Additional Programs

AA/Alcoholics Anonymous: An AA open-discussion meeting takes place each Wednesday morning from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. year-round in the kitchenette room of Dewald Chapel. This crucial twelve-step process is open to any who need support and encouragement as they face life's challenges.

Weddings: The Dewald Chapel is a popular place for weddings of alumni, faculty, staff and other qualified community members. For more information, please contact Jenny Huth, Director of Camps and Conferences, at (330) 829-2877.

Memorial Services: Memorial Services for alumni, trustees, faculty, staff, and students take place in the Dewald Chapel at the request of campus community members. Arrangements must be made with the University Chaplain. Tree dedication ceremonies for deceased community members are also available upon request. Please contact the University Chaplain or the Office of Advancement for more information.

Columbarium: The University of Mount Union Columbarium is a memorial structure which holds the cremains of campus community members who have reserved a niche. The Columbarium is located within Victoria’s Garden, just south of the Dewald Chapel. To inquire about making arrangements, please contact the University Chaplain.

Prayer and Reflection Spaces

The Fortune Meditation Room:

The Meditation Room is located north of the Myers Sanctuary and is available for prayer seven days a week, 24 hours a day for students, staff, and faculty. For security purposes, access is available only through the Purple Plus card system. This space is occasionally reserved for programs, but ultimately the room is open and available to any campus member as needed.

Interfaith Prayer House:

The Interfaith Prayer House, located at 205 W Simpson St., is open from 4:50 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. and is accessible through the Purple Plus card system. The House contains an interfaith meditation room, a Muslim prayer room, a study room for Muslim women, a Kosher Kitchen and a Halal Kitchen. To register access to the Interfaith Prayer House, please follow this link.

Other Chapel Spaces: There are several other spaces located within the Dewald Chapel that can be utilized by campus members, including:

• Kairos Room: The Kairos Room is a mini retreat space designed to provide students, faculty and staff respite from the busyness of campus life.
• Kitchenette: The Kitchenette can be reserved for community meals and other meetings by contacting the University Chaplain. The space is also open during normal hours to any campus member looking to use its amenities such as the refrigerator, coffee maker, TV, and couches.
• Study Rooms: Two study rooms are available to students looking for a quiet place to do their schoolwork. While these rooms can be reserved by student groups, they mostly operate on a first come, first served basis for individuals/small groups doing homework.

Worship Opportunites

Campus Chapel

Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. in the Dewald Chapel

Not your typical church service! Campus Chapel offers a variety of programs and experiences, such as yoga chapel, group discussions and activities, personal reflection and meditation, guest speakers and more. Stick around for free food after every service!

Catholic Mass

Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in the Dewald Chapel

Come celebrate Mass with our campus community! Priests from numerous parishes across Stark County rotate each week to come say Mass for our students. All are welcome!

Services are offered most Holy Days when classes are in session!

Spiritual Life Organizations

All Spiritual Life Student Organizations operate as extensions of an umbrella organization called Spiritual Life Leadership (SLL). The members of SLL consist of an executive team and representatives from each of the spiritual life student organizations. This group meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month at 11:15 a.m. in the Dewald Chapel Kitchenette. Their role is to keep the student organizations connected, promote interfaith dialogue and religious diversity, and facilitate numerous collaborate programs and events each semester. Please contact the University Chaplain to get in contact with a specific organization.

President: Josh Palmer

Advisor: Stephen Dages

Mount Union Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA):

FCA equips, empowers, and encourages people to make a difference for Christ. Non-athletes welcome!

Thursdays: 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in the Dewald Chapel

President: Davis Ward

Advisor: Dr. Bob Woodward

Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU):

Our programs and outreach seek to nurture Christian believers in their walk with Christ!

Thursdays 8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m in Oak Hall Room 206.

President: Mel Williams

Advisor: Dr. Scott Mason

FLOCK:

As the Catholic group on campus, we organize Sunday Mass, learn about God, and focus on community service!

Mondays 9:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. in the Dewald Chapel.

President: Andrew Cross

Advisor: John Frazier

Oasis:

Our group is connected to the University’s Methodist roots and focuses on service and worship!

Sundays 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Union Avenue United Methodist Church (located right next to Hoiles-Peterson Hall on campus).

President: Brady Pierce

Advisor: Dr. Liz Bandy

The Edge:

Come join us for practical Bible studies, fellowship and worship!

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni room in HPCC.

President: Dirk Kaufman

Advisor: Dr. Maureen Morton

Additional programs and resources are offered through the Office of the Chaplain weekly chapel services, prayer groups, bible study, worship team, counseling, spiritual guidance vocational discernment, internships, mission trips, and retreats.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any further questions!
Dewald Chapel Office: (330) 823-2838
Interim University Chaplain: Stephen Dages
SLL President: Josh Palmer