Spiritual and Religious Life Council

version: 3/4/2008

Who are we?

Under the auspices of the Center for Cultural Pluralism at the University of Vermont, the UVM Spiritual & Religious Life Council is a voluntary coalition of interfaith spiritual and religious leaders at the University of Vermont. We work together throughout the academic year to strengthen the provision of spiritual guidance and pastoral care to the UVM Community.

The Council's mission is to honor that which is universal to all of us while honoring that which is sacred to each of us.

We encourage and invite students to consider contacting one of our organizations to become an active member of the one that best meets your spiritual and/or religious needs. We want you to know that we are here for you -- to address your questions, to support your growth, and to share in your joys and concerns.

The Council is active in the UVM community through:

1) participation in June Orientation, Resident Advisor Training, Activity Fair, and Welcome Back Weekend,

2) sponsorship of Interfaith Service of Remembrance & Consolation,

3) co-sponsorship of Burlington's annual Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service each fall, and

4) sponsorship of a "Chaplain on call" program 24 hours/day during the Fall and Spring semesters. The chaplain can be reached by calling Police Services at 656-3473.

This web site has general information about each of the groups, with links to their home pages.

STUDENTS !!! Please fill out a Religious Preference Form to receive more information directly from a group of interest to you.