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Spiritual Life

Working to facilitate spiritual development and meet the spiritual needs of students.

Evolution and Expansion!
As of Fall 2021 Spiritual Life has moved from the Office of Organizational Culture, Inclusion and Equity (OCIE) to join the Student Experience units within the Division of Student Affairs, under the oversight of the Multicultural Center. All Student experience offices are located in the Management and Academic Building. The Spiritual Life Office is located on the second floor office C-230E.

Spiritual Life at Simmons

We coordinate activities to promote development and leadership skills in Simmons students, and we encourage their spiritual development. We help students connect to the larger community of their neighborhoods in the city by organizing opportunities for students to serve people in need through community service. We support students on an individual basis by providing referrals to local houses of worship and offering spiritual directing. Spiritual Life at Simmons is an opportunity for inter-faith, inter-cultural programming, and dialogue for the entire Simmons community.

Schedule an appointment with any of our staff members. The Spiritual Life staff can be reached via email at [email protected].

The Colleges of the Fenway also offer a variety of religious opportunities.

Faith/Religious Organizations & Advisor Information

Spiritual Life at Simmons engages with students in both formal and informal ways, providing spaces and opportunities to connect. Advisors are available to meet with students regarding personal or religious questions, guidance throughout Simmons experience and in navigating resources.

Simmons Cru

Simmons Cru is a non-denominational Christian community affiliated with Cru, an international organization. Founded at UCLA in 1950. Cru is a caring community passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ. Cru offers weekly meetings with other schools in the Fenway area, weekly small group meetings, various on and off-campus events, retreats, and more! We seek to offer a safe space for spiritual discussion and growth, no matter where you are in your faith journey.

Simmons Hillel

Jewish Life at Simmons

Hillel at Simmons is your center for Jewish life on campus, offering social, cultural, religious, and educational programming throughout the year. Simmons Hillel offers many different events on campus, such as Shabbat dinners, holidays programs such as Sukkot and Passover, social events such as bagel brunches and ice cream socials, and frequently holds joint events with other local colleges and universities.

Learn more about religion and daily life at Simmons.

Simmons Hillel is staffed part-time by Simmons Hillel Advisor, Julia Barron. Simmons Hillel is supported by the Simmons Multicultural Center, The Office of Student Affairs, and Hillel Council of New England.

Contact

Simmons Hillel Advisor
Julia Barron
Send Julia Barron an email

Simmons Islamic Society

Welcome to Simmons: Assalama alaikum!

The Simmons Islamic Society (SIS), formerly the Muslim Students Association, is a student organization which focuses on establishing a comfortable environment for the Muslim community within the institution. We not only work to meet the needs, both social and religious of our fellow sisters, but also work towards meeting the needs of our religious and non-religious communities at large. SIS is a diverse group of women who are passionate about serving community, proud of their religious heritage, and welcoming to all.

Learn more about religion and daily life at Simmons.

Contact Us

Muslim Advisor
Sumaira Afzal
Send Sumaira an email
Simmons Islamic Society

If you are looking for some additional Religious opportunities, feel free to check out the Colleges of the Fenway Religious Opportunity page.

Religion and Daily Life

Prayer and reflection space for all students is available on both the residence and academic campuses.

  • Residence Campus: Smith Basement
  • Academic Campus: Spiritual Life at Simmons, Room C-230E, open at all times.

Multi-Faith and Meditation Space

Prayer Room Space

We aim to keep access to multi-faith rooms as uncomplicated as possible. Their shared nature relies largely on the respect of the community and users. The rooms are provided for prayer, meditation, and reflection. The rooms are generally available on a drop-in basis and it may often be necessary to wait for the room to become free.

Multi-faith and meditation spaces for all students, faculty and staff are available on both the residence and academic campuses.

  • Residence Campus
    Smith Hall Ground Level (located near the Residence Campus Copy Mail Center)
  • Academic Campus
    Spiritual Life at Simmons, Room C-230E, open at all times
Dietary Needs

Simmons Dining (Aramark) offers an all-halal-certified food station dedicated to Halal-inspired meals every lunch and dinner, at the three locations (please note: the possibility of substitutes when   and when in doubt connect with the site manager.):

  • Bartol Dining Hall
  • For additional dining locations, please inquire with an Aramark Manager on Duty regarding Halal-certified availability. Each dining location has a Manager on Duty.

Aramark offers meals that have been pre-ordered for students of religious dietary practice. Advanced notice is required, orders must be submitted three days prior to the desired pick-up date.

  • For inquiries contact the AramarkGeneral Manager, Heather Lupis at [email protected]. For Students keeping Kosher, meals are obtained from Boston University’s Hillel Kitchen. Lunch and dinner are available; prepared and distributed to students in a sealed box. Those that have ordered will just need to speak to an Aramark Manager on Duty for ordering and distribution.

Previously arranged by an Aramark Manager, B.U. has offered Simmons has offered Simmons Students the option to go have a hot meal at the Hillel house on the B.U. the campus during holidays.