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Congratulations Class of 2025
From all of us in the University Chaplaincy, your presence at Emory has been a joy and a gift and we hope you will stay in touch with us. May you go forth into the world in peace, be of good courage, hold on tight to that which is good, and may those to whom love is a stranger, find in you a very good
friend. May you be blessed and be a blessing today and always.
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Baccalaureate Luncheon 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11 am-1 pm, Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
The Baccalaureate Luncheon is an opportunity for the Emory University Chaplaincy to honor graduating students who have been leaders in spiritual, religious and interfaith life during their time at Emory and to reflect on and give thanks for their journeys as they become alumni. A list of student awardees are invited and other graduates are welcome to join.
Graduating Emory students are welcome.
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Welcoming Interfaith and Spiritual Exploration (WISE) Pre-Orientation: Meet the WISE 2025 Peer Mentors
The Emory WISE Pre-Orientation program is a 5-day engaged interfaith learning experience designed to ease incoming students' transition to college while providing an opportunity to explore Atlanta, build skills in religious and philosophical literacy and interfaith leadership, and make new friends at Emory.
One of the highlights of WISE is always our learning journeys to 6-8 different spiritual and religious communities on and around campus, downtown in historic Atlanta, and beyond. This is a great way to get connected with the city of Atlanta as well as spiritual communities on the Emory campus.
Throughout the program, a group of returning students serve as peer mentors and assist with the recruitment of incoming student participants, facilitate reflection activities, co-lead program sessions, and help answer questions and inquiries from incoming student participants. Peer mentors come from diverse religious, non-religious, spiritual, and ethical backgrounds. Meet the Emory WISE Peer Mentor team here.
Emory WISE 2025 takes place August 18-22, 2025 and registration for incoming first year students starts on May 11. The program is free of charge thanks to generous donors. Register and learn more here.
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Meet the WISE Graduate Assistants
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Reporting to the OSRL Program Coordinator, the WISE Graduate Assistants provide staffing support for the WISE program including assisting with the recruitment/selection of undergraduate Peer Mentors for the program, supporting all Peer Mentor meetings and trainings, assisting with recruitment efforts for first-year participants, and providing staffing support for the program in August. See below for more information on our graduate assistants this year.
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Malcolm Wiley II
Hello! My name is Malcolm Wiley II, and I'm excited to be working with WISE this summer! I'm currently a graduate student at Emory's Candler School of Theology. I am drawn to interfaith work as a result of my studies, as well as growing up in diverse religious environments. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and getting to work with you over the course of this program!
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Eryn Underwood
As a rising third-year Master of Divinity student at Candler School of Theology, I am interested in supporting students on their spiritual journeys and providing opportunities for them to explore sources of meaning and purpose in their lives. I have experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring in a variety of settings, and I am passionate about helping students grow into who they want to be. I am so excited to be a part of WISE because the program reflects two of my personal guiding principles: curiosity and reflection. I hope to use my curiosity to encourage reflection and courageous interfaith conversations among WISE participants. I feel so grateful to be part of this amazing team of people!
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Celebrating Emory OSRL Chaplaincy Resident Jaeun Koo
We want to take a moment to recognize Jaeun Koo for her invaluable work in the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life. First as a chaplain intern and then as a chaplaincy resident, Jaeun has worked closely with Beloved Community and Christian Life since August 2023. In her role, she helped grow attendance at worship and Bible study, develop student leaders, and provide pastoral care to many students. Through her teaching, preaching, vision, humor, and presence, Jaeun has been a key member of Beloved Community. We will miss her greatly as she begins her next adventure, and we’re thrilled she’ll be close by during her PhD studies in the Graduate Division of Religion in the Laney Graduate School.
If you would like to share a note of thanks with Jaeun, please email Rev. Maddie at mhend25@emory.edu and she’ll ensure Jaeun receives the message.
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Welcome Lillian Hibbard, Emory Beloved Community Contextual Education Intern 2025-2026
My name is Lillian Hibbard (she/her). I generally go by Lilly, but I like and will answer to either name. I finished my bachelor’s in religion and cultural studies at University of Central Florida. During COVID, I decided to do something different with my life, and after searching online, I found the combination of religion and culture at Candler School of Theology and applied to the M.Div. program. I knew taking this step would be the hardest thing I’ve done in my entire life as I left my home community, but I was very excited about it. I’m excited to learn through experience as I work with Rev. Maddie and the Beloved Community. I love this energetic and passionate community, and I have great expectations for our future together as we tackle the hard work of forming a fellowship that fosters flourishing. I have so much to learn from this community, and I pray that my service will benefit you even as you bless me.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Inter-Religious Council
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On Monday, April 28, the Inter-Religious Council met for its last meeting of the academic year, where we celebrated our graduating seniors and reflected on our year together. During the 2024-2025 year, we met each Monday for learning and dialogue, using some of our meeting times to visit the Emory Sukkah during Sukkot, an Iftar during Ramadan, a Sikh langar-style dinner with kirtan, and a sound bath meditation. Some meetings also featured OSRL chaplains and a representative from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. To learn more about the Inter-Religious Council, which has a more than thirty year history at Emory, visit https://religiouslife.emory.edu/programs/inter-religious_council.html
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Student Worker Celebration
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On Tuesday, April 29, our office celebrated the year of support of the OSRL Student Workers, and honored graduating seniors Maya Rezak and Aditi Wamorkar. We are so grateful for the 2024-2025 undergraduate student team: Rahma Abbas, Julian Beck, Miriam Garcia, Robert Hudson, Caron Lee, Morgan Lee (currently studying in Morocco), Robin Meyer, Sahra Omar, and Kio Whitten. We also celebrated our Chaplaincy Resident Jaeun Koo and Cannon Chapel AV Coordinator Kyria Santa.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Emory Buddha Day
On Thursday, April 24, Emory Buddhist Life and Emory Buddhist Club hosted this year’s Buddha Day Celebration at Emory, which was a joyful and meaningful gathering of students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and community members. The evening included reflections, chanting, meditation, and the traditional Baby Buddha bathing ritual. We were honored to hear from professors, student leaders, and spiritual guides who shared wisdom and inspiration. The event highlighted the values of peace, compassion, and community in a shared sacred space. We concluded the celebration with a shared vegan meal. The event was co-sponsored by the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, Emory Buddhist Club, Tzu Ching, and the Thai Student Association.
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers
Fridays, 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for Friday Prayers followed by a hot halal Ummah lunch during term in Brooks Commons. Join the Emory Muslim Life elist here.
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Hillel at Emory: Shabbat
Fridays during Term, Services 6:30 p.m., Dinner, 7:00 p.m., Marcus Hillel Center, 735 Gatewood Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Join Hillel at Emory for Shabbat services and dinner. Learn more here. Sponsored by Hillel at Emory.
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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University Catholic Center: Sunday Masses
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for Sunday Masses on campus.
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Hebrew College: Book Release: My Legs Were Praying
Thursday, May 8, 7:00 p.m., Hebrew College and Zoom
Join us on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the release of Rabbi Or Rose’s new book My Legs Were Praying: A Biography of Abraham Joshua Heschel. The event will take place at Hebrew College and on Zoom.
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a gifted Jewish theologian and scholar, as well as an impassioned social activist. His reputation has grown significantly since his death over fifty years ago. What can we learn from the unflagging efforts of this revered twentieth century figure today? How can we share key elements of his call for “moral grandeur and spiritual audacity” with younger people seeking to engage in spirituality grounded activism? What might Heschel have to say to the next generation?
For more details about the book, click here.
Interested in learning more about Abraham Joshua Heschel with Rabbi Rose? Tamid of Hebrew College is offering an online course, "Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity": Heschel's Legacy Today, a three session course taught by Rabbi Rose, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Thursdays May 15, May 29, and June 5. For more information about the course or register for it, click here.
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Opportunities and Resources
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Interfaith Job Opportunity: United Religions Initiative North America Regional Coordinator (RC)
Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
The North America Regional Coordinator (RC) will serve as a regional member of the URI Global Staff to work to implement the strategic priorities and guide URI development in the region. The URI North America region consists of 82 interfaith organizations that have joined the URI network as Cooperation Circles (“CCs”) as well as over a hundred Individual Members. This RC, under the guidance of one of the directors of the Growth, Learning and Impact Team, will work collaboratively with an integrated regional staff team and a regional trustee team (and other global staff as needed) to help grow, organize, and share helpful practices and other resources within the CC network to advance URI’s collective Purpose. They will work in alignment with URI’s priority strategic initiatives to facilitate network growth and vitality and build interfaith capacity and collaboration to prevent violence and heal our human and ecological communities.
View the full job description here. Apply here.
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Northside Church: Student Ministry Summer Intern
Summer 2025, Northside United Methodist Church
Northside Church is seeking summer interns to help with weekly Student Ministry activities as well as our annual week-long mission event that takes place in July. The ideal candidate is relational and community-minded, has a passion for mentoring youth in their faith journey, and is willing/able to do administrative work. This is a paid position and requires 15 hours per week, including some evening and weekend hours. This 8-week internship begins in June and has the potential to continue in an extended capacity into the rest of the summer/fall.
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Eagle Food Pantry Summer Schedule: A Free Food Pantry for Emory Students
Open: Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Bread Coffeehouse, 1227 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Bread Coffeehouse offers a free food pantry for students at Emory who are in need. If you have any questions or would like to donate any items to the food pantry, please email: eaglefoodpantry@breadcoffeehouse.org.
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Weekly Gatherings
There are a plethora of weekly religious and philosophical gatherings offered at Emory. Many of them are listed here and at the button below.
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Religious Accommodations: Major Holidays List for 2024-2025
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Upcoming Religious Holidays
The holidays we highlight are drawn from the multifaith calendar maintained by Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.
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Emory University Chaplaincy ENews is published weekly during term 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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