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News and Programs 01.19.23
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Koshersoul: Building Community Through Faith, Identity, and Culture
Friday, January 27, 12:00 p.m., Woodruff Library Jones Room (Hybrid)
Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, and Tam Institute for Jewish Studies for a special culinary experience and intimate conversation with Culinary Historian Michael Twitty on faith, identity, and culture.
Professor Miram Udel,Ph.D., Director of the Tam Institute of Jewish Studies, will facilitate a conversation about building community through inherent connections and intersectionalities. Kosher food tastings inspired by Koshersoul will be available for attendees. Immediately following the conversation, there will be a book signing with Michael Twitty.
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Welcoming Interfaith and Spiritual Exploration (WISE)
Pre-Orientation Student Coordinator Position Opportunity
OSRL is hiring Student Coordinators to lead the Peer Mentor team for our 2023 WISE Pre-Orientation. The WISE Student Coordinator is a paid, part-time role starting in February 2023 through August 2023. The position requires 4-5 hours per week during the Spring 2023 semester starting in February, a few hours per month in the summer, and an increased time commitment starting during the second week of August during final pre-orientation preparations and for the Peer Mentor training and the WISE program (August 14-19).
Apply and view the position description here. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, January 23, 2023. Learn more about the WISE program here. Information about WISE Peer Mentor positions will be available late January 2023.
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Interfaith Speaker Series: Monotheism in Islam and Other Faiths with Dr. Celene Ibrahim
Friday, January 27, 2023, 2:30 pm, Halal Lunch, 3:00 pm, Lecture, Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
How do Islamic concepts of the divine nature and attributes both resonate with and differ from those of other faiths? How can Muslims be in generative dialogue with traditions and philosophies that espouse differing concepts of the divine nature?
Dr. Celene Ibrahim will offer an array of scholarly resources and fruitful avenues for theological and practical interfaith engagement.
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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 programs on the King Week website here. Additional information is added below as it becomes available. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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MLK Sunday at Beloved Community Worship
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Beloved Community kicked off the spring semester with its annual MLK Service on Sunday, January 15, 2023. We’d like to thank Rev. Tolton Pace for preaching, the Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir for singing, and all of our special guests who attended. It was a joyous gathering in the community, celebrating the VOIS endowment, and honoring the legacy of Dr. King.
We hope you’ll join us throughout this semester on Sunday mornings for worship.
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Midweek Musical Meditation
Wednesdays during Term, 12:00-12:15 p.m. EST, Zoom and Facebook Live
All are invited to reflect and decompress in a midweek, midday time of sacred music. Join Music Director, Maury Allums and the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life in taking a moment to breathe and connect with others in our community. Register on Zoom here. Like us on Facebook to receive updates on the Livestream. Below is a recording of last week's musical meditation.
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King Week Midweek Musical Meditation - 1.18.23
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The Honorable Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock addressing the Multifaith Mass Incarceration conference.
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Rabbi Jordan Braunig attending the workshop "Crime and Criminal Justice Reform: Myths, Realities, and Strategies."
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Multifaith Ending Mass Incarceration Conference Recap
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January 11-13, 2023
Did you know that Georgia's incarceration rate is higher than any other state in the U.S. - in fact, the highest rate of any democracy on earth?
This is one of the many reasons two of our OSRL staff members attended the Multifaith Ending Mass Incarceration conference co-sponsored by Ebenezer Baptist Church, The Temple, and Odyssey Impact in order to learn about how faith communities can make a difference in this issue, an area where many interlocking oppressions such as racial, economic, and gender disparities converge. For more ways to get involved with service and justice work with OSRL's partners, please click here.
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Emory Buddhist Club Guided Meditation
Thursday, January 19, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 106
Join the Buddhist Club for Buddhist meditation this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. You may also come as early as 5:30 p.m. for a period of community and snacking while we prepare for the meditation session at 6:00 p.m. For questions, please contact Venerable Priya Sraman. Please feel free to enjoy the provided snacks and tea before and/or after the session.
This semester, EBC is planning a new “buddy” program in order to foster a more tight-knit community and cultivate a space for care and meaningful conversations. To gauge interest in such a program, fill out this interest form.
Check out our new Linktree for some useful links pertaining to the club.
This Linktree includes a suggestion form for topic recommendations so if you want this Thursday’s session to be about a particular topic, feel free to let us know!
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Bread Coffeehouse DBS
Thursday, January 19, 7:15 p.m., Bread Coffeehouse
Join Bread Coffeehouse for Dinner, Band, and Story. See all events here. See the rest of the activities for the week on their Instagram.
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Emory Hillel: Shabbat Service and Dinner
Friday, January 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Marcus Hillel Center
Join Hillel at Emory for Shabbat this Spring semester. Services begin at 6:00 p.m. and dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.
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Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship: Welcome Back Dinner
Friday, January 20, 2023, 6:30 p.m., Brooks Commons at Cannon Chapel
Welcome back to campus, and happy new year! Join us for food and fellowship with other Emory graduate students. RSVP using this link.
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers
Fridays, 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory's Muslim community for Friday Prayers. For questions, please contact Isam Vaid. Prayers will resume Friday, January 6, 2023.
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Emory Hindu Students Association: Aarthi GBM
Friday, January 20, 5:00 p.m. Cannon Chapel
Join Emory's Hindu Chaplaincy and Hindu Students Association for weekly Aarti prayers and community. Contact: Hindu Chaplain Shweta Chaitanya, shewta.chaitanya@emory.edu.
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Emory University Catholic Center: Spring Semester Mass Schedule
Saturday, 5:00 p.m., Oxford College Day Chapel
Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Emory University Cannon Chapel
Sunday, 6:00 p.m., Emory University Cannon Chapel
Wednesday, 12:00 p.m., University Catholic Center Halligan Chapel
We look forward to worshiping and celebrating with you throughout the week. Learn more here.
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Reformed University Fellowship: Small Group
Please join RUF for the Bible Study small groups that start at the beginning of next week.
For more information on RUF Emory, please contact George Hamm.
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Mindfulness and Well-Being Circle
Mondays, 12:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel, Room 106
Mindfulness and Well-Being Circle is a space for cultivating and engaging in mindfulness practices for our individual and collective well-being. It is a place for community, rest, and learning. All are welcome to the circle for group meditations, contemplations, and reflections facilitated by Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Aquinas Day Lecture
Thursday, January 26, 12:00 p.m., Candler School of Theology
Join Dr. Craig A. Ford for his lecture titled Whose Aquinas? Which Natural Law? When many ethicists—both Catholic and otherwise—think about liberative ethical projects, many of them do not consider the natural law tradition as a viable candidate. In this lecture, Dr. Ford engages the natural law tradition that descends from the theology of Thomas Aquinas, arguing that the theological resonance of black queer freedom dreams can be strengthened by thinking alongside the natural law tradition as a dynamic, living tradition.
For more information and to register for this event, click here.
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Women and Gender in the Qur'an
January 26, 12:00 p.m., Rita Anne Rollins Building 252
Dr. Celene Ibrahim, an internationally recognized specialist on Islamic intellectual history, will speak at Candler School of Theology about her book, Women and Gender in the Qur’an (Oxford University Press, 2020) at a lunch lecture on January 26, 12:00-1:15. With attention to the Qur’an's distinct literary characteristics, Women and Gender in the Qur’an examines female figures in the context of narratives and in verses related to the social and theological implications of gendered personhood. Ibrahim’s book received the Association of Middle East Women’s Studies Book Award (2021) and was featured by the American Academy of Religion in Women’s History Month (2022).
A buffet-style halal lunch from Mediterranean Grill will be provided for those who register by January 23. Contact Deanna Womack for further information
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JWJI: Race and Difference Colloquium Series
Monday, January 23, 12:00 p.m., Woodruff Library
Our next guest, Dr. Dennis Tyler from Fordham University - Rose Hill, will discuss "The Problem of the Color Line in the Age of COVID-19."
All events are free, but registration is required. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link. Please register here.
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Emory University School of Medicine Meditation Course
Wednesdays, Feb. 1-March 22, 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. EST, Emory School of Medicine
In collaboration with Emory School of Medicine, the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics sponsors the CBCT® course each semester. The instructors are Ellen Coggeshall, MD, and J. William Eley, MD. All CBCT® School of Medicine courses are free of charge. You must be a faculty or staff member within the Emory School of Medicine to register for this course, or an employee within Emory Healthcare. To register, click here.
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Science on Spiritual Health Symposium 2023
Saturday, April 1, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-5:50 p.m., Woodruff Health Sciences Center Administration Building, Plaza and Auditorium
Join us to hear about Emory’s scientific and clinical collaborations in spiritual and brain health and their potentials to help transform the medical system’s approach to physical and mental health. The symposium will feature a variety of speakers and presenters and will also include a luncheon. Scan the barcode in the graphic to the right for more details.
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“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Friday, January 20, 7:00 p.m., Sisters Chapel at Spelman College
Listen to the combined voices of Spelman College Glee Club, Morehouse College Glee Club, Clayton State University, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church and Lyke House Catholic Center. Learn more here.
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Buddhist College Chaplain Conference
Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm, Virtual, Register here
Topics will include:
- Shared ethics and a resource repository
- Practices that catalyze psycho-social-spiritual learning
- A path for advancing the field
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2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Monday, January 23, 7:00 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Local lay faithful and pastors of different Christian confessions are invited for a moment of fellowship, prayer, and music and to reflect together on the theme, "Do good; seek justice" (Isaiah 1:17). Light refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by the Focolare Movement and IHM Church. For more information and to register, click here.
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“The U.S. & the Holocaust” Film Showing
Wednesday, January 25, 6:00 p.m., The Temple (1589 Peachtree Road, NW. Atlanta)
Join us for “The U.S. & the Holocaust,” a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein, screening and panel discussion featuring WABE’s Lois Reitzes. Learn more and RSVP here.
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| Opportunities and Resources
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MEOR at Emory: A Podcast Fellowship
An amazing, low commitment opportunity for Jewish students on campus. Get paid and learn about Judaism! Click the link in our bio to apply.
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MEOR at Emory: Maimonides Fellowship
The Maimonides Fellowship is an amazing program for Jewish students on campus.
Click the link in our bio to apply.
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Recreation and Wellness: Group Fitness Schedule
Welcome back, Eagles! We are excited to kick off another semester of programs. See the group fitness schedule for the spring semester. As a reminder, our programs and facilities are open to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. We look forward to seeing you at our events.
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2023-2024 Jewish Service Corps Applications Open
Applications are open for the 2023-2024 Avodah's Jewish Service Corps, a year-long program for individuals ages 21-26 to build a lifetime of leadership skills, an active Jewish community, a powerful professional network, and a more just America.
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University Catholic Center: International Wives Group
Tuesday mornings, 9:30 a.m., Emory Catholic Center
The International Wives Group supports the wives and children of Emory international students, researchers, and faculty. We meet for tea, conversation, and friendship. It's a time to practice English, meets other international families, and learn to navigate life here in Atlanta. Babies and young children are both welcome and enjoyed. Interested?
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Scholarship for United Methodist Students
Lack of financial means can often obstruct students’ ability to pursue the education they deserve. The United Methodist Church awards over five million dollars annually to help close the gaps. Apply now for a United Methodist Scholarship for a chance to fulfill your academic pursuits.
Applications can be found at this link and are due by March 30, 2023.
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Upcoming Religious Holidays
These events are drawn from the multifaith calendar maintained by the Office of Religious andSpiritual Life at Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.
Vasant Panchami (Sri Pancami)
Wed., Jan. 25, 2023
Tradition: Hinduism
One of many festivals to honor the advent of spring, this day is celebrated particularly in North India, where it is associated with Saraswati, the goddess of learning; however, it also retains connection with the goddess Lakshmi.
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Emory OSRL ENews is published weekly during the term by the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life 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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