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Religion & Spirituality

We seek to support and celebrate the religious and spiritual diversity of our campus community. 

COVID-19

During this time of social distancing, if you are seeking spiritual or faith-related support and/or activities, please connect with local, regional or national churches/centers/synagogues/temples for online/virtual services.

Places of Worship in Grand Forks, North Dakota 

Fasting

Fasting is practiced in many religions and spiritualities. It often includes abstaining from food and beverage for a duration of time. An example is during Ramadan when those that are practicing will fast from sunrise to sunset. Students who are fasting may be tired, dehydrated, and hungry especially if they are in class late in the afternoon. Students are encouraged to work with their instructors to discuss any course needs that might be impacted during fasting. 

Religious & Spiritual Observances

An adapted calendar of holidays and religious observances during the academic year is available for download. The calendar lists many, though not all, religious or similar observance of faiths most likely to be represented at UND. Some dates are provided below. 

Spiritual Use of Sage, Sweetgrass & Cedar

In support of the spiritual lives of American Indian/Alaska natives, UND policies allow the spiritual use of sage, sweetgrass and cedar smoke, when used for the purpose of purification and prayer. It is consistent with time-honored cultural, traditional and spiritual observances. More information is provided in the UND Code of Student Life.

Spiritual Wellness On Campus

What Location Service
American Indian Center, Meditation & Reflection Room  315 Princeton St. (Room 109) 

Regular Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Extended building hours vary by semester

Christus Rex Lutheran Campus Center 3012 University Ave. 

Worship: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Free Friday Lunch: 12 p.m.

Spiritual Wellness Room availble for prayer, meditation, or reflection. 

Hopper Danley Spiritual Center 3285 Davis Drive

Available by reservation 

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center 410 Cambridge St.

Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 9 a.m., 11 a.m, & 7:30 p.m. 

Quiet Lounge & Zen Den, Wellness Center

801 Princeton St. 

Business hours vary by semester 

UND Wellness Center

Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel 3120 5th Ave. N. 

Divine Service: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study: Sunday at 11:30 a.m. & Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Religious Observances Calendar 

  2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Buddhist
Buddha's Enlightenment Day Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Thursday, December 8, 2022 Friday, December 8, 2023
Buddha's Birthday Thursday, April 8, 2021 Friday, April 8, 2022 Saturday, April 8, 2023 Monday, April 8, 2024
Christian 
Christmas Friday, December 25, 2020 Saturday, December 25, 2021 Sunday, December 25, 2022 Monday, December 25, 2023
Epiphany Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Thursday, January 6, 2022 Friday, January 6, 2023 Saturday, January 6, 2024
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Wednesday March 2, 2022 Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Good Friday Friday, April 2, 2021 Friday, April 15, 2022 Friday, April 7, 2023 Friday, March 29, 2024
Christian  - Eastern Orthodox 
Epiphany Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Thursday, January 6, 2022 Friday, January 6, 2023 Saturday, January 6, 2024
Christmas (Julian Calendar)   Thursday, January 7, 2021 Friday, January 7, 2022 Saturday, January 7, 2023 Sunday, January 7, 2024
Good Friday Friday, April 30, 2021 Friday, April 22, 2022 Friday, April 14, 2023 Friday, May 3, 2024
Easter Sunday, May 2, 2021 Sunday, April 24, 2022 Sunday, April 16, 2023 Sunday, May 5, 2024 
Jewish
Jewish holidays begin at sundown the previous day
Rosh Hashanah, First two days Saturday-Sunday, September 19-20, 2020 Tuesday-Wednesday, September 7-8, 2021 Monday-Tuesday, September 26-27, 2022 Saturday, Sunday September, 16-17, 2023
Yom Kippur Monday, September 28, 2020 Thursday, September 16, 2021 Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Monday, September 25, 2023
Sukkot Saturday, October 3, 2020 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Monday, October 10, 2022 Saturday, September 30, 2023
Hanukkah December 11 - 18, 2020 November 29 - December 6, 2021 December 18 - 26, 2022 December 7 - 15. 2023
Passover  Sunday, March, 28, 2021 Saturday, April 16, 2022 Thursday, April 6, 2023 Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Hindu
Raksha Bandhan August 22, 2021 August 11, 2022 August 30, 2023 August 19, 2024
Navaratri October 6-14, 2021 September 26-October 4, 2022 October 15-23, 2023 October 3-11, 2024
Diwali November 4, 2021 October 24, 2022 November 12, 2023 November 1, 2024
Holi March 28, 2021 March 18, 2022 March 7, 2023 March 25, 2024
Islam
Islamic holidays begin at sundown the previous day. Dates may vary depending on interpretations of the Lunar Calendar. 
Eid al-Fitr Sunday, May 24, 2020 Tuesday, May 13, 2021 Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Eid al-Adha Friday, July 31, 2020 Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Sunday, July 10, 2022 Thursday, June 29, 2023
Ashura Saturday, August 29, 2020 Thursday, August 19, 2021 Monday, August 8, 2022 Friday, July 28, 2023
Ramadan  Tuesday April 13 - Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Sunday, April 3 - Sunday, May 1, 2022 Thursday, March 23 - Thursday, April 20, 2023 Monday, March 11 - Monday, April 11, 2024
Wiccan/Pagan
Imbolc February 1-2, 2021 February 1-2, 2022 February 1-2, 2023 February 1-2, 2024

Ostara, Spring Equinox

March 20, 2021 March 20, 2022 March 20, 2023 March 20, 2024

Beltane

May 1, 2021 May 1, 2022 May 1, 2023 May 1, 2024

Litha, Summer Solstice

June 20, 2021 June 21, 2022 June 21, 2023 June 20, 2024

Mabon, Fall Equinox

September 21-29, 2020 September 21-29, 2021 September 21-29, 2022 September 21-29, 2023

Samhain

October 31- November 1, 2020 October 31- November 1, 2021 October 31- November 1, 2022 October 31- November 1, 2023

Yule, Winter Solstice

December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2021 December 21, 2021 - January 1, 2022 December 21, 2022 - January 1, 2023 December 21, 2023 - January 1, 2024
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