The Christian Staff and Faculty Association gathers at Syracuse University to build community and bless our campus. Through our community of prayer and conversation, we serve our neighbors and encourage one another to do the work of God.
Weekly Prayer Meetings
Virtual
Mondays | 12:00-12:30 PM
Email Tom Barkley at tbarkley@syr.edu for the Zoom link.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Lecture and Discussion: Can Religion Save Democracy?
5-6 PM
Hendricks Chapel
Hosted by the Christian Staff & Faculty Association of Hendricks Chapel
Muslim political scientist Shadi Hamid and Christian theologian Matthew Kaemingk, authors of the new book, Can Religion Save Democracy?, lead the Faith and the Future of Democracy Initiative at Georgetown University and co-host the podcast Zealots at the Gate. They explore faith, pluralism, and politics in the context of deeply held convictions, charting a new paradigm for navigating differences. Moderated by Chris Faricy, PhD, Director, Campbell Public Affairs Institute at the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs.
This event is open to the public, so you can share broadly with your church communities and others.
CSFA Coffe Hour with authors, Hamid and Kaemingk
Friday, October 2, 2026
9:30-10:30 AM
Noble Room in Hendricks Chapel (lower level)
Join the Christian Staff & Faculty members for a coffee hour with authors Hamid and Kaemingk to discuss their book and presentation.
Monthly Book Discussions
Wednesdays: Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18
11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Riley Hall Private Dining Room (former Sheraton Hotel/Orange Hall)
Book Title: Can Religion Save Democracy?
RSVP required. For more information and to receive a book, email Sarah Hamersma at sehamers@syr.edu.
Email Devon Bartholomew at dtbartho@syr.edu to join the list-serv.
Advisors
Sarah Hamersma
Associate Professor, Public Administration and International Affairs
Ph.D. Director
Senior Research Associate, Center for Policy Research
sehamers@syr.edu
Tom Barkley
Director, MS in Finance Program
Professor of Finance Practice
tbarkley@syr.edu
Rev. Devon Bartholomew
Non-Denominational Christian Protestant Chaplain
Hendricks Chapel of Syracuse University
dtbartho@syr.edu
