University of the PACIFIC

Places of Worship, Prayer, and Meditation

There are a number of places on and off campus for members of our community to pray, reflect, meditate, and worship. Below is a list of the ones that are used most often on campus, followed by a list of places of worship in the community:

• Morris Chapel - About 

  The University of the Pacific was founded by Methodist ministers, and while it is no longer affiliated with the Methodist church but is a private, non-denominational chapel, Morris Chapel bears witness to our history and our continuing commitment to support the spiritual lives of all Pacific students.

  There are a variety of opportunities for the Pacific community to worship and meditate in Morris Chapel.

  During the academic year, the following services are held in Morris Chapel:
  Morning Prayer: In the Christian Tradition Tuesday Weekly 8:00 am followed by Fair Trade Café at 8:40 am
  Buddhist Meditation Wednesday Weekly 5:30pm
  Catholic Mass Sunday Weekly 8:00pm
  
  During business hours, Morris Chapel is open for prayer and meditation given that no special events are being held.   

  Summer hours:
  Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:00pm
  Friday: 7:30am-1:00pm
  Saturday, Sunday: Open for weddings and other events

  Academic Year hours:
  Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
  Saturday, Sunday: Open for weddings and other events 

  Learn more about the History of Morris Chapel

• Sacred Space - About 

  Sacred Space provides a place for students to pray and meditate.  Sacred Space is open to students of all religious and philosophical traditions, and is open daily throughout the school year.  

  If you would like to hold a service, scriptural studies, meditate, or use the Sacred Space after the Chaplain's Office business hours, please contact the Office of the Chaplain at 209.946.2325 or email cosborne@pacific.edu.

  Chaplain's Office business hours:
  Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
  Saturday-Sunday: closed 

• Reflection Pool - About 

  The reflection pool in front of the DeRosa University Center is a beautiful place to have a moment of quiet reflection. This is often a place where prayer services, candlelight vigils, and other gatherings will take place on campus.

• Meditation Garden - About 

  The meditation garden is located behind Morris Chapel and is a nice secluded place on campus to have a quiet moment.

• Zen Garden - About  The Zen Garden is located on the east side of the DeRosa University Center and provides a nice space for quiet reflection.
• Places of Worship in Stockton 

  There are over 160 religious organizations and places of worship in San Joaquin County.  Here are some of the local places of worship in Stockton. 

  To list your local place of worship, please contact the University Chaplain's Office at 209.946.2325.

  Buddhist

  Stockton Buddhist Temple
  2820 Shimizu Drive
  209.466.6701
  http://www.stocktonbuddhisttemple.org/

  Christian - Anglican

  The Church of St. John the Evangelist
  316 N. El Dorado Street
  209.466.6916
  http://www.stjohnsstockton.org/
  
  Christian - Assemblies of God

  Lakeview Assembly
  2111 Quail Lakes Drive
  209.477.2645
  http://www.lakeviewassembly.com/

  Christian - Baptist

  First Baptist Church
  3535 N. El Dorado Streel
  209.466.4368
  http://www.fbcstockton.org/

  Michigan Heights Baptist Church
  3156 Michigan Ave.
  209.464.6257
  http://faithfamilyjesus.com/churchprofile.php?ChurchID=65924
  
  Quail Lakes Baptist Church
  1904 Quail Lakes Drive
  209.951.7380
  http://www.qlbc.org/

  Christian - Catholic
  
  Cathedral of the Annunciation
  Rose and Van Buren Streets
  209.463.1305
  http://www.stocktondiocese.org/Parishes/San-Joaquin-County/Cathedral-of-the-Annunciation
  
  Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  6715 Leesburg Place
  209.472.2150
  http://www.presentationchurch.net

  St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church
  3847 N. Sutter Street
  209.948.3450
  http://www.stlukestockton.org/

  Christian - Church of the Nazarene

  First Church of the Nazarene
  915 Rosemarie Lane
  209.951.6760
  http://nazarene.org/

  Christian - Christian Science

  First Church of Christ, Scientist
  209.478.0196
  http://www.christiansciencestockton.com

  Christian - Covenant Church

  Stockton Covenant Church
  1720 Oxford Way
  209.464.5160
  http://stocktoncov.org/

  Christian - Disciples of Christ

  Mayfair Christian Church
  5 West Swain Road
  209.477.9624
  http://www.mayfairchristianchurch.org/

  Christian - Episcopal

  Episcopal Church of St. Anne's
  1020 W. Lincoln Road
  209.473.2313
  http://stanne.diosanjoaquin.org/

  Christian - Greek Orthodox

  St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
  920 W. March Lane
  209.478.7564
  http://www.gosaintbasil.org/

  Christian - Lutheran

  Faith Lutheran Church
  3645 N. El Dorado Street
  209.463.7333
  http://faithfamilyjesus.com/churchprofile.php?ChurchID=65996

  St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
  4910 Claremont Avenue
  209.957.8750
  http://www.standrewsstockton.org/

  Christian - Methodist

  Central United Methodist Church
  3700 Pacific Avenue
  209.466.5046
  http://cumcstockton.org/
  
  Grace United Methodist Church
  1625 N. Lincoln Street
  209.464.6121
  http://www.graceumcstockton.org/
  
  Holy Cross United Methodist Church
  1200 W. Hammer Lane
  209.477.4837
  http://holycrossumc.org/

  Christian - Mormon

  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
  800 W. Brookside Road
  209.473.9919
  http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng

  Christian - Non-denominational

  Reality Stockton
  Empire Theater
  1825 Pacific Avenue
  www.realitystockton.com

  Christian - Pentecostal

  Christian Life Center
  9025 N. West Lane
  209.476.4027
  http://www.clministry.com/

  Christian - Presbyterian

  Calvary Presbyterian Church
  1239 S. Monroe Street
  209.466.0221
  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Calvary-Presbyterian-Church/116265038401580

  First Presbyterian Church
  N. El Dorado and E. Vine Streets
  209.465.2653
  http://www.fpcstockton.org/
  
  Lincoln Presbyterian Church
  900 Douglas Road
  209.477.2783
  http://www.lincolnpres.org/

  Christian - Unitarian Universalist

  First Unitarian Church
  2737 Pacific Avenue
  209.466.7743
  http://stocktonuu.org/
  
  Jewish - Reform

  Temple Israel
  5101 N. El Dorado Street
  209.477.9306
  http://ca047.urj.net/
  
  Muslim

  Masjid Us-Sadiq [Student Mosque]
  1545 Julian Street
  209.942.0338
  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Masjid-Us-Sadiq/118224714860894

  Shinto

  Tsubaki Grand Shrine
  1545 W. Alpine Avenue
  209.466.5323
  http://www.tsubakishrine.org/history/index.html
  
  Sikh

  Stockton Gurdwara Sahib
  1930 S. Grant Street
  209.946.9039
  http://www.stocktongurdwarasahib.com/2/

  Lodi Sikh Tmple
  12098 N. West Lane
  Lodi, CA
  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lodi-Sikh-Temple/150769924958704