Souljourn
SOULJOURN is a way for all USC students to discover and explore the remarkable spiritual treasures of Los Angeles, which has been documented as the city with the most religious diversity on Earth. Within just a few miles of our campus are places of worship representing all the great religions of the world, as well as spiritual centers unique to our area. Each week during the semester, we’ll visit a different temple, church, or mosque. All students are welcome to come along on any or all of these visits. To reserve places on these trips, email Rev. Jim Burklo, Associate Dean of Religious Life, and indicate which “Souljourns” you want to take.
Sunday, August 30: LAKE SHRINE (Self Realization Fellowship - Hindu/Interfaith) - www.lakeshrine.org - 17190 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades - meet at URC 106 at 10:15AM for 11:00AM worship service followed by a tour of the grounds
Thursday, September 3: IFTAR meal - (Muslim breaking of daily fast during Ramadan) - 7:30PM - Parkside Apartments on campus with Muslim Student Union
Friday, September 4: PEACE AWARENESS LABYRINTH (Interfaith) - www.peacelabyrinth.org - 3500 West Adams Boulevard - Meet at URC 106 at 11:00AM to carpool - return by 1:30PM (lunch served - $7)
Sun Sept 13: GREEK ORTHODOX - St Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie (n of Hwy 10) - meet at URC 106 at 9:15 to go to10 am liturgy followed by GREEK FEST - 12 noon- aft - ($5 fee) - huge party.
Friday, Sept 18: SPIRITUAL ART - at Fisher Gallery on campus, 5-7 pm with food, music, interactive tours, art-making - display of works by spiritual artist Victor Rafael.
Sun, Sept 27: HOLMAN METHODIST CHURCH (Historically black Protestant) - 3320 W. Adams - Meet at URC 106 at 10:30 for 11 am worship - return by 1 pm
Sat Oct 3: SUKKOT (Jewish) - 7 pm at Chabad, 2713 Severance St. near Frat Row
Sun, Oct 11: WORLD PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS - Interfaith conference on non-violence in memory of the great Indian spiritual and social reformer, Gandhi - at Taper Hall on campus, 2-5 pm, with 6 pm Indian music concert
Sat, Oct 17: DIWALI - Hindu celebration on campus - time/place TBA.
Fri-Sun, Oct 16-18: INTERFAITH RETREAT for USC students - contact Rev. Jim Burklo, for details
Sun, Oct 25: INTERFAITH WORSHIP CELEBRATION (Parents’ Weekend) - 10 am at United University Church on campus
Sun, Nov 1: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (Mexican Catholic Christian) - Catholic mass and tour of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels - (Mexican Day of the Dead altar display in the cathedral)- meet at 9:30 at URC 106 to carpool to10 am mass, then to lunch at Olvera Street (Mexican food) - bring $ for lunch
Sun Nov 8: SIKH GURDWARA, 1966 N. Vermont. Meet at 10:30 at URC 106 to carpool to 11 am service - free meal included (bring a few dollars for donation).
Fri-Sun, Nov 13-15: MUSLIM/JEWISH “Twinning” events on/near campus - details to be announced - opportunities for all students to learn about Islam and Judaism and the relationship between the two faiths.
Sun, Nov 22: MANANTIAL DE AMOR (Hispanic Charismatic Baptist) - 2120 Estrella Ave - meet at URC 106 at 11:15 to go to 11:30 am worship
Fri, Dec 4: LA POSADA Mexican Christmas procession (led by El Centro Chicano), 6 pm, United University Church on campus