Whatever your spiritual background, if you have lost someone you loved –this year or any year—you are invited to remember and honor them at the Chapel of St.Matthew’s special noon-time vigil on Tuesday, November 2.
Anytime between now and November 2nd, record the name(s) in the book sitting on the lectern at the Chapel or email Pr. Sarah at sarah.semmlersmith@finlandia.edu
You may also place a memento (photo or object) representing the
person you have lost on the altar table in the Chapel [...]
This week on Finlandia Fridays, campus Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith joins Season 6 host, Jordan Shawhan, to speak about all that is happening this fall at the Chapel of St. Matthew. Semmler Smith talks about the resources, both spiritual and tangible, that she and St. Matt’s can provide as well as the ways for students to get involved or reach out to her anytime they are in need.
“In some ways, you can think of me as the spiritual support animal of [...]
On Thursday, December 3, Finlandia University will be hosting another Mobile Food Pantry in the parking lot between Old Main and the Chapel of St. Mattew. Organized through Feeding American West Michigan, mobile food pantries help fill the gap in hunger needs in a community, by supplementing the ongoing work of local pantries with much needed fresh produce, meat, and dairy. The truck coming here on December 3 will hold about 15,000 pounds of such items, [...]
On Tuesday, November 3rd, a special Dia de Muertos meal hosted by the women’s softball team will celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. The meal was delayed due to COVID-19 challenges this past month, but the good food and festive spirit will pervade!
All Finlandia students, staff, and faculty are invited for a take-out style meal, beginning at 7:15 p.m. and going through 8:15 p.m. Similar to the weekly All Means All community meals, which take place on Mondays, this special [...]
Finlandia volunteers at the 2018 Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry in Ontonagon.
On Thursday, November 5, Finlandia University will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry in the parking lot between Old Main and the Chapel of St. Mattew. Organized through Feeding American West Michigan, mobile food pantries help fill the gap in hunger needs in a community, by supplementing the ongoing work of local pantries with much needed fresh produce, meat, and dairy. The [...]
Finlandia Students in Hancock this summer: Need some help with basics? The Table will be open Mondays from Noon – 7 p.m., beginning June 1st. Here you will find freezer goods and pantry staples, along with personal care items. Stop on by! Please note: following CDC guidelines, masks will be required upon your visit.
Donations of the following items are welcome if you are able! Drop off to the chapel during operating hours OR to the Hoover Center Tuesday – [...]
Finlandia Students in Hancock this summer: Need some help with basics? The Table will be open Mondays from Noon – 7 p.m. beginning June 1st. Here you will find freezer goods and pantry staples, along with personal care items. Stop on by! Please note: following CDC guidelines, masks will be required upon your visit.
Donations of the following items are welcome if you are able! Drop off to the chapel during operating hours OR to the Hoover Center Tuesday – [...]
