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News and Programs 12.4.25
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TOMORROW: End of Semester Saraswati Puja
Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Our last arti of the fall semester and Saraswati Puja is this Friday. Take a moment to connect with the spirit of learning and inspiration, and bring your books or laptop for a blessing. Whether you're gearing up for exams or looking ahead to exploring new passions, may Maa Saraswati guide your journey. Dinner provided after arti. RSVP here. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
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TODAY: Literature of Interfaith Education Lunch and Learn
Thursday, December 4, 2025, Noon-1:15 pm, Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
Join the Emory University Chaplaincy as we welcome Dr. Michael Hubbard MacKay, BYU Professor of Religious Education for a lunch and learn examining the literature related to interfaith education. Dr. MacKay studies how interfaith education can lead to enriching interfaith relationships, and recently hosted a conference on interfaith and faith-based universities at BYU. RSVP for the lunch and learn here. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
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TODAY: Emory Bodhi Day 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Bodhi Day is celebrated in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition to honor the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha. The Emory Buddhist community will gather in honor of this special celebration for an evening of spiritual reflection, contemplation, and community.
Emory students, faculty, and staff are welcome. A vegetarian dinner will be served after the program. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
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Flourishing Fellows Community Supper
Saturday, December 6, 6:00 p.m., Interfaith Center, 1707 North Decatur Road
Join a sit-down, family-style dinner at the Interfaith Center. With the Winter Break just around the corner, we invite the Emory community to share gratitude from their lives over a warm meal. Contact moharad@emory.edu with any questions. You can register for the dinner here.
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Jain Temple Visit and Guided Tour
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 11:00 a.m. departure from Interfaith Center, 1:00 pm return to campus
Join the Emory University Chaplaincy for our first Jain Temple Visit to the Jain Society of Greater Atlanta, guided by Candler Jain Studies Postdoc Dr. Dhruv Nagar. Transportation provided to and from the temple. Space is limited. Registration is open to all Emory students, faculty and staff. We will travel together via bus or group Uber. Please RSVP by Friday, December 5 at Noon here.
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Emory Christmas Party
Sunday, December 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Join us for a festive evening of ornament decorating, music, food, and fun to celebrate the Christmas season. We hope this night of ecumenical engagement will be a nice break from the stress of finals. All students, faculty and staff are welcome. RSVP here.
We’ll also collect non-perishable food items for the Eagle Food Pantry. Pasta noodles, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, oatmeal, canned beans, canned soup are suggested.
For questions, please email Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
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Atlanta Interfaith Leaders Panel
Monday, December 8, 5:30-6:45 p.m., DCT Private Dining Room
Join the Emory Inter-Religious Council for dinner and a panel of interfaith leaders from the Atlanta community. Dinner will be covered by Emory University Chaplaincy. For questions on attending and how to claim your DCT meal, please email elizabeth.ann.martin@emory.edu. Sponsored by Emory University Chaplaincy.
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Interfaith Atlanta's Winter Lights Program
Saturday, December 13, 4-6 p.m, Cannon Chapel
Please join us in a celebration of light this year at our annual Interfaith Winter Lights Program. We will have a collection of poems, songs, and stories presented by local artists and practitioners as well as time for fellowship and dialogue to follow.
We will also be collecting non-perishable items for the Eagle Food Pantry at Bread Coffeehouse for Emory students. Most needed items are dry pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, oatmeal, canned beans, and canned soup.
Parking is free on Saturdays at Emory's Oxford Road Parking Deck: 1390 Oxford Rd NE.
Sponsored by Interfaith Atlanta and cosponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
For more information click here.
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Emory Chanukah Celebration
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 5:00-6:30 pm, Candle Lighting at 5:45 p.m., Kaldi’s at the Emory Student Center
All are welcome for an Emory Chanukah celebration sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy in conjunction with Chabad, Hillel and Meor. Chanukah treats will be provided as well as a festive candle lighting. Come shine light and share joy with the whole Emory community. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu. RSVP appreciated here. Sponsored by Emory University Chaplaincy and Chabad, Hillel, and MEOR.
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Celebrate the Winter Holidays on Emory's Atlanta Campus
The Emory community will celebrate winter holidays in the coming weeks with music, art and special spiritual events.
For a list of programming on the Atlanta campus, please click here. This list will continue to be updated. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Giving Tuesday Thank You
We are deeply grateful to the many supporters who gave to the Emory University Chaplaincy in honor of Giving Tuesday. We received nearly 50 donations and gifts totaling almost $3000. Your support will make possible vibrant spiritual and interfaith life for our campus and community. From all of us and our students, thank you so much. You can continue to support our end of year giving season through December 31 here.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Student Worker Spotlight
Sumaya Abdi (she/her) is from Nashville, Tennessee, and is an Emory junior planning to graduate Spring 2027. She is working towards a degree in Data Science. While at Emory, she has been involved in Emory Data Interpreters Association, Emory Data Science Club, and Judo.
What Sumaya likes best about working at OSRL is “the kind of community we are able to create.” Her current super power is empathy, but the gift she’d like to have is telepathy. When not working or studying, you might find Sumaya rewatching Glee, Desperate Housewives, doing judo, or eating pistachio cheesecake.
Learn more about the Emory University Chaplaincy Student Worker program here.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Muscogee Teach-In 2025
On Thursday, October 30, Emory University hosted the fourth-annual Muscgoee Teach-In at the Emory Student Center and on McDonough Plaza. The program included remarks by Emory and Muscogee leaders, a language lesson from the Mvskoke Language Program, a conversation with Muscogee Nation Secretary of Culture and Humanities RaeLynn Butler, and a stomp dance led by Helvpe Ceremonial Ground Members. Sponsored by Emory Native American and Indigenous Studies, Office of the Provost, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, James Weldon Johnson Institute, and the Emory University Chaplaincy.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Windows to the World - West Africa
On Friday, November 21, in Brooks Commons of Cannon Chapel, Emory International Student and Scholar Services, along with co-sponsors the University Chaplaincy Muslim Life and the Graduate Student Government Association, presented Windows to the World: West Africa. Participants from across the Emory community were able to experience some of the richness of West African through enjoying food, presentations, and other interactive activities together.
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Protect Yourself From Unhealthy Religious Groups
Emory University has many healthy spiritual life opportunities led by Emory’s chaplaincy staff, Religious Life Affiliates, and the many Emory-affiliated religious student organizations listed here. Unfortunately, there are unaffiliated religious groups in the local area that display unhealthy behaviors such as high pressure, dishonesty, inappropriate outreach, etc. Please familiarize yourself with Emory’s policies on unhealthy religious groups to know if you encounter one, and if you do or if you have questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Upcoming Spiritual Life Programs
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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sundays During Term, 11 a.m. Service, Noon Free Lunch, Cannon Chapel; Last Fall Sunday, December 7
Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community, held in Cannon Chapel. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Emory Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Mindfulness Circle at Interfaith Center
Mondays During Term, 6-7 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.
For more information, please contact Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya at psraman@emory.edu.
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers and Halal Lunch
Fridays Year Round, Prayers 1:55 p.m., Lunch 2:30 pm, Cannon Chapel
Join us for Friday Prayers every week, which will be followed by a hot halal lunch in Brooks Commons during term. Join the Emory Muslim Life elist here.
Festive End of Semester Jumu'ah and Ummah with the Women's Refugee Network Friday, December 5. Simple prayers December 12 and 19.
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Weekday Fajr Prayers
Mondays and Wednesdays During Term, Times Vary, Cannon Chapel Room 106
Join the Muslim Students Association and Emory Muslim Life for Fajr prayers in the morning in Cannon Chapel Room 106. Students must request EmoryCard access through the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life in order to attend. For EmoryCard access and instructions, please email religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Emory Hindu Life: Hinduism Roundtable
Thursdays During Term, 5:30-6:30 p.m., AMUC 125
Come be part of a welcoming space for thoughtful conversation and community. Every week, we gather in AMUC 125 from 5:30–6:30 pm to discuss Hindu ideas, engage critically, and interact with meaningful readings. Whether you’re deeply rooted in Hinduism or simply curious to learn more, this circle offers a chance to reflect, ask questions, and explore the Hindu tradition. Come with questions and ideas. Snacks will be served.
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Hindu Students Association: Temple Trip
Saturday, December 6, 11:00 a.m.
Join the Emory Hindu Students Association for a trip to the Hindu Temple Of Atlanta this Saturday, December 6. RSVP and learn more here.
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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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HIllel at Emory: Upcoming Activities
This week at Emory Hillel are packed with community, celebration, and Jewish joy.
From weekly favorites to special holiday moments, there are so many ways to connect, recharge, and start the new year together.
Check out the calendar here and mark your dates—we can’t wait to see you.
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University Catholic Center: Weekly Offerings
- Sunday - Catholic Mass, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Cannon Chapel
- Tuesday - Catholic Eucharistic Adoration, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
- Wednesday - Catholic Mass, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
- Friday - Catholic Mass, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
We also have the Rosary being prayed as a group on:
- Monday/Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. on the Quad
- Tuesday/Thursday at 1:00 p.m. on the Quad
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Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship: Bible Study
Thursdays during term, 6 p.m., RRR R205
No need to prepare beforehand, just show up and be ready to study the book of Acts. Message in the GroupMe if you need help finding the room.
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Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship: First Friday
Friday, December 5, 7:00 p.m.
Cannon Chapel
Join us for the last first Friday of the semesterCannon Chapel will be decorated for Christmas and we will have Christmas/ Advent themed programming and food. RSVP here.
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Reformed University Fellowship
Mark your calendars for these events so you can come by and see us.
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Bread Coffeehouse
1227 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Visit Bread Coffeehouse or join us for DBS (Dinner, Band, and Stories) on Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Espresso Bar open M-Th, 12-5 p.m.
To learn more, visit here.
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Emory Orthodox Christian Fellowship Faith and Falafel
Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
As always, come grab free falafel sandwiches, relax, and meet people from all walks of life. Whether you come every week or this would be your first time, we’d love to see you there. Bring a friend, bring your questions, or just bring your appetite.
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International InterVarsity Fellowship
International students and visiting scholars are invited to be a part of the International InterVarsity Christian community. At Cannon Chapel's Brooks Commons each Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. is Tea Talk, a chance to have boba tea and practice English conversation, Fridays at 6:30 p.m. is Dinner and Bible Study, and other activities like hiking trips are announced regularly. Please check and sign up for our coming activities here.
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International InterVarsity: Holiday Events
International students and visiting scholars are invited to be a part of the International InterVarsity Christian community's Holiday activities.
December 13 - Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange
December 14 - Christmas Concert
December 15 - Gingerbread House making
December 16 - Atlanta exploration
You can learn more and RSVP here.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Sunday Worship Services
Sundays, 8:30 am and 11 am, Glenn Memorial Church
Glenn Memorial UMC invites you to worship with us. A short walk to the front gate of campus, Glenn has a thriving young adult group, and we welcome newcomers anytime. Are you an early riser to get a head start on homework? The 8:30 service might be for you. Do you sleep in on Sundays? We'll catch you at 11:00 am. There is a place for you at Glenn, and we'd love to help you find it.
For more info about worship or young adult ministry, visit our website here https://www.glennumc.org/young-adults or contact Director of Young Adult Ministries Sutton Smith at 334-707-1486.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: December 2025
See below for some highlighted events happening at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church this December. See the full calendar at their website here: https://www.glennumc.org/.
Christmas Caroling for All Ages & Children’s Nativity Pageant
Sunday, December 14, 9:45am & 10:15am | Ward Fellowship Hall
All ages join us for a sing-along of favorite carols hosted by The New Class and led by beloved pianist Jim Gibson and Covenant Choir Director, Katie Woolf. Then, at 10:15am, the Cherub Choir will present the Nativity pageant, directed by Mary Lindsey Lewis. Perhaps the most delightful 15 minutes of the season, with much laughter and levity, Glenn’s Pre-K, Kindergarteners, & 1st Graders bring the story of the first Christmas to life. Then, stay for 11am Advent 3 Worship in the Sanctuary and be sure to visit our Nativity animals petting zoo, enjoy Here & Now Coffee Co., & support the Alternative Giving Catalogue on your way home
Nativity Petting Zoo (Coffee with a Camel!)
Sunday, December 14, 12:00-2:00pm
Following our Third Sunday in Advent Worship at 11:00am, all ages are invited to visit with our favorite stable animals that bring the magic of the Christmas story to life. We heard that Obadiah the camel (or one of his friends?!) is following the Christ star and will make a stop by Glenn Church again this year! Here & Now Coffee Co. will be offering coffee & hot cocoa for purchase and the Justice Team will be offering a treat as we receive donations for the Alternative Giving Catalogue supporting mission and ministry locally and globally.
Young Adult Ministries Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 16, 7pm | Address upon RSVP
Young adults and college students are invited to our 2025 Young Adults Christmas party on Tuesday, December 16 from 7-9PM. Show off your cutest or tackiest Christmas apparel. We'll have appetizers, treats, and festive beverages. Optional activities include cookie decorating and Christmas crafts. RSVP at this link to get the address, and reach out to Sutton with questions.
In the Bleak Midwinter
Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 pm | Little Chapel
Is all the uncertainty of this Season too much to bear? Many of us have struggles in our lives that make being jolly & merry the farthest things from our hearts and minds. Whether you are grieving, stressed, or lonely, join us on winter's longest night to find comfort and hope in the midst of this season.
Christmas Eve at Glenn
Wednesday, December 24 | Sanctuary
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior through story and song. We hope you find the service that best fits you and your loved ones.
- 4pm | Christmas Pageant
- 7pm | Candlelight Service with Choir & Organ
- 11pm | Candlelight Service with Communion
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Candler School of Theology: Chapel Worship Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:05 a.m. - 12 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
All are welcome to join the Candler community in ecumenical Christian worship. View the Candler worship schedule here.
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Friends Meeting for Worship at Emory (Quakers)
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 106
Join us for silent worship and reflection. All students, faculty, and staff welcome.
For further information, please contact Professor Christine Moe, Hubert Department of Global Health, at clmoe@emory.edu.
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The Tam Institute for Jewish Studies: Whiteful Thinking: A Critical Historiography of Jewish
Racialization in the United States, with Britt Tevis, Syracuse University
Frday, December 5, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Zoom Seminar
This seminar explores how historians have written about Jewish whiteness in U.S. history, examining different trends in the field over the past quarter century. It will examine how these works reflect larger currents in the writing of American Jewish history and evaluate their significance for scholars seeking to understand the nature and complexity of antisemitism in the United States.
This session is based on a pre-circulated paper that should be read in advance. To receive the text and the Zoom link, please register here. For more information, email brent.buckley@emory.edu.
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Opportunities and Resources
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United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Scholarships Available
Beginning January 1, students are invited to apply for scholarships from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to help fund the 2026-2027 academic year. Annually, they award upwards of $2 million to hundreds of students planning to attend a United Methodist-related school, including Emory. Visit their website here for more information.
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Free Retreats for Students at Ignatius House on the Chatahoochee River in Sandy Springs
Life moves fast, especially when you're Juggling school, work, relationships, and everything in between. In the middle of all that noise, it's easy to lose touch with your own voice ... and with the Divine.
That's why Ignatius House offers free weekend retreats for young adults ages 18-25 and any student age 18+. These retreats are a chance to step away from the pressure, reconnect with your spiritual life, and find a sense of clarity, peace, and direction, no matter where you are on your journey.
Here at Ignatius House, we are convinced that lgnatian spirituality, and especially silent retreats, are an essential tool of mental and spiritual wellness.
Thanks to the generous support of donors who believe in the next generation, this opportunity is offered at no cost to participants. Scholarships are available for all of our retreats and can be applied for simply by filling out a short form.
Interested in making a retreat at Ignatius House? Please contact Andrew Forrester at aforrester@ignatiushouse.org or 404.255.0503 ext. 233 to learn more and find out how you can apply for a scholarship today. Learn more about Ignatius House here.
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Kairos Center Young Organizers Survival Corps
Are you a young person ready to resist rising extremis and authoritarianism in your community? Apply to join The Young Organizers Survival Corps today: a 7-month experience that will connect young organizers, activists, and faith leaders (18+) from across the country.
The cohort will start with an in-person bootcamp in January where we will train young folks the history of student organizing and movements, skills on art, culture, ritual to combat the hijacking of our faith traditions, and more. From there, we hope to develop a network where young folks will be able to be connected in their work across the country for continued community and strategizing about our work. More information/application available here.
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Eagle Food Pantry Donations
The Eagle Food Pantry is a free food pantry for Emory University Students housed at Bread Coffeehouse. We are open Fridays from 9 am-5 pm during the semester and can be found at 1227 Clifton Rd. Students can visit the pantry as many times as needed and there is no food limit.
Donations can be made through our Amazon wishlist, our website, or dropped off at Bread Monday-Thursday 12-5 pm. Our most desired items are pasta, pasta sauce, oatmeal packets, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, fruit cups, canned beans, canned veggies, and canned soup. For questions, please email eaglefoodpantry@breadcoffeehouse.org.
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Emory Community Fridge and Food Pantry
How to get involved:
Simply bring in any sealed, shelf
stable items. Place anywhere on the
pantry shelves.
Most needed items:
Rice, pasta, beans, canned foods, canned vegetables, snacks, cereal bread, fruits, paper products.
Drop location:
Alumni Memorial University
Center (AMUC) 1st Floor
Inside ADA entrance
right next to the fridge.
630 Means Drive
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Department of Religion: Religion and Law Courses Spring 2026
Check out the Spring 2026 Religion and Law course offerings. Learn more here.
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Atlanta Buddhism: Retreat Schedule and Scholarships
Are you considering a Buddhist retreat? Find below a list of many different ones coming up in 2026, from meditation to chanting and more. Try digital detox and go in-depth into Buddhist philosophy. See how a residential retreat can help you realize the Buddhist teachings and transform your mind. Scholarships avaiable.
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Sacred Design Lab: Two Part-time Roles Available
We're delighted to be hiring for two part-time roles in our work on spiritual innovation. Please check out the job descriptions for a Part-Time Project Administrator and Part-Time Research Assistant.
Per our fiscal sponsor's requirements, applicants must be based in the US or its territories. Applications are due on November 30, 2025. Information on how to apply is included in each job description.
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American Academy of Religion Southeast Region Conference
February 27-March 1, 2026
Furman University, Greenville, SC
Registration will go live on December 1.
Undergraduate paper submissions are due December 15. Submit full papers, 10-14 double spaced pages, for consideration to RELSERegion@gmail.com.
Graduate student job market panel lunch
Graduate srudent travel grant applications begin December 15.
New student-faculty mentorship program sign-up will begin in January.
More information available here.
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Emory CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services): Fall 2025 Therapy and Support Groups
To join a group at CAPS, contact the appropriate group facilitator or call CAPS at 404-727-7450 to schedule a pre-group interview.
The Art of Uncertainty: Exploring Change Through Creativity
In-person, Wednesdays 1:00-2:30pm
Contact: Dr. Alexandra Scott
Journey Through Grief: Strength and Connection
In-Person, Fridays 1:00-2:30pm, Starts 9/26
Contact: Dr. RaiNesha Miller
Grad-iators: Fighting through grad school together
Virtual, Fridays 2:00-2:30pm
Contact: Dr. Chesmore Montique
Sisterhood Speaks: A Group for Healing and Connection
Virtual, Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm
Contact: Dr. RaiNesha Miller
The Barbershop: “No clippers needed—just real conversation.”
Location & Time,TBD
A confidential space for men at Emory to gather, reflect, and be real.
Contact: Dr. Chesmore Montique
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Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
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There is a plethora of weekly religious and philosophical gatherings offered at Emory. Many of them are listed here and at the button below.
Check back for more weekly gatherings as the semester gets started.
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Emory University Chaplaincy: Chaplain Office Hours in AMUC 125
Monday-Friday, Noon-2 p.m., AMUC 125
Emory University Chaplaincy chaplains are available Monday through Friday from approximately Noon-2 pm during term in AMUC Suite 125 to offer pastoral care and have meetings with students, faculty, and staff. The general schedule is below and may vary semester to semester.
- Monday: Rev. Maddie Herlong
- Tuesday: Ven. Priya Rakkhit Sraman
- Wednesday: Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov
- Thursday: Pandit Rajeev Persaud
- Friday: Rabbi Jordan Braunig
To schedule a time with a chaplain outside of these hours, please contact them directly here.
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Religious Accommodations: List of Major Religious Holidays 2025-26
Emory OSRL seeks to provide guidance for the Emory community regarding upcoming religious holiday observances that may impact the community by providing a list of major religious holidays observed by sizeable religious demographic groups within the Emory community. These are provided in order to assist community members with avoiding potential schedule conflicts. For more information, please click here. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Upcoming Religious Holidays
These events are drawn from the multifaith calendar maintained by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.
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Bodhi Day (Rohatsu)
Mon., Dec. 8, 2025
Tradition: Buddhism
In the northern tradition, this is the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, ca. 596 B.C.E. In the southern tradition, the Buddha’s Enlightenment is celebrated during Wesak. The dates and names of Buddhist celebrations vary significantly among cultures and communities.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Mon., Dec. 8, 2025
Tradition: Christianity-Roman Catholic
A feast day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was born without sin.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fri., Dec. 12, 2025
Tradition: Christianity-Roman Catholic
Commemorates the day on which the Guadalupana (the Virgin of Guadalupe) appeared to San Juan Diego and her image appeared on his tilma (apron). The miraculous roses Juan Diego found and carried to the Bishop took the form of the image of Mary exactly as she had appeared to him at the hill of Tepeyac.
Hanukkah
Sun., Dec. 14 – Mon., Dec. 22, 2025
Tradition: Judaism
Celebrated for eight days to commemorate the rededication of the Temple following the Jews’ victory over occupying forces in 165 B.C.E., which reestablished for a time their religious and political freedom
Christmas
Thu., Dec. 25, 2025
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic
Celebrates the anniversary of the birth (nativity) of Jesus. Dec. 25 is the date of this observance for Roman Catholic, Protestant, and many Orthodox Christian churches. In some Orthodox churches, Christmas falls on January 7.
Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ
Thu., Dec. 25, 2025
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
Celebrates the anniversary of the birth (nativity) of Jesus. December 25 is the date of this observance for Roman Catholic, Protestant, and many Orthodox Christian churches.
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Emory University Chaplaincy ENews is published weekly during term by the Emory University Chaplaincy, 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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