Center Activities

The Center for Faith and Spirituality at Carthage offers many ways for members of the Carthage community to engage with their faith and each other.

Scheduled Events

Interfaith LunCH

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Ehrler Hospitality Center, Siebert Chapel
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to gather for lunch and to learn about different traditions and rituals that are important to faith and non-faith communities in order to be in conversation with each other about shared values and how to work together towards a greater understanding of one another. Contact Serena Richardson at srichardson@carthage.ed or Mara Lysne at mlysne@carthage.edu.

Ongoing Programming

Just Lunch

Twice a term the Center for Faith and Spirituality hosts this favorite event for students. It is just what it says it is: Just Lunch. A fresh hot lunch is available in the front lobby of Siebert Chapel and can be enjoyed at one of the tables in the lobby or in Ehrler Hospitality Center. Students are greeted by CFS student staff and invited to free lunch. Watch The Bridge for upcoming events. 

On Purpose - Fall, J-term and Spring reflection program

On Purposeis a program that invites the Carthage community to explore big questions about who we are and what our lives are calling us to do. Through self-reflection, intentional thinking and conversations, and opportunities to take action, students grow into their vocations and build purposeful, meaningful lives - not by chance, but by design, On Purpose.   Information and registration will be posted on The Bridge.  Contact Holly Hess at hhess@carthage.edu.

Grab & go Commuter Breakfast

Grab & Go breakfast is made available to our commuter students one Monday a month in front of Luther’s Lunchbox in Siebert Chapel  Pastries, fresh coffee and juice are provided thru the CFS Office to support our student commuters.  Watch the Bridge for dates. Contact Debbie Clark at dclark@carthage.edu.  

Ongoing Service Days

Throughout the school year, the Center for Faith and Spirituality sponsors service opportunities in our region. Service options include volunteering at our fall and spring Red Cross blood drives, supporting our year-end campus food drive, as well as participating in service experiences at nonprofits in the Racine/Kenosha area.   Want to know more about service opportunities?  Contact Amber Janke at ajanke@carthage.edu , Kaleigh Leach at kleach@carthage.edu or Talanda Rogers at trogers@carthage.edu.

Annual Events

Chapel Night Live

The first Wednesday of the fall semester Siebert Chapel throws open its welcome back all our students for this annual event.  Partnering with the Office of Student Involvement students will enjoy live music, lots of food, games, crafts, prizes and more.   Our CFS student staff will host the community event.  It is a great way to learn more about faith and spirituality on campus and to meet new students.