Spiritual Life Blog
Meet Aidah Wani
Hello, my name is Aidah! I am the current co-president of Furman University’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) on campus, as well as a former treasurer for the Religious Council. I grew up in South Carolina,...
Continue ReadingBelonging with Bennett
Hello! This blog post is from a Reformed University Ministry (RUF) Intern at Furman University, Bennett Brock. To clear up questions I get asked a lot: no, I am not a Furman student. Yes, I...
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I became involved with the Office of Spiritual Life (OSL) the second semester of my freshman year at Furman. I had previously helped lead a student group and wanted a job to make some pocket...
Continue ReadingMeet Karen Olson
Hi! My name is Karen Olson. I’m the new Administrative Assistant for the Office of Spiritual Life and I also will be assisting the Bridges to a Brighter Future Program. Let me tell you a...
Continue ReadingInterning, Belonging, & Learning
Hello everyone! My name is Hannah Paulson. I am a first-year student from North Carolina studying communications and political science. Throughout both the fall and spring semesters, I have had the honor of serving as...
Continue ReadingCultivating Mindfulness and Gratitude: Lessons from my Internship Journey
Hello everyone! My name is Maria Balderas 25', and I am a senior Public Health major minoring in Data Analytics and Latin American and LatinX Studies. This semester, I had the privilege of serving as...
Continue ReadingGratifest 2024
The following message is from the Reverend Grayson Hiatt, associate director of Mere Christianity Forum, an organization. Rev. Hiatt shared this reflection during our Gratifest gathering on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Daniel Chapel. I...
Continue ReadingA Message from Furman’s Associate Chaplain
A Message from Furman’s Associate Chaplain During my first year as Furman’s Associate Chaplain, I met many new people and learned about the incredible campus community and opportunities offered here. I am grateful for the gift of...
Continue ReadingOur Connection and Our Responsibility
Our Connection and Our Responsibility by Karissa Horn '26 During Spring semester 2024, I worked in Furman’s Office of Spiritual Life as a justice intern. I hoped to focus on studying poverty, and also to...
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