Interfaith Chaplaincy at USM

Supporting Religious and Spiritual Life in All its Expressions

USM's Interfaith Chaplaincy, housed in the small white farmhouse at 23 Brighton Ave, offers a dedicated staff of part-time chaplains from a wide variety of faith traditions. The chaplains work with student organizations and with individual students, and also collaborate to develop the Spirit of USM program. The Chaplaincy also provides A Space Apart, which is a quiet, private space set aside for religious or spiritual activities.

USM’s support of the whole student’s success and fulfillment in all aspects of life includes co-curricular learning in the spiritual dimension of beliefs, values, and ethics. We are intentional about offering Chaplaincy programs and services that support students in learning to be clear about their own beliefs; to connect their beliefs with their behaviors and choices; and to relate respectfully and fruitfully to those of different faiths. Through opportunities for belonging, learning, exploration and dialogue, students may explore their own beliefs and those of others as individuals within faith communities, the university and larger communities, and the world.

To contact the Interfaith Chaplaincy, call 228-8093, email interfaith@usm.maine.edu, or simply stop by--the office is open and generally staffed weekdays from 8 to 5. Office space and staff are shared with the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement.