College students

Weekly and Monthly activities

Monthly Meditation

Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
(virtual)

A meditation is a guided prayer by a priest of Opus Dei on a topic that helps us grow in our Christian life.
Please email centerchestnut@gmail.com for the link

Life Cafe

Date: 4th Fridays of the Month
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
(virtual)
meet.google.com/xtu-heum-spa
Join us for a conversation for university students on thought provoking topics over a cup of coffee led by guest speakers.
Past topics:
Dec 2020- Is Science at Odds with Faith? - presentation by Maria Richards, junior at Cal
January 2021- Thoughts on Feminism presentation by Annai Cuvelier, junior at Cal
February 2021- Sustainable Energy-another alternative-SALT
presentation by Haley Williams, 2nd year Graduate student at Cal
Nuclear Physics

Monthly Recollection

Date: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
(virtual)

A Recollection is a time to pray and reflect on one's hopes and ambitions. A priest of Opus Dei leads the guided prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. A layperson gives the talk on a topic pertinent to our life of faith.
Please email centerchestnut@gmail.com for the link

Other activities

Service projects

(Due to COVID-19, service projects are on hold until further notice, stay tuned)

Hikes

Hikes and outings are organized monthly. Check website for weekly updates.

Study

Students are welcome to use the study room at Chestnut Center.

Spring, Easter and Summer activities

Holy Week in Rome

Date: Holy Week 2021
(Virtual)

UNIV Congress is an annual international university congress that takes place in Rome during Holy Week. Each year a relevant aspect of our culture is chosen as the theme of the congress. Young people have the opportunity to study and reflect upon the theme of UNIV, with the purpose of suggesting forward-thinking solutions that are shared with the rest of the participants.

Lights! Camera! Action!

Date: Summer 2021
Location: L.A.

Every summer, college women and high school seniors are brought together for a week-long workshop. What joins them is having a keen insight into the industry, an understanding that there’s something going on in movies, tv shows, and video games, besides entertainment.

College retreat

February 19-21, 2021
Spend a few days in beautiful Carmel Valley to recharge your spiritual batteries.
Update:
(RETREAT IS FULL)

Safety Environment at Chestnut

Chestnut Center is dedicated to providing a safe educational environment for those who participate in its activities, especially all minors. It does not tolerate any sexual or physical abuse on the part of staff, volunteers, or participants, including behavior that is objectively intimidating, either physically or verbally. Also, staff and volunteers do not provide any illegal substances to the students nor permit their use. Every adult staff or volunteer submits to a background check and commits to follow a set of behavioral guidelines (link here). If you are aware of any abusive behavior, please report it immediately to the Director of Chestnut Center (see report form). The Director of the center in conjunction with the Center’s Board will promptly investigate and resolve any such complaints or reports. When necessary the Director will inform the Directors of the Prelature of Opus Dei.

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