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TODAY: Emory Campus Screenings: National Funeral Service of President Jimmy Carter
Thursday, January 9, 10 a.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
The Emory community is invited to screen the national funeral service of President Jimmy Carter taking place at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. in Cannon Chapel and the Oxford College Chapel. There will be opportunities to sign the official Carter Center online condolence book located at: https://www.jimmycartertribute.org. For emotional support, Emory students, faculty and staff may contact Emory OSRL, and students may contact CAPS and employees may contact FSAP. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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MLK Sunday in Beloved Community Worship
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Sunday, January 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m. Service, Noon Lunch, Cannon Chapel Or Zoom
Featured Speaker 2025: Sharon Stroye
Sharon Stroye joined Emory University in 2023 as the inaugural director of the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Initiative. The mission of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Initiative is to create spaces and places to preserve authentic voices for teaching generations of leaders who apply knowledge from all communities in the service of humanity. Prior to her time at Emory, Stroye served as the founding director of the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center at Rutgers University-Newark.
Emory’s Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service planned for the campus community that gathers Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Cannon Chapel during the academic year. All are welcome.
Please register for worship and lunch here.
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Emory University King Week is a series of programs offered in January by various Emory units to honor the life and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement. Programs include educational lectures, spiritual events, community service projects, celebrations, and exhibits.
See a full list of current programs on the King Week website here. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available. Check back in January for new events and final times and locations. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Initiative at Emory University: 9th Annual National Day of Racial Healing
Cultivating a Healing Mindset – Bridging Divides and Building Community
January 21-23, 2025
Join the Truth, Racial Healing, and TransformationTM (TRHT) Initiative at Emory University for the 9th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, January 21–23, 2025.
Events begin with opening remarks by Dr. Gail Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity and architect of the TRHT framework, followed by a panel exploring healing-centered approaches to bridging divides and building inclusive communities.
The Emory Black Employee Network will host an in-person racial healing circle to foster connection and promote social, personal, and professional growth. The week concludes with a dinner, dialogue, and theater experience on the Emory Oxford campus in partnership with Thriving Together Atlanta’s Equitable Dinner.
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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 lunch during term in Brooks Commons. Join the Emory Muslim Life elist here. For questions, please contact Muslim Chaplain Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov.
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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. For questions, please contact Hindu Chaplain Pandit Rajeev Persaud at rajeev.persaud@emory.edu.
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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 during Term, 9 a.m. and 5 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 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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Muslim Life Weekly Halaqa and Dinner
Wednesdays starting January 22, 6:30-7:30 pm, Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
All Emory students are invited to join us for an Islamic text study on different topics each week. Dinner will be provided.
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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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Opportunities and Resources
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Scholarship Opportunity for Methodist Students
Applications for UMHEF Scholarships Open January 1, 2025.
Catch up on the latest details about scholarships from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation in our 2025 Reference Guide, found here.
Eligibility: UMHEF scholarships are available to full-time undergraduates, graduate students, and Doctor of Ministry students who plan to attend United Methodist-related schools for the 2025-2026 academic year. Exceptions or additional criteria may apply.
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Eagle Food Pantry: A Free Food Pantry for Emory Students
Open: Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bread Coffeehouse, 1227 Clifton Rd N E, 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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