Spiritual Life

The Office of Spiritual Life offers programs, persons, and resources to nurture theological depth, spiritual wholeness, and missional living in students, faculty, and staff.

Upcoming Events

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Mar
9
2025
BearAid Humanitarian Aid Trip
(ends Mar 13, 2025)

The BearAid disaster relief team is going on a free spring break service trip to work with local non-profits in Waco, Dallas, and Austin, helping those in need and learning about community-focused initiatives. This opportunity is open to all students, especially those interested in humanitarian aid. 

Apr
1
2025
Mission Trip: LHSON in the Rio Grande Valley
(ends Apr 8, 2025)

A Baylor Missions team is serving in the Rio Grande Valley. The team of nursing students will work with refugees at the Texas-Mexico border, providing health education and supporting food pantry services.

Apr
5
2025
Steppin' Out Day of Service
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Step out and serve with the Baylor family! With leadership and service being an integral part of the Baylor student experience, Steppin’ Out is a great opportunity for all Baylor students to practice leadership through direct service. Twice a year, thousands of Baylor students “step out” together across Waco to serve the community, through Baylor’s Steppin' Out program. This event allows Bears to give back to our neighbors who support Baylor in countless ways.

Apr
16
2025
Stations of Holy Week (First Service)
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Paul W. Powell Chapel, Truett Seminary

Walk through the major events of Holy Week with a special University Chapel Worship service led by Dr. Burt Burleson. Join us for any of our three services. The first service is April 16 at 2:30 PM.

News & Stories

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Jan. 9, 2025
California Wildfires - How to Get Involved with Aid & Relief Efforts

On January 7, 2025, multiple wildfires began sweeping across Southern California. The wildfires continue to cause destruction, injury, death, and displacement across the region. Our neighbors in the impacted areas are in need of support. Baylor Missions, Service & Public Life is ready to respond with BearAid's approach to disaster relief. Keep reading to learn more and see how you can get involved.

Oct. 30, 2024
Students Join BearAid to Pack Hurricane Relief Buckets

With six southeastern states still reeling from successive hurricanes Helene and Milton, Baylor University students joined together with the BearAid Disaster Relief Team to pack 100 “flood buckets” for communities impacted by widespread destruction.

Oct. 9, 2024
Our Response to Hurricane Milton

With the east coast still reeling from Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida on October 9, 2024. Hurricane Milton is set to cause widespread destruction in communities across the coast. Our neighbors in Florida and the east coast are in need of support. Keep reading to see Baylor Missions, Service & Public Life's response to Hurricane Milton, and how you can help. 

Sep. 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene - How Can We Help?

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, causing widespread damage, injury, and death. As Helene weakened to a tropical depression, it continued to impact Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Helene continues to leave a path of destruction, and efforts to rebuild and provide relief will be extensive. Nonprofit organizations have begun disaster relief to help with food, water, shelter, healthcare, and essential supplies. In times like these, you may be wondering how you can help. Keep reading to see where you can donate, how you can learn more, and other ways to provide aid.