"There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground."  --Rumi

The Multifaith Chaplaincy at Bates College is hard to put your finger on. We seek to remain in flux by staying open and malleable to the creative spirit, which moves among the people with and for whom we share our ministries. We seek always to consider and question, sometimes dodge, occasionally challenge, here and there change the many perceptions that collect around ministry, chaplaincy, God, religion and spirituality. We strive to be misfits, committed to being everywhere and nowhere so we can be somehow and somewhere for any and all those who need a space for conversation free of partiality, consequence and reprisal. We desire to be a community of holy surprise! On the other hand, we seek to be highly predictable. We desire all persons at Bates College constantly to experience the Multifaith Chaplaincy as a place to find and create life-giving relation. We do our best to be a safer harbor, a place of refreshment and renewal, a resource for growth and wisdom, a maker of connections, a giver of unqualified compassion, a gathering of justice-makers. Drop by (161 Wood Street, 2nd floor),give us a call (786-8272), or send Bill or Emily an e-mail.  We want to connect.

Peace!

Bill Blaine-Wallace and Emily Wright-Timko, Multifaith Chaplains