Chaplains
These individuals are available to support students on their spiritual journeys.
Rev. Andrea Thompson McCall, USM Interfaith Chaplain, oversees programs and services of the office and the work of the Associate Chaplains. A graduate of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ, she also serves as Director of Community Service in the Division of Student and University Life. 228-8284 or atmccall@usm.maine.edu.
Dr. Robert Atkinson, faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development, serves at the appointment of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Portland as Baha’i Chaplain. 780-5078 or atkinson@usm.maine.edu.
Rev. Shirley Bowen, graduate of Episcopal Divinity School, ordained in the Episcopal Church, appointed Missioner/Episcopal Chaplain by the Diocese of Maine. Available Tuesdays on the Gorham campus and Wednesdays on the Portland campus. 205-4155 or shirley.bowen@maine.edu.
Rev. Cynthia Jane Collins, graduate of Christian Theological Seminary ordained Wiccan Elder, member of Silver Cauldron Coven, sponsored by Maine Pagan Clergy Association. Available by phone 9am-9pm and by arrangement. 207-282-1491 or cynthia.collins@maine.edu.
Ms. Joy Geertz, graduate of Bowdoin College appointed as campus minister for USM, UNE, and Bowdoin by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. joy.geertz@portlanddiocese.org
Rev. John Haslam, staff member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, graduate of Andover Newton Theological School, ordained American Baptist minister. 838-6745 or john.haslam@maine.edu.
Mr. Evan Pillsbury, staff member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and Imago Dei, with interests in spirituality and expressive arts. 523-9071 or evan.pillsbury@maine.edu.
Ms. Fae Silverman, sponsored by the Jewish Community Alliance and a coalition of Jewish congregations in Greater Portland; Hillel Director and Jewish Chaplain. 772-1959 ext. 110 or mainehillel@gmail.com.
Mr. Michael Whitney, Coordinator for The Navigators Christian Fellowship in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, working with lay volunteers to support a student chapter of The Navigators. Available on the Portland campus Tuesday afternoons. 504-1596 or michael.whitney1@maine.edu.
