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Riyaaz Qawwali: Free Music Concert at Cannon Chapel
Saturday, September 14, 6:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join the Emory University Chaplaincy as we welcome the music ensemble Riyaaz Qawwali. Riyaaz performs the gripping musical style called Qawwali as they spread the power of South Asian devotional music from Islam and a diversity of religions.
Riyaaz shares Qawwali with new audiences while paying homage to this music tradition
that has been refined over 700 years and includes sonic elements that are unique to South Asian music. They sing poetry from famous South Asian authors from various religious and linguistic backgrounds to convey a universal message of love and surrender. They weave
together multiple languages, including Gujarati, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, and Urdu.
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Midweek Musical Meditation
Wednesdays during term starting September 11, 12:00 -12:15 pm, Zoom or Facebook Live
All are invited to reflect and decompress in a mid-week, mid-day time of sacred music. Join University Chaplaincy Music Director Maury Allums in taking a moment to breathe and connect with others in community.
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Gerald Alford’s Retirement Party
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Emory University Chaplaincy extends our deepest thanks to Mr. Gerald Alford for 20 years of dedicated service to Emory University. Over these many years, Gerald has provided support to all of our diverse spiritual communities and programs and has truly helped maintain Cannon Chapel as a beloved sacred space at the heart of campus. We wish him a very happy, relaxing retirement.
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Recap: Student Involvement Fair
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Thanks for visiting us and many of our religious, spiritual, and philosophical student organizations at this year's Student Involvement Fair on McDonough Field. Learn more about the many Emory spiritual communities here.
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Flourishing Fellows: Come and Join
Applications Due: Friday, September 6 at 11:59 pm
Flourishing Fellows is recruiting first year students (Class of 2028) to join our newest cohort.
What's the mission of Flourishing Fellows?
The Flourishing Fellows program seeks to foster resilient, inclusive, and relationship-based communities on Emory's campus. Fellows get the wonderful opportunity to have tons of free coffee, the joy of getting to know people, and more!
Sponsored by Emory University Chaplaincy. Link to apply is here.
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Religious Accommodations: Major Holidays List for 2024-25
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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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Emory Jewish Chaplaincy: Daily Creative Prompts for the Month of Elul with Rabbi Jordan Braunig
Join Emory Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi Jordan Braunig, for daily creative prompts for the Jewish reflective month of Elul, leading up to Rosh Hashanah. Through poetry, thoughtful anecdotes, and side quests, Rabbi Jordan delivers incisive questions to help us spiritually prepare for a new year. Sign up, share this journey with a friend, and engage your creativity this Elul, a potent time in the Jewish calendar. Sign up here.
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers
Friday, September 6, 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for Friday Prayers as you return to campus. Followed by a hot halal lunch in Brooks Commons. Join the Emory Muslim Life elist here.
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Muslim Student Association: Picnic Kickoff
Friday, September 6, 3:00-5:00 p.m. James Wagner (Freshman) Quad
Come join us as we welcome all the new faces here on campus. We will be having a picnic setup on the freshman quad. There will be good food and some ice cream for dessert. Be sure to bring your competitive energy for the games planned. Learn more here.
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Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi Puja
Friday, September 6, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join Emory's Hindu community for weekly prayers and community. Happy Ganesh Chathurthi! Celebrate with us this Friday at 5:00 p.m. in Cannon Chapel. All are welcome.
To learn more, please click here.
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Hillel at Emory: Shabbat
Friday, September 6, Services 6:30 p.m., Dinner, 7:00 pm., 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.
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Chabad at Emory: Shabbat Services and Dinner
Friday, September 6, 8:00 p.m., 1500 N Decatur Rd, 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.
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Catholic Student Union: Movie Night
Friday, September 6, 7:00 p.m. University Catholic Center
Come to the Catholic Center this Friday, September 6, at 7:00 pm to watch Hacksaw Ridge with us.
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University Catholic Center: Sunday Masses
Sunday, September 8, 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
Sunday, September 8, 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 are welcome. All Emory students, staff, and faculty welcome. Contact: Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong, mhend25@emory.edu.
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Beloved Community Bible Study: Dining with Jesus
Tuesdays starting September 3, 6:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
This fall we will explore the Gospel of Luke. We will focus on the meals Jesus has with people and what those meals mean for us today. Sign up here. For questions, email Rev. Maddie at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Beloved Community Fall Retreat
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Join us for worship and Bible Study, picnic in Lullwater, crafts and games, and delicious meals. For questions, please contact Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu. RSVP here.
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Emory Christian Fellowship: Bible Study
Thursdays starting September 5, 7:30-9:00 pm., Cannon Chapel Room 105D
Join Emory Christian Fellowship for the first Bible Study of the year. Learn more here.
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Graduate Christian Fellowship: Weekly Bible Study and September First Friday Dinner
Friday, September 6, 7:00-9:00 pm, Cannon Chapel
Thursdays starting September 5, 5:30-6:30 pm, Alumni Memorial University Center Room 125C
This semester, we will be studying the gospel of Mark every Thursday at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion. To learn more, please click here.
If you enjoyed our August welcome dinner last week, we’re going to do it again this Friday. We’re also welcoming some special guests who will share how they incorporated their faith in grad school life and beyond. Please RSVP on this linktree
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Collegiate Black Christians: Reunion
Sunday, September 8, 2:00 p.m., Freshman Quad
Join us for the CBC Reunion. On Sunday, September 8, from 2 pm to 5 pm, we’ll be gathering on the Freshman Quad for an afternoon of reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Don’t miss out on this chance to relive memories and create new ones with the CBC community. We can’t wait to see you there. Learn more here.
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Glenn Memorial Church: Sunday Nights at Glenn: Who Are We?
Sunday evenings beginning September 8, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Glenn Memorial Church School Building Parlor
Ever wanted to know a little more about Glenn’s core values and the denomination to which it belongs? Introducing Sunday Nights at Glenn. Throughout September, we will explore the question “Who Are We?” and dive into what makes us “Glenn UMC.”
To learn more, please click here.
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Reformed University Fellowship: Small Group Bible Study
Starting the week of September 9
We are starting Small Groups next week. Want to be in one? DM us or check the groupme to know who to contact for more details. Learn more here.
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Buddhist Meditation
Thursday, September 12, 6:00 p.m. Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join the Emory Buddhist community in guided meditation and discussion. Come to meditate, to make friends, and to learn about Buddhist life at Emory. Contact: Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Priya Rakkhit Sraman, psraman@emory.edu.
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International InterVarsity Fellowship
Our summer activities ended and our new school year is about to start. Please check and sign up for our coming activities here. Learn more here.
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Hillel at Emory: Sharaka
Wednesday, September 25, 7:30 p.m. Hillel at Emory
Holocaust, Antisemitism, and the Pursuit of Peacemaking: Lessons from History and the Path Forward
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King Center: Beloved Community International Expo
Saturday, September 7, 11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 449 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA
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Annual Interfaith Prayer Celebration and Fundraiser for Children: Piecing Together a Better Tomorrow
Sunday, September 8, 2:30 p.m., Loudermilk Conference Center
Join us for a faith and fun-filled evening as we recommit to Piecing Together a Better Tomorrow for every child in Georgia. Learn more here. Sponsored by Interfaith Children's Movement.
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Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration 2024
Saturday-Sunday, September 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
In celebration of Southeastern Native American cultures and heritage, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park will host its 32nd Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration September 14-15, 2024. Celebration hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday and Sunday. The Celebration will feature traditional cultural dances, storytelling, live demonstrations, music, and art. Fun activities for kids, like pottery making, will be available. FREE admission.
This event is hosted by the National Park Service and the Ocmulgee Mounds Association in coordination with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and other southeastern tribes. Native American art and food will be available for purchase. Learn more here.
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World River Day: Interfaith Creek Cleanup
Sunday, September 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Atlanta | Brookhaven | Decatur | Fulton | Fayette | Gwinnett
Join us, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, and Ismaili CIVIC on World River Day and Global Ismaili CIVIC Day, Sept. 15, to act upon a shared ethic of environmental stewardship and clean up seven sites in metro Atlanta including one at the Peachtree Creek Greenway in Brookhaven, two more in Decatur at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve and Mason Mill Park, a location in Fulton County, Fayette County, Gwinnett County, and another in West Atlanta. Cleanups are from 2-4 p.m. Register here. Registration closes September 10.
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Interfaith Atlanta: Interfaith Fall Festival
Sunday, September 22, 2:00-5:30 p.m., Columbia Theological Seminary, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Save the Date: We are so excited to present our 4th annual Interfaith Festival. Join us for entertainment, food, friendship, community service, and music. Learn more here.
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Emory Compassion Center: Emory Tibet Week
Monday-Friday, September 3-6, 2024, Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Level 3
Join us for our annual observance of Tibet Week. This week-long celebration will feature events exploring Tibetan culture and celebrate the programs emerging from the collaborative efforts of Emory University and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Check out the full schedule here.
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Impact Service Day 2024
Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m., ESC MPR 4-6
Emory Impact Service Day is an old tradition with a new name. At the start of each semester the Emory community re-convenes and prioritizes our civic and community-engaged mission. This Day of Service especially invites new and transfer students but everyone at the same time, to start the new academic year off with a focus on engagement and positive collaboration for the greater good of our Emory community.
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Purpose Saunter
Monday September 9, 4:30 pm, Lullwater Park
Join the Emory Purpose Project for a walk through Lullwater Park. We will chat about big life questions while we enjoy being active in nature and getting to know one another. Sign up here.
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Agreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience
Monday, September 16, 4:00-5:15 p.m., Tull Auditorium
Please join the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory as we welcome Professor
Nathan Chapman (University of Georgia Law) and Professor Michael McConnell (Stanford
Law) for a discussion of their new book, Agreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause
Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience (Oxford University Press).
Their talk will be followed by a Q&A session led by Professor John Witte, Jr. (Emory Law). This event is open to the public and all are invited to attend. RSVP here.
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Office of LGBT Life
September Calender
Emory's Office of LGBT life aims to serve LGBT students and staff here at Emory.
Here is their calender of activities for the month of September.
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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry: Why Democracy Is in Danger
Wednesday, September 18, 4:00 pm, Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry
Join the Fox Center for the inauguration of our year-long focus on "Democracy: Past, Present, Future" with a special keynote address from Harvard Professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the New York Times bestseller How Democracies Die. Examining the dangers facing democratic systems around the world, the keynote will be followed by a conversation with Emory Professor Carol Anderson, author of White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide and One Person, No Vote.
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Candler School of Theology: Morgan Forum
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Morgan Forum is an annual conversation between biblical scholars, translators, collectors, and the general public to consider the past, present, and future of the Bible. This year’s Morgan Forum is themed, “When Translation Really Matters: Momentous Decisions in the History of the English Bible," and highlights the significance of translation choices over the last 500 years. Some may ask, “Does it really matter which translation I choose?”
This event seeks to answer that question with a strong "YES!" Please join us for presentations from our Morgan Fellows, a gallery tour of Pitts Theology Library, and a screening of the critically acclaimed 2022 documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker, local church leaders, and faculty from Candler and Columbia Theological Seminary. This documentary traces the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Register for the Morgan Forum today and before September 12.
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Schwartz Center of the Performing Arts: Good Medicine
Saturday, September 21, 2024, Schwartz Center, Theater Lab
After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit, all-Native American comedy show, Good Medicine, comes to Emory University for a one-night-stand of stand-up. Hosted and produced by comedian Adrianne Chalepah, the showcase features the best and brightest Native comedians across North America. The lineup features Brian Bahe (Comedy Central) Siena East (FOX) Tai Leclaire (Warner Bros.) Since the show’s humble beginnings, Good Medicine has sold-out shows across the country and featured comedians hailing from over 30 tribal Nations who have been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, ABC, NBC, FX and more.
Presented by the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies with support from Theater Emory and the Michael C. Carlos Museum. Please visit this website to purchase tickets and find showtimes.
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Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation: Living Room Conversations
The Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation initative aims to approach to racial equity work that connects healing to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism to establish a foundational belief of equal value for all human beings to transform systems, laws, policies, and practices within our society.
Join the TRHT Initiative during the 2024 United States election season monthly in our virtual living room, a safe, brave, and respectful space for community to come together and share stories about our own individual political perspectives and how we move together as a community.
Schedule:
9/23/2024 - Trust in the Political Process** 6:30pm-7:15pm
10/14/2024 - Does My Vote Really Matter?
11/4/2024 - Anxiety and the Election
12/2/2024 - Post-Election: Political PeaceBuilding
1/27/2025 - Reunited States of America: Fact or Fiction
Registration is required for this event and can be done here. Please contact Sharon Stroye, Director
Trey Daniel, Program Coordinator (Email: trht@emory.edu)
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Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Diversity Week
We are thrilled to announce that the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) will be hosting Diversity Week from Monday-Friday, September 23-27, 2024. This year’s theme reflects our commitment to fostering a culture where diversity and excellence thrive together
Mark your calendars for these highlighted events
Our Daily Work- Excellence in the Service of Humanity: Join us on September 23, for an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring how our daily actions contribute to building a more inclusive community at Emory. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP
Women in Leadership Networking Luncheon, Oxford: Join us on September 24, for an interactive session on wellness facilitated by Sharon Stroye, inaugural Director of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation initiatives.
Our program is offered to marginalized genders including women, women-identifying individuals, and non-binary and gender non-conforming people who are comfortable in a space that centers the lived experiences of women. Given that space is limited, we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible to secure your place.
Diversity of Desserts: Join us on September 25, during Wonderful Wednesdays on the Atlanta Campus and also on the Oxford Quad, to savor an exquisite selection of desserts that celebrate the rich tapestry of our community.
Equitable Dinner: In collaboration with Equitable Dinners Atlanta and Out of Hand Theater, the TRHT Initiative is hosting an event on September 26, specifically for the Emory community. Please RSVP
We are excited about the opportunities to connect, learn, and grow during Diversity Week. Stay tuned for more details and events from our campus partners.
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Walking Tour of Historic Jewish Atlanta
Sunday, September 29, 2:00-6:30 p.m.
Join the Breman Jewish Museum's curator, Joel Silverman, for a two-mile walking tour of the downtown Summerhill neighborhood. We will unpack Atlanta's Jewish immigrant past including the sites of long-demolished institutions like the original location of Reform and Orthodox synagogues, explore the geographic divisions between Ashkenazi and Sephardic life, and see the home of Leo Frank. This event – including bus transportation - is FREE but SPACE IS LIMITED, so RSVP today.
Student Welcome Dinner
Wednesday, September 25, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Oxford Road Building’s Living Room
Come enjoy meet Jewish Studies faculty, majors & minors, and fellow students interested in learning more about the Tam Institute. We’ll have a gourmet catered kosher dinner, swag, and lots of Raffle Prizes. We’ll also be sharing info about opportunities for future grants and awards. RSVP here.
Consider JS courses during Add/Drop
While a handful of our fall semester classes are full, we still have spaces for enrollment in the below courses (and a few others).
- Intro to Jewish Studies w/ Prof. Rosenblatt (JS 101, meets MW 2:30 – 3:45pm)
- First Year Seminar Immigrants, Ethnicities and Identities in Latin America w/ Prof. Lesser (JS 190, meets M 9:00 – 11:45am)
- Special Topics: The Bible w/ Prof. Gilders (JS 180, meets TTh 2:30 – 3:45pm)
- Anthropology of the Jews w/ Prof. Seeman (JS 258, meets TTh 10:00 - 11:45am)
- Slavery and Jewish History w/ Prof. Perry (JS 271, meets TTh 2:30 – 3:45pm)
- Antisemitism and the Holocaust through Graphic Novels w/ Prof. Podbielska (JS 273, meets TTh 1:00 – 2:15pm)
- The New Jew w/ Prof. Yeglin (JS 275W, meets MW 2:30 – 3:45pm)
- American Jewish History w/ Prof. Goldstein (JS 329, meets MW 11:30am – 12:45pm)
- The Modern Blood Libel w/ Prof. Schainker (JS 427W, meets 1:00 – 3:45pm)
You can also sign up for TIJS’ e-newsletter for more opportunities and events.
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Resources and Opportunities
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Compassion Training for Emory Students
Wednesdays, September 25-November 13, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel 106
Developed at Emory, CBCT® (Cognitively Based Compassion Training) offers a comprehensive method for training compassion that draws on the ancient lojong tradition of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism and is supported by current scientific research in fields such as evolutionary biology, psychology and neuroscience.
You must be a currently enrolled, full-time Emory student to take this course. Space is limited to 20 students. Please do not register unless you plan to attend the majority of sessions, as it may prevent someone else from getting a spot.
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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 N E, Atlanta, GA 30307
Bread 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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Hillel at Emory: Perspectives Trip
A 10-day educational journey throughout Israel, specialized in learning about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Learn more and apply here.
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Emory Helpline
Emory Helpline offers paraprofessional, peer support (for students, by students). They operate as a “warm line” (as opposed to a hotline, which is specifically designed to respond to crisis and emergency situations), although they are trained to assess and respond to risk and crisis situations. They are well-versed in all matters pertaining to mental health, and campus resources / referrals. For their most up-to-date information and announcements, please visit them on Instagram: @emory_helpline
Fall 2024: 8:30 pm – 1:00 am every night 9/3 through 12/10 *with the exception of 10/12-10/15 (closed for fall break) and 11/26-12/1 (closed for Thanksgiving).
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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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Upcoming Religious Holidays
These events 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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Paryushan Festival
Fri., Aug. 30 – Sat., Sep. 7, 2024
Tradition: Jainism
Considered the holiest period of the year, these eight days are marked for Jains by fasting, meditation, prayer and public readings of the life story of Lord Mahavira. Observed especially by the followers of the Shvetambara sect, Paryushana concludes on Samvatsari, the most solemn occasion of self-scrutiny and forgiveness. On this day, Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word or thought.
Navaratri Begins
Tue., Sep. 3, 2024
Tradition: Hinduism
A major nine-night festival in honor of the divine feminine.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Fri., Sep. 6, 2024
Tradition: Hinduism
A celebration of Ganesh’s birthday, one of the major Hindu deities. Ganesh, who has the head of an elephant, is the God of Success and is invoked at the beginning of all new undertakings.
Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Sun., Sep. 8, 2024
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
Celebrating the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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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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