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EVERYONE is welcome! Welcome to The Wilson Center for Spiritual Exploration and Multifaith Dialogue, serving the University of Maine!

The Wilson Center for Spiritual Exploration and Multifaith Dialogue is a progressive, open, and affirming center for spirituality and faith serving the UMaine campus. Some of our goals are:
• to reach out to other faiths and traditions and build true interfaith dialogue and programs
• to design (or cooperate with others in) local and global service projects that have meaning for our community
• to work for peace – both globally and locally
• to enhance communication across lines of ethnicity, culture, religion, theology, gender, sexual orientation, able-ness, and economic class
• to build worship services, ethics discussion groups, film series, dinners and other spiritual or social events that speak to the needs and desires of the UMaine community

10/27/2026

Join us this Thursday (10/29) in celebration of All Hallows Eve with our friends from UMaine Student Wellness Resource Center, as we explore the traditions and celebrations of All Hallows Eve, Día de los Mu***os, Samhain, and other fall holidays!

We invite you to bring photos or mementos of loved ones who have passed to be honored at our remembrance altar.

Evening Schedule:
5-6 PM | Mocktail Social Hour
6-7 PM | Dinner
7-8 PM | Games & Activities

Costumes and formalwear are encouraged!

As always, Dinner & Dialogue is free and open to all. No matter your faith, beliefs, or background, there is a seat for you at our table!

10/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for homecoming celebrations this past weekend! Shoutout to our girl Dorothy who made this all possible

10/26/2026

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27th, for Exploring Tarot at the Wilson Center with our friends from Title IX!

In collaboration with UMaine’s Title IX Department, we’ll explore the history and traditions of Tarot, learn about the meaning behind the cards, and get hands-on experience with a Tarot deck.

Whether you’re familiar with Tarot or simply curious to learn more, everyone is welcome to join us!

For any questions, please email [email protected]

10/23/2026

WELCOME HOME! Join the Wilson Center Saturday, October 24, as we celebrate homecoming:

1. Garden Homecoming | 10 AM-12 PM
2. Interacting with Wabanaki-Maine History | 2-4 PM

Come celebrate the reopening of the Elizabeth A. Morris Garden and the fruits of the Wilson Center’s mission! Everyone is welcome, and free refreshments will be provided!

In the afternoon, we’ll be joined by Wabanaki REACH for an interactive storytelling experience exploring 400 years of colonization and its impact on the Wabanaki people in the territory now known as Maine.

Registration is required for the afternoon workshop, with participation limited to 40 people. To reserve your spot, email [email protected].

10/21/2026

Join us this Thursday (10/22) for our weekly Dinner & Dialogue as we explore Hope and Resilience in the Bahá’í Teachings!

This week, we’ll be joined by Wilson Center board member Sandra Hutchison, who will guide us in learning about the Bahá’í Faith.

As always, Dinner & Dialogue is free and open to all. No matter your faith, beliefs, or background, there is a seat for you at our table.

bahai

10/21/2026

🌿 Help us make the Wilson Center garden more accessible!

We’ve been working on making the garden at the Wilson Center in Orono a welcoming space for the campus and local community, and one thing we’d really love to tackle is the walkway leading into the garden.

As you can see, it needs some work! We’d love to create a safe, accessible path so that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy the garden.

I’m wondering if there are any local individuals or businesses who might be willing to help us make this happen. We’re looking for people with experience in landscaping, construction, hardscaping, or accessibility, as well as anyone who might be able to donate materials, equipment, time, or expertise.

Even a few hours of help or a donation of materials could make a big difference. We’re happy to work with people who have ideas about the best way to approach the project, too!

Our hope is to create a space where people can come spend time outside, connect with nature, and feel welcome. We’d love some community help getting there. 💚

If you or someone you know might be interested in helping, please send us a message or tag them in the comments. And sharing this post helps, too!

Thank you! 🌱

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

Join us this Thursday for our next Dinner & Dialogue as our friends from the Terrell House, teach us about Permaculture!

This week, we’ll learn about permaculture, a sustainable approach to working with nature, and explore how we can better connect with the environment around us. We’ll also take part in a nature journaling activity.

Dinner & Dialogue is free and open to all. No matter your background, beliefs, or experience, there is a seat for you at our table!

permaculture sustainability

10/01/2026

Join us tonight for our next Dinner & Dialogue as we celebrate Sukkot, the Jewish harvest holiday!

We’ll be joined by UMaine Hillel, who will guide us in learning about Sukkot, its traditions, history, and significance within Judaism.

As always, Dinner & Dialogue is FREE and open to all. No matter your faith, beliefs, or background, there is a seat for you at our table!

Address

67 College Avenue
Orono, ME
04473

Telephone

+12078664227

Website

http://umaine.edu/wilsoncenter, http://bit.ly/PartyFundraiser, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VP1wfaD88-gKHQxQYMThv

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