• Religious Life

• Social Commitment

• Community Service Program

• Alternative Break/ReNew

• Intercultural Affairs

The Center is committed to fostering intercultural, interreligious dialogues and service on the Grinnell College campus and the wider community.

Second Semester Programming:

Grinnell Community Meal
Served every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Davis School corner of Hamilton and Main. The meal is free, and open to the public. The Community Meal is coordinated and sponsored by the Social Justice Action Group for more information or if your group would like to prepare a meal, please contact X4597 or X4981.

Prayer & Praise Power Break
Every Wednesday 12:10pm in Herrick Chapel
A 20-minute Christian gathering for the college community to worship through praise music and prayer. Interested in leadership? and/or you play an instrument and would like to utilize your gifting, please contact Michael Hunt [huntm] X4981.

“Living on the Edge: Tackling Controversial Issues”
1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday Night of each month at 7:30PM Younker RLC Apartment (1st floor)Beginning Feb. 4th, a semester long in-depth Bible study that will allow one to ask hard questions of oneself and the Bible, as we discuss contentious topics. When:. (Snacks provided). For details and to RSVP, contact Michael A. Hunt [huntm] Lilly Religious Life Intern.

Valentine’s Day Card Making
Monday February 8th 3:00-5:00 CRSSJ
DECORATE VALENTINES for grandparents at local senior homes. All are invited to join in this project. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Need more info? Contact Michael Hunt [huntm] X4981 or Zasha [grandparents].  Sponsored by Adopt-A-Grandparent and the Grandparent Service Group.

Black Church at Grinnell
Sunday, February 14th 10:00 AM
Herrick Chapel

Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 17th 12:10 PM
Herrick Chapel
There will be a brief service of the word.  All who are interested will have the opportunity to receive ashes during the service.

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
If your financial aid package included Federal Work-Study we have the job(s) for you!!!! Stop by the CRSSJ (1233 Park Street) to read the job descriptions today! A sampling of positions available follow:
Afterschool Arts Programming (dance, music & theatre)
Non-profit Administration
High School Tutoring
High School Writing Lab
Elementary Tutoring in Math & English
Pre-School
Day Care
Head Start
Local Relief Organization
MICA (Mid-Iowa Community Action)

Counseling Available:

The Chaplain's Office welcomes faculty, staff and students to call for an appointment to arrange counseling sessions or private conversations.(note: sessions are not geared towards religious context unless you bring it up. Perhaps you are having trouble with your assigned roommate, homesick, experiencing grief from the loss of a friend/family member, or just need to talk).Contact the office at X4981, or e-mail Rev. Deanna Shorb, Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain [shorb], or Rabbi Howie Stein, [steinh], or the Lilly Intern for Religous Life, Rev. Michael Hunt [huntm].

Walk-in Hours

  • Dean of Religious Life & Chaplain, Rev. Deanna Shorb:
    Tuesdays (1:30 – 3:00 pm) and Wednesdays (11:00 am – 12:00 noon)
  • Rabbi Howie Stein: Mondays
    (3:00 – 4:00 pm)and Thursdays (9:00 – 10:00 am)
  • Lilly Intern for Religious Life, Rev. Michael Hunt:
    Mondays (2:00 -4:00 pm) and Tuesdays (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
page updated: January 22, 2010 -cfs.