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News and Programs 10.24.25
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Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025:
Spiritual and Religious Gatherings and Events
October 23-26, 2025
Join the Emory University Chaplaincy for many spiritual programs and festive receptions over Homecoming and Family Weekend. Events and services include:
- Jumu’ah Prayer and Community Reception
- Hindu Aarti and Community Reception
- Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir 40th Anniversary Celebration
- Shabbat at Chabad: Friday Night Shabbat Dinner and Saturday Shabbat Day Services and Lunch
- Shabbat at Hillel: Friday Shabbat Dinner and Sunday Brunch
- Buddhist Meditation and Community Reception
- Find our table at the Food and Music Festival on Saturday, October 25 from Noon-4:30 pm on the Quad
- Catholic Masses and Catholic Center Open House
- Beloved Community Christian Worship and Lunch
A list of the events and registration info can be found here.
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VOIS Gospel Choir: 40th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 24, 5:30-7:30 pm, Ackerman Hall, 3rd Floor, Michael C. Carlos Museum (on the Emory Quad)
Emory's Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir has blessed the Emory campus and community for 40 years this year with spirit, song, and soulful community. Voices members and friends are invited to come celebrate VOIS' 40th birthday, share memories, and enjoy appetizers and cheer as a kickoff to Homecoming 20125. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy; Emory Libraries, Carlos Museum, and Emory Center for Digital Scholarship, and the Office of the Provost.
Read the preview story at the Emory News Center here.
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Sacred Music and Social Justice in Hindu and Christian Traditions
Wedneday, October 29, 7:00 pm, Oxford College Chapel
Join ORSL for this Oxford Studies Event. Pandit Rajeev Persaud, Emory's Hindu Chaplain, and Maury Allums, Director of Music for the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, will be here to share about the role of sacred music in social justice movements in their traditions. They’ll also share musical examples with us. Don’t miss this special event.
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Emory Muscogee Teach-In
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 2:30-5:30 pm, Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Rooms 4-6
Join leaders, singers, and storytellers for the third-annual Muscogee Teach-In.
The program includes: opening remarks by Emory and Muscogee Nation leaders; Muscogee hymn-singing; Muscogee storytelling from the Mvskoke Language Program; and a stomp dance.
Refreshments will be served. To register, please click here. Read the preview story at the Emory News Center here.
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Emory Centro: Dia de Los Muertos
Thursday, October 30, 5:30-8:00 pm, ESC Plaza
Centro is honored to be partnering with eLERN, LSO, MESA, Casa Emory, Mariachi Águilas de Oro, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies and the University Chaplaincy for Día de Los Muertos. Dia de Los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a celebration of family, friends, and loved ones who have passed. All are welcome to this amazing event. Join us in honoring our loved ones and their legacy. Be in community, enjoy food, live mariachi and part-take in the celebration and remembrance that is Día de Los Muertos.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Islamic Calligraphy and Crafts
On Wednesday, October 15, Emory Muslim Chaplain Ustadh Rahimjon Abdugafurov worked with sophomore advisor Elle Rosenthal to organize an Islamic calligraphy and crafts event in Hamilton Hall. Chaplain Rahimjon lead a presentation on Islamic art, calligraphy, and interfaith work. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Diwali Puja and Dinner 2025
On Monday, October 20, the Emory University Chaplaincy hosted a Diwali puja and dinner for over 250 Emory students, staff, and faculty members in Cannon Chapel. Many thanks to Pandit Rajeev Persaud, the OSRL team and Emory HSA students for making this beautiful program happen.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Student Worker Spotlight
Kio Whitten (they/them) was born and raised in Atlanta, and is an Emory senior planning to graduate Spring 2026. They are working towards a Biology Major (Pre-Med), and an ENVS Minor.
While at Emory, they have been involved by being on two dance teams: Alas De Un Mismo Pájaro and Vibez, and are currently the co-president of the Emory Buddhist Club.
What Kio likes best about working at OSRL is “Talking with the chaplains and meeting students from different backgrounds.” The gift they’d like to have is the power to understand and speak any language. When not working or studying, you might find them listening to music or eating mango/lychee based foods.
Learn more about the Emory University Chaplaincy Student Worker program here.
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Emory Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong Featured in the South Georgia Advocate in Honor of Her Ordination
This past June, Rev. Maddie Herlong stepped forward to be ordained as a deacon in The United Methodist Church surrounded by the same familiar walls that had witnessed every major milestone in her faith journey.
Vineville United Methodist Church in Macon, Ga. was where Maddie had been baptized as an infant, professed her faith as a teenager, received into full membership through confirmation, and vowed a lifetime of love in marriage.
And on a beautiful Monday evening during the 2025 South Georgia Annual Conference, Maddie stood at the front of the Vineville UMC sanctuary to recite her ordination vows and knelt as hands were laid upon her. Surrounded by family, friends, and clergy and laity from across the South Georgia Conference, she was affirmed in her call as a deacon to a lifetime ministry of Word, Service, Compassion, and Justice.
View the full article here.
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Emory Jewish Chaplain Rabbi Jordan Braunig Featured Among Hebrew College Alumni
"Campus caregiver. Fermenter. Elul journaler. Teacher of active listening. Midrash maker." This is how Rabbi Jordan Braunig `14, Jewish Chaplain in Emory University’s Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, describes his rabbinate.
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Emory University Chaplaincy: Chaplain Office Hours in AMUC 125
Monday-Friday, Noon-2:00 pm, AMUC 125
Emory University Chaplaincy chaplains are available Monday through Friday from approximately Noon-2 pm during term in AMUC Suite 125 to offer pastoral care and have meetings with students, faculty, and staff. The general schedule is below and may vary semester to semester.
- Monday: Rev. Maddie Herlong
- Tuesday: Ven. Priya Rakkhit Sraman
- Wednesday: Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov
- Thursday: Pandit Rajeev Persaud
- Friday: Rabbi Jordan Braunig
To schedule a time with a chaplain outside of these hours, please contact them directly here.
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International Community Friday Lunch/Coffee Hour
Fridays During Term, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Brooks Commons
International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) is a long-standing collaboration between the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). We are excited to bring back this popular event featuring a new format which blends ICFL with a new program, International Community Coffee Hour (ICCH). The purpose of these events is to extend a warm welcome, share helpful resources from our sponsors, and create a space for the international community to gather over free lunches or coffee, tea, and refreshments. If you are new to this event, welcome.
To ensure we are best serving active participants, we will serve the first 100 students and scholars who arrive. We encourage you to get there as early as possible to enjoy this very popular program. Learn more here. For questions, please email religiouslife@emory.edu.
Fall 2025 Remaining Schedule:
- October 24, 2025 - Coffee
- October 31, 2025 - Lunch
- November 7, 2025 - Coffee
- November 14, 2025 - Lunch
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Upcoming University Chaplaincy Programs
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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sundays During Term, Next: October 26, 11:00 a.m. Service, Noon Free Lunch, Cannon Chapel
Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community, held in Cannon Chapel. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Emory Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Beloved Community Fall Bible Study: Claiming Our Identity in Christ
Tuesdays During Term, 6:00 pm, Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Beloved Community Bible Study is led by Rev. Maddie, Emory's Christian Chaplain, and OSRL chaplaincy interns. Join us as we explore what the Bible has to say for us today and as we deepen our community bonds. This fall, we'll explore what scripture has to say about our identity as Christians. Sign up in the Hub or email mhend25@emory.edu.
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Buddhist Meditation
Thursdays During Term
Community Tea and Refreshments, 5:15 pm, Cannon Chapel 106
Guided Meditation and Dharma Discussion, 6:00 pm, Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Come to enjoy light refreshments before meditation, and to connect with Emory Buddhist Club leaders and friends. For more information, please contact Emory Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Priya Rakkhit Sraman at psraman@emory.edu.
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Mindfulness Circle at Interfaith Center
Mondays During Term, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center Meditation Room, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Facilitated by Emory Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman, the Mindfulness Circle is a space exclusively for Emory students to practice mindfulness as a group. Every Monday during the semester, we will engage in a mindfulness exercise followed by conversations around the practices of mindfulness. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Emory Buddhist Club; Contemplative Science: Bridging Dharma and Science
Thusday, October 30, 6:00-7:15 pm, Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
We encourage all to attend our Contemplative Science event, featuring discussion with Dr. Kazama and researcher Jampa Thakchoe. There will be catered dinner after.
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers and Halal Lunch
Fridays Year Round, Prayers 1:55 p.m., Lunch 2:30 pm, Cannon Chapel
Join us for Friday Prayers every week, which will be followed by a hot halal lunch in Brooks Commons during term. Join the Emory Muslim Life elist here.
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Weekday Fajr Prayers
Mondays and Wednesdays During Term, Times Vary, Cannon Chapel Room 106
Join the Muslim Students Association and Emory Muslim Life for Fajr prayers in the morning in Cannon Chapel Room 106. Students must request EmoryCard access through the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life in order to attend. For EmoryCard access and instructions, please email religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Muslim Life Weekly Halaqa and Dinner
Tuesdays During Term, 6:30-7:45 pm, Cannon Chapel, Room 314
All Emory students are invited to join us for an Islamic text study on different topics each week. Dinner will be provided. Previous attendance not required. For more information, please contact Emory Muslim Chaplain Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov at rahimjon.abdugafurov@emory.edu.
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MSA Fall Fest
Friday, October 24, 6:00-10:00 pm, Campus Life Pavillion
Pumpkin painting context, smores, hot chocolate, tacos, and more. Muslims, Non-Muslims, graduate students, Oxford students, etc., are all welcome and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP here.
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Hindu Aarthi
Fridays During Term, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Canon Chapel
Join Emory's Hindu community for weekly prayers and community. All are welcome.
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Emory Hindu Life: Hinduism Roundtable
Thursdays During Term, 5:30-6:30 p.m., AMUC 125
Come be part of a welcoming space for thoughtful conversation and community. Every week, we gather in AMUC 125 from 5:30–6:30 pm to discuss Hindu ideas, engage critically, and interact with meaningful readings. Whether you’re deeply rooted in Hinduism or simply curious to learn more, this circle offers a chance to reflect, ask questions, and explore the Hindu tradition. Come with questions and ideas. Snacks will be served.
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Hindu and Sikh Life: Diwali GBM
Friday, October 24, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory Hindu Students Association, Sikh Students Association and the University Chaplaincy for a Diwali celebration featuring free food, diya decorating, and sparklers to celebrate the light.
We will also be celebrating Homecoming and Family Weekend.
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Inter-Graduate Student Diwali Celebration
Thursday, October 30, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Gouizueta Business School - Jenkins Courtyard
Emory APAMSA, SAMSA, SASA, SALSA, and Rollins APIDA are excited to host the 2025 Inter-Grad Diwali Event. We will have free food and drinks, and performances from some of the APAMSA members.
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Chabad at Emory: Shabbat
Fridays During Term, Services 7:30 p.m., Dinner 8:00 p.m., 1500 N Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30306
Join fellow Emoryites and experience Shabbat at Chabad. A perfect blend of gourmet food, spirited singing, friendly schmoozing, and inspired ideas. RVSP is a must. Text “Shabbat Dinner” to 404.999.7787 to register. Sponsored by Chabad at Emory. Learn more here.
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HIllel at Emory: Upcoming Activities
The next two weeks at Emory Hillel are packed with community, celebration, and Jewish joy.
From weekly favorites to special holiday moments, there are so many ways to connect, recharge, and start the new year together.
Check out the calendar here and mark your dates—we can’t wait to see you.
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Hillel at Emory: Newish and Jewish
Saturday, November 15, Dinner at Ponce at 6:30 p.m., Lights at Botanical Garden at 9:00 p.m.
Wrap up the semester with a magical night out. Join us Saturday, November 15th for dinner at Ponce City Market and holiday lights at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens — our final Newish and Jewish event of the semester.
Register now using the link.
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University Catholic Center: Weekly Offerings
- Sunday - Catholic Mass, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Cannon Chapel
- Tuesday - Catholic Eucharistic Adoration, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
- Wednesday - Catholic Mass, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
- Friday - Catholic Mass, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
We also have the Rosary being prayed as a group on:
- Monday/Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. on the Quad
- Tuesday/Thursday at 1:00 p.m. on the Quad
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Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship: Bible Study
Thursdays during term, 6 pm, RRR R205
No need to prepare beforehand, just show up and be ready to study the book of Acts. Message in the GroupMe if you need help finding the room.
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Baptist Collegiate Ministry: Fall Festival
Monday, October 27, 7:00 p.m., McDonough Plaza
Join us for our Fall Festival. Food, drinks, games, and music. Learn more here.
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Reformed University Fellowship
Mark your calendars for these events so you can come by and see us.
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Bread Coffeehouse
1227 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Visit Bread Coffeehouse or join us for DBS (Dinner, Band, and Stories) on Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Espresso Bar open M-Th, 12-5 pm.
To learn more, visit here.
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Emory Orthodox Christian Fellowship Faith and Falafel
Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
Get Ready, Faith & Falafel is coming with a special twist this week: Father & Falafel! We’re excited to welcome Father Nathanael Guirguis as our guest for an evening of good food, meaningful conversation, and shared questions about faith and life.
As always, come grab free falafel sandwiches, relax, and meet people from all walks of life. Whether you come every week or this would be your first time, we’d love to see you there!
Bring a friend, bring your questions, or just bring your appetite.
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International InterVarsity Fellowship
International students and visiting scholars are invited to be a part of the International InterVarsity Christian community. At CAnnon Chapel's Brooks Commons each Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. is Tea Talk, a chance to have boba tea and practice English conversation, Fridays at 6:30 p.m. is Dinner and Bible Study, and other activities like hiking trips are announced regularly. Please check and sign up for our coming activities here.
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Hiking Trip to Tallulah Gorge
Saturday, October 25, 9 am-3 pm
Fall in Georgia is truly a special time—vibrant leaves, crisp air, and perfect weather for outdoor adventures. Come experience it with us this Saturday as we hike the stunning Amicalola Falls! Sign up here.
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International InterVarsity: Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, November 22, 5:00-8:00 pm, First Alliance Church
Join InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for Thanksgiving Dinner, games, and awards on November 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the First Alliance Church, located at 2512 North Druid Hills. Please RSVP here.
Learn more about Intervarsity here.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Sunday Worship Services
Sundays, 8:30 am and 11:00 am, Glenn Memorial Church
Glenn Memorial UMC invites you to worship with us. A short walk to the front gate of campus, Glenn has a thriving young adult group, and we welcome newcomers anytime. Are you an early riser to get a head start on homework? The 8:30 service might be for you. Do you sleep in on Sundays? We'll catch you at 11:00 am. There is a place for you at Glenn, and we'd love to help you find it.
For more info about worship or young adult ministry, visit our website here https://www.glennumc.org/young-adults or contact Director of Young Adult Ministries Sutton Smith at 334-707-1486.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Visit the Pumpkin Patch
Last Day: October 27
If you’re ready to get in the fall spirit, stop by the YAAB lawn to buy a pumpkin! All proceeds from pumpkin sales benefit the youth ministry. If you are paying online, payment is on the honor system, and you can stop by anytime to pick up a pumpkin. If you would like to pay with cash or check, please refer to the volunteer list below to see when volunteers will be working. All ages are invited to work the pumpkin patch. You may sign up here
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Glenn-Emory Celebration
Sunday, October 26, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Worship Services
Candler School of Theology intern, George Wasson, is preaching at the 8:30 am worship service, and Bishop Hope Morgan Ward is preaching during the 11:00 am worship service. Learn more here.
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Race in Medieval Middle East? Jewish Writings in Egypt and the Human Geography of Northeast Africa, ca. 100-1250
Friday, October 24, 2025 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Zoom
Join MESAS and Jewish Studies Professor Craig Perry for a Zoom seminar on Jews and Race on Friday, October 24 from 11-1. Register here.
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Canopy Forum: Law, Religion, and Immigration
Tuesday, October 28, 2:00 p.m., Zoom
Controversies about immigrants, immigration laws, and the role of the state in protecting religious immigrants abound. In this Canopy Forum webinar, our panel of experts will address questions of global immigration, religious plurality, and the relationship between states and religious actors.
Brought to you by Emory University's Center for the Study of Law and Religion and Canopy Forum
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Religion and Public Health Collaborative: Community of Scholars Reception
Tuesday, October 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Candler School of Theology 360
You're invited. We welcome anyone in the Emory University community who is interested in the unique, interdisciplinary resources for work in religion and public health. Come and meet faculty and student scholars from disciplines across the university to learn what is happening where these fields intersect. Join us to discover ways you can be involved.
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Candler School of Theology: Reformation Day at Emory
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Schedule:
- 11:00 a.m. Worship (Cannon Chapel)
- 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch (Convocation Hall)
- 1:30-3:00 p.m., Lecture (RARB 252)
- 3:00-4:00 p.m.: Reception (RARB Atrium)
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Emory Center for Student Wellbeing: Well-O-Ween Open House
Friday, October 31, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Center for Student Wellbeing, AMUC 237
All are invited to the Well-o-Ween Open House at the Center for Student Wellbeing: A festive drop-in celebration of creativity, coziness, community... And a welcome to our new space! There will be a Pumpkin Spice Beverage Bar, a craft station, and a costume contest with the theme "What I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up." For questions, please email here.
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Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta: Halloween Noontime Concert
Friday, October 31, Noon, Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center
Celebrate Halloween with the Vega Quartet performing the hauntingly beautiful “Death and the Maiden” by Franz Schubert, and Julie Coucheron & William Ransom playing the fun 4-hand version of Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre". Next Fri, Oct. 31 at Noon in Emerson Concert Hall at the Schwartz Center. Free, no tickets or registration required. Don’t be scared. Learn more here.
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Candler School of Theology: Entre Vida y Muerte
Sunday, November 3 6:00-8:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel and RARB Plaza
Join Dr. Tony Alonso, Dean Solis-Walker, and the Candler Singers for Entre Vida y Muerte on Sunday, November 3 from 6-8 PM in Cannon Chapel and Candler Plaza. This evening gathering will bring together music, reflection, and community as we celebrate Latin heritage, life, and spirit at Candler.
Come share in a night of cultural expression and fellowship as the Candler and graduate community honor the beauty and resilience of life and remembrance.
Sponsored by C3, the Office of Student Life, La Mesa, and La Familia, this event invites all Emory graduate students, staff, and faculty to come together for a night of cultural expression, fellowship, and celebration. Please register here.
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The Tam Institute for Jewish Studies: Rethinking Jews and Race: A Multiracial Jewish Family in Early America
Thursday, November 6, 7:00 p.m., Ackerman Hall in Emory's Carlos Museum
Sarah Rodrigues Brandon and Isaac Lopez Brandon began their lives poor, Christian, and enslaved in Barbados, yet thirty years later they had become some of the wealthiest Jews in New York. Join Leibman as she traces the siblings’ extraordinary journey around the Atlantic world, using artifacts they left behind in Barbados, Suriname, London, Philadelphia, and, finally, New York. While their affluence made them unusual, their story mirrors that of the largely forgotten people of mixed African and Jewish ancestry that constituted as much as ten percent of the Jewish communities in which the siblings lived. Read more here. RSVP here. For more information, email brent.buckley@emory.edu.
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Department of Religion: Book Launch Event
Sacred Drugs: How Psychoactive Substances Mix with Religious Life
Friday, November 7, 1:00 pm, Convocation Hall, Room 210
Join the Department of Religion for a Book Launch event. RSVP here.
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Celebrating Disability at Emory
Novemeber 10-14, 2025
The Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) is excited to host its second annual “Celebrating Disability at Emory”, November 10-14, 2025. This weeklong event celebrates disability as an essential part of the community, exploring topics at the intersection of disability, accessibility, compliance, and belonging.
These sessions will bring together students, faculty and staff to explore dynamic conversations, trainings, and workshops that highlight voices, experiences, and innovations pertaining to universal design, accessible classrooms, website accessibility, workplace accommodations and designing sensory friendly events.
Monday, November 10th: Different, Not Deficient: Shifting the Way We See Disability with Brandi Benton, Director of Health Education, Center for Student Wellbeing
Time: 9:30am-11am
Location: Convocation Hall, Room 210
Tuesday, November 11th: Designing the Accessible Classroom with Dr. Jennifer Sarrett, Universal Design Consultant
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm via Zoom
Wednesday, November 12th: From Classroom to Career: Navigating Accommodations in the Workplace with Anthony LaPorte, Workplace Accommodation Specialist
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm via Zoom
Thursday, November 13th: Designing the Accessible Website with Lisa Hagley, Web Developer-Creative Strategy
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Friday, November 14th: Designing Sensory Friendly Events with Kelsey Bohlke, Assistant Director of Emory Oaks at Emory Autism Center
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
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Candler School of Theology: Chapel Worship Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:05 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
All are welcome to join the Candler community in ecumenical Christian worship. View the Candler worship schedule here.
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4th Annual Compassion Con
Sunday, October 26, 1:00-5:00 p.m., at Legacy Park, Decatur, GA
CompassionCon is an annual outdoor celebration that brings together people of all ages to experience the vibrant ecosystem of a compassionate community. Held at the historic Legacy Park in Decatur, this fun, fall festival invites neighbors, families, and organizations to connect through shared values of kindness, justice, and inclusion.
CompassionCon is more than a festival—it’s how we grow the roots of an inclusive, connected, and kindhearted Georgia. With 100+ vendors and up to 1500 guests, this event shows us how we build our interconnectedness and value our common humanity throughout our communities.
Come discover organizations that center compassion in their work. Come meet your neighbors. Get civically engaged. Come help us build the future we want to live in—together. This is how we change the systems in which we live! This is how we change the world, one community at a time. Learn more.
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Refugee Women's Network: Global Feast Under The Stars
Thursday, November 6, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Cochran Bldg at Legacy Park, 500 South Columbia Drive Decatur, GA
Come celebrate at RWN's signature annual fundraising event where community, cuisine, and compassion come together for one unforgettable evening.
Click here to see more information and secure your tickets.
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First Five Freedoms Initiative: First Five Freedoms
Friday, November 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m., Ebenezer Baptist Church
We invite you to join us on Friday, November 7, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Ebenezer Baptist Church, for a conversation about the growing work of First Five Freedoms. This gathering will be an opportunity to:
- Learn more about F5F’s mission and emerging initiatives;
- Explore the need for a broad coalition that includes people of different faiths, cultures, and political beliefs;
- Discuss how we can work together to protect these rights when threatened and call out political violence wherever it arises.
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King Center: Unity in Diversity: A Path to Nonviolence through Faith, Culture, and Positive Peace
Saturday, November 8, 2:00 p.m., Ebenezer Baptist Church
The KIng Center and HWPL (an international peace NGO) is bringing together religious leaders, educators, spiritual practitioners, and cultural ambassadors from diverse traditions — including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Sikhism — to explore how our sacred teachings can guide humanity toward compassion, harmony, and nonviolence.
For more information and to register, please click here.
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Opportunities and Resources
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Emory CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services): Fall 2025 Therapy and Support Groups
To join a group at CAPS, contact the appropriate group facilitator or call CAPS at 404-727-7450 to schedule a pre-group interview.
The Art of Uncertainty: Exploring Change Through Creativity
In-person, Wednesdays 1:00-2:30pm
Contact: Dr. Alexandra Scott
Journey Through Grief: Strength and Connection
In-Person, Fridays 1:00-2:30pm, Starts 9/26
Contact: Dr. RaiNesha Miller
Grad-iators: Fighting through grad school together
Virtual, Fridays 2:00-2:30pm
Contact: Dr. Chesmore Montique
Sisterhood Speaks: A Group for Healing and Connection
Virtual, Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm
Contact: Dr. RaiNesha Miller
The Barbershop: “No clippers needed—just real conversation.”
Location & Time,TBD
A confidential space for men at Emory to gather, reflect, and be real.
Contact: Dr. Chesmore Montique
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Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
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There is a plethora of weekly religious and philosophical gatherings offered at Emory. Many of them are listed here and at the button below.
Check back for more weekly gatherings as the semester gets started.
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Religious Accommodations: List of Major Religious Holidays 2025-26
Emory OSRL seeks to provide guidance for the Emory community regarding upcoming religious holiday observances that may impact the community by providing a list of major religious holidays observed by sizeable religious demographic groups within the Emory community. These are provided in order to assist community members with avoiding potential schedule conflicts. For more information, please click here. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Upcoming Religious Holidays
These events are drawn from the multifaith calendar maintained by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.
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Birth of Baha'u'llah
Thu., Oct. 23, 2025
Tradition: Baha'i
The anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Bahá’í faith. Work is suspended on this day.
Reformation Day
Fri., Oct. 31, 2025
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant
Commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation of Christianity with Martin Luther’s challenge to the Roman church in the 16th century C.E.
All Saints' Day
Sat., Nov. 1, 2025
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic
Christian celebration of the lives of all the saints, especially those not having a special day; Orthodox churches observe the day in mid-summer.
All Souls' Day
Sun., Nov. 2, 2025
Tradition: Christianity-Roman Catholic
Catholic Christian observance in memory of all the faithful who are deceased. In some Latin cultures, this day is known as “The Day of the Dead.”
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Emory University Chaplaincy ENews is published weekly during term by the Emory University Chaplaincy, publicizing Atlanta-campus spiritual life programs. It is not a comprehensive listing. For Oxford College spiritual life, please click here. To submit information or to update your preferences, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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