As this academic year continues to unfold, check back here for weekly updates on spiritual and religious life at Mills. Throughout the year, there will be opportunities that support spiritual and religious exploration, nurturance and growth, including recognition and celebration of the various sacred days that may be observed in our community:

Sacred Days

As there are an abundance of spiritual and religious traditions represented here at Mills, so there are a multitude of sacred days that are observed and celebrated throughout the world each and every week. For an expansive list of sacred days, please check out: the Interfaith Calendar. For a perspective on vibrant Interfaith college communities, check out the Interfaith Youth Core. Also, for more depth of information on various spiritual and religious tradition's sacred days, check out: www.beliefnet.com. Finally, for a local voice on spiritual explorations in the SF Bay Area, check out the SFGate online series "Finding My Religion."

May you find and create an abundance of ways to nurture your spirit, mind, body and heart during your time at Mills!

Monday
Chapel Organ Practice for all those who have asked if they can sit in on an organ practice, our College Organist has graciously extended the invitation! All are welcome to sit in and enjoy the Chapel organ during weekly practice sessions, Monday and Wednesday mornings, 9:00–10:00 am in the Chapel.

Noon Hour Quiet Time: looking for a quiet break in the middle of your day? The Chapel (main) is reserved every day (except Thursday) between 12:00–1:00 pm for a time of restful quiet. Come and go as you please, and enjoy the peace!

Tuesday
Noon Hour Quiet Time: see Monday

Meditation: meets every Tuesday from 5:15–6:15 pm (gather for tea and conversation at 5:15, then begin the meditation right at 5:30). Please be sure to arrive no later than 5:30, as doors will close at that time. ALL are welcome! Our Meditation Circle is on a drop-in basis, so feel free to come any Tuesday. In this meditation circle we explore Guided Imagery, Mindfulness as well as Movement/Walking meditation practices.
This week: Mindfulness meditation. For more information, please contact Erika Macs.

Mills Disability Alliance meets alternate Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 pm in the Chapel Lounge. All are welcome to come!  For more information, please contact mda@mills.edu.

Wednesday
Chapel Organ Practice: see Monday

Noon Hour Quiet Time: see Monday

Workers of Faith: a Christian student fellowship at Mills College, meets every Wednesday 7:00–9:00 pm. All are welcome to come! For more information as well as meeting locations, please contact Ginny Murphy.

Mills Pagan Alliance: meets every Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm in the Chapel Office. All are welcome to come! For more information, please contact mpa@mills.edu.

Thursday
Meditation: meets every Thursday from 12:05–12:50 (gather for tea and conversation at 12:05 in the Chapel Lounge, then begin meditation right at 12:20 in the main part of the Chapel). All are welcome! Our circle is on a drop-in basis, so feel free to come any Thursday. This circle will focus solely on Mindfulness meditation practices. For more information, please contact Erika Macs.

Jewish Student Union: meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5:45 pm in the Chapel Lounge. All are welcome to come! For more information, please contact jsu@mills.edu.

Muslim Student Association: meets every Thursday at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to come! For more information, as well as meeting locations, please contact msa@millls.edu.

Friday
Noon Hour Quiet Time: see Monday

Upcoming

The Festival of Light and Dark is our community’s annual event honoring seasonal sacred and cultural rituals and celebrations. Traditionally held the evening of the last day of fall semester classes, the Festival will be held on Monday, December 7 at the Chapel at 5:30 pm.

But wait! There’s more!

4:30-5:30: Kids-of-All Ages Festival Activity Time! Join us for a time of festival-related activities for the young and young at heart! (at the Chapel)

5:30-6:30ish: Festival of Light and Dark (in the Chapel)

Annual Festival Reception at the President’s House, immediately following the ceremony

All from the Mills Community are invited!

If you'd like to be involved in the Festival Work Committee, the next meeting will be held Friday, November 20 from 2:00–3:00 at the Chapel. Light snax will be provided. For more information, please contact Erika Macs, or just show up for the meeting.