University Ministry: Happy PassoverApril 19, 2024
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University Ministry Events
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| African Dance Therapy
Friday, April 26 | 11:30 a.m.−12:30 p.m. | Studio Theater
Feeling stressed? Join us for a time of self and communal care at African Dance Therapy with Farcia De'Toles. A native of Liberia, Farcia says, "African dance, in its purest sense, is done with the intentions of healing and celebrating the mind, body, soul and community...all in a spirit of peace and harmony with oneself, the village and the universe." This event is open to the entire USF community. If you've got a body, you're welcome!
- No dance experience is required
- Dress comfortably and bring water
- Limited to the first 25 people who RSVP
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Welcoming Spring Hiking Retreat
Saturday, April 27 | 9:30 a.m.−1 p.m. | Marshall Beach
We will meet outside the University Ministry at 9:30 a.m., travel to the location as a group, and return to campus by 1 p.m. for lunch at the University Ministry. All USF students, faculty, and staff are welcome! Please note this trail contains moderately steep uphill/downhill sections and uneven surfaces; dress comfortably in layers!
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| Daily Mass with the Jesuits
Monday–Thursday | 12 p.m. | Jesuit Chapel at Loyola House
Join us Monday through Thursday at the Loyola House Jesuit Chapel for Mass at noon.
The last Mass for the spring semester will be held on Thursday, May 16.
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Monday Meditations
Mondays | 12:30–1:15 p.m. PDT | Zoom
Join us for a guided meditation to start the week right. Guided meditation can help reduce stress, increase patience, improve focus, and more! Open to all students, faculty, and staff! Register in advance through Zoom.
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| Sunday Night Student Liturgies
Sundays | 7 p.m. | St. Ignatius Church
Join our weekly liturgy and engage in prayer and deep reflection with other students! All are welcome.
Would you like to be a lector, altar server, Eucharistic minister, greeter, or choir member for any of these liturgies? If interested, please contact Ana Karen Barragán.
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| Breaking Bread and the Binary
Thursdays | 11:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m. | University Ministry – Romero Room (Toler 122)
Breaking Bread and the Binary is back! Join us on a self-discovery journey to explore the intersectionality between our different spiritual traditions and our LGBTQIA+ identities. We meet every Thursday during the academic year. If you have any questions, contact Qmmunity USF.
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| Babka with the Rabbi
Tuesday, April 30 | 3–4 p.m. | University Ministry – Romero Room (Toler 122)
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| Co-Creating a Hope-Filled Future through Jesuit Education
Tuesday, April 23 | 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | KA 144
One of the priorities guiding Jesuit education today is journeying with students in co-creating a hope-filled future. A group of USF faculty and student-facing staff has spent the year reflecting on the mission of Jesuit education, and we want to hear from students. All students are invited to discuss the topic over lunch with faculty and staff. Please reach out to Professor Erin Brigham with any questions.
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| SF Hillel Passover Seder
Tuesday, April 23 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Want to attend a radically inclusive, free Passover seder for any and all college students in San Francisco? Whether you're Jewish, Jew-ish, or just want to learn about this major Jewish holiday, you should RSVP now! Registration closes on April 16. Location details are provided upon submission of the RSVP form.
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| Social Justice Passover Seder
Thursday, April 25 | 6:30–8 p.m. | McLaren Conference Center
Our 14th annual Social Justice Passover Seder will focus on antiracism. We will tell the Passover story while making connections between the ancient narrative of moving from slavery to freedom and contemporary anti-racist activism.
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| Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Tuesdays | 12–12:35 p.m. | University Ministry – Romero Room (Toler 122)
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is a student-led group dedicated to exploring the Orthodox Christian faith, fostering spiritual growth, and exposing our campus to the faith, cultures, and customs that are authentically Orthodox. We are a small but dynamic group of students from many different backgrounds who share a common desire to learn more about the 2,000-year tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Church. All students, including non-Orthodox, are very welcome! Please drop by or email our spiritual adviser, Fr. Kirill Sokolov, or our student leader, Christianna Yano, for more information.
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| Intervarsity Community Groups
These weekly gatherings are a space to engage the Bible in the community. Student leaders base the discussion on the questions you bring, so it's a great place to be whether you have experience with the Bible or not! This semester, we are discussing portions of the Book of Exodus and how this ancient text relates to life today.
Groups meet weekly at the following times:
- Tuesdays from 7–8:15 p.m. in UC 415
- Wednesdays from 7:15–8:30 p.m. in UC 415
- Thursdays from 11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in UC 414
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University Ministry Newsletter Content Requests
Thank you for reading our bi-weekly newsletter. If you would like to submit content for future newsletters, please make sure to fill out the UM Newsletter Intake Form. If you have any questions about submissions and deadlines, please email Sarah Manzano.
Content deadline for upcoming newsletter:
Thursday, April 25 (for May 3 Newsletter)
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