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News and Programs 4.11.25
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Emory Beloved Community Holy Week and Easter 2025
April 13-20, Cannon Chapel
Join Emory's Office of Spiritual and Religious Life for Holy Week and Easter April 13-20, 2025.
- Palm Sunday's worship will be led by Hannah Shultz at 11:00 a.m.
- Good Friday's worship will be led by The Rev. Dr. Tonya L. Miles at Noon.
- Easter Sunday's service will be led by UMC Bishop Robin Dease at 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Emory Christian Chaplaincy. With questions, please contact Emory OSRL Christian Chaplain, The Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Beloved Community: Holy Week Communal Lunch
Monday, April 14-Thursday, April 17, 12:00-1:30 p.m., DCT Patio (Rain location: Inside DCT)
Join The Rev. Maddie Herlong for Holy Week Communal Lunch at the DCT patio. Bring your lunch to eat together in community. For questions, email Emory OSRL Christian Chaplain, The Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Candler School of Theology: Maundy Thursday Footwashing Service
Thursday, April 17, 11:05 am-12:00 pm, Cannon Chapel
Join the Candler community as we continue our journey through Holy Week with a footwashing service. Watch the livestream. For more information, contact Associate Dean of Worship and Spiritual Formation Khalia J. Williams at khalia.j.williams@emory.edu.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Holy Week
Keep up to date with Glenn Memorial Church by referring to their website.
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University Catholic Center
For Holy Week updates and service times, please refer to the University Catholic Center website here.
Orthodox Christian Holy Week and Easter
For more information about Emory and local observances of Orthodox Holy Week and Easter, please contact Emory Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong or the Emory Orthodox Christian Fellowship here.
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Passover at Emory
Passover is a week long holiday marking the deliverance of the Jewish people from bondage. Beginning with a festive meal called a seder and characterized by an abstention from leavened bread. There are a number of ways to observe Passover at Emory University. See below for updated Passover programming and email Emory Jewish Chaplain Jordan Braunig at jordan.braunig@emory.edu for more information or questions. Learn more here. Hillel at Emory: Passover 2025
Passover is coming! 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. Chabad at Emory: Passover 2025
Passover Seder Dinner April 12 and 13 at 8:00 p.m. - text SEDERS to 404-999-7787
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.
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Eid al-Fitr 2025
Saturday, April 12, 6:00-10:00 p.m., McDonough Field
Join us for Eid al-Fitr 2025, "Gardens of Islam" on Saturday, April 12. Tickets are available for purchase now on the Transact app. All proceeds go towards the Save the Children charity. We hope to see you there. Tickets on TransAct now. Learn how to get tickets here. Co-sponsored by Muslim Students Association, Dooley After Dark, Belonging and Community Justice, Emory Arts, and Emory OSRL.
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Halaqah: The Beauty of Sadaqah in Islam
Friday, April 11. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
To end off Eid Al-Fitr week, come this Friday after Jummah to eat with the community and hear about the Beauty of Sadaqah in Islam from Emory Muslim Chaplain Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon.
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Hindustani Vocal and Sitar Music Concert: Luminous Sounds from the City of Life
Friday, April 11, 7:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
This two-part concert features three extraordinary musicians from Varanasi—known as the City of Light and long celebrated for its Hindustani classical and light classical musical traditions. The program begins with acclaimed vocalists Devashish Dey and Jayantika Dey, both trained in a wide range of singing styles. They will be followed by Rabindra Goswami, an accomplished and award-winning master of the sitar and surbahar (bass sitar). The musicians will be joined by Atlanta-based artist Anjaneya Shastry on tabla and Sonali Dey, also of Varanasi, on tanpura.
This program is organized by Asian Arts at Emory and generously sponsored by Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum, the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, the Arts and Humanistic Inquiry Project, and the Department of Religion.
More details are available here.
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Flourishing Fellows Community Supper
Saturday, April 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Join the Flourishing Fellows for a family-style, sit-down dinner at the Interfaith Center. The theme is "Through Your Lens: a reflection on what matters." Bring your favorite memory to discuss. You can RSVP here.
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Midweek Musical Meditation
Wednesdays during term starting January 22, 12:00-12:15 p.m., 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.
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Midweek Musical Meditation 4.9.25
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Vaisakhi 2025 Guru Nanak Mission Society Gudwara Visit
Sunday, April 20, shuttle leaves 11:15 a.m., Asbury Circle, shuttle returns 4:00 p.m.
Join Emory Sikh Student Association for a trip to the Guru Nanak Mission Society Gurdwara in celebration of Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi commemorates the inauguration of the Khalsa or Skh initiated order by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Please accompany us on this trip by registering on the hub. Lanagr will be served. Space is limited. Registration is open to Emory students, faculty, and staff. We are traveling together as a group via bus.
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Emory University Buddha Day Celebration
Thursday, April 24, 6:00 p.m. program, 7:15 p.m. dinner, Cannon Chapel
All members of the Emory community are invited to join in the celebration of Buddha’s life and teachings with Emory’s Buddhist and interfaith communities. Popularly known as Buddha Jayanti Vesak/Vaisakhi/Visakha Full Moon Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and final passing of the Buddha.
We will celebrate this occasion with traditional Buddhist chants, Dharma reflections and a communal vegetarian meal. If you are joining in person, please RSVP at https://bit.ly/EmoryBuddhaDay2025.
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OSRL Music Director Maury Allums Receives Emory Award of Distinction
Emory University Human Resources is pleased to announce the 2025 honorees for the annual Award of Distinction. The Award of Distinction is the highest award for university staff which annually recognizes university employees who have made outstanding contributions to the Emory community. This year's recipients represent a variety of roles and backgrounds across the university. We are thrilled that Maury Allums has been selected for this year's award for his many years of service to VOIS, OSRL, and the broader Emory community. Learn more here.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: VOIS Spring Concert
On Saturday, April 5, VOIS Gospel Choir held their annual spring concert in Cannon Chapel. Over 150 people were in attendance, including students, staff, and alumni. Many thanks to OSRL Music Director Maury Allums for his leadership and to this year's choir for a beautiful performance.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Spiritual Life Fair at Oxford College
The University Chaplaincy team and religious life affiliates visited the Oxford Campus for an informational fair on Wednesday, April 9. Giving ATL-bound students a jump-start on connecting to the vibrant communities on the Atlanta campus were representatives from Bread Coffeehouse, University Catholic Center, Hillel, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Reformed University Fellowship, and UKirk Atlanta. In addition, the university chaplains for Buddhist Life, Christian Life, Hindu Life, Jewish Life, and Muslim Life were also on hand to share about the many learning and worship opportunities on campus.
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Baccalaureate Luncheon 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
The Baccalaureate Luncheon is an opportunity for the Emory University Chaplaincy to honor graduating students who have been leaders in spiritual, religious and interfaith life during their time at Emory and to reflect on and give thanks for their journeys as they become alumni. A list of student awardees are invited and other graduates are welcome to join.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
Join Glenn Memorial for their annual Easter egg hunt. Volunteer sign ups are available here.
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Intervarsity International Fellowship: Family Potluck
Saturday, April 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Emory Catholic Center
Save the date. Our annual InterVarsity international Potluck is on April 12. Come and bring your favorite dish to join us.
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Collegiate Black Christians: Worship Night
Wednesday, April 16, 6:45 p.m., RARB 102
Worship Night is coming. Join us April 16 at 6:45 pm in RARB 102 for a fellowship-centered night of worship. There will be live music, free food, student speakers and more. Join us and learn more here.
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Emory Buddhist Club: Senior Celebration
Friday, April 18, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
The Emory Buddhist Club Senior Celebration on April 18 is a gathering to honor and appreciate our graduating seniors. Through reflection, gratitude, and community, we celebrate their journey and contributions to the club. The event will include short speeches, a reflection session, and a shared meal (most probably vegan/vegetarian). For more information, please contact psraman@emory.edu.
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Emory Christian Fellowship: Bridging the Gap Worship Night
Friday, April 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m., McDonough Field
This event is in collaboration with Oxford Fellowship (OxFellowship) and Dooley After Dark. Our theme is Bridging the Gap.
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Emory Buddhist Club: Clothing Swap
April 17-19, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., McDonough Plaza
Let go of what no longer serves you and welcome something new. Bring clothes ready for a fresh home and discover pre-loved treasures from your peers. No need to bring items to participate.
Sponsored by Emory Buddhist Club. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to uwijetu@emory.edu.
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Buddhist Guided Meditation
Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 106 and Zoom
Join us for Buddhist meditation. 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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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. Learn more here. Sponsored by Hillel at Emory.
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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University Catholic Center: Sunday Masses
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for Sunday Masses on campus.
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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sundays during Term Starting January 19, 11:00 a.m. Service; Noon Lunch, Cannon Chapel
Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community, held in Cannon Chapel and followed by a free lunch. All Emory students, faculty and staff are welcome. For questions, please contact Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@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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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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Quaker Silent Worship
Wednesdays during term, 4:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 106
Emory students, faculty and staff are welcome to a meeting for silent worship in the manner of Friends. You may join in the spirit of worship, or simply to share in mindful quiet. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Derek Harootune Otis, derek.harootune.otis@emory.edu, (they/them).
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Emory Orthodox Christian Fellowship Faith and Falafel
Every Wednesday during term, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
Come for the falafel, stay for the conversation. Join us every Wednesday night from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Cannon Chapel 314 for free falafel sandwiches, fellowship, and rich discussion.
Bring youself, your friends, and a curious mind. All are welcome, no matter your faith. Join us as we get to know each other, study the spiritual life of the apostles, and grow in Christ together–week by week. We can't wait to meet you–each week brings something new. You can learn more or RSVP here or email samuel.salameh@emory.edu.
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Emory Christian Fellowship: Weekly Bible Study
Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Few Hall 131
Our weekly Bible Study continues every Thursday in Few Hall 131 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This time is dedicated to prayer, worship, and deepening our understanding of God’s word through themed presentations. We focus on showing God’s love and encouraging spiritual growth within the Emory community. Students can also follow us on Instagram @emory_ecf for updates on potential changes.
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Interfaith Atlanta: Faith in Action with Trees Atlanta
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Atlanta Memorial Park
Help promote a healthy plant community and a sustainable forest in Atlanta Memorial Park. Your work will improve habitat for humans who use the greenspace for recreation and wildlife that call it home. Activities include removing invasive plants such as Chinese privet, Rose of Sharon, and Eleagnus in a densely wooded area off trail. Register here.
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Interfaith Atlanta and Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center: Statewide Prayer for the Common Good
Thursday, May 1, 12:00-12:30 p.m., Zoom
If you want to pray with your fellow Georgians for the good of our state, then join us for this interfaith prayer event for the common good. It will feature words of prayer from ordained and lay leaders, from various faith traditions, for just 30 minutes. Click here to register.
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Asian Student Center: Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
The team at the Asian Student Center is excited to continue celebrating community and culture with Emory through Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month 2025. Follow the Asian Student Center on Instagram @emoryasc for more information.
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Tam Institute for Jewish Studies: Film Screening: Bunchi
Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m., White Hall 205
Join the Tam Institute for a free, public screening of Bunchi, a 32-minute drama in Hebrew and Amharic, depicting how an Ethiopian-Israeli mother grapples with traditional gender roles while striving to save her family from a worsening crisis. The film touches on themes of motherhood, immigration, and cultural identity. Director Esti Almo Wexler will also share her experiences as an Ethiopian-Israeli filmmaker. Register here.
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Candler School of Theology: The McDonald Lectures at Candler with Brian K. Blount
Wednesday, April 16, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 23, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Rita Anne Rollins Building 252
Join Candler’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement for a McDonald Lecture with Brian K. Blount, the 2024-2025 Alonzo L. McDonald Family Chair on the Life and Teachings of Jesus and Their Impact on Culture. The lecture will be presented in person with an online viewing option available. Register here to attend the April 16 McDonald Lecture in person or online.
In this lecture, Blount will analyze cultural location and its impact on biblical meaning. How do readers configure Jesus when he is perceived through the ongoing and unfortunately obstreperous American dialogue about race? One of the most controversial components of this discussion has to do with Jesus’s own race and what his racial identity means for our understanding of his ministry. For what reason did God intervene in human history in the person and ministry of Jesus? And in what way does the racial lens through which we view Jesus shape the answer to that question?
This is the first of two McDonald Lectures by Brian Blount. The second lecture will be April 23 and address “The Narrative Color of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark.”
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Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies:
Higher Ed Leadership: Conversations Across Campuses”
Thursday, April 17, Noon, Jones Room, Woodruff Library
President Randall will share his journey through higher education leadership and reflect with Dean Krauthamer on Mvskoke language teaching and the importance of the partnership between the College of the Muscogee Nation and Emory College of Arts and Sciences.
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Emory Rose Library
Watersheds: Critical Moments for Archives and the Environment
Tuesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Woodruff Library's Jones Room
Join Rose Library’s Sustainability Committee on April 22, 2025 for a day-long celebration of Earth Day focusing on the theme of “watersheds.” This year, we mark a pivotal moment for archivists to reflect on our role in advancing climate justice and environmental sustainability through our archival practices.
Eira Tansey, a distinguished archivist and researcher specializing in climate change impacts on archives and cultural heritage, will lead a series of watershed-themed sessions at Emory University's Woodruff Library. Sessions include a keynote, reading group, and documentation strategies workshop. Environmental sustainability organizations will share information about their work throughout the day at tables along the Schatten Gallery.
This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. RSVP here.
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2025 JWJ Distinguished Lecture: Deborah E. McDowell
Thursday, April 24, 4:00 p.m., Atwood Chemistry Building, Room 360
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Deborah E. McDowell, the Alice Griffin Professor of Literary Studies at the University of Virginia, will deliver the 2025 Distinguished Lecture. Her talk, titled “I’ll Make Me a World: James Weldon Johnson and the Long Emancipation,” will explore Johnson’s enduring impact on literature and the ongoing struggle for racial justice.
Deborah E. McDowell is a scholar of African American and American literature. She is the Alice Griffin Professor of Literary Studies and former Director of the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia. Her extensive body of work includes ‘The Changing Same’: Studies in Fiction by African-American Women, Leaving Pipe Shop: Memories of Kin, and The Punitive Turn: Race, Inequality, and Mass Incarceration, co-edited with Juan Battle and Claudrena Harold. In addition to her numerous articles, book chapters, and scholarly editions, her research continues to shape critical conversations on race, identity, and historical memory.
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Congregation Shearith Israel: Book Launce: The Jewish South: An American History
Thursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Congregation Shearith Israel or online on Zoom
On Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m., Congregation Shearith Israel in Atlanta will host the Southern Jewish Historical Society (SJHS) for a book launch event for The Jewish South: An American History, featuring author Shari Rabin (SJHS Vice President), and discussant Eric Goldstein (SJHS President/TIJS core faculty member). This is a hybrid event (both in-person and online). Register at: tinyurl.com/JewishSouthSI
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Opportunities and Resources
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The Candler Foundry: Social Justice and Community Engagement Track
May 5 - August 24
Cost: $349
In this 16-week, 4-course track, you’ll explore theological and practical perspectives on justice, as well as build key skills for community transformation. Led by Candler School of Theology faculty and community activists, this track will equip you to understand justice from a biblical and theological perspective, reflect on personal practices for justice work, and explore the role of relationships in justice. The final course will focus on justice and community violence, exploring case studies from pastoral activists who have shaped their communities in the wake of uprisings.
If you are interested, you can register here.
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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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