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| Hot cider and donuts provided! Friday, October 31, 11:50 pm, Goddard Chapel
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Religious and Philosophical Life Programs The Other Peace Process -The Role of Interreligious Dialogue in Israel and the Middle East
Thursday, October 30, 6 pm, Cabot 703
Join us for an engaging discussion with Rabbi Dr. Ron Kronish on the power of interfaith work in conflict transformation. Rabbi Dr. Ron Kronish is an Israeli leader in interfaith dialogue and discussion among Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Israel, and works with Israelis and Palestinians to create and sustain interfaith and intercultural understanding and cooperation. Sponsored by Hillel’s Interfaith Committee and the University Chaplaincy. Dinner will be served! Please RSVP at this link: http://goo.gl/forms/mE38aSWWRl The facebook event can be found here. Pizza and Prayer
Friday, October 31, 6:30-8 pm, Interfaith Center Downstairs Meeting Room
We will be having a quiet reflection and prayer time. Pizza will be provided; come as you are! Sponsored by the Catholic Community at Tufts. Bring a Buddy to Mass!
Sunday, November 2, 9:40 pm, Goddard Chapel
Although of course all are welcome every week, newcomers are especially welcome on Sunday! Out Interfaith Outreach Coordinator, Meg, will lead a discussion of what to expect in Mass and what all of the parts symbolize 20 minutes before Mass in Goddard lounge. Check out the facebook event here.
Dinner with the Monks
Tuesday, November 4, 4:30 pm, 980 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA (we will meet on campus)
The Protestant Student Association invites you to have dinner with the monks in Harvard Square! Service and dinner provided. Contact Danny Bottino if you are interested, or check out the event's facebook page here. Interfaith Open Mic Night
Thursday, November 6, 9:30 pm, Crane Room, Paige Hall
Join several of Tufts' religious and philosophical student organizations for our second open mic night, an evening of interfaith/interbelief sharing and community! The event will be an open space for anyone to share their stories and experiences having to do with belief and nonbelief through speaking, poetry, music, text readings, spoken word, etc. Whether or not you want to perform or share, we hope you'll come, have some hot cocoa and cookies, and join us as we learn about each other. The mic will definitely be open to everyone on November 6, but if you're already excited and know that you want to share something, we'd love for you to fill out this form so that we can get a short setlist of folks to kickstart the evening. Click here for the facebook group. This event is co-sponsored by the Tufts Freethought Society, the Catholic Community at Tufts, Non-denominational Christian Fellowship, Tufts University Unitarian Universalists, the Protestant Students Association, Tufts Muslim Students Association and the Latter-day Saint Student Association; and is organized by the Interfaith Student Council and the Tufts University Chaplaincy.
Interfaith Worship Service - Protestant Student Association
Sunday, November 16, 7 pm, Goddard Chapel
We are really excited to officially invite you all to our first ever Protestant interfaith worship service on Nov. 16th at 7pm in Goddard Chapel. We will be holding our usual weekly service while making an intentional effort to make sure everyone knows what is going on. Light refreshments and fellowship to answer any questions you may have about mainline Protestantism will follow the service. Let us know if you have any questions!
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: 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.
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Off Campus Programs
New Lights - A Course in Quaker Fundamentals
Three Sunday evenings, November 2, 9, and 16, from 7-9:20 pm
- Who? - Anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Quakerism. You are welcome whether you're a newcomer or long-time Friend.
- What? - New Lights - A Course in Quaker Fundamentals will take place over 3 evenings and include presentations, panels and discussions exploring topics related to Quaker history, beliefs and practices.
- Where? - Friends Meeting at Cambridge, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge MA (near Harvard Square)
- Why? - Explore your own spirituality, learn about Quakerism, and meet new friends.
- How? Simply show up! If you have questions in advance, please contact Cliff Harrison, New Lights Coordinator, at 781-397-1419 or cliff_h@verizon.net.
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
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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: Thursdays, 8 pm, Hillside 120
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
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| Towards a Lesbian Formalism? Vernon Lee and the Body of Paintintin
Wed. November 5, 2014 4:30 pm, Rabb Room
A Fall 2014 WGSS Program Tufts Faculty Research Colloquium Event: (Part 2) Featuring Jeremy Melius, Department of Art and Art History. A discussion of sameness, difference, and the place of sexuality in Vernon Lee's aesthetics of empathy. This event will take place 4:30-6:00PM in the Rabb Room, Lincoln-Filene Hall. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend. 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
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Resources, Scholarships, and Opportunities Tufts Intersections Project – Join the Dialogue!
Join a small group discussion to share your experiences and perspectives. Trained facilitators from the Tufts community are convening these dialogues as an opportunity for students to get to know each other and to discuss how you can find your place, make a difference, and maintain your well-being in college and in life. Dialogues run on various topics, October 21 – November 14. For more information and to sign up, check out http://activecitizen.tufts.edu/intersections/
The 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions - Deadline: November 1, 2014
This event will take place October 15 - 19, 2015 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Parliament is the oldest, the largest, and the most inclusive gathering of people of all faith and traditions. The first Parliament took place in 1893. Since, this historic event has taken place in Chicago, USA • Cape Town, South Africa • Barcelona, Spain • Melbourne, Australia - and now in Salt Lake City, Utah! Register now for only $79, after November 30, 2014 the price will increase to $550. If you are interested in forming a Tufts Interfaith coalition to attend this event and give a presentation on critical issues e-mail Greg.McGonigle@tufts.edu.
The Office of Residential Life & Learning, is looking to hire Resident Assistants for 2015-2016
Applications are due Tuesday, November 25th. Requirements include: (enthusiasm, strong interpersonal, communication, leadership skills, and cumulative GPA of 2.5. Currently not on any form of academic and/or disciplinary probation. Must have lived in staffed housing at Tufts University or another 4-year, accredited college or university for at least two semesters. Must be a continuing Tufts University undergraduate who anticipates full-time enrollment for the entirety of the fall and spring semesters and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above at all times during employment.) The RA Application can be found here and for information session times click here.
2015 Dharma Tour to Thailand
Join our intergenerational contemplative learning community for a 15-day transformative travel experience! The tour offers firsthand experience of Buddhist customs, principles, and practice in a predominantly Buddhist culture. Our tour group will be limited to 30 participants and will travel throughout Thailand as a contemplative learning community. Through study, practice, service, and recreational activities, we will enter into a direct experiential relationship with ourselves, with others in our traveling group, and with Thais and their Buddhist way of life. A detailed itinerary can be found here. Find more information on our Facebook page and view more details about the trip and how to register here.
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.
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| 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.
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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.
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