The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being comprises one main reservable space, office space for spiritual advising, two foot-washing rooms, a kitchenette, and a lounge area. It is connected to other conference rooms in the Center for Well-Being. Students, staff, faculty, and Religious Council members from all religious and spiritual backgrounds use the space to meet, worship, discuss and celebrate their individual and/or collective faiths and philosophical worldviews. This space was created by UMBC community members who saw the need to honor religious and spiritual diversity as a core part of holistic well-being and success.
For more information about the Gathering Space, our work here, or how to reserve space, please reach out to Matt Hoffman, Assistant Director with i3b, matt.hoffman@umbc.edu, or call 410-455-6795.
Hours of Operations
Fall & Spring
- i3b Staffed Hours of Operations
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m
- Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Gathering Space: Open Access for Prayer and Meditation
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday (pending reserved events and meetings): 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Spiritual Advising Space: Open Access for Meetings and Consultations
- Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Summer & Winter
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m
- Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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History & Mission
The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being serves as a spiritually-centered space where students and UMBC community members can gather at the intersection of religion, faith, spirituality, and other lived experiences. The Gathering Space opened in August 2021 within the Center for Well-Being, replacing the previous Interfaith Center structure and focused on establishing a stronger connection between spirituality and overall well-being. The Gathering Space prioritizes individual religious practice, opportunities to explore holistic well-being connected to religion and spirituality, and creating spaces to engage across difference, by centering the importance of interfaith work and dialogue. Within the Gathering Space, three core themes are emphasized for all who engage with this space: radical love & belonging, spiritual well-being, and energetic pluralism.
The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being comprises one main reservable space, office space for spiritual advising, two foot-washing rooms, a kitchenette, and a lounge area. It is also connected to other conference rooms in the Center for Well-Being. Students, staff, faculty, and Religious Council members from all religious and spiritual backgrounds, use this space to meet, worship, discuss, and celebrate their individual and/or collective faiths and philosophical worldviews. This space was created by UMBC community members who saw the need to honor religious and spiritual diversity as a core part of holistic well-being and success.