CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION
: The Christian Science Organization offers the College community the opportunity to learn about Christian Science. They hold regular meetings for reading, testimony, and discussion. They sponsor Christian Science lectures and support the spiritual growth of individual members. The Christian Science Organization welcomes students and members of the College community who are interested in sharing and growing in Christian Science or simply learning more about it. (See College Directory for Contacts.)
CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX ASSOCIATION:
The Christian Orthodox Association connects the Christian Orthodox students of Middlebury College with their tradition by enabling them to celebrate regular liturgies on campus, to hold spiritual discussions, and to pay regular visits to Orthodox churches and monasteries in New England.
HILLEL : Hillel is a social, cultural, as well as religious organization committed to a pluralistic vision of Judaism that embraces all movements. Hillel provides leadership opportunities for developing Jewish life and identity on campus. The organization holds a weekly lunchtime business meeting in the Jewish Center located in Freeman International Center and conducts a weekly Friday evening Shabbat service and dinner also in Freeman. (See College Directory for Contacts.)
INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
: IVCF provides worship and small group experiences to support the personal discipleship of Christian students on campus. They sponsor study groups, prayer groups, visiting lecturers and opportunities for service to the wider community. The purpose of this club is to engage the campus with the gospel, to help students find a personal relationship with God, to develop the faith of the members, and to bring related programs to campus. The Fellowship also welcomes students who want to learn more about the Christian faith in the context of a believing community. (See College Directory for Contacts.)
ISLAMIC SOCIETY
: The Islamic Society of Middlebury College (ISMC) was founded to provide a forum for people interested in Islam and Islamic issues. Simultaneously, the Society is intended to create a conducive environment for all the Muslim students at Middlebury College to practice and maintain their religion. (See College Directory for Contacts.)
LATTER-DAY SAINTS STUDENT ASSOCIATION: The Latter-Day Saints Student Association exists to unite Mormon students and to make worship opportunities available to them, to create social and learning opportunities for them and any other member of the Middlebury community interested in learning about Mormonism, and to encourage open dialogue between students of all religions. If you are interested in more information about this group, please email the Chaplain's office at chaplain@middlebury.edu.
NEWMAN : This Roman Catholic community on campus is involved in religious, social and volunteer activities. Newman sponsors a mass every Sunday evening in Mitchell Green Lounge. If you are interested in more information about this group, please email the Chaplain's office at chaplain@middlebury.edu.
PRAJÑA : Prajna is an informal group that gathers once a week for guided meditation from teachers representing a variety of traditions. Students who have experience, as well as those who are just curious are welcome. If you are interested in more information about this group, please email the Chaplain's office at chaplain@middlebury.edu.
PRAYZ : Prayz is an informal group of students who meet for Christian worship and singing on Sunday evenings. Watch for signs announcing their meetings. If you are interested in more information about this group, please email the Chaplain's office at chaplain@middlebury.edu.
RELIGIOUS LIFE COUNCIL : The Religious Life Council works together with the Chaplain's Office to oversee religious life on campus, to advise the Chaplains, to facilitate communication and cooperation between student religious organizations, and offer programs to the campus. The Religious Life Council works to create a framework that allows students who value the life of the spirit to join together as a force on campus, within the context of their differing faiths, to effectively address the moral issues which face them and their peers. If you are interested in learning more about the Religious Life Council, contact the Office of the Chaplain, Service Building, extension 5626.
SPIRIT: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY: Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal, liberal religious tradition based on a celebration of religious pluralism and respecting these principles: the inherent worth and dignity of each person, justice and compassion in human relations, acceptance and affirmation of one another's spiritual growth, a free search for truth and meaning, and respect for the interdependent web of all life. Middlebury College UU's provides a place for connection and a forum for exploration of these principles by students, faculty, and staff. Their meetings and events are open to all. (See College Directory for Contacts.)