{"id":5607,"date":"2019-06-19T14:33:26","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T18:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/chaplaincy\/?page_id=5607"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:42:51","slug":"connect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/multifaith\/connect\/","title":{"rendered":"So Many Ways to Connect!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The multifaith community is a group of inquisitive people who share and explore identities, perspectives, convictions and practices. We welcome all people – religious, non-religious, spiritual, non-theistic, or whatever identifier works best for you. If you’d like a few moments to connect, share, and reflect, check out these ongoing opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Multifaith group in Bates Engage<\/a> <\/strong>to learn about and sign up for upcoming events<\/a>. <\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Hearth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bi-Weekly on Thursdays, 6:00 p.m., 163 Wood Street<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n
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Hea<\/strong>rth <\/strong>is a bi-weekly dinner with great food and even better company where we find comfort in silence and answer queries from the heart. Hearth happens in small groups that are facilitated by students who pose two queries (chosen by Multifaith Fellows) which are invitational, reflective and not limited to religious or spiritual topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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{Pause}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wednesdays from 9:00 to 9:30 pm in the Gomes Chapel<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pause is an amazing program where we take some time in the middle of the week to \u201cpause\u201d and reflect. It invites us to sit in silence and meditate while also being able to enjoy time with friends, listen to live music and poetry, watch live art, and much more. Join us for chai, cookies, and community at 9:00 on Wednesday nights in the Gomes Chapel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crossroads<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Crossroads offers a weekly space for students from all comers of campus to come together over meaningful conversations, mindfulness, grounding practices, & art. Students build a lasting community by collectively exploring prompts about self, identity, connection & growth. Sign up below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“My favorite part [of Crossroads] is learning from others and seeing how much I have in common with people I would never think I would get to know.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anam Cara<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Anam Cara (Gaelic for “Soul Friend) engages Bates students in a community practice of developing a deep friendship with bi-weekly prompts over the course of a semester! Sign up below and be paired randomly with another Bates student for bi-weekly conversations on your own time. We provide you with thoughtful prompts and you decide if you want to do lunch, tea, a walk, or zoom and share from the heart with your Anam Cara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arts & Spirituality<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Arts and Spirituality programs lean into the freedom of creation as a conduit for connection. We use art to invite intentionality, presence, and reflection in light-hearted and supportive community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wednesdays, 8-9pm, Le Ronj<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Make Space is a relaxing gathering to decompress, reflect, and create art in community and enjoy free drinks at Le Ronj. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Whether you are experienced or not, come relax, settle in, and clear your mind for 20 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n