At its very best, a university community is a place of academic
and cosmic discovery where time is spent in worthy and imposing intellectual
pursuits. It is also true that such a community can foster deep spiritual
exploration, growth and engagement. For many it marks the beginning of an
awesome search for ultimate meaning. This may take form either in fellowship
with others, or individually, in prayerful contemplation. It is more than
likely to be a little of both. In whatever way this time is embodied, it is
part of an extraordinary lifelong journey. Johns Hopkins University Campus
Ministries humbly endeavors to be a nurturing source of light along the way
as this search unfolds.
Chaplains and Campus Ministers have a unique role in a campus community.
We seek to be both spiritual supporters and active participants in the life
of the university. It is not uncommon that one might encounter a chaplain
or a campus minister at a religious service. However, it is also just as
likely that one might run into us at a lecture, an athletic event or just
hanging out in Café Q. In the midst of the temporal, we aspire to bear
witness to the sacred. We are open-minded, open-hearted and thoroughly
committed to your religious and spiritual well-being. In times of joy and
of sorrow we are dedicated to being a caring, gentle, accessible presence
to all students, faculty and staff. We consider ourselves quite blessed
to be part of a community of scholars, seekers and believers walking together
on a remarkable journey of spiritual awakening and human flourishing.
Johns Hopkins University Campus Ministries promotes
and supports spiritual development, theological reflections, religious
tolerance and social awareness among students, faculty and staff
within the university community. At its heart, Campus Ministries
is a prophetic and pastoral presence which seeks to enhance the
spiritual and ethical educational experience of the whole person
mind, body and soul.
Meyerhoff
Interfaith and Community Service Center