RELIGIOUS LIFE:
Pastor Paul Doyle (UCC Congregational) 860-423-6827
Father Larry LaPointe (Catholic) 860-423-0856
Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz (Jewish) 860-423-3743
Reverend John Heald (Christian) 860-456-4626
Campus Ministry Office 860-423-0856
easternct.edu/campus-ministry/
The Foundation for Campus Ministry, Inc. sponsors several part-time campus ministers of major faiths who are available to meet with students on an appointment basis. The Multifaith Campus Ministry is located at Knight House, 2 Windham Street Extension. The Catholic Campus Ministry is located at Newman Hall, 290 Prospect Street. Several faiths and denominations offer worship services, both on and off campus. Please refer to our website for a listing of area churches. The Campus Ministry also collaborates with the University’s Center for Community Engagement on several social action projects for the greater Willimantic area. All programs and services are publicized throughout the campus, including the Student Center, and activities are open to all members of the campus community, regardless of religious affiliation. Stop by one of our ministry offices or visit easternct.edu/campus-ministry/ for more information. All are welcome.
Shawn’s Cupboard is a student-led food pantry, which is open to all Eastern students during the school year and is located at Knight House. Shawn’s Cupboard is a safe space on campus for students who deal with food insecurity because no one can or should learn on an empty stomach. Shawn’s Cupboard is co-sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Foundation for Campus Ministry (“FCM”). The FCM accepts food and monetary donations from friends on campus and in the local community to provide food and hygiene products, which are available at Shawn’s Cupboard. Shawn’s Cupboard is open M-F from 10am – 5pm. Student volunteer opportunities are available. Call 860-423-0856 for more information.
American Red Cross Blood Drives
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Eastern has four blood drives every academic year, two in the fall and two in the spring semesters. The Center for Community Engagement and the Foundation for Campus Ministry are co-sponsors of the drives in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Please visit their website at www.redcrossblood.org – code Eastern for the next campus blood drive or contact Nancy Brennan at brennann@easternct.edu, 860-423-0856, for more information.
Thursday Knight Cafe
Every Thursday night Campus Ministry hosts Thursday Knight Cafe which is held from 8:00 – 10:00pm (pancakes are served from 8:30 – 10:00pm) in the Student Center Cafe. All Eastern students are welcome to come and enjoy free pancakes and some sort of entertainment, whether it is Karaoke, Kahoot, open mic, a student band or a talent show, it is always a fun night and a great way to meet new friends!
