Office of Spiritual Formation

Growing Together in Christ

Spiritual Formation is woven through academic programs, residence and commuter life, Student Government Association, campus clubs and organizations and all other programs and university gatherings.

As a Christ-centered University, we seek to continually be made aware of and participate in God's transformative love. While we are rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite Brethren tradition, ��ɬ is comprised of diverse faith backgrounds. Therefore, we strive to be a place of radical inclusion, whether you identify with a specific stream of Christian faith, if you are unsure what role spirituality plays in your life or even if you hold convictions that differ from historic Christianity.

Spiritual Formation Gatherings

The Office of Spiritual Formation provides a number of opportunities for the ��ɬ community together to learn, celebrate, grow and worship.

We gather at different times throughout the week to examine faith and life issues and to experience cultural and spiritual enrichment in the context of the Christian faith. As a central part of ��ɬ life, attendance of Spiritual Formation Gatherings is required of all undergraduate students.

Wednesday: Chapel

On Wednesdays at 10:50 a.m., the ��ɬ community gathers for Chapel in the Special Events Center (SEC). This is a time of worship through contemporary music and Bible-centered teaching and preaching with our campus community. Our theme for the 2026-2027 school year is For Everyone (Para Todos in Spanish) which takes us through the book of Acts to explore how the church is becoming embodied witnesses as they go throughout the whole world.

Thursday: Capax Dei

On Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., the ��ɬ community is encouraged to participate in Capax Dei, which takes place in the Black Box Theater located in the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center. Translated “capacity for God”, Capax Dei provides a contemplative atmosphere that includes guided prayer, scripture reading and common liturgies.