The Office of the Chaplain hosts numerous ongoing programs, services, and groups each week. We hope you will join us for any or all!
Many programs and services (see our up-to-date calendar) are planned and led by specific religious communities or cultural groups on campus. Others are designed to be specifically interfaith. Still others presume no faith background at all, but gather with shared questions or a desire to make a difference in the world. Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to participate in our programs, unless otherwise noted. Programs typically run from first to ninth week of each term.
Our numerous student religious groups represent many different faith traditions. If you don’t see yours in the list above, please let us know and we will happily work with you to connect you with others of your tradition.
We also work closely with local religious communities and clergy. Our office can help explore with you which community might be a good fit, arrange rides or travel logistics, and introduce you to individual faith leaders. We are also happy to connect you with faculty and staff of a particular religious tradition, many of whom are eager to welcome students to their community.
We hope to see you around the chapel soon! Should you have any questions or would like to connect, we hope you will reach out to our College Chaplain, Rev. Schuyler Vogel, at svogel@carleton.edu or any of chaplains. You may also schedule a meeting with Rev. Schuyler directly here.
An updated list of weekly programs for the 2024-2025 year is below. For specific meeting details, view our event calendar.
Bagels and The Book (Torah Study)
Join us each Tuesday at noon for Torah study with our Rabbi! We meet in the Sayles Hill Lounge and bagels are provided.
Contact Rav Michaela Brown, our Associate Chaplain for Jewish and Interfaith Life, at ravmichaela@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Evensong
A contemplative Christian evening service with song, prayer, and meditative silence. All are welcome! We gather from 8:30 – 9 p.m. each Wednesday in the main chapel sanctuary.
Contact Mary Perez, our Associate Chaplain for Christian and Interfaith Life, at mperez2@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Shabbat Service and Dinner
Join us on Fridays at 6:15 p.m. for our weekly Shabbat service and dinner at Page East House. All are welcome!
Contact Rav Michaela Brown, our Associate Chaplain for Jewish and Interfaith Life, at ravmichaela@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Hard Questions
Come explore religion, science, and ethics! We meet on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Chapel Lounge to discuss these and other complex topics. All are welcome!
Contact Rev. Schuyler Vogel, our College Chaplain, at svogel@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Interfaith Social Action
IFSA is an organization dedicated to promoting social justice on campus. Come join us as we explore the intersection between justice and religion and put our principles and faith into action!
Contact Rev. Schuyler Vogel, our College Chaplain, at svogel@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Jummah with the Ummah (Friday Prayers)
Join us for Friday prayers at 3:30 p.m. in the Muslim Prayer Room (located northeast corner of the Chapel basement).
Contact Ailya Vajid, our Associate Chaplain for Muslim and Interfaith Life, at avajid@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Muslim Dialogues
Join us for discussions on the Qur’an, Muslim life and practice at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Muslim Prayer Room. Pizza provided.
Contact Ailya Vajid, our Associate Chaplain for Muslim and Interfaith Life, at avajid@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Time to Meditate
Gently guided mindfulness meditation. Meets for twenty minutes in the main chapel at the following times:
- Mondays, 8:15 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m.
Contact Rev. Schuyler Vogel, our College Chaplain, at svogel@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Transformation Tuesdays
A weekly Christian bible study that meets at noon on Tuesdays in the Chapel Lounge. All Christian perspectives and traditions welcome and pizza is served!
Contact Mary Perez, our Associate Chaplain for Christian and Interfaith Life, at mperez2@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
Won Buddhist Meditation
Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this biweekly Buddhist meditation is for you! These sessions are led by Sungha Yun, Won Buddhist Priest & Assistant Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at St. Olaf. We meet from 8 – 9 p.m. on Thursdays during even numbered weeks in the chapel.
Contact Rev. Schuyler Vogel, our College Chaplain, at svogel@carleton.edu to learn more or get involved.
What Matters to Me and Why
Every term, two staff/faculty members are invited to speak on what matters most to them and why. The series is co-sponsored with EthIC. To listen to past reflections.
These conversations are a wonderful opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come to know the people at Carleton in a deeper, more personal way. Lunch is provided.
If you would like to nominate a speaker, please email our College Chaplain, Rev. Schuyler Vogel, at svogel@carleton.edu. We strive to represent the full diversity of staff and faculty on campus and welcome nominations regardless of role or longevity. All members of the Carleton community have wisdom to share.