Interfaith Day of Service and Learning

To foster peace and understanding through religious and spiritual life, the chaplains and staff of Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University will host an Interfaith Day of Service and Learning on Nov. 12. Beginning with a luncheon in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel, participants — which will include representatives from several of Hendricks Chapel’s 14 chaplains and 25 religious and spiritual life groups — will be transported to “We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach,” a local non-profit organization that assists those in need of food, clothing, housing, and resources. Following a time of service and learning in East Syracuse, participants will receive return transportation to Syracuse University.

For more information, please call Hendricks Chapel at 315.443.2901.

About Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University:

Hendricks Chapel, the spiritual heart of Syracuse University, is the student-centered global home for religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical life. Established in 1930 as a home for all faiths and place for all people, the chapel hosts 14 chaplaincies, 25 student-led religious and spiritual groups, and sponsors over 1,300 programs for more than 600,000 annual attendees. Hendricks Chapel employs student workers, supports musical ensembles, offers support through the Student Opportunity Fund and Food Pantry, and partners throughout the campus community to advance academic excellence at a university welcoming to all. As a central contributor to holistic life and learning, Hendricks Chapel helps to prepare engaged citizens, scholars, and leaders for participation in a changing global society.

About We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach:

We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides help for the homeless, underrepresented, and others in need of food, clothing, and resources. Founded in 2014, We Rise Above the Streets partners with various institutions and individuals throughout Central New York, sharing a message of compassion and encouragement to all. Through weekly “Sandwich Saturdays” and yearly Thanksgiving Dinners, We Rise Above the Streets provides lunches, hygiene items, and clothing for thousands of people.