Religious Diversity at DePaul University

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Start collecting those new socks and take part in our sock drive, starting January 22nd!

Some flicks from the interfaith scholars and ecumenical scholars final 4D variety show of the year!

We had some amazing performances from all ends of the art spectrum, and experienced traditions from a myriad of faith backgrounds!

Thank you to all who came and performed, you made this night so special for us all.

COMMUNITY NIGHT - INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND PANEL DISCUSSION IS TONIGHT!

Join us for an interfaith discussion with representatives from the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian faith.
This panel will be moderated by
Dr. Rachelle Kramer, and time will be allotted for questions from attendees.

Community night will be TODAY from 5-6PM in the CCM office in LPSC 104!

4D OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH THE INTERFAITH AND ECUMENICAL SCHOLARS!

Come see your peers perform, create, sing, dance, and make you laugh with art that tells stories of their spiritual and religious heritage! PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED!

The event will take place on THURSDAY, MAY 18TH AT 5PM IN THE BROWNSTONE ANNEX (LOUNGE 1898)!

If you want to perform, email [email protected]!

Join us for a magical night of spirituality, artistry, and fun!

Yom HaShoah, as presented by the Jewish Life Center, will be a chance for students to remember, mourn, and continue to talk about The Holocaust.

The event will take place on April 17th from 5-6pm in Student Center 314AB. Afterward, we will have a light reception to celebrate new growth and life after deep tragedy.

People of all faith traditions are welcome. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Yesterday, Penn Badgley and Nura Mowzoon visited DePaul University to discuss the complicated relationship we have with forming bonds and answering tough questions in the new age in their series, “Can We Talk?”

Over 600 DePaul students attended this fabulous event, and a select 30 students got to have dinner with Penn and Nura after the event to continue the conversation with an interfaith lens.

We want to thank Penn, Nura, and their teams for putting on such a magnetic and beautiful presentation that sparked the conversation with DePaul students to look deeper into how they interact with those they may not agree with.

Stay tuned for more events like this in the future!

BEGINNING THE CONVERSATION…

Come to the STU to jot down your thoughts and questions about interfaith relationships in preparation for tomorrow's presentation! Your questions will he shared with Penn Bagdely and Nura Mowzoon, and may be utilized in their presentation
tomorrow!

Join us from 10-1pm in the LPC STU TODAY to have a chance to have your questions answered by the amazing Nura Mowzoon and Penn Badgley!

Ramadan Mubarak! ☪️

It is officially the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, meaning it is now the month long celebration of Ramadan! Ramadan is a holiday in the Islamic faith in which Muslims will create stronger bonds with Allah (God) through prayer, reflection, fasting, and celebration. Ramadan is dictated by the lunar calendar, as it begins with the crescent moon and ends with the next crescent moon the following month. During Ramadan, Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset. This allows for iftars, which are evening meals that break the daily fast. Often these are times for community, as places of worship will host evening prayers as well as large feasts for the iftar.

Have a blessed and happy Ramadan!

For all of those attending the conference with Penn Badgley and Dr. Nura Mowzoon, if you are interested in a follow-up discussion and brunch, join the Interfaith Scholars on Friday, March 31st at 11am in LPC stu 340, the Jewish Life Center!

We will be discussing all the topics of building relationships and making interfaith connections that Penn Badgley and Dr. Mowzoon brought up during the highly anticipated event, and having a delicious brunch as well! Keep the hype going and fan girl over the You star with your fellow DePaul students!

RSVP on DeHub now!

DePaul RDPC is proud to present “Can We Talk?”, featuring Penn Badgley and Dr. Nura Mowzoon!

We are excited to announce that Actor Penn Badgley (star of Gossip Girl and YOU) and Dr. Nura Mowzoon are coming to DePaul University for a program, Can We Talk? Penn has worked in the entertainment industry for the last twenty-five years, which has given him a particular grasp of the influences of mass storytelling and media. Nura teaches at Arizona State University and specializes in the field of human relationships. Together, they are eager to start a constructive dialogue with students, exploring how to shift our style of discourse from one of contention to one of cohesion and collaboration. In their presentation, they will explore issues such as the influence of media on interpersonal dynamics, the need all individuals have for connection and community, and how to have hard conversations regarding difficult and often polarizing topics.

The event is free and open to all DePaul students, but space is limited and seats must be reserved through DeHub. The event will open in DeHub TODAY, Monday, March 13th at 10am. If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP as soon as possible. (Also, encourage your friends to RSVP quickly.) You can only reserve one ticket and this is only open to DePaul students.

✡️ COMMUNITY SHABBAT CELEBRATION ✡️

Join students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater Chicago community as we celebrate Shabbat with a pluralistic Shabbat service followed by a kosher Kiddush reception on the DePaul campus. People of ALL traditions, faiths
and backgrounds are welcome.

WHEN? Friday, March 3rd at 6pm in LPSC room 314

Light the candles, make Kiddush and say HaMotzi with DePaul Jewish Life!

PRAYERS FOR TURKEY AND SYRIA

Join for a candlelight vigil honoring the lives lost and those injured in the earthquake that happened in Syria and Turkey.

The Memorial will take place on Thursday, March 2nd at 3pm on the 11th floor of DePaul Center.

A moment of silence is being held TODAY at 11am to honor the black community and lives that have been lost. We want to offer a moment of remembrance for members of the Black community who are no longer with us—we will remember these ancestors, especially those who have lost their lives through violence.

Tune in via zoom, the link will be on our stories!

ASH WEDNESDAY BLESSINGS RIGHT NOW IN THE LPC STU ATRIUM!

Celebrate the first day of Lent regardless of your faith tradition with an Ash cross and a blessing from Reverend Diane!

Some photos from 4D open mic night!

We had an amazing time eating pizza, watching the lovely performances of our fellow DePaul students, and opening up the discussion about religion and spirituality through art and creativity!

Be sure to look out for future events from RDPC!

4D OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH THE INTERFAITH AND ECUMENICAL SCHOLARS!

Come see your peers perform, create, sing, dance, and make you laugh with art that tells stories of their spiritual and religious heritage! PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED!

The event will take place on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH AT 5PM IN THE BROWNSTONE ANNEX!

If you want to perform a cultural piece, feel free to email [email protected]!

Join us for a magical night of spirituality, artistry, and fun!

Wondering what to do this spring break? Want to service those in need but not sure where to start? Sign up for 1-Day Service Immersion Trips!

Engage in social justice work and service over across the city of Chicago with your fellow DePaul students!

There are two awesome options you can choose from:

March 24th - Fighting to End Homelessness
March 20th - Interfaith Service and Justice

APPLY BY FEBRUARY 17TH TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! 🫶

Welcome back, Blue Demons! Stop in JLS for a snack, and to talk about the coming year!

Immersion Week Final Day:

On the final day, we attended the Baha’i House of Worship and a Synagogue in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago! We also mediated, and adjourned our discover week and will now be moving to the classroom! Thanks for an amazing first week :,)

Immersion week day 3:

Today we visited Chinatown, and we toured a Buddhist Temple, ate, and explored the area!

Immersion Week Day 2:

Immersion week has been going strong! Today we went to explore different Christian worship spaces around Chicago, including both Protestant, and Catholic Churches!

Immersion week day 1:

Things are off to a great start! In our religious diversity course, we’ve learned about what religious pluralism means to us, and explored sacred spaces on campus.

Places of worship across Scandinavia - Scandinavian countries are largely Evangelical Lutheran, with over 60% of the population belonging to that church and denomination. However, there are many religions practiced across Northern Europe. The following pictures display churches, temples, and mosques alike within Sweden/Denmark/Iceland.

Come spend your finals spending time in the Jewish Life Space! Good luck blue demons ;)

Celebrate with Sankofa TODAY in STU 314 AB at 5pm!! Join fellow members to eat food, discuss how amazing this year went, and celebrate the school year coming to a close! Don’t miss out! Be there TONIGHT!

Winter Service Immersion Applications are due THIS FRIDAY MAY 27TH. Don’t miss out! Explore new places and do service immersions with DePaul VIA! Sign up with the link in the bio! We hope to see everyone there!

Hey guys! The school year is quickly coming to a close, so we only have a couple reminders this week! BUT they are both super fun and you should definitely participate!

is hosting a spring social this Wednesday, May 16th from 3-5PM at Arts and Letters 410/Patio! Good food and fun will be provided, so let’s celebrate a great year with via with this social!

Service Immersion Leader Applications are due this Friday the 20th! Want to go on an immersion trip this winter? Want to spend a week doing service and exploring a new state or country? Mission and Ministry is hosting a these service immersions to El Salvador, Denver, and St. Louis! Apply asap to secure your spot! Apply by May 20th!

If you know any Religious Diversity Seniors on campus who would like to be posted, dm us and we’ll let you know if you or your friend can be on our page for our “honoring the seniors” series!

That’s all for now! Thank you so much!

Hi RDPC nation 😤‼️Here are some upcoming May Events this week that you should definitely attend!

Taize prayer in the garden is tomorrow! Join LIFT and DePaul’s Ecumenical Scholars in worship tomorrow at 5pm! They will be meeting in the Interfaith Sacred Space in LPC student center and making their way to pray in the Panza Garden. Come to sing, chant, worship, and pray with your peers!

is hosting The Inaugural Black Excellence Awards this Thursday, May 12th at 6:30pm in Cortelyou Commons! Come dressed to impress and have fun! Flowers will be awarded to those nominated. Hope to see you there!

That’s all we have for now! Stayed tuned for more and keep up with us until the end of the school year!

Shabbat 100 was a major success! After 2 years of a lack of honoring Shabbat on DePaul’s campus in lieu of the pandemic, we were able to have a smash hit of a celebration! Our campus groups .depaul all worked together to put this fantastic Shabbat together. Thank you to everyone who came, and if you weren’t able to attend be sure to catch us in the next one!