Spiritual
Finding purpose, value, and meaning in life is a deep personal journey, one that can be pursued both with or without organized religion. It involved reflecting on what truly matters to you, identifying your core beliefs, and aligning your actions with those values. Whether through spiritual practices, personal growth, or contributing to causes that resonate with you, participating in activities that reflect your beliefs can provide a sense of fulfillment and direction. This pursuit allows for a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world, creating a meaningful and purposeful life.
Arcadia University offers an Interfaith Space on campus to give all community members (religious and non-religious) who are seeking an area for quiet reflection a space to pray, worship, and meditate. The space is located at 103A Dilworth Hall and is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm. The room does not reflect any particular denomination and is nicely decorated and furnished with chairs, floor pillow, a table lamp, a shoe rack, and a bookcase. It can accommodate groups of up to 4-8 people. Organizations on campus for students include:
- Arcadia Christian Fellowship: provides a safe space for students to pray, learn, and share fellowship with each other and the community.
- Newman Club: promotes the action of the Catholic Church on campus and to become aware of community needs through community service.
Some ways to practice spritual well-being
- Contemplating your purpose
- Practicing Mindfulness
- Living in harmony with your surroundings
- Exploring your personal values
- Questioning and clarifying your values
- Becoming aware of how your values change from life experiences
- Becoming aware of the differences in others’ values
Tips for spiritual well-being
Worship Areas of Different Denominations Near Arcadia
Baptist
Resurrection Community Church, 251 East Waverly Road, Wyncote, Pa. 19095; 215-887-1585
Bible Fellowship
Maple Glen Bible Fellowship Church, 700 East Welsh Road, Horsham, Pa. 19044; 215-646-1220
Catholic
St. Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 2316 Fairhill Avenue, Glenside, Pa. 19038; 215-572-0128
St. David’s Church, 316 N. Easton Road, Willow Grove, Pa. 19090; 215-657-0252
Church of God
Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, 6401 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19126; 215-276-2960
Episcopal
Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 821 Homestead Road, Jenkintown, Pa. 19046; 215-887-0500
St. Peter’s Church, 654 N. Easton Road, Glenside, Pa. 19038; 215-887-1765
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1309 Welsh Road, Huntington Valley, Pa. 19006; 215-947-3212
Independent
Glenside Bible Church, 447 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside, Pa. 19038; 215-887-2289
Lutheran
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, 120 N. Easton Road, Glenside, Pa. 19038; 215-884-3005
Masjid
Masjidullah, Inc., 770 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.; 215-424-8022
Masjidullah - The Center for Excellence, 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, Pa. 19138; 215-621-7800
Presbyterian-Orthodox
Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 734 Willow Grove Avenue, Glenside, Pa.; 215-884-0912
New Life Presbyterian Church, 467 N. Easton Road, Glenside, Pa.; 215-576-0892
Presbyterian
Presbyterian - Reformed: Calvary Presbyterian Church, 217 Fernbrook Avenue, Wyncote, Pa.; 215-884-5119
Presbyterian - United: Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church, 100 Edge Hill Road, Glenside, Pa.; 215-887-1074
Quaker
Abington Friends Meeting, 520 Meetinghouse Road and Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown, Pa.; 215-884-2865
Germantown Friends Meeting, 47 W. Coulter Road, Philadelphia, Pa.; 215-951-2235
Synagogues
Synagogues - Conservative:
- Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Cheltenham, Pa.; 215-635-6611
- Beth Shalom, 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, Pa.; 215-887-1342
Synagogues - Reform:
- Keneseth Israel Reform Congregation, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, Pa.; 215-887-8700
- Old York Road Temple Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington, Pa.; 215-886-8000
Unitarian
Bux-Mont Unitarian Fellowship, Street Road and Route 611, Warrington, Pa.; 215-343-0406
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.; 215-247-2561
United Church of Christ
Glenside United Church of Christ, 2160 Wharton Road, Glenside, PA 19038; 215-887-1819
United Methodist
Lighthouse Fellowship United, 137 N. Easton Road, Glenside, Pa.; 215-884-5251
