The UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Interfaith Prayer & Meditation Room is an inclusive and welcoming space for Franklin Pierce Law students, faculty, and staff who are of diverse religious and non-religious backgrounds. This room is on the first floor of the law library and is designated for quiet prayer, contemplation, meditation, reflection, and practice anytime the building is open.
Community members with questions about the space can contact Lauren Berger, Assistant Dean for Students.
SHARED USE GUIDELINES:
· This space may not be used as a study space
· No alcohol or food may be brought into the room as these items are not permitted in worship spaces in some traditions
· If meditation or religious practice should not be disturbed, flip the sign on the door to indicate ‘Do Not Disturb’ while keeping time considerations in mind for other users
· If a user is open to another user also quietly using the room at the same time, flip the sign on the door to indicate ‘Please Enter Quietly’
· The room is intended to be a quiet space with the exception of sounds that are a part of a user’s prayer or meditation practice
· Remove shoes upon entering and leave them on the shoe mat near the door
· If users prefer to keep shoes on, they must use the plastic shoe covers provided
· Use wipes provided to clean shared surfaces before and after use
· The burning of candles or incense is not permitted in the building
· Use QR Code by the entrance to provide feedback or recommendations for the space
· When exiting, the sign on the door must be reset
· Items may not be left in the space
· The key shall be checked-out at the library front desk
· The space can be used on a first come, first served basis for no more than 2 hours