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News and Programs 1.24.25
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Journeys of Reconciliation: Uzbekistan Journey, May 2025
Trip Dates: Depart the Evening of Monday, May 12 - Morning of Friday, May 23, 2025
Uzbekistan, one of the former Soviet countries along the ancient Silk Road, has opened to the world. The Emory University Chaplaincy and the Emory Purpose Project will for the first time launch an interfaith reflective educational journey to this country. Emory undergraduate and graduate students will explore the rich culture of this land by visiting religious institutions such as mosques, synagogues, and churches, and learn from leaders on the ground who are working to advance intercultural cooperation and peace-making. Students will be responsible for arranging their airfare to and from Tashkent, but all in-country costs will be covered by the program. Students will need to attend 3 pre-trip orientation sessions prior to the journey and complete a post-trip reflection. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/EmoryJourneys. Applications are due Thursday, February 6, 2025, and are open tp students who have a semester of study left beyond Spring 2025.. Co-sponsored by the Candler School of Theology. For questions, please contact Emory University Muslim Chaplain Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov at rahimjon.abdugafurov@emory.edu.
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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. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day Lecture: Survivor Speaks with George Rishfeld
Monday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Program Begins, Ackerman Hall
Join Emory Jewish Life for an International Holocaust Memorial Day lecture with Holocaust survivor George Rishfeld. Born in Warsaw Poland, Rishfeld was an infant when he was thrown over the barbed-wire fence of the Vilna Ghetto into the waiting arms of Halinka, the daughter of a man who worked for his father. Risking their own lives, they hid George for the remainder of World War II, taking him out into the community and to church as if he was their own child.
All are invited to hear Mr. Rishfeld reflect on his own life’s story and the legacy of survival.
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New Exhibit at Woodruff Library: This Land Calls Us Home: Indigenous Relationships with Southeastern Homelands
Opening January 27, 7:00 pm, Schatten Gallery, Woodruff Library
This exhibition presented by the Emory Libraries will feature the work of 25 contemporary Native American artists and designers. More than 50 pieces will be on display that express Southeastern Indigenous heritage, including beautiful textiles, moving photographs, stunning paintings, intricate woven baskets, and more.
The opening event will begin with remarks at 7 p.m. in the rotunda, down the corridor from the Schatten Gallery, followed by walking tours of the exhibition and a reception. The show and the opening event are both free and open to the public. More information can be found here.
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Midweek Musical Meditation
Wednesdays during term starting January 22, 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 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.
In challenging times, this week we continue to be in prayer for the victims of the devastating wildfires in California and we remember them in prayer and meditation at our first Midweek.
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International Community Friday Lunch
Fridays starting January 24, 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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Glenn Memorial Church and Theodicy Jazz Collective Present "Love Is the Way: A Freedom Suite"
Saturday, February 1, 7:00 p.m., Glenn Memorial Church Sanctuary
Join the award-winning Theodicy Jazz Collective and Glenn Memorial UMC Chancel Choir for an exciting collaboration featuring the newly premiered "Love Is the Way: A Freedom Suite" - a set of 9 freshly-arranged freedom songs from different cultural and faith traditions. The Theodicy Jazz Collective will kick off the concert with a set of original tunes from a variety of genres and styles. The Theodicy Jazz Collective was formed at Oberlin Conservatory and grew during residency at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music from 2008 to 2012. The band creates and leads services for a multitude of churches and cathedrals and offers lectures and workshops at high schools and colleges. Glenn’s Chancel Choir is known for its ability to perform a wide variety of music at a high level and collaborates with multiple Atlanta arts organizations including the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Soul Food Gospel Fest 2025
Sunday, February 16, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Emory Student Center Multipurpose Rooms
Soul Food Gospel Fest is an annual concert hosted by the Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir that brings together various choirs and groups in the community and to celebrate the love of God and Jesus during Black History Month. There will be music from various choirs across the state, prayers, liturgical dance, and spoken word. Soul food and refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy, Emory Belonging and Community Justice, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Office of the Provost. RSVP here.
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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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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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Collegiate Black Christians Events for January 2025
Saturday, January 25, Join us for Sweet Treats from 1:00-3:00 p.m., ESC (Emory Student Center) South Side
Tuesday, January 28 - Thursday, January 30, Join us from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the ESC Multipurpose Room for the Spring Involvement Fair
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University Catholic Center: Sunday Masses
Sundays, 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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Buddhist Guided Meditation
Thursdays during Term Starting January 16, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Cannon Chapel and Zoom
Join us for Buddhist meditation this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. 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. Zoom option: https://emory.zoom.us/j/515025945.
For questions, please contact: Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Priya Rakkhit Sraman, psraman@emory.edu.
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Graduate Christian Fellowship: PhD Student Dinner
Friday, January 31, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Glenn Goldsmith's Home
We know that PhD students have a particular need for community, as extended research time can feel isolating. If you’re in a PhD program, please join us for a special fellowship meal. Email Glenn Goldsmith to RSVP: glenn.goldsmith@intervarsity.org
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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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Muslim Life Weekly Halaqa and Dinner
Wednesdays, Beginning January 29, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., 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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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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Aquinas Day Lecture: “This Here Is Paradise, but You Can’t Come In: Canonizing Julia Greeley, Denver’s Black Angel of Charity”
Thursday, January 30, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm, Online or In-person
Room CST 360, Candler School of Theology, 1531 Dickey Drive
Join Candler’s Aquinas Center of Theology's annual Aquinas Day lecture, this year featuring presenter Alexia Williams, assistant professor of religion and African American studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Lunch will be provided for in-person lecture registrants. Register to attend in person or online here.
This lecture explores the life and legacy of Servant of God, Julia Greeley, a formerly enslaved woman and candidate for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. Born into slavery between 1833-1848, Julia rose to prominence in the 1890s for her charitable work among Denver’s impoverished families and firefighters. Despite experiencing physical disabilities, Julia became known for her nightly walks throughout the city, distributing food, clothing, and supplies to white families too proud to accept her aid in the light of day. In 2016, the Church officially opened her cause for canonization, and if successful, she could become the first African American saint canonized by the Vatican. Professor Williams reconstructs Julia’s life story from the limited archival sources that remain and considers how local histories of Catholicism influence and are influenced by the global dynamics of Roman Catholic tradition.
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Opportunities and Resources
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Emory College Course Offering: Introduction to Islam
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:15 p.m., Callaway S105
This course will examine major aspects of Islam as a religious and cultural tradition from its historical beginnings in Arabia of Late Antiquity to its contemporary and global expressions. Participants will explore the varied and complex ways in which Muslims live out their lives through beliefs and actions across various historical periods and in different geographical locations.
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United Methodist Church Reconciling Ministries Network Young Adult Open House
Sunday, February 2, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Oakview Coffee, 707 East Lake Drive
All LGBTQ-identifying young adults are invited to drop by, meet an RMN board member, and share any thoughts about ways RMN can show up for young, queer United Methodists.
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Emory Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics: Cognitively-Based Compassion Training Foundation Course
Part 1: Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Part 2: Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
The Spring CBCT® Foundation Course is now open for enrollment, and this is the perfect opportunity to discover the benefits of this research-based approach to compassion training. Scan the QR code or visit the link here to enroll today.
Deadline to Register: February 15, 2025
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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, 9:00 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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