Chapel House
Chapel House
Chapel House provides experiences that emphasize the importance of meditative, contemplative, and reflective practices. From group experiences to yoga, meditation and community building, Chapel House is a space where individuals can explore the spiritual foundation of their lives in consistent and meaningful ways.
Explore upcoming Chapel House events.
Sunday Yoga with Aastha
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 9am to 10am
Aastha Ghimire '27 received her yoga teaching certification from the Nepal Yoga Academy. Join her for a spiritually-inspired yoga session.
Morning Meditation with Free Breakfast Swipe
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 8:30am to 9am
Join Nell for a brief morning meditation with a breakfast swipe at Frank Dining Hall, if you're not on the meal plan.
Pause with Poetry
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Join a small group reflection on poetic expression and the inner connections it invokes. Led by Evelia '28 and Anabel '29
Monday Night Meditation Break
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 9pm to 9:30pm
If you are doing your library study shift at Case-Geyer Library on Monday evenings, take a short break and get a reset for the rest of your study session. Join a 15 - 20 minute student-led...
Sound N Soup Bowls
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 11:30am to 12:30pm
Take a lunch break with us at Chapel House. Two 20-minute sessions of sound bowl meditations with rain stick, ocean drum and wind chimes sounds included. Soup and cheese bread lunch following.
Nature Walking Meditation
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Enhance your connection to the natural world with a group silent walk on the hilltop trails. Led by Leigha '26 and Riley '26 Our April 28 Walk is in conjunction with the Colgate Walking Club.
Morning Reflection with Free Breakfast
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 8:30am to 9am
Join Judah and Lyla for a brief morning meditation with a breakfast swipe at Frank Dining Hall, if you're not on the meal plan
Recoup & Soup
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 12:15pm to 1:10pm
Take some time out during the middle of a busy academic week. 20 minutes of silent breathing, journaling, coloring, sitting, puzzle working ... or napping.30 minutes of a simple homemade bread &...
Zazen Meditation with Kūshu
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 4:15pm to 6pm
Kūshu is a Zen monk who comes to Colgate every Wednesday afternoon to lead sitting meditation sessions in his Rinzai Zen tradition. Kūshu joins us from the Syracuse Zen Center. 4:15 p.m. –...
Faculty/Staff Meditation and Lunch
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 12pm to 1pm
This semester, The University Libraries are excited to offer a Faculty/Staff Meditation and Lunch series in collaboration with Chapel House. On the first Thursday of the month, we will meet in...
Sound Bowl Meditation
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Join us after a long day (and week!) of classes and work to recline in a darkened Meditation Hall and relax to the sound of bowls, rain sticks, ocean drums, and wind chimes. Two 20-minute sessions...
Friday Yoga with Aastha
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Aastha Ghimire '27 received her yoga certification from the Nepal Yoga Academy. Join her for a spiritually-inspired yoga session.
Saturday Yoga with Aastha
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 10am to 11am
Aastha Ghimire '27 received her yoga certification from the Nepal Yoga Academy. Join her for a spiritually-inspired yoga session.
Charlie Ballantine Trio Performance
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 7pm
The University Libraries and Chapel House present the Charlie Balantine Trio. "Befitting a guitarist from America's heartland, Charlie Ballantine mixes jazz, folk-rock, surf/instro, blues, pop,...