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Upcoming Religious and Spiritual Observances at Hendricks Chapel

Sunday, April 2, 2023, By Dara Harper
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In the coming day and weeks, several significant religious and spiritual traditions will be honored and celebrated by numerous members of the Syracuse University community.

Through Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Ram Navami and more, all students, faculty and staff are invited to learn of these opportunities and support Syracuse University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

The following is a summary of upcoming opportunities. Visit the Community Calendar for a full listing of Hendricks Chapel programs and services.

Baptist Chaplaincy

  • April 7: Good Friday
    11:30 a.m.-Good Friday Service; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)
  • April 9: Easter
    11 a.m.-Easter Sunday Service (Hendricks Chapel)
    12:15-1:30 p.m.-Easter lunch

Buddhist Chaplaincy

  • April 15: Buddha’s Birthday
    6 p.m.-Celebrate the Buddha’s birthday! Contact JoAnn Cooke for more information at jmcooke@syr.edu

Catholic Chaplaincy/SU Catholic Center

  • April 6: Holy Thursday
    7 p.m.-Mass of the Lord’s Supper (includes washing of the feet) followed by dinner available until 9 p.m. (Catholic Center)-Eucharistic Adoration**
  • April 7: Good Friday
    11:30 a.m.-Good Friday Service; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)
    3 p.m.-Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (Catholic Center)
    4:30 p.m.-Stations of the Cross (Catholic Center)
  • April 8: Holy Saturday
    7:30 p.m.-Easter Vigil Mass (Catholic Center); includes baptisms, first communions, confirmations and renewal of baptismal promises
  • April 9: Easter Sunday
    10:30 a.m.-Easter Sunday Mass (Catholic Center)
    1 p.m.-Easter Sunday Mass** (Hendricks Chapel)

**Mass is live-streamed on the SU Catholic Center YouTube page, and will be posted to its Facebook page at the conclusion of Mass.

For additional information, or to request accommodations, contact Campus Minister Danielle Drop at dadrop@syr.edu or 315.443.2651.

Evangelical Chaplaincy

  • April 6 : Maundy Thursday
    Noon-1:15 p.m.-Friendship Luncheon; includes chat about the significance of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)
    Noon-Foot Washing (example) before the Friendship Luncheon, jointly sponsored by the Evangelical Chaplaincy and Lutheran Campus Ministry
  • April 7 : Good Friday
    11:30 a.m.-Good Friday Service; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)

Hindu Chaplaincy

  • April 7: Ram Navami Pooja and Welcome to Hindu Chaplain, Sanjay Mathur
    4-5:30 p.m.-Ram Navami Pooja (Hendricks Chapel)
    5:30-6:30 p.m.-Reception to welcome new Hindu chaplain (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)

Historically Black Church Chaplaincy

  • April 7 : Good Friday
    11:30 a.m.-Good Friday Service; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)

Jewish Chaplaincy/Syracuse Hillel

  • April 5: First Night Seder
    6 p.m. (Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center)
    Register for First Night Seder
  • April 6: Second Night Seders
    6 p.m. (Syracuse Hillel, Winnick Center for Jewish Life)
    Register for Second Night Seders

    • Inclusive Multicultural Passover Seder
      Experience Passover with Syracuse Hillel, Jewish and non-Jewish peers from diverse backgrounds for a Passover seder with special attention to social justice themes.
    • Pajama and Coloring Passover Seder
      Come in pajamas for a comfy, fun-filled seder that will channel your inner child. (Think make-your-own puppets, color and sing with guitar).
    • Host Your Own Seder
      Syracuse Hillel will support you to host your own with a per-person reimbursement once you send us pictures!
  • April 6-13: Kosher for Passover Meals
    Syracuse Hillel will offer two K-for-P meals per day throughout the holiday (Winnick Center for Jewish Life)
    Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; no RSVP needed!
    Dinner: 4-7 p.m.; no RSVP needed!
  • April 10: Special Mid-Week Passover Meal
    5:30-7 p.m.; no RSVP needed!

For additional information, or to request accommodations, contact Rabbi Ethan Bair at etbair@syr.edu or 617.676.7997.

Lutheran Campus Ministry

  • April 6: Maundy Thursday
    Noon-1:15 p.m.-Friendship Luncheon; includes chat about the significance of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)
    Noon-Foot Washing (example) before the Friendship Luncheon, jointly sponsored by the Evangelical Chaplaincy and Lutheran Campus Ministry
    7 p.m.-Remembrance of the Last Supper; celebrate Jesus’ Call to Service and share a meal like the dinner He ate with His disciples (Koinonia House at the Parsonage, 100 Berkeley Drive)
  • April 7: Good Friday
    11:30 a.m.-Good Friday Service; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)
  • April 9: Easter Sunday
    5:30 p.m.-“ALLELUIA Christ is Risen!”; join to celebrate new life in Christ at worship (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)
    7 p.m.-Easter feast; dinner reservations requested to help with planning, please email griina@syr.edu

For additional information, or to request accommodations, contact Rev. Gail Riina at griina@syr.edu.

Muslim Chaplaincy

Ramadan began at sunset on Wednesday, March 22. The first full day of fasting was Thursday, March 23, and there are 29 fasting days this year.

Iftars will take place in Hendricks Chapel’s Noble Room on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings during the holiday.

  • April 4: Community Iftar
    7 p.m.-All are welcome; RSVP here! (Goldstein Auditorium)
  • April 21: Eid al-Fitr
    9-10 a.m.-Celebrate with a service followed by an Eid brunch (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)

For additional information, or to request accommodations, contact Imam Amir Duric at aduric@syr.edu.

United Methodist Ecumenical Campus Ministry

  • April 7: Good Friday
    11:30 a.m.-Good Friday Service; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)
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