Name: Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice
Nickname: CRSSJ
Address: 1233 Park St.
Purpose: Administrative building

The Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice is committed to fostering dialogue and supporting multireligious life on the Grinnell College campus. It houses the offices of the chaplain, community service program, social commitment, Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize, and alternative break/ReNew.

History: Previously, this residential building was used as new faculty housing and the headquarters for the College’s Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps. Before it was acquired by the College, it served for a time as the home of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, the forerunner to the present St. Paul’s.

Building Features

• The religious activities room (aka The Prayer Garage)
• A library of religious resources from various faiths
• A lounge