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News and Programs 08.31.23
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Buddhist Meditation in Cannon Chapel
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join the Emory Buddhist community in guided meditation and discussion. Come to meditate, to make friends, and to learn about Buddhist life at Emory.
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Tonight: Student Involvement Fair
Thursday, August 31, 8:00-10:00 p.m., McDonough Field
Come to the 2023 Fall Student Involvement Fair to learn more about student organizations on campus. Organizations will be there showcasing what they do and how you can get involved. You will get to meet individual members of organizations and ask any questions you have. Involvement opportunities are in abundance on this campus and there is definitely something for everyone at Emory. The 2023 Fall Student Involvement Fair is the best way to see what people are doing on campus and beyond.
Thursday, August 31: Cultural, Diversity, & Ethnic; Political & Ideological; Recreation & Wellness, Club Sports, and Outdoor Activities; Religious, Spirituality, Faith-based, and Philosophical; Sorority and Fraternity Life; Student Government; University Offices, Departments, and Programs
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Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir: General Interest Meeting
Friday, September 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wesley Teaching Chapel, Candler School of Theology
Are you interested in being a part of VOIS?
Come out to our interest meeting to learn a medley of soon to be performed arrangements in our usual rehearsal location. The choir open to all students across the university and welcomes enthusiastic singers who want to explore or join in its ministry of music. The choir is led by OSRL Music Director Mr. Maury Allums. Rehearsals take place weekly during the academic year on Fridays from 6-8 p.m.
For more information, please contact Mr. Maury Allums, OSRL Director of Music, at mallums@emory.edu. View their website here.
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First Year Students: Apply to Be a Flourishing Fellow
As part of Emory’s focus on Student Flourishing, the Flourishing Fellows program seeks to foster resilient, inclusive, and relationship-based communities on campus. This program will bring together a group of 12-15 diverse student leaders to be trained in the work of dialogue and community-building, and then actively engage their peers and their communities.
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International Community Friday Lunch
Friday, September 8, 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).
The purpose of this gathering is to extend a warm welcome and build a community for international students and scholars while enjoying free lunch!. Attendees will also meet sponsors who will share helpful resources. The September 8 meal is sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
ICFL occurs on Fridays from 11:30 am-12:30 pm in Cannon Chapel Brooks Commons. Meals are limited; therefore, please register in advance for each week you will attend.
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers in Cannon Chapel
Friday, September 1, 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory OSRL for Friday Prayers. For questions, please contact isam.vaid@emory.edu.
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Hindu Aarthi in Cannon Chapel
Friday, September 1, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join Emory's Hindu community for weekly prayers and community. This week will include the first General Board Meeting of the year. Come by for an Onam celebration and dinner afterwards. All are welcome.
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Hillel at Emory: Annual Block Party
Thursday, August 31, 5:00-7:00 pm., Marcus Hillel Center, 735 Gatewood Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Stop by Hillel on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for music, carnival games, raffles and prizes, food, and more. It’s going to be a fun time that you won't want to miss.
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Graduate Christian Fellowship: First Friday Dinner
Friday, September 1, 7:00 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
Join us for dinner on Friday. We hope your first week of classes has exceeded expectations. Join us this Friday for dinner from EATaliano Kitchen and a faculty panel discussion on what it means to be a Christian in graduate school. We’ll also have announcements on our upcoming events, including (spoiler alert!) a topical study on Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. in Rollins 775 starting September 7.
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Chabad: Friday Night Shabbat
Friday, September 1, 7:30 p.m., Shabbat Services, 8:00 p.m. Dinner, 1500 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30306
The vote is in, and there is truly nothing like it! Join fellow Emoryites and experience Shabbat @ Chabad's new location. A perfect blend of gourmet food, spirited singing, friendly schmoozing, and inspired ideas. This is not to be missed.
Shabbat Services at 7:30 pm followed by Shabbat Dinner at 8 pm.
RVSP is a must! Text Shabbat Dinner to 4049997787 to rsvp.
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Beloved Community Protestant Worship in Cannon Chapel
Sundays during the Term, 11:00 a.m. Service, Noon Free Lunch, Cannon Chapel
Emory Beloved Community is the weekly progressive ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community held Sunday morning in Cannon Chapel and followed by a free lunch. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Emory Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Henderson Herlong.
Preacher for September 3: The Rev. Glenn Goldsmith, Intervarsity Campus Minister
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Beloved Community: Fall Bible Study
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. starting August 29, Interfaith Center Student Lounge
Beloved Community Fall Bible Study begins Tuesday August 29. Join us this semester as we study Jesus’ parables using Short Stories by Jesus. Each week, we’ll look at a parable and explore new ways of understanding these texts.
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University Catholic Center: Mass
Join the University Catholic Center for Mass. Please see the schedule below.
Sundays, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel, 515 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Wednesdays, Noon, University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
Thursdays, Noon, University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
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University Catholic Center: Upcoming Events
Bring your friends and join us this semester starting with a free dinner at the Catholic Center after this Sunday’s 5:00 p.m. mass (note the time change). Excited to see everyone.
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Orthodox Christian Fellowship: Wednesday Bible Study
Wednesdays starting September 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
Welcome back to campus. We’re beyond excited to kick off this school year with Orthodox Christian Fellowship.
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Emory InterVarsity: 3 Chapters, One Witnessing Community
What is InterVarsity? What is ECF?
To kick off the new school year, we want to introduce ourselves.
InterVarsity is a vibrant campus ministry that establishes witnessing communities of students and faculty. We host Bible studies, prayer meetings, worship nights, community events, and more.
At Emory, we have 3 Chapters that coordinate together but host separate weekly Bible studies. ECF is one of those chapters.
Stay tuned for our Bible study theme reveal. Learn more here.
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International InterVarsity Fellowship
Welcome to Emory! If you don't receive our weekly email yet, please sign up with us. And we also are going to have a welcome dinner for you. Please sign up now. Everything is free.
PS. For welcome dinner: we charge $10 for keeping your spot, then you will receive it back at the welcome dinner.
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Bread Coffeehouse: Welcome Back Events
Back to School Beach Party
Thursday August 31, 7:15 p.m., Bread Coffeehouse, 1227 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Free Chick Fil A Sandwiches. First 100 people get a free Bread shirt that we'll be tie-dying at the event.
First DBS of the Semester
September 7, 7:15 p.m., Bread Coffeehouse, 1227 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Free Dinner, Band, and Storytelling
Contact: Bread Affiliate Alicia Marshall, alicia@breadcoffeehouse.org. Learn more here. Sign up for our Espresso Shot Weekly Email to stay in the loop for all things Bread with the below link.
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RUF: Wednesday Large Group
Wednesdays beginning August 30
Love God. Love People. Love Emory.
Join us Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Brooks Commons in Cannon Chapel for weekly Large Group gatherings.
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Reformed University Fellowship (RUF): Labor Day Hike
Monday, September 4, Rides at the AMUC at 9:30 a.m.
More details: Come hike East Palisades with us. This is an Atlanta hike inside the perimeter that feels like it is in the mountains. We will visit the famed Bamboo Forest too.
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Collegiate Black Christians: New Student Mixer
Saturday, September 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Freshman Quad
Come fellowship with us and enjoy free food, games, music, and more.
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Starbies Social
Monday, September 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Join us at the campus Starbucks on September 4, 1:30-3:30 pm. Wind down on Labor Day with no classes and get to know some of CBC's leaders, sip on coffee, and indulge in free donuts. We’ll save you a seat. Learn more here.
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Graduate Muslim Student Council: Social
Thursday, September 7, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Candler Library Room 114
Network with Emory Graduate Muslims over pizza and games. RSVP here.
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Interfaith Atlanta: Interfaith Festival
Sunday, September 10, 2:00-5:30 p.m., Columbia Theological Seminary, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
We are so excited to present our 3rd annual Interfaith Festival. We look forward to celebrating 20 years of Interfaith Atlanta with the Atlanta community. Learn more here.
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Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration
Saturday, September 16-Sunday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park, Macon, GA
Free to the public. Presented at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The event will showcase the traditional style culture of the Southeastern Indigenous Tribes.
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World River Day
Sunday, September 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, Ismaili Civic, the Boy Scouts of America, and Rivers Alive on #WorldRiverDay, September 17 to clean up eight sites across the metro-Atlanta area. You are encouraged to register early. Register here.
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Georgia Interfaith Power and Light presents: Intown Family Garba
Saturday, September 30, 5:00-8:30 p.m., Ebster Recreation Center in Decatur, GA
All are invited to celebrate Navarati at this year's Fourth Annual Intown Family Garba. There will be music, dancing, food, and popsicle treats. All proceeds from the event will benefit Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) to support work with faith communities across Georgia to embrace environmental stewardship and ecological sustainability.
General Admission tickets are $5 for everyone ages 2 and over [food, drinks, and treats are extra]. Our goal is to make this a Zero-Waste event. Please bring your own water bottles.
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Welcoming Day of Service
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., ESC MPR 4-6
Volunteer Emory is hosting our annual Welcoming Day of Service, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. This event is a great opportunity for all Emory students to come together and volunteer around Atlanta followed by a short on-site reflection. We will be meeting all volunteers in the Emory Student Center Multipurpose Rooms 4, 5, and 6 at 11:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Emory Recreation and Wellness: Outdoor Trip Schedule
In collaboration with Outdoor Emory, Recreation and Wellness hosts trips each week available to all students and WPEC and SAAC members. Trip descriptions and further information can be found at the link below. We look forward to you joining us on an adventure. Registration for each trip will close the Tuesday before the trip.
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BCJ Open Houses
September 11-15, Noon-2:00 p.m., Third Floor, Cox Hall
Mark your calendars for a week of exciting Open Houses that promise connection, community, and fun. Join us for delicious food, giveaways, and activities and meet the incredible staff members who are here to support you every step of the way.
Learn more about BCJ here.
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TAM Institute for Jewish Studies: Jewish Studies Welcome Dinner
Wednesday, September 27, 5:30 p.m., Jones Room, Woodruff Library
All are welcome. Come experience a catered kosher sushi dinner, meet fellow students interested in Jewish Studies and learn about an exciting, heavily subsidized summer study abroad opportunity in Poland.
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Opportunities and Resources
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UMCOR: Support Disaster Relief Efforts
As #Idalia heads towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, a hurricane watch has been issued. It is important for those in its path to be prepared.
UMCOR is already in communication with conference leadership for the areas that could be impacted. Please join us in prayer for the safety of those in the path of the storm and for first responders who will assist those who are impacted. Donate to support those affected by this and other disasters throughout the U.S. here.
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Emory Holistic Hub
Emory Holistic Hub is an organization that values holistic well-being through mindfulness, meditation, movement, and positivity.
Executive board applications are live through September 9, 2023. Apply to join the Holistic Hub team here.
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Emory Educational Garden Open Workday Schedule
The Emory Educational Gardens are growing in full swing from the excellent work we put in last semester and throughout the summer. Below is an open workday schedule for the Emory Educational Gardens before Thanksgiving Break. Open workdays are an open invitation to come and garden, so if any of these times work with your schedule, please come and attend these amazing workdays.
If you have any more questions or want to volunteer in the gardens on a different date than advertised, contact the Educational Garden Program Coordinator Erik Edwards. We hope to see you there.
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Eagle Food Pantry Fall 2023
For the fall semester, the Eagle Food Pantry will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Address is 1227 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307.
All are welcome. No appointments needed.
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Emory Counseling and Psychological Services Resources
Groups will be meeting in person. CAPS is located at 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 235, 404-727-7450.
Fall 2023 Therapy Groups
- Undergraduate All-Gender Interpersonal Process Group, Thursdays 12:30-2:00 p.m.
- Graduate All-Gender Interpersonal Process Group, Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Fall 2023 Support Groups
- Students of Color Support Group, Fridays 1:00-2:00 p.m.
- International Student Support Group, Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-Noon
To learn more, please click here.
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Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
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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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Annual Major Religious Holidays List -- Academic Year 2023-24
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As planning begins for courses, programs, and meetings for the 2023-24 academic year, OSRL seeks to provide guidance for the Emory community regarding upcoming religious holiday observances that may impact large numbers in our community. These dates are provided to assist community members with avoiding potential schedule conflicts, and can be found below. Please give special attention to the bolded holidays, as they often require accommodation. In some cases, it is ideal to avoid assignments and programs on these dates to be most equitable.
Below are lists of major religious holidays observed by sizeable religious demographic groups within the Emory community.
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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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Krishna Janmashtami (Sri Krishna Jayanti or Janmashtami)
Wed., Sep. 6, 2023
Tradition: Hinduism
Celebrates the birthday of Krishna. According to the Hindu epics, Krishna was the eighth incarnation of the God Vishnu, opposed to the demon Kansa, who was responsible for the increase of evil in the world. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song.
Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Fri., Sep. 8, 2023
Tradition: Christianity-Orthodox
Paryusana Festival
Mon., Sep. 11 – Tue., Sep. 19, 2023
Tradition: Jainism
Considered the holiest period of the year, these eight days are marked for Jains by fasting, meditation, prayer and public readings of the life story of Lord Mahavira. Observed especially by the followers of the Shvetambara sect, Paryusana concludes on Samvatsari, the most solemn occasion of self-scrutiny and forgiveness. On this day, Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word or thought.
Ghambar Paitishem
Tue., Sep. 12 – Sat., Sep. 16, 2023
Tradition: Zoroastrianism
Celebrates the creation of plants, the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture
Rosh Hashanah
Fri., Sep. 15 – Sun., Sep. 17, 2023
Tradition: Judaism
The Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world, Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (also known as the Ten Days of Repentance) that conclude on Yom Kippur. It marks the beginning of the holiest time of the year for Jews.
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Emory OSRL ENews is published weekly during term by the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life publicizing Atlanta-campus spiritual life programs. It is not a comprehensive listing. For Oxford College spiritual life, please click here. To submit information or to update your preferences, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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