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News and Programs 3.27.25
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Flourishing Fellows: Brew and Breathe
Saturday, March 29, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Another Brew and Breathe this weekend. On March 29, come de-stress with us over at the Interfaith Center. We'll be there from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Learn more here. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
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Apply to be an Emory Flourishing Fellow
Applications Due: Sunday, April 6, 11:59 p.m.
Interested in meeting new people and building community on campus? Want to connect with a diverse group of student leaders while enjoying a lot of free coffee?
Apply to be a Flourishing Fellow today. To access the application, please scan the QR code or click here.
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Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir Spring Concert 2025
Saturday, April 5, 7:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) 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.
Food will be provided immediately after the concert.
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Emory Hindu Chaplaincy: Chaitra Navratri Observance
March 31-April 4 Weekdays, 9:30-10:00 a.m. and 5:30-6:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center Shrine Room, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Join the Emory Hindu Chaplaincy in observing spring Navratri as we honor the divine feminine Emory students, staff, and faculty are welcome to drop by the Emory Interfaith Center to take darshan make offerings, and pray. Daily worship, arti, and darshan will take place on all weekdays starting from March 31 to April 4.
Please note the evening worship on April 4 will take place at the Cannon chapel as part of regular Arti programming.
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Ramadan Weeknight Iftars 2025
March 17-28, 7:40 pm
Ramadan Kareem and Mubarak!
The Muslim month of Ramadan spans March 1-March 29, 2025. During this time, many Emory Muslim students, faculty, and staff will be observing with daily fasting from dawn through the sunlight hours and nightly iftar communal prayers and dinner.
On Atlanta campus, Emory Muslim Life, MSA, GMSC, and other sponsors will host weeknight Ramadan Iftars with fast-breaking, call to prayer, prayers, and a halal buffet dinner. Emory Muslim students, faculty, and staff do not need to register, but guests should register by emailing the Muslim Chaplain Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov at rahimjon.abdugafurov@emory.edu. Location changes will be shared on the Emory Muslim Life elist here: http://bit.ly/EmoryMuslimElist
We thank the OSRL staff, MSA leaders, and all of our campus partners for their hard work and dedication to celebrating Ramadan.
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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.
Co-sponsored by Muslim Students Association, Dooley After Dark, and Emory OSRL.
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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. And 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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Candler School of Theology: Maundy Thursday Footwashing Service
Thursday, April 17, 11:15 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. Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
Keep up to date with Glenn Memorial Church by referring to their website.
University Catholic CenterFor 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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Grief and Loss Support
The Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) is a resource available for Emory students, faculty, and staff members for support in times of loss and grief. We offer opportunities for pastoral care and conversation; support with planning memorial services and vigils; and referrals to other resources to assist the community with grieving and healing.
Emory’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS), Student Health Services (SHS), and our online resource (TimelyCare's TalkNow) are also available. A list of student services and their contact information follows:
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Emory OSRL Recap: Music Director Maury Allums on "Liturgy and Worship" Panel at Bandy Preaching Conference
On Wednesday, March 26, our own Maury Allums, University Chaplaincy Music Director, was a featured panelist for a session on “Liturgy and Worship” at the 2025 Bandy Preaching Conference at Candler School of Theology. Maury was able to share his experiences as a music minister for Emory Beloved Community Protestant Worship and director of the Emory Voices of Inner Strength gospel choir to illuminate the power of not only music in Christian worship, but relationship and inclusivity in service of the conference theme, “Sacred Symphonies: The Word and Song.” Maury was included as part of a slate of more than twenty ministers, musicians, scholars, artists, and worship planners assembled by Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry-Brown for the event, which included concert, worship, lectures, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. The Rev. Dr. Lisa Weaver, executive minister of The Riverside Church in New York City, was the featured lecturer and preacher in worship.
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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 3.26.25
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International Community Friday Lunch
Friday, March 28, 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.
Sponsored by the Office of the President.
Please note this will be the last International Community Friday Lunch for the Spring 2025 semester.
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Emory Beloved Community: Lent
Wednesday, March 5 – Thursday, April 17, 2025
The season of Lent is a season of fasting and preparing our hearts for Holy Week, culminating in Easter. Lent began as a season of preparation for those who would be baptized as Christians on Easter. Through prayer and fasting, they prepared both their body and soul for the sacrament of baptism.
Today, we follow in this tradition by fasting or taking on a spiritual practice from Ash Wednesday through Good Friday. I invite you to consider a spiritual practice for this season. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Women's History Month Program
Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Initiative: Human Being and Being Human: Cultivating a Community of Cultural Care
Monday, March 31, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Zoom
This series is rooted in a shared humanity perspective and is designed to foster intentional dialogue, reflection, and connection across diverse lived experiences. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where we can explore how to build and sustain communities grounded in empathy, inclusion, and cultural care. Emory OSRL Christian Chaplain, The Rev. Maddie Herlong,
This panel was selected based on their diverse communities of influence and observing how they cultivate a community of cultural care in their daily work.
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Sikh Student Association: Roof Afza and Chole Puri
Thursday, March 27, 7:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, Room 102
Join us for Rooh Afza and Chole Puri Thursday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the IFC. Enjoy some good Indian food while meeting new people. Learn more here.
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Secular Student Alliance: Secular Movie Night
Friday, March 28, 5:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
Emory Secular Students invites you to a screening of "Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy," a 2024 documentary examining the influence and impact of Christian nationalism. Join us at the Emory Interfaith Center on Friday, March 28th at 5:00 p.m. for this eye-opening film.
Pizza and drinks will be available. Bring your friends - all are welcome to attend and engage with this crucial topic.
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Graduate Christian Fellowship: April First Friday Dinner
Friday, April 4, 7:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for dinner on Friday, April 4. We are back to our normal spot of Cannon Chapel for first Friday dinners. RSVP here.
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Hindu Student Association: Hinduism Without Borders
Saturday, April 5, 7:00-10:00 p.m., McDonough Field
Join HSA for “Hinduism without Borders” on April 5 at McDonough field for a night of culture, diversity, food, and performances. Calling all students interested in performing to register here.
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Graduate Christian Fellowship: Veritas Forum
Thursday, April 10, 7:00 p.m., Harland Cinema, AMUC
When Life Gives You Lemons: A conversation on suffering, flourishing, and the meaning of it all.
Come join us at Emory University’s Veritas Forum to hear Dr. Meghan Sullivan, a Christian philosopher, and Dr. John Stuhr, a philosophical pragmatist, share their thoughts on suffering, the good life, and more.
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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
Thursday, March 27, 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 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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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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International InterVarsity ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Classes
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
The International InterVarsity Fellowship (IIF) is sponsoring free ESL Class
(English for Speakers of Other Languages) with iInstructor David Miller, M.A.,(has taught at Georgia Tech, Univ of Michigan,
Northeastern Univ, and MIT). These classes will include both informal conversation
and “Technical English Workout": Pronunciation Accuracy, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Fluency,
Listening/Reading Comprehension, Culture. Registration is available here. For questions, visit the IIF Instagram page here.
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Department of African American Studies: Grace Towns Hamilton Lecture
Friday, March 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Convocation Hall Room 210
The Department of African American Studies is excited and honored to have Dr. Mary Frances Berry join us next Friday, March 28, 2025 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM for the annual Grace Towns Hamilton Lecture and we hope that you will join us for an exciting and insightful conversation about her most recent book, Slavery After Slavery: Revealing the Legacy of Forced Child Apprenticeships on Black Families, From Emancipation to the Present (Beacon 2025).
Dr. Mary Frances Berry, University of Pennsylvania Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Thought Emerita, is an esteemed civil rights activist and scholar of African American History and US Constitutional Law. She served as chairperson of the US Commission on Civil Rights, demanding equal rights and liberties for all Americans during four presidential administrations.
Co-sponsored by The Hightower Fund, this event is free and open to the public.
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Immersed in Infinity: Bhakti in Carnatic Music
Sunday, March 30, 2:00 p.m., Carlos Museum
Please join the department of religion at the Carlos museum for an afternoon of devotional Carnatic music. Carnatic music is an ancient South Indian art form often invoked to express matters of spiritual, emotional, and social life. We will be treated by three classical musicians who share their talents in the theme of bhakti, or loving devotion.
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Office of Respect: Take Back The Night
Thursday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Harland Cinema, AMUC
Take Back the Night (TBTN) is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence in all forms. Invited to submit proposals for artistic expression - spoken word, dance, singing, or visual art - to be a part of the event. Applications will close on March 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. and are available here.
The Emory Office Of Respect is also collecting anonymous student survivor stories that will be read by a participating Emory staff member. Anonymous stories can be submitted here.
Save the date to join us for this evening of supporting survivors, educating our community and empowering change on April 3.
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Sounding Spirit Festival
April 4-5, Emory University
Have you ever wanted to know more about the origins of American popular music? We invite you to the Sounding Spirit Singing School, where you’ll learn about Southern sacred music, which has influenced everything from gospel to blues and pop. Three events are open to the public at no charge.
You can also visit “Singing the Sacred,” an exhibit at Pitts Theology Library that features Southern vernacular songbooks published between 1850 and 1925. These songbooks reflect the musical traditions of various religious groups, as well as changes in publishing methods, sacred music styles, and society in general. Learn more here.
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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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Opportunities and Resources
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Emory Buddhist Club: Exec Applications
Exec Application time! Join the EBC community, we would love to have you. If you are Buddhist or just interested in Buddhism, all are welcome. Learn more here.
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Spirit and Solidarity: Training for Faith Leaders, Seminary Students, and Organizers
June 15-20, 2025, Memphis, TN
Bargaining for the Common Good, the AFL-CIO, Faith in Action and the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt are excited to announce Spirit + Solidarity: a training to deepen the organizing and power-building skills of faith leaders, students, and organizers. The goal is to develop the tools of organizing in relation to faith communities and to win campaigns for economic and racial justice. Join us in summer of 2025 to skill-up and win big.
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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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