Easter, South Asian Sacred Arts Showcase, Eid al-Fitr, Passover
Easter, South Asian Sacred Arts Showcase, Eid al-Fitr, Passover
 
News and Programs 4.3.26
Holy Week Programming
Emory Beloved Community Holy Week and Easter 2026
Join Emory Beloved Community for Holy Week and Easter. 
Sponsored by the Emory Christian Chaplaincy. With questions, please contact Emory Christian Chaplain, The Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu
Learn more here
Emory Beloved Community Holy Week
Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Holy Week and Easter 2026
Maundy Thursday Dinner and Service
Thursday, April 2, 6:00 p.m. Dinner, 7:00 p.m. Service, Glenn Memorial Fellowship Hall, RSVP here
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 6:30 p.m. Organ Prelude, 7:00 p.m. Service, Glenn Memorial Sanctuary
Easter
Sunday, April 5
7:15 a.m., Glenn Memorial Lawn
9:45 a.m., Glenn Memorial Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m., Glenn Memorial Sanctuary
Learn more here
Emory University Catholic Center Holy Week and Easter 2026
Holy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 8:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 8:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 4, 8:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Sunday, April 5, 9:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel, No Evening Mass
For more information, please visit the University Catholic Center website here
South Asian Sacred Arts Showcase
South Asian Sacred Arts Showcase
Friday, April 3, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join us for the South Asian Sacred Arts Showcase, an evening celebrating the richness of South Asian devotional and cultural artistic tradition. Featuring student performances in classical dance, music, and poetry, the event highlights both group and individual talent across campus. Dinner will be served afterwards. RSVP here
For more information, please email religiouslife@emory.edu or rajeev.persaud@emory.edu. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
RSVP for Sacred Arts Showcase Here
Emory Campus Eid Al-Fitr Festival
Saturday, April 4, 6:00 p.m., Emory Student Center Multipurpose Rooms
Join the Emory Muslim Students Association to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr. Get tickets here
Co-sponsored by Emory University Chaplaincy, Belonging and Community Justice, Indian Cultural Association, and Pakistani Students Association.
Muslim Students Association: Eid Week
March 27-April 4, 2026
Get ready for a week of fun events as we celebrate and countdown to our Eid Al-Fitr Festival. Learn more here.  
Passover
Emory Passover
Passover is a week long holiday marking the deliverance of the Jewish people from bondage. Beginning with a festive meal called a seder and involving abstention from leavened bread. There are a number of ways to observe Passover at Emory. See below for Passover programming and for more information, email Emory Jewish Chaplain Rabbi Jordan Braunig at jordan.braunig@emory.edu. Learn more here.
Hillel at Emory: Passover 2026
Emory Hillel is excited to be offering meals over Passover at no cost to students, thanks to the generous support of the Emory community. Please RSVP for the meals you would like to attend, including Seders (DIY options available) and meals during the week. All food served at Hillel is Kosher for Passover. RSVP here
April 2–April 9
Daily Passover Lunch
11:00 am–1:00 pm | Varying locations
RSVP in advance using the link to reserve your spot and view lunch locations.
Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: First Night Passover Seder
On Wednesday, April 1, Hillel at Emory hosted a Passover Seder with Emory Jewish Chaplain Rabbi Jordan Braunig. Thank you so much to everyone who attended and we wish everyone a happy Passover. 
Chabad at Emory: Passover 2026
For Meals throughout Passover text KFP MEALS to 404-999-7787. For more information about Passover at Chabad, please go to the Chabad at Emory website here.
VOIS Concert
Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir Spring Concert 2026
Saturday, April 11, 7:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join the Emory University Chaplaincy and the Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir (VOIS) for our annual Spring Concert. VOIS offers a space for soul-healing and reflection through worship music of many different Christian genres. Parking is free on Saturdays at Emory’s Oxford Road and Peavine parking lots. Light dinner provided after concert. Register here
Emory University Chaplaincy: Emory Day of Giving Thank You
We are so grateful to the 233 supporters who gave over $21,598 to the Emory University Chaplaincy in just one day. Your overwhelming 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 support Emory University Chaplaincy here anytime here.
Interfaith Atlanta Sacred Dialogues Interfaith Atlanta Sacred Dialogues
Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Interfaith Atlanta Sacred Dialogues
On Saturday, March 28, Dean McGonigle and Muslim Chaplain Abdugafurov welcomed members of the Interfaith Atlanta Sacred Dialogues Fellowship program to Cannon Chapel for a conversation about interfaith engagement at Emory and how the fellows can create action plans for implementing their interfaith learnings. The fellows are engaged in religious and interfaith life in Atlanta in a variety of different ways, and they took the time to discuss what they have learned so far in their program, learn about the vibrant religious and interfaith life at Emory, and begin to create action plans for creating greater interfaith civic cohesion. (Photos by Cate Tedford) 
Journey to Vietnam Pre-Meeting Journey to Vietnam Pre-Meeting
Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Journey to Vietnam Pre-Meeting
On Tuesday, March 31, at the Emory Interfaith Center, the Emory University Chaplaincy hosted our third pre-trip orientation meeting for Journeys of Reconciliation—Vietnam, which starts in May. We’ve had excellent presentations by Professor Chris Suh, Professor Tara Doyle, Ven. Dong Hue, and Linh Le 22T. The excitement among our 12 students is palpable for the journey we are about to undertake. On this 40th Anniversary year of Journeys, we are so grateful to all who support it and are part of it.
Community Supper Brew and Breathe
Flourishing Fellows: Community Supper and Brew and Breathe events
Saturday, April 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
The Flourishing Fellows will present a family-style fellowship dinner open to all students. Sign up here and bring a friend. 
Sunday, May 2, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
Wind down with an end-of-semester coffee shop style study and de-stress session. Sign up here
Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy. 
ISSS Community Lunches
International Community Friday Lunch
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel, Brooks Commons
  • Friday, April 10
International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) is a long-standing collaboration between the Emory University Chaplaincy and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). The purpose of these lunches is to extend a warm welcome, share helpful resources from our sponsors, and create a space for the international community to gather over a free meal. ICFL is held in Cannon Chapel's Brooks Commons from 11:30am - 12:30pm. 
To ensure we are best serving active participants, we will serve the first 100 students and scholars who arrive for ICFL. We encourage you to arrive as early as possible to enjoy this very popular program.  For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu
Upcoming Spiritual Life Programs
Emory Beloved Community
Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sundays during Term, 11:00 a.m. Service, Noon Free Lunch, Cannon Chapel
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.
Beloved Community Spring Bible Study
Tuesdays during Term, 6:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center Student Lounge, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Beloved Community invites you to join us for Bible study on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Interfaith Center student lounge. We’ll be studying the Psalms using The Heart of the Psalms: God’s Word to the World
For questions, and to sign up, email Emory's Christian Chaplain at mhend25@emory.edu
Emory Buddhist Life
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.
Weekly Buddhist Meditation and Dharma Gathering
Thurdays during Term 
- 5:15 p.m. Community Tea in Cannon Room 106
- 6:00 p.m. Meditation in Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Come to enjoy light refreshments before meditation, and to connect with Emory Buddhist Club leaders and friends. 
For more information, please contact Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya at psraman@emory.edu.
Emory Buddhist Club and Asian STudent Center: Momo-Making and Mindfulness
Tuesday, April 7, 5:00 p.m.,
Belonging and Community Justice Kitchen (Cox Hall 3rd Floor)

Join Emory Buddhist Club and the Asian Student Center next Tuesday in preparing Momos, a dumpling dish originating in Tibet. It will be held in the Belonging & Community Justice Kitchen on the 3rd floor of Cox Hall. It will be a great opportunity to socialize with the community, learn about Tibetan culture, and enjoy freshly made Momos. Learn more here
Emory Buddhist Club Clothing Swap Emory Buddhist Club Clothing Swap
Emory Buddhist Club: Clothing Swap
Thursday, April 9 - Saturday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Emory Student Center Promenade
Clothing collection is beginning for Emory Buddhist Club's Clothing Swap. Drop off any items of clothing you no longer want at one of the drop off locations listed above, then come to the clothing swap to find new clothes. The first two hours of the first day of the swap, April 9, will feature free acai bowls and inter-religious dialogue about sustainibility with Emory Hillel. All remaining items will be donated to local non-profits or recycled. Nothing from the clothing swap will be sent to a landfill. Learn more here
Hillel and Buddhist Club: Passover Acai Bowl and Clothing Swap
Thursday, April 9, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, ESC Promenade
Bring your old clothes and questions while we examine the role of sustainability in religion with Venerable Priya, Rabbi Jordan, and Emory Hillel staff. For questions, please contact Elle Rosenthal here.
Emory Buddhist Club: Day-Long Vipassana Meditation Retreat at Kim Cang Monastery
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / Kim Cang Monastery (4771 Browns Mill Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038)
The Kim Cang Monastery will be hosting a day-long retreat soon. The Monastery was created by Vietnamese Buddhist teacher, Thich Hanh Dat and focuses on teachings from the Mahayana tradition. The retreat will feature an outdoor refuge, several community meditation & Dharma talk sessions, and a free, mindful lunch. Attendance is free, but registration is required and can be done here: Day-Long Vipassana Meditation Retreat. For additional questions regarding the retreat, contact thichnudonghue@yahoo.com or vangabodhi@gmail.com.
Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers
Fridays Year Round, Prayers 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory Muslim Life for Friday Prayers every week. On Friday, March 20, please join us after prayers for special Eid treats. Join the Muslim Life elist here
For questions, please contact Emory Muslim Chaplain Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov
Hindu Aarthi
Fridays during Term, 5-6 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory's Hindu community for weekly prayers and community. All are welcome. 
For questions, please contact Emory Hindu Chaplain Pandit Rajeev Persaud at rajeev.persaud@emory.edu.
On Friday, February 20, please join us for a special time to be in community as we honor the passing of Emory College of Arts and Sciences student and Oxford College alumna Shreya Gowducheruvu. Samosas and drinks will be available after aarthi in Cannon Chapel Room 106. 
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 Thursday, we gather from 5:30-6:30 pm in AMUC 125 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.
For more information, please email Emory Hindu Chaplain Pandit Rajeev Persaud at rajeev.persaud@emory.edu
Sikh Student Association: Gurdwara Visit
Sunday, April 12, 11:00 a.m., Means Drive Roundabout
Please join us for our Gurdwara trip on April 12th at Guru Nanak Mission Society. There will be langar afterwards as well. We will be providing transportation and will meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Means Drive Roundabout (behind Woodruff Circle). Learn more here
Emory Jewish Life: Judaism as a Spiritual Path
Fridays during Term, Noon, AMUC 125
Join Emory Jewish Chaplain Rabbi Jordan Braunig for weekly Torah study in AMUC 125. All are welcome. For questions, please email jordan.braunig@emory.edu
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
Hillel at Emory: Shabbat 
6:30 pm Services, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, Marcus Hillel Center 
Join Hillel at Emory for Shabbat services and dinner. Learn more here.
Hillel at Emory: Take Care Tuesdays
Every other Tuesday starting February 3, 4:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Conference Room 105D
Join Emory Hillel to unwind every other Tuesday. Learn more here
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
For questions, please contact Catholic Religious Life Affiliate Michael Zauche at michael@emorycatholic.org.
Emory Christian Fellowship Worship Night
Emory Christian Fellowship Worship Night
Friday, April 3, 7:00–9:00 p.m., McDonough Field
A beautiful evening of worship, prayer, and fellowship as we come together as a campus to reflect and celebrate Easter weekend. Learn more here
Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship: Weekly Bible Study
Thursdays during Term, 6:00-7:00 p.m., AMUC 125C
Come spend time with reading God’s word with us. No preparation needed, just show up. To learn more, join the GCF GroupMe here.
Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship: April Second Friday
Friday, April 10, 7:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for dinner the SECOND Friday in April to not conflict with Good Friday. If you are looking for a Good Friday service to attend, reach out in the GroupMe. We will have vegetarian food and programming to build community and fellowship with one another. RSVP in the Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship GroupMe and email addison.deisher@emory.edu or text Addison Deisher via GroupMe if you have any dietary restrictions we should be aware of. 
LaFe: Taquero Night
Friday, April 24, 6:00 p.m., SAAC Field, Clairmont Campus
¡Hola familia! We would like to invite you to our biggest event of the year, Taquero Night. Join us for a fun night with delicious food and fellowship. We would love to see you all there Friday April 24 at the SAAC Field. Have a blessed week. 
Learn more here
Reformed University Fellowship
Mark your calendars for these events so you can come by and see us. 
This semester, join RUF every Wednesday during Term in Cannon Chapel for mingling at 7 pm and worship at 7:30 pm. Series is titled, "Who Is This Guy?: The Gospel of Mark."
Learn more about other RUF activities here.  
Bread Coffeehouse
1227 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Visit Bread Coffeehouse or join us for DBS (Dinner, Band, and Stories) on Thursdays during Term at 7:15 p.m. Espresso Bar open M-Th, 12-5 p.m. 
To learn more, visit here
Baptist Collegiate Ministry: Large Group Meetings Spring 2026
Thursdays during Term, 7:00 p.m., AMUC 108
It's that time. Doors open at 7:00 pm for pizza and games and Bible study starts at 7:30 pm. Hope to see you there. Learn more here.  
Emory Orthodox Christian Fellowship Faith and Falafel
Every Wednesday in Term, 7:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
That’s right, we’re back for another semester filled with lots of falafel and even more faith. Join OCF every Wednesday night in Cannon Chapel 314 for free falafel sandwiches, new friends, and an awesome discussion.

Bring you, your friends, and a curious mind. All are welcome, no matter your faith. Together, we’ll study the spiritual life of the apostles, understand Orthodoxy, and grow in Christ—week by week. 

Please RSVP here. Any questions can be emailed to ocfemory@gmail.com.
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. in Term is Tea Talk, a chance to have boba tea and practice English conversation, Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in Term is Dinner and Bible Study, and other activities like hiking trips are announced regularly. Please check and sign up for our coming activities here.
Learn more here
IIF Pizza and Movie Night
International Intervarsity Fellowship: Good Friday Movie and Dinner
Friday, April 3, 6:00 p.m., Brooks Commons at Cannon Chapel
Please join us for a Pizza and Movie Night for Good Friday. Please check and sign up for our coming activities here.

Learn more here
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, Department of Global Health, at clmoe@emory.edu
Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Sunday Worship Services
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., 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. 
Wesley Fellowship at Emory University
Wesley Fellowship is a campus ministry for undergraduates and graduate students at Emory University. Wesley Fellowships and Foundations exist all over the country as ministries of the United Methodist Church, giving students the opportunity for community and spiritual formation. Wesley ministries are named for John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of the Methodist movement.
Wesley is a United Methodist college ministry housed at Glenn Memorial UMC on Emory's campus. We are open-minded, LGBTQ-affirming, and justice-seeking. Follow us on Instagram @emorywesleyfellowship and join our GroupMe to stay connected. Reach out to Director Sutton Smith at ssmith@glennumc.org with questions. 
Candler School of Theology: Chapel Worship Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays during Term, 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.
Campus Partner Programs
APIDA Heritage Month
ASC: APIDA Heritage Month 2026
The Asian Student Center invites you to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month through a series of programs centering storytelling, creativity, community, and connection. From hands-on workshops and cultural experiences to conversations, performances, and social gatherings, this month is designed to honor the breadth and diversity of APIDA identities and experiences.
Whether you are looking to learn something new, engage with culture, or simply be in community, there are many opportunities to get involved throughout April. We encourage you to explore the full calendar and join us for events that speak to you.
All students are welcome—we cannot wait to celebrate with you. Learn more here
Earth Month Earth Month
Office of Sustanability Initiatives: Celebrate Earth Month 
April 2026
This month-long celebration of the planet aims to further the Earth Day history of environmental activism. The health of the planet directly affects the health of people, and small changes in our daily life really can make a difference. While celebrating the Earth this month, take time to sign petitions, call your representatives, and reexamine your own actions. Visit here for all of our events this month.
Volunteer Emory, Plant Futures, and Emory Center for Ethics: What's for Dinner?
Saturday, April 4, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m., AMUC 106
Come join Volunteer Emory’s Service Learning Education team, Plant Futures, and the Emory Center for Ethics to learn about farm workers behind our food production from The Emory Farmworkers Program. Come hear about how they contribute to health solutions.
For more information, click here
Book Launch and Celebration of
Kin by Tayari Jones

Monday, April 6, 4:30 pm, NEW LOCATION: Glenn Memorial Church Sanctuary 
On April 6, we will celebrate the release of Faculty Fellow Tayari Jones' Kin (Penguin Random House). Tayari Jones (Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing) will be joined by Jericho Brown (Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing) for a conversation on this exuberant new work about mothers and daughters, friendship and sisterhood, and the complexities of being a woman in the American South. Please RSVP here to attend. 
Emory Office of Respect: Take Back the Night
Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., Harland Cinema
Join the Emory Office of Respect for the 2nd Annual Take Back the Night — a powerful evening centered on artistic expression, community, and uplifting survivor voices. This event is all about creating space to express, reflect, support one another, and stand together against sexual violence.
There will be opportunities to engage through art, messages of support, and community connection.
Bring your friends and help us create a night of support, empowerment, and healing. Together, Emory unites to take back the night.
For more information, click here.
Emory Office of Respect: RespectCon with Amanda Nguyen
Thursday, April 9, 6:30 p.m., Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Rooms 4-6
Amanda Nguyen — an activist, astronaut and best-selling author — made history as the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman in space. Her bioastronautics research focuses on women’s health. Nguyen was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and awarded TIME Woman of the Year for her work in drafting and passing sexual assault survivor rights in the United States and United Nations. She is the author of The New York Times bestselling memoir “Saving Five.” Nguyen’s visit is made possible by a grant from Emory’s Impact Circles, which uses the power of collective philanthropy to support projects that amplify underrepresented voices.
Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement: Patrick Radden Keefe in Conversation with Virginia Prescott: London Falling 
Thursday, April 9, 7:00 p.m., Glenn Memorial at Emory University 1660 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30307
On Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m., we bring our commitment to public conversation to life at Glenn Memorial Church with Patrick Radden Keefe, one of the most rigorous and compelling investigative writers working today. Keefe is best known for Empire of Pain, his history of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family and for Say Nothing, which is the basis for the hit Hulu series set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
In London Falling, Keefe examines a family's devastating loss and uncovers a shadow world of money, influence, and hidden power beneath the surface of London's elite. Appearing in conversation with Virginia Prescott, he will reflect not only on the story itself, but on the craft and responsibility of reporting: how careful inquiry, narrative skill, and moral clarity bring difficult truths into public view.
Please RSVP Here for a pair of free tickets. If you have any questions, please reach out to cpse@emory.edu. 
Aquinas Center of Theology and La Mesa Academy of Theological Studies: St. Catherine of Siena Lecture: An Evening with Sister Pimentel
Tuesday, April 14, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Please join us as we welcome Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ to campus as the 2026 St. Catherine of Siena speaker. Register here. This program is supported by a grant from the Lumen Christi Institute with funding from the John Templeton Foundation (Grant #63614) and is in partnership with Candler School of Theology's La Mesa Academy of Theological Studies.
Office of Sustanability Initiatives: Arbor Day Volunteering
Friday, April 24, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and the Emory Grounds team to remove Ivy from Lullwater's trees in celebration of Arbor Day on April 24th. 
Please make sure to bring a reusable water bottle, wear closed-toe shoes and long sleeves, and put on some sunscreen in advance. You will receive merchandise for your support. Thanks for volunteering.
Please RSVP here.
Opportunities and Resources
Emory University Purpose Project: The Emory Advance
Friday, May 8 - Wednesday, May 13, Camp Mikell
The Emory Advance is a transformative experiential program for students who want to pause, reflect, and prepare for what comes next — in college and beyond. Set in a beautiful, rustic-style environment, this immersive experience invites you to connect with peers and faculty across disciplines, explore what truly matters to you, and build the clarity and confidence to lead a purposeful life.
Over the course of five days, you will:
  • Step away from campus noise to think deeply about who you are and who you’re becoming.
  • Join honest, energizing conversations about purpose, values, and leadership.
  • Recharge in a reflective, retreat-style setting.
The retreat is free of cost. 
If you are interested, please register here.
CSLR
Undergraduate Law and Religion Fellows Program
Call for Participants, 2026–2027
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
The Center for the Study of Law and Religion is pleased to open the call for participants in our Undergraduate Law and Religion Fellows Program for 2026–2027. The program provides Emory undergraduates with the opportunity to develop their original scholarship in the field of law and religion through peer-mentoring and support from CSLR faculty and fellows,while working with Center leadership to offer undergraduate-facing programs in law and religion. See full description here: CSLR_Undergraduate_Law_and_Religion_Fellows_Program__2026_2027_.pdf
Emory Counseling and Psychological Services Therapy and Support Groups
Spring 2026 Therapy and Support Groups
CAPS offers a number of differ therapy and support groups each semester. Review the schedule above for more information. For questions, please contact alexandra.j.scott@emory.edu
Eagle Food Pantry
Eagle Food Pantry and 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.
Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
Weekly Gatherings
There is a plethora of weekly religious and philosophical gatherings offered at Emory. Many of them are listed here and at the button below.
Can't find what you are looking for? Contact many of our undergraduate and graduate communities directly or contact our religious life affiliates and OSRL staff.
For questions, or to suggest an item for our weekly gatherings page, please email religiouslife@emory.edu.
Check back for more weekly gatherings as the semester gets started. 
Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
Emory University Chaplaincy: Chaplain Office Hours in AMUC 125
Monday-Friday during Term, Noon-2 p.m., AMUC 125
Emory University Chaplaincy chaplains are available Monday through Friday from approximately Noon-2 p.m. 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
For general information, please email religiouslife@emory.edu.
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
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
Lent
Ongoing through Sat., Apr. 4, 2026
Tradition: Christianity 
In Christianity, Lent is the holy season leading up to Easter. In the churches that follow the Gregorian calendar, Lent is a six-week observance (40 days excluding Sundays) beginning with Ash Wednesday and culminating in Holy Week and Easter.
Great Lent
Ongoing through Sat., Apr. 11, 2026
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
In Orthodox churches, the first day of Lent marks the beginning of the Great Fast, the final six weeks of a 10-week period leading up to Holy Week and Easter (Pascha). 
Passover (Pesach)
Wed., Apr. 1 – Thu., Apr. 9, 2026
Tradition: Judaism
Commemorates the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It is celebrated for eight days with special prayers and symbolic foods at home, starting with the Seder, a ritual meal that reenacts that ancient deliverance and emphasizes the freedom of the Jews under the guidance of God. The first two and the last two days are holidays.
Holy Thursday
Thu., Apr. 2, 2026
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic
Commemorates the institution of the Lord’s Supper/Eucharist by Jesus prior to his arrest and execution. “Maundy” is derived from the Latin text of John 13:34, in which Jesus gives a mandatum novum (“new commandment”).
Good Friday
Fri., Apr. 3, 2026
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic
Commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ, i.e., his death by crucifixion.
Easter Sunday
Sun., Apr. 5, 2026
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic
Celebrates the resurrection from death of Jesus Christ. It is the oldest and most important festival in the Christian year and initiates the 50-day period culminating in Pentecost.
Orthodox Palm Sunday
Sun., Apr. 5, 2026
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
Celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week that culminates in Pascha.
Orthodox Holy Thursday
Thu., Apr. 9, 2026
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
Commemorates the institution of the Lord’s Supper/Eucharist by Jesus prior to his arrest and execution.
Orthodox Holy Friday
Fri., Apr. 10, 2026
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
Commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ, i.e., his death by crucifixion.
Pascha
Sun., Apr. 12, 2026
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
Celebrates the resurrection from death of Jesus Christ. It is the oldest and most important festival in the Christian year and initiates the 50-day period culminating in Pentecost.
Yom HaShoah
Mon., Apr. 13, 2026
Tradition: Judaism
Memorializes the six million Jews who died as victims of the Nazis during World War II and emphasizes respect for human dignity. Its observance is not limited to Jews.
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