Chaplaincies
Hendricks Chapel hosts 9 chaplaincies across four world religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism
All chaplaincies are sponsored by national or regional religious associations.
While each chaplaincy serves a particular faith constituency, the Chaplains work together as part of the Chaplains’ Council on issues of interfaith engagement, student welfare, and spiritual programming.
All chaplains support and live out the Hendricks Chapel Ethical Framework that calls upon each chaplaincy and religious group to honor the religious freedom, human dignity, conscience, personal spiritual welfare, and the religious tradition of every person to whom they minister.
For more information, visit the Chaplains’ Suite located on the lower level of Hendricks Chapel (Room 005). Each chaplaincy has an office located in the suite.
Contact the student desk in the Chaplain's Suite at 315-443-5171.
Baptist Campus Ministry
A Ministry of Southern Baptists and the Baptist Convention of New York.
The students of Baptist Campus Ministry desire to glorify Jesus Christ through worship and to serve others through a variety of ministries. We seek to develop relationships through numerous weekend activities such as trips, fellowships, and service projects.
Everyone is welcome to join us.
Contact:
Devon Bartholomew, Baptist Chaplain
716.983.7786 (Cell)
dtbartho@syr.edu
Connect with Baptist Campus Ministries on Facebook.
Sunday Worship:
Hendricks Chapel, Main Chapel – 11 a.m.
Tuesday Night Bible Study:
Hendricks Chapel – Noble Room – 8 p.m.
Give to the Baptist Campus Ministry.
Buddhist Chaplaincy
The Buddhist Chaplaincy is sponsored by the Zen Center of Syracuse and Zen Studies Society.
On-campus weekly meditation, including additional sittings and classes offered during the academic year. For information, contact Jikyo Bonnie Shoultz.
Jikyo Bonnie Shoultz, Co-Chaplain
315.492.6341; Call for an appointment
bshoultz@syr.edu
Joann Cooke, Co-Chaplain
315.559.7013
jmcooke@syr.edu
Zen Center of Syracuse
266 W. Seneca Tnpk., Syracuse, NY 13207
315.492.9773
http://www.zencenterofsyracuse.org/
Meditation:
Hendricks Chapel (Small Chapel, located at the lower level of Hendricks)
Fall 2018 Schedule for Meditation:
- Monday, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; 2:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Led by senior practitioners, Zen Center of Syracuse, and by experienced students.
No experience necessary, all faith traditions welcome.
Give to the Buddhist Campus Ministry.
Evangelical Christian Ministries
Nondenominational, Multicultural/Multinational Christ-Centered, Biblical Christian Services and Fellowship
Though we have a focus on international students regardless of their faith, we welcome and have many non-international students join us as well.
“The love of Christ moves us to serve others in love.”
Jay Koshy
Evangelical Christian Chaplain
315.415-6241
jekoshy@syr.edu
Susi Koshy
jekoshy@syr.edu
Suresh Thiagarajan
315.445.1614
psalm421@gmail.com
David & Lorrie McKeon
315.476.7978
dave.lorrie.mckeon@gmail.com
Campus Activities:
Weekly Thursday Friendship Luncheons
Thursdays, Noon to 1 p.m., Noble Room (located in the lower level of Hendricks Chapel)
International Student Bible Study:
Fridays, 7 p.m. (weekly)
860 Ostrom Avenue (located near Shaw Hall and the Women's Building)
Sunday Worship:
Here are some of the many Evangelical Christian Churches in the local area with Sunday worship:
International Assembly
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.
4274 Lafayette Road
Jamesville, NY 13078
315.492.0861
Transportation from campus can be arranged by calling 315-492-0861
Trinity Fellowship
Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m.
Meets at St. Vincent de Paul School
Winton Street at Burnet Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13203
315.471.4422
Rides can be arranged
Office Hours:
Counseling and other spiritual help by appointment.
"The Love of Christ moves us to serve others in love."
Give to the Evangelical Christian Ministries.
Historically Black Church
A collaborative ministry with the traditionally African American churches of Syracuse.
Contact:
Rev. Pedro A. Castro, Jr., Chaplain
315.247.3477 (Cell)
pacastro@syr.edu
Rev. Stephanie D. Castro, Associate Chaplain
315.744.6199 (Cell)
sdcastro@syr.edu
Elder Melvin Baker, Associate C
haplain
315.395-0466 (Cell)
msbaker@syr.edu
The Historically Black Church Chaplaincy (HBCC) cordially invites you to share in a powerful contemporary worship experience that remains committed to genuinely connecting with every student without
Great music, Inspiring discussions, great food, and fellowship!
Give to the Historically Black Church.
Islamic Chaplaincy at Syracuse University
The office of Muslim Student Life at Syracuse University is about support for Muslim students, faculty, and staff in all religious and spiritual needs for development and growth. It is about accommodation, openness, and understanding - not
Contact:
Amir Duric, Chaplain
315.856-266-625
aduric@syr.edu
For appointment and programming information contact 315.443.5521.
Muslim Students Association (MSA):
- Social and cultural events celebrating our diversity
- Discussion on challenges and opportunities facing Muslim students
- Daily and Juma'h prayers
- Islamic education programs
- Iftars (breaking the fast meals) during Ramadan
- Collaboration on humanitarian projects
- Interfaith discussions
Daily:
- Five Daily Prayers: MSA Room (Hendricks Chapel)
- Congregational Prayers: Dhuhr at 1:10 p.m. and Asr at 5:00 p.m. (MSA Room)
- Food for Thought and Spirit
(A page of the Qur’an - Arabic & English): Every day after Salat al-‘Asr (MSA Room).
It is planned to start later this semester, and students are encouraged to volunteer.
Weekly:
Jumua'h (Friday) Prayer- Option #1: 1:10-1:
35PM in the Noble Room at Hendricks Chapel (Fall Semester: Sep 1st thru Dec 8th, except Thanksgiving Friday on Nov 24th; Spring Semester: Jan 18th thru April 27th, except Spring Break Friday on March 16th) - Option #2:
1:00PM at ISCNY, 925 Comstock Ave (every Friday) - HALAQAH (a study circle followed by workshop): Come to success through living Eman - Wednesdays at
7:00PM starting on Sep 13th - GETTING TOGETHER: Pizza night,
brain storming session and discussions, book club, social activities, movie nights and sports: Fridays at07:00PM starting on Sept. 15th (Reach out to MSA or Muslim Chaplain for more info) - TAFSIR (A discussion of selected verses from the Qur’an with Dr. Ahamad Malik): Fridays at
03:00PM starting on Sep 15th - GET INSPIRED by stories about CHOSEN ONES: previous prophets, companions, and remarkable figures: Thursdays at
07:00PM (this session is planned to start later this semester) - WHAT DOES ISLAM SAY ABOUT…? (More details coming soon!) This program will be a great opportunity for non-Muslims who want to know more about Islam.
Monthly:
COMMUNITY NIGHTS:
Every SECOND Friday of the month starting on September 8th with Welcoming Dinner and Eid Celebration
PUTTING FAITH TO PRACTICE (Community work):
Every SECOND Saturday of the month
Note: Follow MSA and MSL Facebook Pages and bulletin boards for more details, NEW and UPCOMING programs and events!
Give to the Islamic Chaplaincy at Syracuse University.
Jewish - Syracuse Hillel
Hillel inspires and enriches the lives of Jewish students at Syracuse University so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.
Hillel makes Judaism and Jewish tradition relevant to the lives of college students through peer-to-peer engagement, student leadership development, dynamic Shabbat and holiday experiences, vibrant social and Israel programming, justice initiatives and meaningful Jewish learning. With different entry-points into Jewish life on campus, Hillel helps you personalize a Jewish experience at Syracuse that is right for you, and connects you to the large vibrant Jewish community on campus. From celebrating Passover at Hillel’s Seder in the Carrier Dome, to hiking through a waterfall on Birthright Israel, to taking leadership role through one of the many internships Hillel offers, to making new friends at Shabbat dinner at the Winnick Hillel Center – Hillel is here for you as your Jewish home away from home!
Hillel hosts Shabbat services (5pm) and delicious kosher Shabbat dinners (6pm) every Friday throughout the academic year at the Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life (located at 102 Walnut Place). Shabbat with the Hillel community is a wonderful way to relax and recharge with old and new friends at the end of the week! Hillel also hosts services, meals and programming for Jewish holidays.
You can learn about all of our events, programs and leadership opportunities on our website: www.syracusehillel.org.
And stay up-to-date with Hillel on our social media!
Facebook: Syracuse Hillel
Instagram: @syracusehillel
The Winnick Hillel Center for Jewish Life
102 Walnut Place
Syracuse, NY 13210
hillel@syr.edu
315.422.5082
Contact:
Rabbi Leah Fein, Jewish Chaplain and Interim Executive Director
315.443.4836
lefein@syr.edu
Jessica Lemons, Interim Executive Director
jmlemons@syr.edu
315-443-4831
Rebecca Zeuschner, Engagement Associate
rzeuschn@syr.edu
315-443-4374
Shany Ben-Tzvi, Jewish Agency Israel Fellow
sbentzvi@syr.edu
315-443-4376
Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM)
Expanding Minds, Deepening Faith, Inspiring Service.
LCM at SU and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a dynamic community, rooted in worship that nurtures growth and inspires service in the name of Christ.
Contact:
The Rev. Gail Riina
315.251-4739
griina@syr.edu
lcmsyracuse.org
Jeff Kane, associate chaplain
518-522-9300
rlkane@syr.edu
Activities:
- Community Life - Make friends and explore what faith means for others and to you. Grow spiritually through mini-retreats, bible studies, interfaith dialogues, workshops on Spirituality and the arts, and more. Join in hands-on service, and explore careers through the STEP Center. Play and pray with SULSA.
- Worship
Life - 12:00 p.m. on Sundays we gather in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel. Our goal is Dynamic Worship connecting us with God to make a difference in our lives. Music is an important part of our service; praying twice with hymns and songs from around the world. Students take leadership in planning and leading worship. Liturgy is creative changing with the seasons of the church year. Sundays at 12:00 p.m., staff, facultyand students gather moving chairs to create an informal and reflective space which we quickly rearrange after worship to host our weekly Sunday brunch at 1:00 p.m. - The Step Center - Expose yourself to a world beyond the University - step into another's world and then
out together to make a difference! Short andlong term hands on service opportunities, as well as service learning tied to your field of study. - SU Lutheran Student Association (SULSA) - Weekly gathering for food and fun! See "Religious Groups" for more information.
- Student Leaders - Exercise and deepen your leadership abilities. Lutheran Campus Ministry programs are planned run by students with the support of the Chaplain. Positions available
for: STEP Center Board, Music Ministry, Public Relations - Social Media, Peers Leaders Team - 6-hour weekly commitment withsmall stipend. For an application for Peer Leaders Team, Music Ministry, orwork study office assistance, please email: griina@syr.edu or call 443-2439.
Worship:
- Sunday Worship – Noble Room, Lower Level of Hendricks Chapel – 12:00 p.m.
- Sunday Brunch – Noble Room, Lower Level of Hendricks Chapel – 1:00 p.m.
Give to the Lutheran Campus Ministry.
Roman Catholic
The SU / SUNY ESF Catholic Campus ministry at the John J. Alibrandi Catholic Center offers a rich, vibrant ministry. Our mission is to build a strong community that is completely accepting, inclusive and bound together, regardless of race, ethnicity or sexual orientation, by God's universal love. We demonstrate that love through the celebration of the sacraments, small faith-sharing groups, fellowship, volunteer service, music and social action.
We seek with all that we do to provide a welcoming, fun and loving place for people to express their faith, to know that they are not alone and to discover the love that Jesus has for them
Our events, which occur at the Catholic Center (110 Walnut Place, across from the Whitman School of Management) unless otherwise indicated, are open to all.
Contact:
fwaterma@syr.edu
Jeremiah Deep, Campus Minister
jedeep@syr.edu
The Catholic Center
110 Walnut Place (corner of E. Adams and Walnut Place)
315.443.2600
sucatholic.org
THURSDAY, November 1st
Solemnity of All Saints
12:10pm Mass at Hendricks Chapel
7:00pm Mass at Catholic Center (110 Walnut Place) followed by weekly dinner.
Thanksgiving break schedule
There will be a 10:30am Mass @ Catholic Center on Sunday, November 18th, but NO 1pm Mass. The
1pm Mass @ Hendricks will resume on Sunday, November 25th. There will be no Fr. Gerry office hours in Hendricks or Thursday night Mass/dinner the week of November 19th. Office hours/Thursday dinner will resume the week of Monday, November 26th.
Weekly Schedule:
Sunday
10:30 a.m. Mass at The Catholic Center
1 p.m. Mass at Hendrick's Chapel
Wednesday
12:10 p.m. Mass at Hendricks Chapel
Thursday
7 p.m. Mass at The Catholic Center
7:30 p.m. Free catered dinner
Last Thursday of the month @ 8:00 p.m.: Dinner followed by sandwich-making for the poor and hungry at the Syracuse Samaritan Center
Confession @ Hendricks (Chaplain's Suite, Room 005G - lower level of Hendricks Chapel):
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays 11 a.m. to noon
Visit sucatholic.org for further information.
Fr. Gerry will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Chaplain's suite at Hendricks Chapel. He is also available by appointment also at the Catholic Center, 110 Walnut Place.
Give to the Roman Catholic Chaplaincy.
United Methodist Ecumenical Campus Ministry
If you identify with the following traditions:
American Baptist, Presbyterian Church, USA, United Church of Christ, United Methodist
Who we Thrive to be:
The UME Campus ministry exists to serve all humanity and seeks to create
What we Honor:
Though we are unashamedly Christian in our expressions, we are also unapologetically committed to respectful co-existence. To honor our credo, the UME Campus ministry engages in interfaith dialogue and collaborative efforts to advocate for safety, peace, justice
When, Where & Why
Sundays Worship - time, date and space TBA. Sunday Worship Gathering: A time of prayers, praise, thanksgiving, celebrating holy communion and engaging sacred texts.
Thursdays @ 6 p.m. in Chaplain’s Suite. Lower Level Hendricks Chapel. Courageous Conversations: A relaxed atmosphere where we engage in meaningful spiritual conversations.
One Thursday Evening monthly @ 6 p.m. (facebook @UMECM for upcoming times and dates)
Connect Dinners: An open space and a free meal. Come and connect with others of different faiths and cultural backgrounds.
How we Choose to Honor our Common Humanity:
"You" means you. We are not going to define "you" just come and bring all of your "you-
Rhonda's office hours: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays 6 to 8 p.m.
Contact:
Rhonda Chester, MDIV
Telephone: 314.312.7224 (cell)
E-mail: racheste@syr.edu