RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL, AND ETHICAL SERVICES AND EVENTS The Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) offers connections to a wide variety of religious organizations on campus and in the St. Louis area. Please reach out to ORSEL to get connected with campus ministry groups and St. Louis organizations. It often happens that religious services occur during Fall Welcome. It is our goal that students will be able to fully observe their faith, practices, and traditions without missing important information. Students should reach out to their WUSA if they plan to participate in a religious observance during an orientation event to ensure they have access to any information they miss. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Jewish Rabbi Hershey Meet and Greet | Hosted by Chabad • Various Times, August 19 24 • 7018 Forsyth Blvd • Chabadwashu.org • Rabbi Hershey Novack, rabbi@chabadwashu.org • We'd love to meet new students and their families during move in at a time that works for you! If you would like to avoid overlapping with others, book a time in advance so we can give your family our full attention. Visit bit.ly/meetrabbi to schedule an appointment or contact Rabbi Hershey Novack atrabbi@chabadwashu.org for more information. Move-in Weekend Shabbat Dinner | Hosted by Chabad • Services at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM • 7018 Forsyth Blvd • Chabadwashu.org/firstyear • Chana Novack, chana@chabadwashu.org • Bring the family and meet future friends over our classic Shabbat dinner. Enjoy fresh homemade challah, matzo ball soup, and more. Each week, 150 200 students choose to attend Shabbat at Chabad, making it the most popular Jewish event on campus. Shabbat Services | Hosted by Hillel • 5:15 PM • 6300 Forsyth • washuhillel.org/BearBeginnings
2022 Fall Welcome Event Descriptions • Join us for your choice of services to usher in Shabbat at WashU! Please RSVP by Friday, August 12 for Reform, Conservative, and/or Orthodox options, subject to interest. Bear Beginnings Shabbat Dinner With Chancellor Andrew D. Martin | Hosted by Hillel • 6:00 PM • 6300 Forsyth Blvd • washuhillel.org/BearBeginnings • Celebrate your first college Shabbat with your family and meet new friends at a festive Hillel dinner with Washington University Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Dinner is free for first year students. The cost for family members is $18 per person. RSVP by Friday, August 12. Limited walk in space available. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Christian, Roman Catholic First-Year Move-In Mass | Hosted by Catholic Student Center • 4:30 PM • 6352 Forsyth Blvd • washucsc.org • Mass will be dedicated to first year students and their families. Join us before your family dinner plans! Jewish Shabbat Services and Lunch | Hosted by Chabad • Services at 10:00 AM, Lunch at 12:30 PM • 7018 Forsyth Blvd • Chabadwashu.org/firstyear • Chana Novack chana@chabadwashu.org • Join us for Shabbat services, followed by a delicious lunch with your family. RSVPs needed for meal participation. Afternoon Open House and Seudah Shlishit | Hosted by Hillel • 3:00 PM 5:00 PM • 6300 Forsyth Blvd • washuhillel.org • Take a break from move in or stop by during an afternoon Shabbat walk. Learn about Jewish life on campus; meet other new students, families, and the Hillel staff; and see our beautiful home. Refreshments served. No reservations required.
2022 Fall Welcome Event Descriptions Shabbat Afternoon Open House and Seudat Shlishi | Hosted by Chabad • 6:30 PM • 7018 Forsyth Blvd • Chabadwashu.org/firstyear • DL Shernofsky, Shernofsky dl@chabadwashu.org • Drop in at Chabad to say hello or stay for a Seudat Shlishi meal to meet our staff, connect with other students, and close out Shabbat. SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Christian, Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy | Hosted by Orthodox Christian Fellowship • 9:30 AM • St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park Ave • Come join Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) students for the Liturgy and fellowship. Contact Fr. Michael Arbanas at 314 425 9641 for more information or to get a ride. Christian, Protestant Divine Service | Hosted by Lutheran Student Fellowship • Services at 8:15 AM and 10:45 AM • Bible Class 9:30 AM 10:30 AM • Village Lutheran Church, 9237 Clayton Rd, Ladue, MO • Please contact Laura Jostes, Lutheran Student Fellowship, at 314 591 8664 or Wil Welch at 314 899 6890 if you have any questions or need a ride from campus. Back to School Blessing and Worship Service | Hosted by LuMin and Methodist Campus Ministry • 10:30 AM • Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Blvd • graceumc stl.org • Pastor Tina Reyes, Pastor.luminstl@gmail.com Worship at Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship | Hosted by Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) • 10:30 AM • 2640 Oakview Terrace, Maplewood, MO 63143
2022 Fall Welcome Event Descriptions • crossroadspres.com • Come join RUF staff and students for Sunday morning worship at Crossroads. Contact Tim Price at 512 658 8122 for more information or to get a ride. Worship at Memorial Presbyterian Church | Hosted by Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) • 10:45 AM • 201 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, MO • memorialpca.org • Come join RUF staff and students for Sunday morning worship at Memorial. Contact Jessica Qian at 701 306 5763 for more information or to get a ride. Worship at The Cascades | Hosted by the Association of Christian Truth Seekers (ACTS) • 3:00 MeetPMat the DUC South Entrance and walk together to The Cascades (on Lagoon Drive in Forest Park) • acts stl.com • Katie Holloway, Campus Ministry Director, acts.stl.ministry@gmail.com • Come join us for a time of worship by the waterfalls at The Cascades in Forest Park. Let us get to know you as we walk over together from the DUC and hang around after for some fun and games! Asian Christian Fellowship Welcome Social | Hosted by the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM • Danforth University Center, Room 233 • All parents and students are welcome to come and learn more about WashU’s Asian Christian Fellowship, a ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship! Come and connect with ACF (InterVarsity) staff and students before the start of the school year and get free swag and snacks while you’re at it! For more information, contact Jeremy Yu, Jeremy.yu@intervarsity.org, 781 570 6367, or Bob Zhao, bob.zhao@intervarsity.org, 901 647 6575. Eucharist Service and Dinner | Hosted by Rockwell House Episcopal Campus Ministry • 5:30 PM • 7023 Forsyth Blvd • rockwellhouse.org
2022 Fall Welcome Event Descriptions • Join us at our campus house for the first Eucharist and dinner of the fall semester. We’ll gather outside (weather permitting) for a service with communion followed by a meal. For more information or to let us know your dietary restrictions, email info@rockwellhouse.org. Christian, Roman Catholic Mass | Hosted by Catholic Student Center • 11:00 AM • 6352 Forsyth Blvd MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Christian, Non-Denominational Board Game Night | Hosted by Association of Christian Truth Seekers (ACTS) • 5:00 PM • Seigle Hall, Room 106 • acts stl.com • Katie Holloway, Campus Ministry Director, acts.stl.ministry@gmail.com • All are welcome to join us for some board game & card game fun! Take a break from the heat and feel free to BYO Snack or Dinner. TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Jewish Bear Mitzvah: A Mixer for WashJews | Hosted by WashU Hillel and Chabad on Campus • 9:00 PM 11:00 PM • South 40, Risa Commons • Join new students to celebrate like it’s your B Mitzvah! Enjoy dessert, music, and more... you won’t want to miss it! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Christian, Protestant Meet the Neighbors: Burgers and Smores | Hosted by LuMin, Methodist Campus Ministry, and Rockwell House • 5:00 PM 7:00 PM • 7019 Forsyth Blvd • Pastor Tina Reyes, Pastor.luminstl@gmail.com • Come visit the house, meet other folks, have a free dinner, and roast marshmallows. Vegetarian options will be provided.
2022 Fall Welcome Event Descriptions Christian, Non Denominational Frozen Custard at Ted Drewes | Hosted by the Association of Christian Truth Seekers (ACTS) • 5:00 PM • Meet at the DUC South Entrance. Rides will be provided to Ted Drewes, 6726 Chippewa St • acts stl.com • Katie Holloway, Campus Ministry Director, acts.stl.ministry@gmail.com • Enjoy a small frozen custard on us from a local St. Louis gem that has been open for more than 90 years. Rides will be provided, and we will have you back on campus by 7:00 PM for evening programming. Jewish Subs N’ Schmooze | Hosted by Chabad • 5:30 PM • 7018 Forsyth Blvd • Chabadwashu.org/firstyear • DL Shernofsky, dl@chabadwashu.org. • Chabad's very first event just for the Class of 2026! Join this social and take advantage of your first opportunity to meet fellow Jewish first years over subs, snow cones, outdoor games, and more! THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Christian, Non-Denominational ACTS Preview Night | Hosted by Association of Christian Truth-Seekers (ACTS) • 5:00 PM • Meet at the DUC South Entrance. Rides will be provided to 7 N Bemiston, Clayton, MO 63105 • acts stl.com • Katie Holloway, Campus Ministry Director, acts.stl.ministry@gmail.com • Come see what ACTS is all about with a Preview Night of our regular Friday large group meetings. All are welcome (Christian or not) to join for free dinner and to learn about the hope that we have! Christian, Roman Catholic Mass on the Swamp | Hosted by Catholic Student Center • 5:30 PM • The Swamp on the South 40 • All students are welcome to attend!
2022 Fall Welcome Event Descriptions FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Muslim Jummah Prayers | Hosted by Muslim Students Association • 1:10 PM • Umrath Hall, Umrath Lounge • msa@su.wustl.edu Jewish Pre-Classes Weekend Shabbat Dinner | Hosted by Chabad at WashU • Services at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM • 7018 Forsyth Blvd. • chabadwashu.org/firstyear • Chana Novack, chana@chabadwashu.org • This Shabbat is the kick off to the new semester, and you are invited to join! Each week, 150 200 students choose to attend Shabbat at Chabad, making it the most popular Jewish event on campus! RSVPs needed. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Jewish Shabbat Services and Lunch | Hosted by Chabad at WashU • Services at 10:00 AM, Lunch at 12:30 PM • 7018 Forsyth Blvd • chabadwashu.org/firstyear • Chana Novack, chana@chabadwashu.org • Join us for a delicious Shabbat lunch. RSVP needed for meal participation. Hillel Shabbat Morning Service | Hosted by WashU Hillel • 10:00 AM • 6300 Forsyth Blvd • washuhillel.org/BearBeginnings • Join us for Danish and davening with a lively student led conservative/traditional egalitarian Shabbat morning service. Please RSVP. Hillel Shabbat Sha-Brunch Pop-Up | Hosted by WashU Hillel • 11:30 AM 1:00 PM
2022 Fall Welcome Event Descriptions • South 40 • washuhillel.org • Drop by to enjoy bagels, schmear, lots of lox, and more! Meet fellow first years, schmooze with Hillel staff and students, and learn more about Jewish life on campus. SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Christian, Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy | Hosted by Orthodox Christian Fellowship • 9:30 AM • St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park Ave Come join Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) students for the Liturgy and fellowship. Contact Fr. Michael Arbanas at 314 425 9641 for more information or to get a ride. Christian, Protestant Welcome Worship Service | Hosted by LuMin and Methodist Campus Ministry • 10:30 AM • Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Blvd • graceumc stl.org • Pastor Tina Reyes, Pastor.luminstl@gmail.com Worship at Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship | Hosted by Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) • 10:30 AM • 2640 Oakview Terrace, Maplewood, MO 63143 • crossroadspres.com • Come join RUF staff and students for Sunday morning worship at Crossroads. Contact Tim Price at 512 658 8122 for more information or to get a ride. Worship at Memorial Presbyterian Church | Hosted by Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) • 10:45 AM • 201 S. Skinker Blvd., St. Louis, MO • memorialpca.org • Come join RUF staff and students for Sunday morning worship at Memorial. Contact Jessica Qian at 701 306 5763 for more information or to get a ride.
2022 Fall Welcome Event Descriptions Eucharist Service and Dinner | Hosted by Rockwell House Episcopal Campus Ministry • 5:30 PM • 7023 Forsyth Blvd • rockwellhouse.org • Join us at our campus house for the Eucharist and dinner. We’ll gather outside (weather permitting) for a service with communion followed by a meal. To learn more or let us know your dietary restrictions, email info@rockwellhouse.org. Dinner & Jesus | Hosted by LuMin • 6:00 PM • 7019 Forsyth Blvd • Pastor Tina Reyes, pastor.luminstl@gmail.com • Join us for a home cooked meal and worship. Christian, Roman Catholic Mass | Hosted by Catholic Student Center • 11:00 AM • 6352 Forsyth Blvd Welcome & Welcome Back Mass & BBQ | Hosted by Catholic Student Center • 4:30 PM • 6352 Forsyth Blvd