Spiritual Life

The formation of character is a key part of the College’s mission, and many students lean on their faith to grow in this area. We have no mandatory statement of faith on campus, but students have created many opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, and spiritual development, as you can see in the list below. Additionally, our chaplain is available to provide spiritual counsel, direction, and instruction to individuals or groups during the week.

Upcoming Events

 Weekly Worship

  • 4pm: PRAYER LAB, Dow Chapel Equip Ministries

    6pm: CHORAL EVENSONG, Christ Chapel Campus Ministry

    9pm: COMPLINE, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    10pm: ROSARY, Day Chapel Catholic Society

  • 8am: MATINS, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    8:25am: MORNING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    12pm: NOON PRAYER, Christ Chapel Campus Ministry

    7pm: EVENING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    7pm: COMPLINE, Dow Chapel Orthodox Christian Fellowship

    7:45pm: IGNATIAN PRAYER, Day Chapel Catholic Society

    9pm: COMPLINE, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    10pm: ROSARY, the Grotto Catholic Society

  • 8am: MATINS, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    8:25am: MORNING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    11am: MASS, the Grotto Catholic Society

    12-5pm: ADORATION, CONFESSION, DIRECTION, the Grotto Catholic Society

    12pm: NOON PRAYER, Christ Chapel Campus Ministry

    6pm: ROOTED, Hillsdale Free Methodist Church Equip Ministries

    7pm: EVENING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    7pm: COMPLINE, Dow Chapel Orthodox Christian Fellowship

    8:30pm: A1 (IV ATHLETES), Formal Lounge InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

    9pm: COMPLINE, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    10pm: ROSARY, Day Chapel Catholic Society

  • 8am: MATINS, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    8:25am: MORNING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    12pm: NOON PRAYER, Christ Chapel Campus Ministry

    7pm: EVENING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    7:30pm: COMPLINE/AKATHIST, Dow Chapel Orthodox Christian Fellowship

    9pm: COMPLINE, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    10pm: ROSARY, the Grotto Catholic Society

  • 8am: MATINS, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    8:25am: MORNING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    11am: MASS, Christ Chapel Catholic Society

    6pm: CONVIVIUM, the Grotto Catholic Society

    7pm: EVENING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    7pm: COMPLINE, Dow Chapel Orthodox Christian Fellowship

    7:30pm: SOMA, Christ Chapel InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

    9pm: COMPLINE, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    10pm: ROSARY, Day Chapel Catholic Society

  • 8am: MATINS, Day Chapel Lutheran Society

    8:25am: MORNING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship

    12pm: NOON PRAYER, Christ Chapel Campus Ministry

    5pm: ADORATION (ONCE A MONTH), Christ Chapel Catholic Society

    7pm: COMPLINE, Dow Chapel Orthodox Christian Fellowship

    10pm: ROSARY, Day Chapel Catholic Society

  • 10pm: ROSARY, Day Chapel Catholic Society

Student Ministry Contacts

  • Nathan Shackelford

    Anglican Student Fellowship
    nshackelford@hillsdale.edu

  • Hugh Macaulay

    Catholic Society
    hmacaulay@hillsdale.edu

  • Ethan Davenport

    Equip Minstries
    edavenport@hillsdale.edu

  • Dr. Josh Fincher

    Jewish Mischpacha
    jfincher@hillsdale.edu

  • Catherine Maxwell

    InterVarsity Christian Fellowship cmaxwell@hillsdale.edu

  • Meredith Venderweide

    Lutheran Society
    mvenderweide@hillsdale.edu

  • Dr. Todd Mack

    LDS Student Association
    tmack@hillsdale.edu

  • Luke Waters

    Reformed Student Fellowship
    lwaters@hillsdale.edu

  • Alexandra Laird

    Orthodox Christian Fellowship alaird@hillsdale.edu

Student Ministry Board

MISSION STATEMENT

In partnership with the chaplain, we strive to build up the body of Christ in every corner of campus through service and events that foster Christian community, mutual understanding, and thanksgiving for the gospel.

Alex Schrauben

Board Member

Ella Kulhawick

Board Member

Caitlyn Haggstgrom

Promotions Board Member

Abigail Stonestreet

Board Member

Connor O’Donohue

Board Member

Society of St. Stephen

The Society is a small group of students, men and women, committed to following a common rule of life together in service to Christ. The rule consists of the classical spiritual disciplines
in addition to a commitment to Christian unity, campus prayer, and spiritual formation with the college chaplain.

Mission Statement:

The Society of St. Stephen is a fellowship of students seeking to consecrate our
lives fully to Jesus Christ by sitting at his feet, walking in step with his Spirit,
serving his people, and supporting one another in his school of discipleship.
With his help, we desire to bless the Hillsdale College community and model
for all how to follow Jesus on ancient well-ordered paths.

Many students are active members in vibrant faith community across a variety of denominations and faith practices with over 25 churches in the Greater Hillsdale Area.

Local Churches

Important Locations

Christ Chapel

    • Monday-Friday: 6:00am - 10:15pm

    • Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm – 10:15pm

    Quiet Hours:

    • Monday-Friday: 6-8am, 12-1pm, 8-10:15pm

  • 18 E Galloway Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242

Day Chapel

    • Monday-Friday: 6:00am - 10:15pm

    • Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm – 10:15pm

  • Side Chapel in Christ Chapel (18 E Galloway Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242)

Dow Chapel

  • Open 24/7

  • In the Dow Hotel (22 E. Galloway Drive Hillsdale, MI 49242)

Reverand Adam D. Rick
College Chaplain
arick@hillsdale.edu

Office: Student Union Room 241
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm

Meet the Chaplain

Father Adam is an ordained minister in the Anglican Church in North America, where he has served several congregations as pastor before focusing on the chaplaincy at Hillsdale. He has masters degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. His ministry on campus focuses on leadership development, spiritual formation, teaching, and leading evening services in Christ Chapel. He also provides one-on-one pastoral counseling in a variety of areas, with a focus on applying the gospel to life’s challenges, learning to pray, navigating relationships, and freedom from pornography. He has been married to his wife, Katherine, since 2012, who is the Assistant Director and Accompanist for the Christ Chapel Choir. They have two children, Julian and Michaela. Adam enjoys classic movies, reading history, good conversations, and learning new things. Some of his favorite books are Divine Conspiracy (Willard), Life Together (Bonhoeffer), A Grief Observed (Lewis), Crafting a Rule of Life (Macchia), On the Incarnation (Athanasius), Holiness (Ryle), The Book of Common Prayer, and of course the Psalms.