Upcoming Religious and Spiritual Observances at Hendricks Chapel
In the coming day and weeks, several significant religious and spiritual traditions will be honored and celebrated by numerous members of the Syracuse University community.
Through Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Ram Navami and more, all students, faculty and staff are invited to learn of these opportunities and support Syracuse University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
The following is a summary of upcoming opportunities. Visit the for a full listing of Hendricks Chapel programs and services.
Baptist Chaplaincy
- April 7: Good Friday
11:30 a.m.-; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel) - April 9:听Easter
11 a.m.-Easter Sunday Service (Hendricks Chapel)
12:15-1:30 p.m.-Easter lunch
Buddhist Chaplaincy
- April 15: Buddha鈥檚 Birthday
6 p.m.-Celebrate the Buddha鈥檚 birthday! Contact JoAnn Cooke for more information at jmcooke@syr.edu
Catholic Chaplaincy/SU Catholic Center
- April 6: Holy Thursday
7 p.m.-Mass of the Lord鈥檚 Supper (includes washing of the feet) followed by dinner available until 9 p.m. (Catholic Center)-Eucharistic Adoration** - April 7: Good Friday
11:30 a.m.-; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)
3 p.m.-Celebration of the Lord鈥檚 Passion (Catholic Center)
4:30 p.m.-Stations of the Cross (Catholic Center) - April 8: Holy Saturday
7:30 p.m.-Easter Vigil Mass (Catholic Center); includes baptisms, first communions, confirmations and renewal of baptismal promises - April 9: Easter Sunday
10:30 a.m.-Easter Sunday Mass (Catholic Center)
1 p.m.-Easter Sunday Mass** (Hendricks Chapel)
**Mass is live-streamed on the SU Catholic Center YouTube page,听and will be posted to its Facebook page听at the conclusion of Mass.
For additional information, or to request accommodations, contact Campus Minister Danielle Drop at dadrop@syr.edu听or 315.443.2651.
Evangelical Chaplaincy
- April 6 : Maundy Thursday
Noon-1:15 p.m.-Friendship Luncheon; includes chat about the significance of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)
Noon-Foot Washing (example) before the Friendship Luncheon, jointly sponsored by the Evangelical Chaplaincy and Lutheran Campus Ministry - April 7 : Good Friday
11:30 a.m.-; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)
Hindu Chaplaincy
- April 7: Ram Navami Pooja and Welcome to Hindu Chaplain, Sanjay Mathur
4-5:30 p.m.- (Hendricks Chapel)
5:30-6:30 p.m.- (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)
Historically Black Church Chaplaincy
- April 7 : Good Friday
11:30 a.m.-; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)
Jewish Chaplaincy/Syracuse Hillel
- April 5: First Night Seder
6 p.m. (Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center)
- April 6: Second Night Seders
6 p.m. (Syracuse Hillel, Winnick Center for Jewish Life)
- Inclusive Multicultural Passover Seder
Experience Passover with Syracuse Hillel, Jewish and non-Jewish peers from diverse backgrounds for a Passover seder with special attention to social justice themes. - Pajama and Coloring Passover Seder
Come in pajamas for a comfy, fun-filled seder that will channel your inner child. (Think make-your-own puppets, color and sing with guitar). - Host Your Own Seder
Syracuse Hillel will support you to host your own with a per-person reimbursement once you send us pictures!
- Inclusive Multicultural Passover Seder
- April 6-13: Kosher for Passover Meals
Syracuse Hillel will offer two K-for-P meals per day throughout the holiday (Winnick Center for Jewish Life)
Lunch:听11 a.m.-2 p.m.; no RSVP needed!
Dinner:听4-7 p.m.; no RSVP needed! - April 10: Special Mid-Week Passover Meal
5:30-7 p.m.; no RSVP needed!
For additional information, or to request accommodations, contact Rabbi Ethan Bair at etbair@syr.edu听or听617.676.7997.
Lutheran Campus Ministry
- April 6: Maundy Thursday
Noon-1:15 p.m.-Friendship Luncheon; includes chat about the significance of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)
Noon-Foot Washing (example) before the Friendship Luncheon, jointly sponsored by the Evangelical Chaplaincy and Lutheran Campus Ministry
7 p.m.-Remembrance of the Last Supper; celebrate Jesus鈥 Call to Service and share a meal like the dinner He ate with His disciples (Koinonia House at the Parsonage, 100 Berkeley Drive) - April 7: Good Friday
11:30 a.m.-; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel) - April 9: Easter Sunday
5:30 p.m.-鈥淎LLELUIA Christ is Risen!鈥; join to celebrate new life in Christ at worship (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)
7 p.m.-Easter feast; dinner reservations requested to help with planning, please email griina@syr.edu
For additional information, or to request accommodations, contact Rev. Gail Riina at .
Muslim Chaplaincy
Ramadan began at sunset on Wednesday, March 22. The first full day of fasting was Thursday, March 23, and there are 29 fasting days this year.
Iftars will take place in Hendricks Chapel鈥檚 Noble Room on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings during the holiday.
- April 4:
7 p.m.-All are welcome; ! (Goldstein Auditorium) - April 21: Eid al-Fitr
9-10 a.m.-Celebrate with a service followed by an Eid brunch (Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel)
For additional information, or to request accommodations, contact Imam Amir Duric at .
United Methodist Ecumenical Campus Ministry
- April 7: Good Friday
11:30 a.m.-; Christian chaplains will be offering blessings at this service (Hendricks Chapel)