religious organizations

Buddhism Meditation Classes
A group meets weekly with Lars English with an emphasis on using Buddha's teachings practically in our busy modern lives to find greater happiness and inner peace. The class consists of a mix of teachings, meditations and discussions. The teachings are rooted in the Kadampa tradition - a Mahayana Buddhist lineage. Meets Tuesday 7:30-9 pm. For information contact englishl@dickinson.edu

Blue Mountain Lotus Society, a Buddhist sangha based in Harrisburg, offers weekly Zen meditation Shikantaza) and fellowship under the leadership of Brooke Wiley. This group practices mindfulness and compassionate action, based on Shakyamuni Buddha's historical teachings, utilizing the Dharma to relieve suffering. This group meets Thursdays 6-7 pm. For more information please see www.bmls.org or contact : wiley@dickinson.edu.

Muslim Student Association: This group of student of the Muslim faith build community and understanding of the Muslim culture and religious traditions through holiday celebrations, small group gatherings, and club meetings. This is a reorganizational year to bring MSA back into the fold of active student religious life groups on campus.  Contact: hashmia@dickinson.edu

Dickinson Christian Fellowship
A part of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, this group meets for worship weekly on Friday evenings at 7pm and has several small group Bible studies each week. DCF meets for prayer and lunch Tuesdays & Thursdays at noon.
Contact: dcf@dickinson.edu

Episcopal Campus Ministry
A fellowship of Episcopal students who gather to worship, have lunch, celebrate the Eucharist, and grow in faith together. St. John's Episcopal Church on the square welcomes and supports this ministry with Father Mark Sheneman. Each year, two students coordinate this group.
Contact: Sarah Wootton woottons@dickinson.edu

Fellowship of Christian Athletes:
Athletes from all teams meet weekly for a time of Bible study and fellowship.  Meetings are Mondays from 8:30-9:30 pm in the Kline Center. 
Contact: Sandoej@dickinson.edu

Hillel (Jewish)
Hillel is a Jewish Organization for the Dickinson College community dedicated to providing opportunities for religious observance, cultural awareness, and Tikkun Olam (Community Service).
Contact: hillel@dickinson.edu

Interfaith
A group of students interested in interfaith conversation meet to share their faith stories and grow in fellowship together. They have movie nights, presentations, and meals together regularly. Weekly meetings are Thursdays at 7pm.
Contact: ifaith@dickinson.edu

Muslim Student Association
This group of student of the Muslim faith build community and understanding of the Muslim culture and religious traditions through holiday celebrations, small group gatherings, and club meetings. This is a reorganizational year to bring MSA back into the fold of active student religious life groups on campus. 
Contact: hashmia@dickinson.edu

Newman Club (Catholic)
A group of Catholic students who hold weekly meetings on various topics (Thursday 8 pm), pray the rosary (Monday 8 pm), perform community service, and host other fellowship events throughout the semester.  Mass (7 pm) and the Sacrament of Confession (6:30 pm) are held Sunday night and Holy Days in Old West with our campus priest, Father 'Sola, in conjunction with our local parish, St. Patrick's.
Contact: newmanc@dickinson.edu

Pre-Sem
A group of students interested in a religious vocation gather together to discern ministry beyond the limestone walls. They plan a Christian service for Cumberland County prison each semester, support each other in prayer, and gather weekly for a meal.
Contact: Rev. Mira Hewlett hewlettm@dickinson.edu

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