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News and Programs 10.31.25
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Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir: Fall Concert 2025
Saturday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. Cannon Chapel
Join the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) and the Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir (VOIS) for our annual Fall Concert. VOIS offers a space for soul-healing and reflection through worship music of many different Christian genres. VOIS has been active on Emory's campus for over 40 years, and is happy to be a part of Emory Christian life and history with the leadership of OSRL’s Music Director, Mr. Maury Allums.
Refreshments will be provided immediately after the concert. Parking is free on Saturdays at Emory's Oxford Road and Peavine parking lots.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Homecoming 2025
From October 24-26, 2025, the Emory University Chaplaincy enjoyed seeing and meeting so many Emory alumni, family members, and friends. There were great turnouts at our Homecoming gatherings for Muslim Jumu’ah and Ummah, Hindu Aarti, Buddhist Meditation, Jewish Shabbat services, Catholic Mass, and Beloved Community Worship. Our tent at the Food and Music Festival Festival featured Kiddush with Rabbi Jordan, making 300 friendship bracelets to highlight spiritual, religious, and ethical values, refreshments, and OSRL swag. We also welcomed over 100 Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir alumni and friends for their 40th anniversary reunion. Many thanks for your participation and we are already looking forward to next year.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: VOIS' 40th Anniversary Reunion
On Friday, October 24, the Emory University Chaplaincy hosted the Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir 40th Anniversary Celebration in Ackerman Hall during Homecoming and Family Weekend. The celebration was emceed by VOIS alumna Dr. Anjulet Tucker from the Office of the President and featured guest speakers from each of the four decades of VOIS and remarks by Dean of Religious Life Rev. Dr. Gregory W. McGonigle and Music Director Maury Allums, and prayers by Dean of Religious Life Emerita Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe and Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong. Many thanks to our cosponsors, the Office of the Provost and Emory Libraries and Museums. Photos by Becky Stein.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Emory-Glenn Sunday 2025
On Sunday, October 26, Glenn Memorial UMC celebrated Emory-Glenn Sunday. Glenn Church Pastor Byron Thomas and Glenn clergy hosted, Candler School Bishop in Residence Hope Morgan Ward preached, Candler professors offered readings, and University Chaplain Rev. Gregory W. McGonigle expressed updates and thanks and offered the pastoral prayer. Beautiful music was provided by the Glenn choir and the Vega Quartet, and students offered a litany of thanksgiving. One student was also received into the church. The sanctuary was draped in gold and blue with many students, faculty, staff, deans, alumni, and families attending. We are always grateful for Glenn’s support of students and employees at Emory and especially for our international students and scholars. It was a beautiful celebration of our shared ministries on campus.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Student Worker Spotlight
Miriam Garcia (she/her) is from Statesboro, GA, and is an Emory sophomore planning to graduate Spring 2028. She is working towards a BBA in Finance and OAM (Organization and Management) with a concentration in Health Innovation. While at Emory, she has been involved with the Emory Volunteer Medical Interpretation Services (VMIS).
What Miriam likes best about working for OSRL is “Being able to have conversations with the chaplains as well as with other students that come into the Interfaith Center. Also the free coffee station.”
Of all superpowers, the gift she’d like to have is teleportation. When not working or studying, you might find her playing Minecraft and eating vanilla ice cream.
Learn more about the Emory University Chaplaincy Student Worker program 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 31, 2025 - Lunch
- November 7, 2025 - Coffee
- November 14, 2025 - Lunch
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Flourishing Fellows: Community Suppers
Saturday, November 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
The Flourishing Fellows, sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy, presents a family style dinner at the Emory Interfaith Center located at 1707 N Decatur Rd. Join us on November 1 at 6pm. Sign up and bring a friend.
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"The Intellectual Legacy of Bukharan Jews in Uzbekistan" and "The Qur'an in Its Jewish and Christian Context and Beyond'
Monday, November 3, 4:00-6:00 p.m, Callaway S319
MESAS (Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Department) and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life invite you to a dual presentation on interfaith influences by Hoger Zelletin, Professor of Religion from the University of Tübingen and Rahimjon Abdugafurov, Emory's Muslim Chaplain and Director of Interfaith Academic Partnerships.
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Upcoming University Chaplaincy Programs
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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sundays During Term, Next: November 2, 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: Movie Night
Friday, November 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
Join us at Cannon Chapel on November 7th from 6-8pm for food and film. It will be a potluck style dinner, so bring a dish if you can, though it’s not required (If you do bring something, please add a simple ingredient label). Come hang out, meet new friends, and unwind together.
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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, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 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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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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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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Christian Legal Society: Alumni Career Panel
Monday, November 3, 12:15 p.m., Gambrell Hall, Room 1F
Join the Emory Christian Legal Society for an engaging Alumni Career Panel featuring recent alumni who will share insights from their professional journeys and faith-driven careers. Hear how they integrate their Christian values with the practice of law across diverse fields. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and connect with alumni. Food will be provided.
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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 p.m.
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
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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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: All Saints Sunday
Sunday, November 2, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services, 6:00 p.m. Luminary Walk-through
You are invited to join us this Sunday in remembering & honoring our loved ones and the saints of the Church during our All Saints worship services. Special music, a sermon from the Rev. Byron Thomas, and Holy Communion will be offered at both morning worship services. On Sunday evening, names of church and family members (as shared with our prayer ministry) who have died since last year's All Saints Day will be written on luminaries on the front steps of the sanctuary, symbolizing the light of their life, love, and legacy. Learn more here.
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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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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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Emory University Emeritus College: Mel Konner Lecture "Believers: Faith in Human Nature"
Monday, November 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Zoom
Join Mel Konner, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor Emeritus, as he presents “Believers: Faith in Human Nature. In the widening spectrum of psychological and behavioral phenomena that have been deemed to have biological underpinnings, religion and faith seem among the least likely. But anthropology suggests that they are universal not to all individual people but to all cultures, and that in turn suggests that a search for such underpinnings might be rewarding. We'll consider the evidence that religion and faith are products of evolution and instantiated in the human brain. They also develop predictably in a large minority if not a majority of people, although for many of us these inclinations don't last. Religion-bashing is a pastime for many scientists and philosophers and a career for some, yet it seems to have substantial staying power.
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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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Rothschild Lecture and Seminar: “The Material of Race: Caribbean Jews, Clothing, and Manhood in the Age of Emancipation and Liberal Revolution”
Friday, November 7, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Callaway N204 (lunch served) or via Zoom
The Tam Institute for Jewish Studies presents Laura Arnold Liebman of Princeton University in a seminar exploring how the oversized attention given to clothing by Jewish men in the Dutch and British Caribbean reflected their concerns about winning acceptance in these colonial societies, where dress was considered a prime marker of civic virtue, race, and proximity to power. Especially during the 1820s and 1830s, when Caribbean Jews were engaged in the process of petitioning for civil rights, the relationship between manhood and clothing became a prime battleground on which the war over Jewish equality was waged.
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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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International Education Week 2025: One World, Many Voices - Education for a Compassionate Future
November 17-21, 2025
Join us in celebrating international education with special events such as International Wonderful Wednesday, Glocal Recipes at the DCT, an Education Abroad Fair, International book display and much 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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Study Abroad Oppotunity in Poland
May 31-June 11, 2026
Kaldi's Drop-In: Tuesday, November 11, 3:00-5:00 p.m
The Jews of Poland: History and Memory 11-day summer study will feature:
- Time split between Krakow and Warsaw, visiting general and Jewish site
- Featuring excursions to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wieliczka Salt Mines, and a former "shtetl" (small-town Jewish community)
- Dialogue with contemporary Polish and Polish-Jewish activists, university students, cultural and community leaders
- Opportunities to explore East European Jewish life from the medieval to modern eras, through the Nazi Holocaust and Soviet domination, and culminating in the current period of post-Soviet Jewish Renewa
- Engagement in dialogue about Jewish and Polish memory, trauma, and memorialization
- Enjoyment of local cuisine and nightlife.
For more information contact: eschain@emory.edu
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Emory Advance for Juniors and Seniors: Step Away. Reflect Deeply. Lead Forward.
January 5-9, 2026
Dear Emory Juniors and Seniors What if five days could change how you see yourself, your purpose, and your path forward? The Emory Advance is a transformative experiential program (January 5–9, 2026) designed for students who want to pause, reflect, and prepare for what comes next — in college and beyond. Set in a beautiful, rustic-style environment, this immersive experience invites you to connect with peers and faculty across disciplines, explore what truly matters to you, and build the clarity and confidence to lead a purposeful life.
Over the course of five days, you will:
- Step away from campus noise to think deeply about who you are and who you’re becoming.
- Join honest, energizing conversations about purpose, values, and leadership.
- Recharge in a reflective, retreat-style setting — surrounded by other motivated juniors and seniors.
- Leave with tools (and a community) to make the rest of college — and life after — more intentional, meaningful, and yours.
- Have an amazing time! (We take play very seriously…)
Whether you’re preparing for graduation, considering your next move, or simply looking to reconnect with your “why,” Emory Advance offers the space — and community — to do it.
To get a preview, watch the video here from last year's program. To show interest and get norified for the lottery registration, visit here.
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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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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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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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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.”
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Wed., Nov. 5, 2025
Tradition: Sikhism
Observes the birth of the founder of the Sikh religion in 1469 C.E. The first of the Ten Gurus, Guru Nanak was born in 1469 C.E. An accomplished poet, 974 of his hymns are part of the Guru Granth Sahib.
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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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