Spiritual but Not Religious
The Office of the Chaplaincy serves all members of the University of Richmond community including those who embrace spirituality without claiming a particular religious identity. Through group gatherings, shared meals, book studies, local and national trips, and other activities both on and off-campus, spiritual but not religious individuals play an important role within the Chaplaincy.
SBNR@UR
SBNR@UR (Spiritual but not Religious at the University of Richmond) is a community led by students and chaplaincy staff. SBNR@UR brings together faculty, staff and students who do not identify with a specific religious background but are committed to exploring spiritual traditions and learning more about their own spirituality. SBNR@UR meets Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Chaplain for Spiritual Life
Rev. Jamie Lynn Haskins, Chaplain for Spiritual Life, supports students who identify as spiritual but not religious at the University of Richmond. Contact her at JHaskins@Richmond.edu with questions or for additional information.
Values that Inform Our Programming
Continuous Curiosity
SBNR encourages staying curious, trying new things, and growing through exploration and creativity.
- There is no expectation that any of us know everything about ourselves or the world around us and so our value of continuous curiosity places emphasis on discovering self and passions, investigating areas of difference and tension, and using imagination to make sense of the world and your place in it.
Spirituality
SBNR places value on finding meaning in the world and while there are big definitions we choose to think of spirituality as a journey to genuine self expression through moments of deep and supportive presence.
Compassionate Connection
SBNR encourages embracing kindness towards ourselves and others and recognizes its importance in developing a robust community fueled by empathy, understanding, and respect.
Sense of Belonging
SBNR places value on building meaningful connections, and while there are many ways to define it, for ease we think of it as Sense of Belonging. An active practice of creating spaces where compassionate connection allows every person to feel genuinely seen, respected, and valued.