{"id":338,"date":"2022-07-27T20:40:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T20:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/offices\/spiritual-life\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:59:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:59:02","slug":"spiritual-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/offices\/index\/spiritual-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \r\n \"Miller\r\n \n
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Welcoming for All<\/h2>\n
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This is a community of inquisitive people who share and explore identities, perspectives, convictions, and practices. We welcome ALL people\u2014religious, non-religious, spiritual, non-theistic, or whatever identity works best for you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like a few moments to connect, share, and reflect, you are encouraged to check out these opportunities. There will be more forthcoming!<\/p>\n

And if you are interested in something that is not noted, please let us know. Perhaps you\u2019ll provide the inspiration and leadership for another meaningful group or program.<\/p>\n

For more information about Spiritual Life at LVC, contact Melissa Madara at 717-867-6136<\/a> or madara@lvc.edu<\/a>, Chaplain and Coordinator of Spiritual Life.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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DiscipleMakers<\/h3>\n

Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Miller Chapel Lobby<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Spiritual Counseling<\/h3>\n

People of all religious backgrounds and faiths struggling with spiritual questions, doubts, or despair are welcomed and encouraged to make an appointment with the College Chaplain. Or, your appointment may center upon ideas and resources for developing an active and growing spiritual life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Accessibility<\/h2>\n
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Miller Chapel is wheelchair accessible via elevator. Drivers should be instructed to drop off and pick up passengers at the temporary parking cut-out directly north of Miller Chapel on the first block of East Sheridan Avenue.<\/p>\n

ASL interpretation is available for selected events and can be arranged with at least four weeks advance notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n OBSERVANCE OF RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n

Lebanon Valley College is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for students from all cultural and religious backgrounds.\u00a0LVC embraces our increasingly diverse and multicultural campus community and recognizes that various religious holidays observed by students are not included in LVC\u2019s current Academic Calendar. With respect to such holidays, students are entitled to reasonable accommodation in their classes, in their dietary accommodations, and prayer space needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spiritual Life Events<\/h2>\n
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Interfaith Dialogue: Religion & Politics<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Interfaith Dialogue: What Makes Life Meaningful?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Additional Resources<\/h2>\n
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Peace and Quiet<\/h2>\n

The prayer room on the main level of Miller Chapel provides a wonderful, quiet space to meditate, pray, or just sit quietly. There are prayer rugs, head coverings, and cushions available for use. All are welcome to utilize this beautiful space.<\/p>\n

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