Women in Religion
March 2nd-8th, 2020
Spiritual and Religious Life clubs focus on important women in their traditions this week. All events are free and open to the public.
Monday, March 2nd
Newman: Prominent Female Saints
The Catholic student group invites you to join them for a game of Kahoot! about popular female saints.
CC 206, 8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 3rd
ACO: Following the Footsteps of Foremothers to the Feet of Jesus
Guest speaker: Jamie Donne, Associate Director of the Fellowship Program for the CCO
Jesus had a radical way of relating with women in the first century, and as a result, some of the most powerful early disciples were women. Join Allegheny Christian Outreach to learn about the way Jesus empowered women and their roles in the early Church!
Ford Chapel, 8:30 pm
Wednesday, March 4th
Sojourners: God’s Feminine Mystique
Enjoy hot cider and heavy hors d’oeuvres as Sojourners Christian Fellowship looks at feminine qualities of the God of the Bible.
CC 317, 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 5th
ICA: Muslim Women in the Media
Islamic Cultural Association hosts lunch and a discussion about the representation of Muslim women in the media. Lunch will be provided.
PAM Retreat, 12 pm
Thursday, March 5th
MOSAIC Mixer
Allegheny’s inter-religious collaborative, MOSAIC, hosts a dessert buffet and conversation.
Brooks Blue Lounge, 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 5th
FCA: Women in the Bible
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be reading about and examining the role women play as an integral part of the Biblical story and the Gospel.
CC 301/302, 8:30 pm
Friday, March 6th
Hillel: Purim Costume Party
Join Hillel for dinner, hamantaschen (cookie) making, and a Purim Spiel (short, funny play) based on the Book of Esther.
JCC, 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 8th
Interfaith Service Project
SRL Week ends with an interfaith service project, as we create “junk drawer in a box” kits for Women’s Services. Snacks will be provided.
CC 206, 2:00 pm
Spiritual and Religious Life Office
Campus Center 313
srl@allegheny.edu or 814-332-2800