Chapel
Chapel at George Fox University exists to create space for the undergraduate community to worship together with Christ-centered teaching, Christian practices and creative arts that challenge and inspire students to grow into mature disciples of Jesus Christ.
Chapel Themes 2024-25
Monday, 10-10:30 a.m.: Be Formed chapel
Led by Pastor Cyndi Murillo, this chapel will introduce a spiritual practice each week, then provide time to practice together.
Tuesday, 10:50-11:40 a.m.: Be Rooted chapel
Led by the George Fox pastoral team, this chapel will preach through a book of the Bible each semester.
Wednesday, 8-8:40 or 9-9:40 p.m.: Be With chapel
Led by Pastor Debrianna DeBolt, these chapel services will be led by student interns, focusing on worship through singing and the arts, while providing space for student testimonies for God’s work in their lives.
Thursday, 10:50-11:40 a.m.: Be Renewed chapel
Led by Pastor Jamie Johnson, this chapel will resource our community and external guests to engage in deeper theological conversations on a multitude of theological topics, seeking to be “be transformed by the renewing of our minds.” Each week will be independent of the others.
Friday, throughout the day: Be Still
Fridays will be a time to invite everyone in the community to commit to spending 15 minutes of the day in solitude/silence/prayer.
Be Neighbors, throughout the week
Led by Pastor Rus St. Cyr, there will be regular scheduled times of service throughout the week in which we invite our community to engage in service with our local community. These opportunities will be published before the semester begins and updated on the Helper Helper app as needed.
One final note: Our office is here to be a resource and encouragement to you. Please feel free to set up a coffee time with one of our SpIL staff, check out some of our amazing ministry opportunities, sign up for a Life Group, or swing by to have meaningful conversations with other students in the Intercultural Resource Center.
We look forward to seeing what God will do among us this year!
Grace and Peace to you,
Jamie Johnson,
Dean for Spiritual Life and University Pastor
Chapel Services and Spiritual Life Credit
All students, with the exception of those with senior standing, are required to complete 15 spiritual life (SpiL) credits each semester. Chapel happens every week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:50 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Each semester in chapel we study Scripture, pray, sing and join in the communal practice of worship. Our goal is that we will grow in unity, learning new ways to worship God as we draw from many different Christian traditions.
Additional Credit Options
We will continue to partner with other university departments to offer SpiL credit opportunities throughout the year. The iAttended app will be the best place to keep up with the frequently offered opportunities.
You can download the iAttended app in Google Play and Apple's App Store. Sign in using your georgefox.edu email address to be kept in the loop!
How Do I Get Spiritual Life Credit for Attending?
We will continue to use the iAttended app to mark attendance at all SpiL credit events. Download the app on your phone, or visit iAttendedapp.com, create your account using your George Fox email address, and then be on the lookout for additional information once the fall semester nears.
If you do not have a smartphone, please connect with the Office for Spiritual Life to find out how you can track your attendance at events.
Questions?
Email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.