 |
|
|
|
|
| Many Humanists affirm values of service and support, across lines of not only religious difference but international borderlines as well. But how can we most effectively engage in volunteerism? This Columbus Day, the Humanist Chaplaincy at Tufts wants to explore the critical challenges of international intervention and support, and challenge our inclinations towards what might be the best ways to go about building a better world.
Conor Robinson is the founder of the Pathfinders Project, a forerunner to the Humanist Service Corps program he's preparing to launch through the Foundation Beyond Belief. Join University Chaplaincy as Conor gives a short talk on lessons he's learned from his work with Pathfinders, followed by a conversation with Humanist in Residence Walker Bristol and an open Q&A from the audience. We'll explore the ethical challenges of international volunteering, intersections with interfaith organizing, and what the idea of “Humanist service” means in our modern world. Refreshments will be served after the event in the Goddard Chapel Common Room. Monday, October 13, 2014, 7 pm, Goddard Chapel
| |
|
Religious and Philosophical Life Programs Understanding and Confronting Anti-Semitism in Europe with Rabbi Jeffrey Summit
Wednesday, October 8, 12:15 pm-1:15 pm, Tufts Hillel
After this summer's conflict in Israel and Gaza, Europe has experienced a rise in anti-Semitic violence and hate speech. What are the root causes of this anti-Semitism and how do we distinguish between criticism of Israel and anti-Semitism? We will also address how to confront anti-Semitism in our own lives and experience. Lunch from Pax et Lox will be served.
Erev Sukkot Dinner
Wednesday, October 8, 6 pm, in the Sukkah behind Hillel
Join Tufts Hillel for in the sukkah for a free dinner to celebrate the first night of Sukkot together outdoors! Please email Raechel, Tufts Hillel Program Associate, to let us know you're coming. Interested in shaking the lulav and etrog?! Check out the Tufts Hillel website for up-to-date information on Thursday and Friday morning service times, or just stop by the building anytime to do it yourself.
Farm to Table Shabbat
Friday, October 10, 5:00 pm, Tufts Hillel
Join Tufts Hillel for Farm to Table Shabbat. An interfaith harvest program begins at 5:00, followed by Shabbat services at 6:00 and a locally-sourced dinner at 7:15. Register online at tuftshillel.org. Protestant Student Association Apple Picking
Saturday, October 11, 10 am-3 pm, Lower Campus Center
Join PSA as we go on an awesome apple picking adventure! Nothing says autumn like going to a farm and picking a whole bunch of apples with friends. It's the perfect study break! Please fill out this form if interested.
Humanist Chaplaincy Meet and Greet
Friday, October 17, Noon, Goddard Chapel
Walker Bristol, A14, joins the Chaplaincy staff this year as the first Humanist in Residence. Previously an active member of religious and Humanist life on campus as a student, Walker is now pursuing a Master of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School. He has previously worked with the Humanist Community at Harvard and the Foundation Beyond Belief, and co-edited the atheist interfaith engagement blog NonProphet Status as well as contributed to the Huffington Post Religion. Join Walker and University Chaplain, Greg McGonigle, for a conversation surrounding the model of Humanist chaplaincy they'll be building in the coming year, and exploring what it means to be seeking chaplaincy resources outside of organized religion in modern day America. Lunch will be served and there will be an opportunity both for Q&A with Walker and Greg as well as a meet and greet after the event. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP here. Annual Eid Dinner
Friday, October 17, 6:30 pm, Interfaith Center
Tufts University Chaplaincy and Tufts Muslim Student Association present the Annual Eid Dinner, centered around the theme of "Leadership & Active Citizenship as a Muslim in America." The guest speaker will be Linda Sarsour, CEO of the Arab American Association of New York and a White House Champion of Change. Please email tuftsmsa@gmail.com with any questions.
University Chaplaincy Music Program Planning Committee Interest Meeting
Monday, October 20, 1:30 pm, Goddard Chapel Common Room
University Chaplaincy, led by our Music Director, Janet Hunt, is looking to put together a student planning committee for the University Chaplaincy music program. This is an opportunity to provide creative feedback, meet others interested in sacred music, and create dynamic musical programming for the Tufts community. We are looking for students from diverse backgrounds with varied skill sets, including musical talents, publicity design, and more. Please email Zachary Cole if you are interested in attending or getting involved.
Guy Mendilow Ensemble Concert: Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom
Monday, October 27, 8:30 pm, Goddard Chapel
Recalling the forgotten kingdom of medieval Spain’s convivenica period marked by interfaith and multicultural intersection, the Guy Mendilow Ensemble beautifully recasts the traditional Spanish-Jewish music known as Ladino. This music incorporates elements from Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe with warm harmonies and spellbinding rhythms through songs and legends of sailors and love lost at sea, fantastic dreams, and the intrigue of kings and queens. Step into the world of the Ladino Music Project for a musical voyage of adventure, humor, and rich emotional storytelling. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by: Tufts University Chaplaincy, Tufts Latino Center, Tufts Hillel, Music Department, and Association for College and University Religious Affairs (ACURA). For more information please contact chaplaincy@tufts.edu. Website: www.guymendilow.com
Dharma Study - Mindfulness, Reflections, and Discussions
Mondays, Noon-1 pm, Goddard Chapel
Will begin with a few moments of silence/mindfulness meditation. Passages/Readings will be selected from across Buddhist literature (ancient Pali/Sanskrit to modern Zen) and beyond. Discussions will focus on reflecting own life through these readings - how to make use of the insights from these texts to daily life. Anybody and everybody is welcome. No prior experience required. Tea will be available.
Guided Meditation and Tea
Fridays, Noon-1 pm, Interfaith Center Downstairs Meeting Room: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7
Goddard Chapel: 10/31, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5
Join Venerable Upali Sraman, Chaplaincy Intern, for an hour of guided meditation, followed by conversation, tea, and light snacks. Various forms of meditation will be led. Sponsored by the Tufts University Chaplaincy. For more information, please email upali.sraman@tufts.edu.
| |
| Off Campus Programs Ali Abu Awad Lecture
Thursday, October 9, Noon - 1:00 pm, Northeastern University, 450 Dodge Hall
Ali Abu Awad is a Palestinian non-violence activist. He is visiting Boston this week, and will be speaking on October 9 at Northeastern University. During the First Intifada, as he sat in an Israeli prison for his Fatah involvement, his brother was killed by an Israel soldier. In prison, Ali turned to non-violence, and on release, found his way to the Bereaved Families Forum. Ali’s story of transformation is featured prominently in the documentary Encounter Point. Ali has continued to work for Palestinian freedom and rights reaching across boundaries in a multitude of endeavors. He’s been a frequent speaker about his Palestinian perspective to American Jewish individuals and groups brought to the Bethlehem area by Encounter Programs. In this past year Ali has spearheaded Roots/Judur/Shorashim: the Palestinian Israeli Initiative for Understanding, Nonviolence, and Reconciliation — situated on his family’s land near Beit Ummar, a village near Hebron, in the West Bank. To see a video clip of Ali, click here. New England Lutheran Campus Ministry Retreat
October 17-18, University Lutheran Church, Cambridge, MA
Students from several New England universities will gather at University Lutheran, Cambridge, for an overnight retreat of fun, fellowship, and reflection framed by the concept of "home." Home base for the retreat will be Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (that is housed at UniLu) which is in a break before reopening on November 1. Being at home, being displaced and finding shelter will be explored through different portals. Undergrads and graduate students are welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Kathleen Reed, kreed@unilu.org.
Challenging the Church: Postcolonial Practice of Ministry
Saturday, November 15, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Episcopal Divinity School
Join us for this international conference of students, scholars, and pastoral leaders as we consider the future of postcolonial ministry across the globe. Participants will rethink the practice of ministry as Christian Society has become increasingly pluralistic. Panelists will address the themes of worship, interfaith collaboration, and pastoral leadership, and participants will learn practical approaches to renew and rejuvenate the church and their ministries.
A registration fee of $50 includes admissions to all panels and lunch. Admission without lunch is $40. To register, please visit eds.edu/postcolonial
Register for Interfaith Leadership Institute (ILI)
Registration is now open for the Winter ILIs
At the ILI, you'll be equipped with the skills to engage diverse religious and non-religious identities to build the interfaith movement on your campus. If you're a student, you'll build relationships across identities, tell powerful stories to bridge divides, and mobilize your campus through interfaith projects. If you're a staff or faculty member, you'll network with other higher education professionals, share ideas, and partner with your students to transform your campus. Register here.
- Atlanta - Friday, January 30th, - Sunday, February 1st, 2015
- Los Angeles - Saturday, February 14 - Monday, February 16th, 2015
| |
|
Weekly Gatherings
Baha'i: Please see our website for student leader contact information
Buddhist: Thursdays, 8:30-10 am, Goddard Chapel; Sundays, 7 pm, Rabb Room, Lincoln-Filene Center
CAFE/Interfaith: Tuesdays (9/30, 10/14, 10/21, 11/11), 6 pm, MacPhie Conference Room, Dewick Dining Hall
Catholic: Mass: Sundays, 10 pm, Goddard Chapel, Reconciliation or Contemplative Prayer: Friday, 3-5 pm, Interfaith Center, Pizza and Prayer: Every other Friday (starting 9/19), 6:30 pm, Interfaith Center
Christian Scientist: Please see our website for student leader contact information.
Freethought/Humanist: Weekly Discussion Meetings: Thursdays, 7:30 pm, Eaton Hall 202; Please see their calendar for jam sessions, community dinners, and other events
Hindu: Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm, Goddard Chapel
Jewish: Conservative & Reform Shabbat Services: Fridays, 6 pm; Saturdays, 10:30 am, Granoff Family Hillel Center; Hillel Shabbat Dinner: Fridays, 7:15 pm, Granoff Family Hillel Center; Chabad Shabbat Dinner: Fridays, 6:45 pm, Rohr Chabad House; Chabad Shabbat Service: Fridays, 7:30 pm, Rohr Chabad House
Latter Day Saints: Please see our website for student leader contact information.
Mainline/Progressive Protestant: Worship Service: Sundays, 7 pm, Goddard Chapel; Book Group: Mondays, Noon, Tower Cafe; Noonday Prayer and Lunch: Wednesdays, Noon, Interfaith Center; Spiritual Formation Small Group (Compline): Thursdays, 9:15 pm, Goddard Chapel
Muslim: Jumah Prayer: Fridays, 1:15 pm, Interfaith Center; Chaplain Facilitated Qur'an and Arabic Circles: Fridays, 2:15-3 pm, Interfaith Center
Non-denominational Protestant: Thursdays, 7:30-9 pm, Interfaith Center
Orthodox Christian: Mondays, 8 pm, Campus Center, Room 207
Seventh Day Adventist: Mondays, 7-8 pm, Campus Center, Room 012
Sikh: Please see our website for student leader contact information
Unitarian Universalist: Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 pm, Interfaith Center
For information about communities not listed, please contact the University Chaplaincy at chaplaincy@tufts.edu
| |
|
Partner Programs The Chief Sam Back-to-Africa Movement, A Century Later: Public Histories, Private Stories, and the African Diaspora
Tuesday, October 7, 4:30 pm, Anderson 309
Join the Africana Studies program this fall for a series of seminars featuring scholarly presentations by new members of the Africana Studies faculty. Kendra Field, Assistant Professor of History and Africana Studies, will be presenting this week on the Back-to-Africa movement!
Tufts National Coming Out Day Rally
Wednesday, October 8, Noon-1:15 pm, Lower Campus Center Patio
Join QSA and the LGBT Center in celebrating National Coming Out Day (observed nationally on Oct. 11)
All members of the Tufts community are encouraged to attend.
For more information contact the LGBT Center at x73770 or check out our website: http://ase.tufts.edu/lgbt/ Out on the Town (In Celebration of National Coming Out Day)
Saturday, October 11, 9 am-4 pm, LGBT Center
We are leaving the LGBT Center at 9 am and will return by 4 pm. There are a limited number of spots for this event. RSVP ASAP to Jaclyn Johnson. This event is open to all students, regardless of sexual or gender identity. List of events:- A queer tour of contemporary art wing of the Museum of Fine Arts
- A visit to the LGBT organization the History Project
- A tour of Fenway Health
- Shopping at Calamus, a queer book store
- Free Lunch at the South End
Tufts Social Justice Leadership Initiative presents: Social Justice 101
Saturday, October 25, 11:30 am-4 pm, Sophia Gordon Hall
So what is social justice anyway? In this interactive workshop, we'll explore some key concepts which underlie social justice leadership. We'll discuss how our identities affect our perspectives and experiences, how the dynamics of privilege and oppression play out on campus and in society, how to collaborate across differences, and how to create more inclusive and just organizations and communities. Lunch will be provided! RSVP and questions to: sjli@tufts.edu
Sponsored by Social Justice Leadership Initiative and the Office of Dean of Student Affairs.
Another Option
Another Option strives to ensure the existence of alcohol-free events and activities on weekends. Activities include movie nights, trips to Boston, board game nights, and more! We welcome everyone!
Join our e-list by emailing anotheroptiontufts@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/AnotherOptionTufts
| |
|
Resources, Scholarships, and Opportunities
Apply to be a Tisch Scholar!
Applications due by Wednesday, October 15
Want to be a leader for social change? Be a Tisch Scholar! In this multi-year leadership program, you will engage in meaningful work in the community and learn the critical knowledge and skills needed to be a leader for civic engagement and a catalyst for change. Come to an info session for more about the program and to hear from current Tisch Scholars. Applications (freshman and sophomores are eligible to apply) are due October 15, 2014. Visit the website for applications, info session times, or more information.
Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement
The Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement welcomes requests for funding of events, projects, and programs with a clear connection to active citizenship. Funding will be considered for student groups and organizations, or individual students who plan to engage other students in their work. Priority will be given to work in communities beyond the internal campus. Separate streams of funding are reserved for undergraduates and graduate or professional school students. Individual applicants may apply for up to $500 in funding, and groups may apply for up to $1000 in funding. Applications are rolling and will be accepted until all funds have been dispersed. Visit the application page for details. 2015 Wendell Phillips Award
Application Deadline: October 27, 2014
The Wendell Phillips Memorial Scholarship is one of two prize scholarships (the other being assigned to Harvard University), which were established in 1896 by the Wendell Phillips Memorial Fund Association in honor of Boston’s great preacher and orator. The award is given annually to the junior or senior who has best demonstrated both marked ability as a speaker and a high sense of public responsibility. The recipient of the award receives a cash prize and traditionally is selected as the only student speaker at the Baccalaureate Ceremony in May. Nominees will be invited to apply and following a review of finalists, the Committee on Student Life will select this year’s recipient in March 2015. To nominate a student go here and complete the on-line nomination form. Counseling and Mental Health Services - Free and Confidential Groups- Relationships Group: Fridays, 1:15-2:15 pm, 10/3/14-12/5/14
- Survivors Support Group: Education, Connection, Healing - Wednesdays, 12-1:15 pm, 10/15/14-12/3/14
- Healthy Body Image Group: Tuesdays, 3-4:30 pm, 9/30/14-11/18/14
- Returning Students Group: Wednesdays, 12-1:15 pm, 9/3/14-10/8/14
- Coping with Loss: Mondays, 12-1:15 pm, 10/8/14-12/3/14
- Lunchtime Connection: Coping with Loss Group - Monday, 12 pm, 9/29/14
- Connections: International Student Discussion Group: Fridays, 3:30-4:30 pm, 10/3, 11/7 &12/5
- Anxiety and Stress Reduction Group: Session 1 - Fridays 10/3/14-10/31/14, 10:30-11:45 am, Session 2 - Wednesdays, 11/5/14-12/10/14, 10:30-11:45 am
For more information on each group, click here.
| |
| Association for College and University Religious Affairs
Association for College and University Religious Affairs Annual Meeting
Sunday, October 26 - Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The Tufts University Chaplaincy is honored to be hosting the Annual Meeting of the Association for College and University Religious Affairs (ACURA) from Sunday, October 26 through Tuesday, October 28, 2014. ACURA is a national collegium of higher education chaplains and deans and directors of religious and spiritual life. It is an interfaith association that includes representatives of some 30 institutions and is open to all who are employed or appointed by universities and colleges to serve in these roles.
The meeting will start with dinner on October 26 and conclude after dinner on October 28. The theme of the meeting is "Borders, Frontiers, and Intersections in Higher Education Spiritual Life." We will focus on emerging areas of our work including: the spiritual but not religious, active citizenship and internationalism in a changing world, Humanism, and theological education for diverse chaplaincies. We will also have an opportunity to explore some of the history and culture of the Boston area, such as the Freedom Trail, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and Concord sites such as the North Bridge, the Old Manse, and Walden Pond. It should be foliage season, which makes New England especially beautiful.
Click here for more information, including the meeting schedule.
For more information, please contact Zachary Cole at zachary.cole@tufts.edu.
| |
| About the University Chaplaincy Enews
The University Chaplaincy Enews is published weekly by the Tufts University Chaplaincy to promote programs and opportunities related to spirituality, ethics, culture, and social justice. To propose announcements for inclusion please contact chaplaincy@tufts.edu.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
The Tufts University Chaplaincy is a dynamic hub supporting religious, spiritual, ethical, and cultural life for all members of the Tufts community. We provide pastoral care, support religious and philosophical communities, educate about spiritual and ethical issues in society and the world, and promote multifaith engagement.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
