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News and Programs 2.28.25
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Goizueta Business School Adds a New Prayer Room
Emory OSRL has worked with the Goizuetta Business School to identify and outfit a new Prayer and Meditation Room, located in Room 431. The room includes prayer rugs, meditation cushions, sacred texts and religious goods, soft seating, and information about spiritual life on campus. It is located just down the hall from two washrooms. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Hindu Students Association: Temple Trip
March 2, 11:00 a.m - 1:45 p.m., Dickey Drive roundabout to Shiv Mandir of Atlanta
Please join the HSA for a visit to the Shiv Mandir of Atlanta. The bus will depart from Emory at the Dickey Drive roundabout at 11:00 am and return to Emory at 1:45 pm. Please confirm attendance on the hub. For questions, please email hsaemory@gmail.com.
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Ramadan Weeknight Iftars 2025
Weeknights, March 3 - March 7, 6:30 pm; and March 17 - March 28, 7:40 pm
Emory University Muslim Life, Emory MSA and GMSC, and Emory’s Muslim community will hold weeknight Ramadan Iftars in Cannon Chapel with fast-breaking, call to prayer, prayers, and a halal buffet dinner. Emory Muslim students, faculty and staff do not need to register, but guests should register by emailing the Muslim chaplain. Co-sponsored with university leaders, Emory Schools, student organizations, and other partners. Location changes will be shared on the Emory Muslim Life elist. Join the Emory Muslim Life eList here. For more information, contact Muslim Chaplain Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov at rahimjon.abdugafurov@emory.edu.
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Flourishing Fellows: Community Supper
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 North Decatur Road
Join the Flourishing Fellows Community Supper for a family-style sit-down dinner on the theme of "Petals and Plates." Bring your springtime spirit and be ready to share your favorite warm-weather actcivity with the group. More information and the RSVP form is available here.
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Midweek Musical Meditation
Wednesdays during term starting January 22, 12:00-12:15 p.m., Zoom or Facebook Live
All are invited to reflect and decompress in a mid-week, mid-day time of sacred music. Join Maury Allums, Director of Music, and the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life in taking a moment to breathe and connect with others in our community.
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Midweek Musical Meditation 2.26.25
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International Community Friday Lunch
Fridays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
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).
This gathering extends a warm welcome and builds community for international students and scholars over a free lunch. Attendees will also meet sponsors who will share helpful campus resources. Meals are limited in number and food is served on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions, please contact RJOHN40@emory.edu or religiouslife@emory.edu.
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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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Emory Secular Students: Interest Meeting
Friday, February 28, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., AMUC Suite 125 E
Are you a nonreligious student or questioning your faith? Emory Secular Students (ESS) is the community for you. Join us for our Interest Meeting on February 28th from 4 PM to 5 PM at AMUC Suite 125E to learn more about our mission, meet like-minded peers, and discover leadership opportunities - we need officers. Plus, enjoy free pizza and drinks while you're at it. Don't miss out. Visit the ESS Instagram page here for more information.
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Hindu Aarti
Fridays during Term, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory's Hindu Chaplaincy and the Hindu Students Association for weekly Aarti prayers and community.
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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. RSVP here. Sponsored by Hillel at Emory.
Chabad at Emory: Shabbat
Fridays during Term, Services 6:30 p.m., Dinner 7:00 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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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sundays during Term Starting January 19, 11:00 a.m. Service; Noon Lunch, Cannon Chapel
Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community, held in Cannon Chapel and followed by a free lunch. All Emory students, faculty and staff are welcome. For questions, please contact Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Mindfulness Circle at Interfaith Center
Mondays starting January 27, 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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Buddhist Worship
Tuesdays during Term Starting January 28, 1:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center Shrine Room, 1707 N Decatur Road
Welcome to the weekly Buddhist worship service where we recite traditional Buddhist chants/texts. We will gather in the Shrine Room of the Emory Interfaith Center for contemplation, worship, and discussion if there is any question regarding the practice/chant/text.
Chants/texts in Pali and English will be available. If you prefer a text in a different language (e.g. Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, etc.) please reach out to Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman in advance. No prior Buddhist background is required to attend and we welcome all Emory students interested in learning more about Buddhism or connecting with the Buddhist community. For questions, please contact Emory Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman at psraman@emory.edu.
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Beloved Community Bible Study
Tuesdays, Starting January 21, 6:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
For questions, please contact Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Quaker Silent Worship
Wednesdays during term, 4:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 106
Emory students, faculty and staff are welcome to a meeting for silent worship in the manner of Friends. You may join in the spirit of worship, or simply to share in mindful quiet. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Derek Harootune Otis, derek.harootune.otis@emory.edu, (they/them).
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Emory Orthodox Christian Fellowship Faith and Falafel
Every Wednesday during term, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
Come for the falafel, stay for the conversation. Join us every Wednesday night from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Cannon Chapel 314 for free falafel sandwiches, fellowship, and rich discussion.
Bring youself, your friends, and a curious mind. All are welcome, no matter your faith. Join us as we get to know each other, study the spiritual life of the apostles, and grow in Christ together–week by week. We can't wait to meet you–each week brings something new. You can learn more or RSVP here or email samuel.salameh@emory.edu.
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Buddhist Guided Meditation
Thursdays during Term, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Cannon Chapel and Zoom
Join us for Buddhist meditation. You may also come early starting at 5:15 p.m. for a period of community and snacking while we prepare for the meditation session at 6:00 p.m. Please feel free to enjoy the provided snacks and tea before and/or after the session. You are welcome to stay after to continue discussion.
For questions, please contact: Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Priya Rakkhit Sraman, psraman@emory.edu.
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International InterVarsity ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Classes
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
The International InterVarsity Fellowship (IIF) is sponsoring free ESL Class
(English for Speakers of Other Languages) with iInstructor David Miller, M.A.,(has taught at Georgia Tech, Univ of Michigan,
Northeastern Univ, and MIT). These classes will include both informal conversation
and “Technical English Workout": Pronunciation Accuracy, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Fluency,
Listening/Reading Comprehension, Culture. Registration is available here. For questions, visit the IIF Instagram page here.
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Office of Respect: Call for Submissions for Take Back the Night event
Submissions due March 17,
Event to be held on April 3
Take Back the Night (TBTN) is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence in all forms. Invited to submit proposals for artistic expression - spoken word, dance, singing, or visual art - to be a part of the event. Applications will close on March 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. and are available here.
The Emory Office Of Respect is also collecting anonymous student survivor stories that will be read by a participating Emory staff member. Anonymous stories can be submitted here.
Save the date to join us for this evening of supporting survivors, educating our community and empowering change on April 3.
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Carlos Reads: A Selection of Jain Texts
Monday, March 17, 2025, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
In conjunction with Call and Response, Ellen Gough, associate professor in the Department of Religion, whose work focuses on ritual, sacred space, narratives, and material culture, will lead discussions over two evenings (March 17 and March 31), on a selection of writings on Jainism that explore historical texts, traditional stories, memoirs, and contemporary interpretations. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Fee: $20 for members; $30 for nonmembers and includes a bound physical copy of all reading selections.
More information and registration link is available here.
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Fox Center for Humanistic inquiry: Finding God in All the Black Places
Wednesday, March 19, 7:00 p.m., Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
The Emory Digital Publishing in the Humanities initiative and the Auburn Avenue Research Library welcome Dr. Beretta Smith-Shomade in conversation with Dr. Nsenga Burton for a discussion of Smith-Shomade's new book Finding God in All the Black Places: Sacred Imaginings in Black Popular Culture.
In Finding God in All the Black Places, Dr. Smith-Shomade contends that Black spirituality and Black church religiosity are the critical crux of Black popular culture. She argues that cultural, community, and social support live within the Black church and that spirit, art, and progress are deeply entwined and seal this connection. Including the work of artists such as Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Prince, Spike Lee, and Oprah Winfrey, the book examines contemporary Black television, film, music and digital culture to demonstrate the role, impact, and dominance of spirituality and religion in Black popular culture.
Following the talk, please join us for a catered reception and a chance to purchase the book from a local bookseller. This book is also freely available online as an open-access digital edition.
For more information and to RSVP, visit the event page here.
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James Weldon Johnson Race and Difference Colloquium Series, 2024-2025
Mondays at 12:00 p.m., Jones Room, Woodruff Library, 3rd Floor
The Race and Difference Colloquium Series, a weekly event on the Emory University campus, features local and national speakers presenting academic research on contemporary questions of race and intersecting dimensions of difference. The James Weldon Johnson Institute is pleased to have the Robert W. Woodruff Library and the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript and Rare Book Library as major co-sponsors of the Colloquium Series. Presentations occur every Monday from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Jones Room of the Robert W. Woodruff Library. Lunch is provided and an RSVP is requested. Click here to RSVP or here for more information about the Colloquium Series.
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Opportunities and Resources
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Georgia Interfaith Power and Light presents Capitol Conservation Day
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
GIPL (Georgia Interfaith Power and Light) is sponsoring an event on Tuesday, March 4th called Capitol Conservation Day - this is an opportunity to talk directly to legislators about environmental concerns that affect us. GIPL will be focusing on issues in Georgia like soil and water health and it's a great way to express your concerns directly with your elected representatives. More information and a registration link can be found here.
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Support the Eagle Food Pantry and Atlanta Community Food Bank
Saturday, March 9, 2025
Brooke Vore, the Director of Emory’s Bread Coffeehouse, home of the Eagle Food Pantry, will be participating in the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Hunger Walk Run 2025 This event is one of the most important hunger relief efforts of the year and all the money she raises will help stock the Eagle Food Pantry for students at Emory University.
If you would like to join in supporting this important cause, you can make a donation on Brooke’s behalf, or take the next step against hunger by participating in-person or virtually. In addition, the cost of registration for the event also goes toward Bread’s account so if you choose to walk/run yourself, they also benefit from that.
Please email brooke@breadcoffeehouse.org with any questions or visit here to donate or register.
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Feed Your SOUUL at UU Congregation of Atlanta
Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, March 30
SOUUL Summit, now in its second year, is a groundbreaking Unitarian Universalist conference designed to empower and inspire congregational lay leadership.
This in-person gathering hosted at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta provides opportunities for connection, skill-building, and renewal—helping you invigorate your leadership within a UU congregation, nonprofit, or in your everyday life.
At SOUUL Summit 2025, you will find:
- Transformational Worship that grounds and uplifts
- Engaging Workshops designed to equip leaders with tangible skills
- Inspiring Keynotes from thought leaders shaping the future of faith and justice
- Connection & Community with like-minded UUs committed to bold, missional leadership
This three-day experience is hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA) and brings together leaders, seekers, and changemakers from across the country.
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Student Interfaith Conference Opportunity in Utah
Fall 2025
Dean of Religious Life Rev. Dr. Gregory McGonigle will be leading a group of students to attend and participate in the "Interfaith at Faith-based Universities" conference at Brigham Young University in Utah in Fall 2025. Students who are interested in developing and presenting research about interfaith studies or interfaith engagement or case studies of interfaith work are encouraged to contact Dean McGonigle for sponsorship to attend the conference. Travel scholarships are available. For more information, please contact greg.mcgonigle@emory.edu.
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Wellbeing Coaching at Emory
Wellbeing Coaching is a free service for all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at Emory University. Wellbeing Coaching is a good fit for students who would like to make changes in their lives through support, discussion, reflection, developing a plan, and taking action. Wellbeing Coaching is the collaboration between you and your coach to identify motivations, values, and strengths while creating a map for positive behavior change.
Every session is tailored to you and the goals you identify. Discussions will include exploration of short- and long-term vision/goals, your individual values, wellbeing assessments, obstacle discussion, brainstorming solutions, and more. Your coach also provides you with an added layer of accountability and support to help you reach your goals. Click here for more information or email wellbeing.coach@emory.edu
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Eagle Food Pantry: 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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As planning continues for the 2024-25 academic year, the Emory University Chaplaincy seeks to provide support regarding upcoming religious holidays that may impact large numbers in our university community. These dates are provided to assist the community with avoiding potential schedule conflicts. Please pay special attention to the bolded holidays, as they often require accommodations in our community. For a list of major religious holidays observed by larger religious demographic groups at Emory, please click here. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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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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