays 12:30-2:30 p.m., Off Campus

Join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. Meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. Van will leave by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. We have extra prayer rugs if you need one! To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu. If you are interested in attending a mosque of other various traditions, contact Kim Alston, Muslim Student Adviser at kalston@smith.edu.

Soup, Salad, & Soul

Fridays 12:10-1 p.m., Bodman Lounge

Come get cozy and enjoy a hot, delicious vegetarian soup made by awesome student cooks while taking part in reflective, student-led discussions on spirituality and life! Students of all religious, spiritual, and nonreligious/nonspiritual backgrounds are welcome. Limited to Smith OneCard holders. For details on food and other general accessibility questions, email aostow@smith.edu or mcantwel@smith.edu

SCJC Shabbat

Fridays 5:30 p.m., Kosher Kitchen, Jordan House

Celebrate Shabbat with Smith College’s Jewish Community every Friday evening. Please email scjc@smith.edu for more information. All students are welcome.

Catholic Mass

Sundays at 3 p.m., Sanctuary

With Smith College Newman Catholic Club and Fr. Valentine Nworah. Members of the Smith community and Five College students are welcome! Contact crsl@smith.edu for mass details.

Special Programming

Post-Election Support

Drop-in for Cider and Donuts

Thursday, November 8 from 4–5:30 p.m.
Bodman Lounge, Helen Hills Hills Chapel

Prayer & Meditation

Open to people of all faiths and no faiths
Friday, November 9 from 4–5:30 p.m.
Bodman Lounge, Helen Hills Hills Chapel

Generating Justice & Joy

Thursday, November 14 from 6–7:30 p.m.
Bodman Lounge, Helen Hills Hills Chapel
This series brings together the campus community to respond to disruptive events—globally, socially or politically—through community gatherings, which involve ritual, collaboration, and mutual support.

Al Nur Spiritual Gathering

Growing into Your Own Through Community-Building

Thursday, November 21
Jandon Center for Community Engagement
All are welcome to the Al Nur Spiritual Gatherings! To RSVP, email kalston@smith.edu.
“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth... Allah doth guide whom He will to His Light.” –Al Nur 35