Northwestern University Religious & Spiritual Life

03/24/2026

🚨NEW JOB ALERT🚨
Religious and Spiritual Life is hiring for 2 different positions! View the descriptions on the Student Job Board and apply by the deadline! Please ensure you indicate which position you are applying for in your email to RSL!

02/16/2026

RSL invites you to our annual Ash Wednesday Celebration this Wednesday, February 18 . All students, faculty, staff, and members of the wider community are warmly invited to gather for a contemplative Ash Wednesday Service marking the beginning of the Lenten season. The service will include prayer, Scripture, reflection, and the imposition of ashes. Following worship, please join us for a simple soup lunch in Room 120, Parkes Hall—a time for fellowship and shared conversation.

Come as you are. All are welcome!

02/16/2026

RSL invites you to our annual Ash Wednesday Celebration! 💜💜
The service will begin at12:30 PM in our Jeanne Vail Chapel, with a small reception to follow shortly after. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/16/2025

12/19/2024

Parkes Hall and Alice Millar Chapel will close during Winter Break on December 20 at 5PM CT. We will return to typical operating hours on January 3 at 8:30AM CT. Be safe, warm, and enjoy the break! ☃️❄️

11/18/2024

Join Religious & Spiritual Life for our annual Friendsgiving celebration with the Alice Millar Chapel Choir! A festive Thanksgiving inspired dinner with all the trimmings (vegetarian /vegan/gf included!) will be shared by all in the awesome space of Alice Millar Chapel along with time for guided table conversations and some musical inspiration from the choir. RSVP via link in bio!! 🍂✨

11/01/2024

TODAY, Friday, Nov. 1, Diwali will be observed on our campus through a short Lakshmi Puja at McCormick Auditorium in Norris from 6pm-7pm, performed by Northwestern’s Department of Religious and Spiritual Life, with brief remarks and meditation facilitated by Chaplain Amar Shah, (WCAS ‘16). Traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine will be served at dinner in all of the dining halls at Northwestern in celebration of this auspicious holiday ✨

10/28/2024

Did you know our Associate Chaplain, Rev. D’ana Downing LOVES Halloween? Help her kickoff her birthday celebration at this Suite Spot special edition. Come dressed up, or come as you are for Halloween treats, community, and conversation. We hope you will join us!

10/02/2024

Tomorrow at 3:30 in Parkes 120! Join Religious & Spiritual Life at the Suite Spot for a time of mutual blessing for the new school year. The Alice Millar Chapel Choir will sing for the community, and there will be snacks and conversation! We hope you will join us!

09/30/2024

Join the Fall ‘24 cohort of MindfulNU, an evidence-based approach to explore meditation and mindfulness in an environment of relational, experiential, and reflective learning. Group practices include sitting, walking, loving kindness meditation, writing, and group sharing. Co-led by staff and students.
Sign up for more information by Thursday via the link in our bio!

09/27/2024

Join the Drop-In Meditation community today at 3:30 pm for student led mindful yoga, and at 4 pm for guided meditation and community time. These sessions are for any level of experience and help develop a new meditation habit, expand your current practice, and connect with others!