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The Center for Faith and Spirituality and the Chaplain’s Office welcome students, staff members or faculty from any background. Here, you will be supported on your spiritual journey, and opportunities will be provided to learn about various faith traditions, including those of your fellow students and colleagues.

The Center for Faith and Spirituality

At the Center for Faith and Spirituality, five prayer and meditation rooms are open to everyone from 6 a.m. to midnight. These include Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist. There's also a chapel within the center for your personal reflection.

The center is dedicated to:

• Creating opportunities for you to express your faith through community service
• Fostering healthy and respectful interfaith dialogue
• Helping you find a spiritual home on campus

You’ll also find a space for various religious clubs and organizations. Traditions include:

• Various Christian traditions
• Judaism
• Islam
• Hinduism
• Sikhism
• Buddhism

Chaplain's Office

The Chaplain’s Office is in the Center for Faith and Spirituality at ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Daytona Beach Campus. With two chaplains, Reverend David Keck and Father Karl Bergin, the Roman Catholic Chaplain, you’ll find support here regardless of your faith or non-faith tradition.

The Chaplain’s Office offers:

• Confidential conversations about life’s challenges
• Consultations on religious issues and moral dilemmas on campus
• Discussions about life, the universe and everything in between

The Fred and Fay Haas Memorial Interfaith Chapel offers a welcoming space for reflection, connection and spiritual growth for students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds. Open to multiple faiths and traditions, the chapel supports a diverse campus community through services, gatherings and opportunities for personal reflection.

More than just a place, the chapel fosters a sense of belonging, encourages meaningful connections and promotes values that support both personal well-being and success beyond campus.

Conferences, Retreats and Special Events

Availability

• Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

You can make a reservation if you would like to use the Chapel for religious or spiritual activities outside of regular hours. Other types of events will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To request a reservation:  

• For Embry-Riddle students: Go through the Office of Student Engagement.
• For faculty and staff: Use SchedulER on the ERNIE website.
• For non-Embry-Riddle community members: Contact the Business Office at 928-777-3764.

Please remember that all reservations depend on availability and require approval from the Chapel Coordinator. Also, note that any use of the Chapel for personal income or profit is prohibited.

Weddings

To reserve the Chapel for your wedding, please get in touch with the Business Office at 928-777-3764. A $500 cleaning/damage deposit is required, which will be refunded if the Chapel is returned to its original condition. If you need media services for the ceremony, there will be an additional charge of $25 per hour for a technician to be onsite, plus $20 per hour for the use of media equipment.

For non-Embry-Riddle community members, the Chapel can be rented for $100 per hour with a three-hour minimum or $600 for a full day.

If you plan a memorial service for an Embry-Riddle family member, you will receive priority and no charge for using the facility.

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In our changing world, moments of pause and spiritual grounding are more important than ever. We welcome everyone to pause, reflect and connect, no matter their background or beliefs. Airports around the world support this need by providing chapels and quiet meditation rooms where you can find peace, pray or simply take a moment for reflection.

If you are looking for a spiritual home or wish to speak with a chaplain, we are here to help and can assist you.

Airport Meditation Rooms and Chapels

Below is a list of airport meditation rooms and chapels. Please notify the Dean of Students Office at wwstuaff@erau.edu if you know of any errors.