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News and Programs 3.20.26
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Eid Mubarak!
Eid Mubarak! Today marks the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr. If you are on campus today, please join us for Friday prayers at 1:55 pm in Cannon Chapel. There will be some Eid treats, such as baklawas, right after the prayer in sha' Allah.
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Emory 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.
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Emory Beloved Community Holy Week and Easter 2026
March 29-April 5, 2026, Cannon Chapel
Join Emory Beloved Community for Holy Week and Easter March 29-April 5, 2026.
- Palm Sunday service preacher will be Dr. Beth Corrie at 11:00 a.m.
- Good Friday service preacher will be The Rev. Douglas Herlong at Noon.
- Easter Sunday service preacher will be The Rev. Dr. Brandon Harris at 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Emory Christian Chaplaincy. With questions, please contact Emory Christian Chaplain, The Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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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.
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Wednesday, April 1
First Night Passover Seder
7:15 pm | Marcus Hillel Center
With Rabbi Jordan Braunig.
Thursday, April 2
Second Night Passover Seders
Hosted at Hillel and an additional location (Varying start times depending on hosts)
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.
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Chabad at Emory: Passover 2026
More information coming soon.
For more information about Passover at Chabad, please go to the Chabad at Emory website here.
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Emory Nowruz Festival
Saturday, March 21, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Emory Student Center
Each spring, millions around the world celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marking the arrival of spring and a time of renewal, reflection, and community. Rooted in Zoroastrianism, Nowruz follows the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar and coincides with the spring equinox, usually between March 19–21. Although most widely celebrated in Iran, it is also observed in Afghanistan, the Kurdish regions of Iraq, Turkey, and Syria, and Central Asia. The word Nowruz means “New Day,” symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings.
Again this year, the Michael C. Carlos Museum and Emory Libraries are partnering with the Emory Persian Cultural Association to host a cultural celebration of the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring at Emory while also creating space for reflection and remembrance of those who have recently lost their lives in Iran. The event will take place in the Student Center on Saturday, March 21, from 6–9 p.m., and will feature a traditional Haft Sin table, musical performances, cultural activities, and dinner.
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Flourishing Fellows: Brew and Breathe
Sunday, March 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
Wind down with a mid-semester coffee shop style study and de-stress session. Sign up here. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
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Emory University Chaplaincy: Emory Day of Giving
Wednesday, March 25-Thursday, March 26, 2025
Please support the Emory University Chaplaincy on Emory Day of Giving 2026.
We are highlighting these giving opportunities:
- Gifts to the Center for Religious Life (Interfaith Center) support the ongoing programming of the Emory Interfaith Center, which includes dialogue events, special holiday celebrations, and more.
- Gifts to the Journeys of Reconciliation Endowment Fund support an interfaith travel program for students, faculty, and staff to learn about peace and social justice issues in the world.
- Gifts to the Inter-Religious Council support weekly gatherings of 25 representatives of Emory's undergraduate Atlanta-campus spiritual organizations for dialogue and building interfaith leadership.
- Gifts to the Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir support Emory’s longstanding and dynamic gospel choir in their ministry of music through semesterly performances.
- You can also designate your support for Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, or Muslim Life, which will support the deepening of community-specific leadership and programming.
Make a gift here (under Emory University Chaplaincy).
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Ramadan Iftar at RSPH
On Monday, March 16, the Emory University Chaplaincy partnered with APIDA Rollins and MSA on a Ramadan Iftar at the Rollins School of Public Health. There was delicious food and a great community. Many thanks to the APIDA Rollins board for their incredible leadership and MSA for their thoughtful support.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Emory Interfaith Center Receives Sustainability Innovator Award
On Wednesday, March 18, the Emory University Chaplaincy Interfaith Center received an Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) Sustainability Innovator Award. There was a wonderful lunch celebrating Emory’s nationally-leading Office of Sustainability Initiatives 20th Anniversary, and we were honored that the Interfaith Center was awarded the highest-scoring Green Office Award for 2025. Thank you to OSI for your leadership and congratulations on 20 years.
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Emory University Chaplaincy Recap: Dharma and Eco-Justice Lunch and Learn
On Thursday, March 19 in Cannon Chapel's Brooks Commons, four panelsits engaged Emory faculty, students, and staff in exploring the intersections of Dharmic faith traditions, the living environment, and the law. Drawing on Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist concepts of nondualism, nonviolence, and the living world, the event brought them into conversation with legal perspectives on interests, rights, and personhood. Featuring scholars of both religion and law, both visiting and from Emory, the event highlighted the distinct ethical frameworks within each tradition and applied them to the contemporary discourses on environmental justice, animal welfare, and sustainability.
Panelists included:
- Dr. Bonnie Nadzam, Associate Director of Ethics, Culture and Religion at the Harvard Animal Law and Policy Program, Harvard Law School
- Dr. Dhruv Nagar, Bhagawan Arnath Postdoctoral Fellow in Jain Studies, Candler School of Theology, Emory University
- Dr. Anatanand Rambachan, Professor Emeritus of Religion, St. Olaf College
- Dr. Ani B. Satz, Founding Director of the Health Law, Policy and Ethics Project, Emory Law School
The event was sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Candler School of Theology, Belonging and Community Justice, the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, and the Emory University Chaplaincy.
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International Community Friday Lunch
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel, Brooks Commons
- Friday, March 20
- 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.
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International Community Coffee Hour (New Time)
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Cannon Chapel, Brooks Commons
International Community Coffee Hour (ICCH) continues as one of the University Chaplaincy and ISSS’ regular programs. This semester, on Fridays when there are not International Lunches, we are adjusting the time of the coffee hour to 10:30 a.m. The coffee hours are a time for the international community to gather over coffee, tea, and light refreshments. During each event, attendees will hear from sponsors and have the opportunity to mingle and talk. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Upcoming Spiritual Life Programs
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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.
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Beloved Community Spring Bible Study
Tuesdays during Term starting January 20, 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.
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Emory Christian Life: Lenten Labyrinth Walk
3/25 Outside the Chapel on the Calloway Side
Looking for a Lenten practice? Come by Cannon Chapel on Wednesdays between noon-1:00 pm for a labyrinth walk. No experience with labyrinths is necessary. If you’re unfamiliar with this practice, Rev. Maddie will be present to offer guidance and have suggestions for how to walk the labyrinth. Take this opportunity to have a meditative moment during this holy season.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Emory's Christian Chaplain, Rev. Maddie Herlong, at mhend25@emory.edu.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hindu Aarthi
Fridays during Term, 5-6 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory's Hindu community for weekly prayers and community. All are welcome.
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.
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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.
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Indian Cultural Association: Holi Celebration
Saturday, March 28, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Freshman Quad
Celebrate the festival of colors with ICA at Freshman Quad. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with vibrant powders, music, dancing, and community. Bring your friends and get ready to welcome spring. RSVP here.
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Emory Jewish Life: Judaism as a Spiritual Path
Fridays starting January 23 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.
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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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Chabad at Emory: Largest Shabbat Dinner
Friday, March 20, 7:30 pm, Chabad at Emory
RVSP is a must. Text “770” to 404.999.7787 to register.
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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.
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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.
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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
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University Catholic Center: The Prodigal Son: Experiencing God's Fatherly Love, Overnight Retreat
We will spend March 20-22 in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia for our retreat focused on the parable of the Prodigal Son.
Visit emorycatholic.org/retreats for more information and the form to sign up. It is free and open to current Emory students. Spots are limited, so sign up early.
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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.
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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.
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Emory In Via: Spring Event
Thursday, March 26, 5:30 p.m., AMUC R223
Emory's Christian Thought Journal, In Via, invites you for an evening of honest conversation and meaningful reflection alongside warm tea and baked goods. Bring a friend and your favorite mug. If you do not have a mug, one will be provided for you.
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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.
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Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship: April SECOND Friday
Friday, April 10, 7 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Emory Center for Women and Campus Partners: Women's History Month
Join the Center for Women and various additional campus organizations for these events throughout March celebrating Women's History Month. Additional information for some events is available through the Center for Women's Instagram.
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Candler School of Theology: Race, Religion, and Migration in the U.S. South
Friday, March 20, 2026
12:00–1:30 pm.m, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 102
In commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings, we invite you to a meaningful conversation on race, religion, and migration in the U.S. South. Join scholars and leaders as we reflect on identity, faith, and community in today’s world.
In person and Online. Lunch Provided
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International Student and Scholar Services: Windows to the World: Southern Africa
Friday, March 20, 4:00 p.m., Center for Ethics, Room 102
Join International Student and Scholar Services and the Emory International Council (EIC) as we celebrate the vibrant cultures of Southern Africa at our spring Windows to the World event! Enjoy regional food, engaging activities, and a chance to test your knowledge—and win prizes—on Friday, March 20 at 4 pm in Center for Ethics, Room 102 (inside the Candler School of Theology’s Rita Ann Rollins Building, not the School of Public Health). All are welcome. For catering purposes, please register here.
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Nix-Mann Endowed Lecture: Richard Moore on Compassion and Forgiveness
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 3 – 4:15 p.m., Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall
On May 4, 1972, in Derry, Ireland, a ten-year-old Richard Moore was shot with a rubber bullet fired by a British soldier on the edge of his school’s playground.
He returned to his school, attended university, became a successful businessman, founded the organization Children in Crossfire, became an accomplished musician, married a wife, and had two children. In 2006, Richard met the soldier who shot him.
In this talk, Moore will speak on compassion and his journey from a child who was a victim of the conflict in Northern Ireland, to finding freedom in forgiveness.
“Among the billions of people in the world you [Richard] have provided a living example of the true practice of forgiveness and therefore a source of hope for every one of us.” – His Holiness the 14th Dali Lama
The program is free and open to the public, and registration is required. In 1992, the architectural firm of Nix Mann & Associates (now Perkins&Will) endowed this lecture to bring distinguished speakers to campus on an annual basis.
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International Student and Scholar Services: Talent Show
Thursday, March 26, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Candler Rita Anne Rollins Building 102
Performance registration deadline: March 14
Do you have a talent you’d love to share with the Emory community? Or would you prefer to cheer on fellow students, cast your vote for the winning act, enjoy great food, and make new friends? Join ISSS for a global talent showcase on Thursday, March 26, from 6–8 pm in the Candler School of Theology, Rita Ann Rollins Building, Room 102.
Please RSVP here to attend. Sign up to perform here by March 14.
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Muscogee Artist Johnnie Diacon Residency Events
Monday, March 30, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Patio, Oxford Road Building
On behalf of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies, we warmly invite you to join us for two public events featuring artist Johnnie Diacon. He will return to Emory's Atlanta campus for a 1-week residency at the end of March. The kick-off event is a drawing workshop co-sponsored by the Michael C. Carlos Museum, and a Creativity Conversation moderated by our own Dr. Senungetuk, and co-sponsored by Emory Arts. The residency expands on the Continuum exhibit currently on display at the Oxford College campus. Learn more here.
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Office of Sustanability Initiatives: Carpool Convo
Thursday, April 2, 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m, virtual meeting (link here)
Thursday, April 9, 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., virtual meeting (link here)
Join the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and Transportation and Parking Services for a brief sustainability talk series on carpooling and sustainable transportation. The first meeting will be held in person on March 17th in the Clairmont Residential Center H-Space. Food will be provided.
Please RSVP here so that we can gauge interest. Those who attend one of these meetings will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win sustainable merch.
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Book Launch and Celebration of
Kin by Tayari Jones
Monday, April 6, 4:30 pm, Candler School of Theology, Room 252
On April 6th, 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.
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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.
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Chicago Theological Seminary: LaCocque Interreligious Lecture
Thursday, March 26, 7:00 p.m. - online
The annual André LaCocque Interreligious Lecture honors the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. André LaCocque, a distinguished biblical scholar and longtime CTS professor known internationally for advancing Jewish-Christian dialogue and interreligious engagement.
This year’s lecture, "One Nation, Under Gods" features Peter Manseau, Lilly Endowment Curator of American Religious History at the Smithsonian, in conversation with CTS President Brad Braxton, exploring the religious diversity that has shaped this country and American public life. Mr. Manseau will share some of the rich and compelling historical diversities that populate his book, One Nation Under Gods: A New American History (Back Bay, 2016).
We will also feature Rev. Dr. Lama JoAnne Marie Terrell (CTS faculty) sharing new music she wrote for the occasion and be joined by the 2025–2026 Poet Laureate for the City of Minneapolis, Junauda Petrus. To register or learn more, please visit here.
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Wisdom and Compassion in Buddhist Spiritual Care Symposium
March 28-29, 2026
at Maitripa College, Portland, OR – In Person and Online
Our Emory University Buddhist Chaplain, Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman, will be presnting at a symposium exploring the inseparable union of wisdom and compassion in Buddhist spiritual care and chaplaincy. Held at Maitripa College in Portland, Oregon March 28-29, 2026, this weekend is designed to bring together scholar-practitioners, chaplaincy educators, professional caregivers, researchers, and members of the broader public interested in Buddhism and contemplative approaches to spiritual care. Register here.
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Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder
Sunday, March 29, 5:00 p.m., Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta invites you to join us for the 15th Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder. Rabbi Jason Holtz will again be joined by other esteemed area clergy to lead us through a seder program focused on alleviating food insecurity in our midst. We will share a delicious meal and come together to learn and engage with leading organizations that are working on the front lines in our community.
The event will take place at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 on Sunday, March 29 from 5:00-9:00pm. Learn more and register here.
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The Georgia Democracy Resilience Network: Safety Net Training
Tuesday, March 31, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., The Carter Center
The Multi-Faith Neighbors Network (MFNN), in partnership with The Georgia Democracy Resilience Network, invites you to a Safety Net Training on March 31 at The Carter Center in downtown Atlanta. Safety Net is a training tool that was created by MFNN in partnership with Search for Common Ground and the Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab at American University to help put resources in the hands of congregational and civic leaders that help communities push back against polarization, extreme rhetoric, violence, and more. In a time when division and polarization is increasing, we want to provide tangible resources that will equip you to lead your congregation or civic organization to peacefully push back and help prevent polarization from growing.
Registration is absolutely free, and includes both breakfast and lunch, but please register for each person who is planning to attend so we can have the appropriate food prepared. Please register here.
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Opportunities and Resources
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Emory Libraries Blog: World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Film: Exploring Muslim Life and Resources at Emory
The Emory Libraries Blog has posted an article by Neda Zeraatkar, Middle East and Islamic studies librarian, exploring Muslim life and resources at Emory, as well as a list of recommended books and films (both movies and documentaries). Read the full blog post here.
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Sustainability Summer Internship
Applications for OSI's summer internship are open! We are hiring both General Sustainability and Gardens interns for the summer term (May- August 2026). Application will be accepted between March 17-31 (11:59 p.m.).
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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
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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.
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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.
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Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
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There is a plethora of weekly religious and philosophical gatherings offered at Emory. Many of them are listed here and at the button below.
Check back for more weekly gatherings as the semester gets started.
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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.
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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.
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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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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).
Nineteen Day Fast
Mon., Mar. 2 – Fri., Mar. 20, 2026
Tradition: Baha'i
A designated 19-day period of fasting each year immediately before the Bahá’í New Year (Nowruz). The fasting is seen as a period of spiritual preparation and regeneration for the new year ahead.
Eid al-Fitr ('Id al-Fitr)
Thu., Mar. 19 – Fri., Mar. 21, 2026
Tradition: Islam
One of the two main Islamic festivals (with Eid al-Adha), this feast celebrates the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. It comes on the first day of the next lunar month, Shawal.
Naw Ruz (Noruz)
Sat., Mar. 21, 2026
Tradition: Zoroastrianism and Baha'i
The seventh greatest festival, “New Day” is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian and Bahá’í New Year. It falls on the spring equinox and symbolizes the renewal of the world after the winter. For Zoroastrians, Naw Ruz also celebrates the creation of fire that is symbolic of Asha or righteousness. It is also the day on which Zarathustra received his revelation.
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Emory University Chaplaincy E-news is published weekly during term by the Emory University Chaplaincy, 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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