Connecticut College - Koine Yearbook (New London, CT)

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128 ZL;?LOMJ Co un C!:Z The purpose of Religious Council is to stimulate religious thought and to provide opportunities for worship and service. The activities sponsored by Dr. Laubenstein and the Cabinet bring a deeper realization of the need for God and faith, and make religious service a fundamental part of our everyday lives. They include deputations, Sunday school classes in the community and at Seaside Sanatorium, intercollegiate con- ferences, an International week - end, promotion of interfaith and interna- tional work, speakers and discussions, and daily and Sunday evening worship services. Page twenty-one

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j Chot LoLc The Sevenfold Amen in clear voices floating up from below and filling the chapel, the Christmas Vespers and the Choir bearing white flowers for the manger are a few of the not-to-be forgotten moments, The Choir also functions as a Glee Club when joined by the Auxiliary Choir. The Glee Club sang for the first time with Harvard in December, with Yale, for the second year in suc- cession, in March. O'CCA'EJ f'cci- The present orchestra first started rehearsals in 1942. The original small group has enlarged to twenty enthusi- astic musicians with plans to further extend activities. The director is Mrs. Cranz; the president, Terry Farns- worth.

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Service League has a variety of activities which extend from char- ity to entertainment. Each fall the organization sponsors a Com- munity Chest drive for the benefit of such worthy causes as the Red Cross. w 7j . J . C'SL EI'! ce fdyfw i i I - - Social activities include the Coast Guard reception for the freshmen, a Hallowe'en party in conjunction with A.A., and informal dances throughout the year. Service League's Midwinter Formal, a bene- fit dance, is the highlight of the social season. In collaboration with New London agencies, Service League holds supervised weekly play periods for the children at the Catholic Community Center, donates Christmas gifts to needy children, and holds a Christ- mas party for the Mission House group.