Office for Religious and Spiritual Life
Herrick Memorial Chapel and Interfaith Center
Occidental College
1600 Campus Road, Box F8
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Phone: 323-259-2621

Welcome

Welcome to the website for the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life at Occidental College. The office is located on the first floor (known as Lower Herrick) of Herrick Interfaith Center. The goal of the office is to support Occidental students, faculty, and staff in their pursuit of a vibrant and meaningful spiritual and religious life. The office is also dedicated to engaging religious diversity with a commitment to acceptance, mutual respect, awareness, and dialogue.

Programs & Events

The offices hosts and sponsors many programs, speakers, groups, events, and opportunities for all members of the Occidental community, including:

• student religious groups
• retreats
• What Matters to Me and Why speaker series
• Interfaith Baccalaureate Service for graduating seniors and their families
• Study breaks for students during final weeks
• Student and staff book groups
• Values and Vocations speakers
• And much more!

See “Upcoming Events” to find out what is currently going on in the office, and feel free to find out about any of these programs and more by perusing this website. If you have any questions, the office can be reached at 323-259-2621.

The 2011-2012 Values and Vocations Fellowship

The Office for Religious and Spiritual Life is now accepting applications for the Values and Vocations Fellowship. Fellows explore the intersection of spirituality and social justice by working 8 to 10 hours per week in a nonprofit organization and adding a weekly seminar taught by the Rev. Susan Young, Director for Religious and Spiritual Life. During the seminar, Fellows engage in contemplative practices and conversations about religion, spirituality, social justice and vocation. Fellows receive a stipend for participating in the program. Students may apply for one or two semesters. To apply, contact the Rev. Susan Young at young@oxy.edu. The application deadline is Friday, September 16. The Values and Vocations Fellowship is made possible by a grant from the Angell Foundation.

The White House Interfaith Service and Campus Challenge

Occidental College is one of 250 colleges and universities participating in this national initiative to encourage interfaith community service and dialogue among college students. The Office for Religious and Spiritual Life will host events through out the year through this national initiative. For more information, click here.

Upcoming Events