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November 2022
news & updates
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Embracing the rain and reflecting on gratitude...
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Happy November!
Welcome to our "Gratitude Edition!" My name is Hilary Martin Himan, and I'm the Director of Spiritual Life and Chaplain to all: religious, secular, and spiritual. One of my spiritual practices is expressing gratitude, even on the hard days. Every night before I fall asleep, my spouse Jennie and I tell each other a list of gratitudes. Gratitudes can be as simple as noticing a beautiful tree to being grateful for a friend's help. The practice has served as a great antidote to my anxiety! Try it sometime. Do you have a gratitude practice that grounds you?
The Office of Spiritual Life will be hosting a "Gratitude Project" Day on Wed. Nov. 16th in front of JR Howard. We invite you to join us!
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Gratitude Project
November 16, 10am - 2pm
Outside JR Howard
Let's engage in this Gratitude Project together! Come visit the table sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Life and write down a gratitude.
Gratitude is a PRACTICE. It can:
- improve sleep quality
- improve emotional regulation
- increase feelings of happiness and positive mood
- foster hope for the future
- reduce stress, burnout, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
- increase resilience
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Special Events and Announcements |
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Seasons of Light Celebration |
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Call for Participants
Tentative date: December 7, 6:00pm
Tentative location: Gregg Pavilion
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Most spiritual traditions and cultures have rituals during the winter that create light and nourish community during the darkness of the winter months. We hope to create a Lewis & Clark wide winter gathering that brings us together in celebrating diversity of tradition and expressions of spirit.
Everyone is welcome to sharing something inspired by this season. We welcome songs, prayers, poems, dances, etc.. This is a sacred space that supports both non-religious and multi-faith expressions. We aim to share together in joy and celebration of the vibrance of our community members.
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Full Moon Ritual Workshop
November 8, 7:30-9pm
South Campus Chapel Balcony
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Join Gabriella Weaver -- astrologer, creative coach, and LC alum '17 -- for a ritual workshop on the Taurus Full Moon Eclipse. We will engage in guided, ceremonial practices to reflect on our hopes, dreams, goals, and that which we are ready to release.
This will include inward contemplation through meditation and visualization, as well as outward processing through writing and group sharing. Students will leave with encouragement and tools to use the moon cycle for tracking growth and connecting to spirituality. Open to all.
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Voting Education with Hillel
November 1, 5-6pm
JR Howard 115
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Finally, it's almost time to vote here in the US! Hillel's Social Justice fellow Maddie will be running two events on voting.
Learn what's on ballots, how to read them, and fill them out together! Also, pizza!
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The On Being Conversations
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 5-6:15pm
Lower Agnes Flanagan
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Join us in community and conversation as we reflect on episodes of the On Being podcast.
Listen on your own and then join us in a reflective discussion. Tea and treats are shared. Meet lower level of Agnes Flanagan, outside weather permitting. Come once or every time. All community members welcome!
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Study Skills Workshop Series |
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4-part workshop with the
Office of Student Accessibility
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November 3, 3:30pm
Albany 220
Learn tips for specific executive functioning needs.
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November 17, 3:30pm
Albany 220
Dive into bettering your exam study strategies.
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Meditation Club
Tuesdays, 5:00pm
Gregg Pavilion
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Come sit for a while :)
Contact Britney or Mookie to be added to the email list, as location and time could change.
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Friday Prayer Transportation to As-Saber Mosque
Fridays, 1:00pm
Meet at Agnes Flanagan Chapel
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The Muslim Student Association is providing free weekly transportation to local Friday prayers! Meet in front of Agnes Flanagan no later than 1:10 every Friday, and an Uber will take students to the nearby local mosque, the Islamic Center of Portland Masjid As-Saber.
Transportation back to campus will also be provided. All are welcome to attend the services. Reach out to [email protected] to be added to the transportation groupchat.
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Chapel Services with Pioneer Christian Fellowship
Sundays, 11:00am
Agnes Flanagan Chapel
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Chapel services with a worship set and a weekly message given by a number of different speakers. Anybody is welcome to join! |
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Meditation and prayer room open for student use! |
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Additionally we offer free tea, coffee, and cozy space for anyone and everyone. Please come make yourself welcome anytime. |
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