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A Reflection from the University Chaplaincy
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Dear friends,
As summer unfolds on the Hill, the Tufts University Chaplaincy has remained meaningfully active—just a little quieter. Right in the Interfaith Center, we’ve welcomed the soft sound of change: new carpets now grace the space, offering a refreshed atmosphere for reflection, worship, and gathering. In parallel, our chaplains have been on the move—attending national conferences, deepening their professional development, and returning renewed with ideas and resources for the coming year.
While it is certainly less busy on campus, there are students and staff who come through the chapel daily, and we treasure this slower time for connection. Below you can find more about what we are up to in these summer months, from updating resources, to hosting weekly meditations, to community book clubs. Please join us!
Looking ahead, we’re filled with hope. We envision fall semester gatherings filled with meaningful conversations, joyful celebrations, and a deep sense of community across traditions. We’re planning interfaith meals, spiritual retreats, welcome events, and new student-centered initiatives across all four campuses that reflect our shared commitment to curiosity, justice, and belonging.
May the rest of your summer be restful and radiant.
Sincerely,
The University Chaplaincy Team
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Updated Resouce Available
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University Chaplaincy Ice Cream Social
July 15, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel
Join us for an ice cream social at Goddard Chapel on July 15 at 4:00 p.m. Vegan options will be available. No RSVP required. Contact chaplaincy@tufts.edu with any questions.
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Meditation & Mindful Dialogue
Every Wednesday in July, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Interfaith Center
Join the Buddhist Chaplaincy for a 20-minute meditation and a 30-minute mindful Dialogue on Wednesdays beginning the first week of June and ending the last week of July. This program is open to students, staff, and faculty. Please select the days you plan to come! Please contact Buddhist Chaplain Vineetha.Mahayaye@tufts.edu if you have any questions or suggestions.
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Let's make Maggi
Saturday, July 12 from 4:00 p.m. - 8 p.m., Asian American Center
Craving a taste of home? Come join the Graduate Hindu Students Organisation for a cozy Maggi-making hangout at the Asian American Center on Saturday, July 12! Whether you're a Maggi master or trying it for the first time, this event is all about sharing comfort food, culture, and fun with the community. Contact graduate student intern Prakruthi.R@tufts.edu with any questions.
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Graduate Hindu Student Organization Book Club
Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel
Bring your favorite book and read with the Graduate Hindu Student Organization! Bring a book of your choice, chill and read, and enjoy boba tea. All are welcome! Contact graduate student intern Prakruthi.R@tufts.edu with any questions.
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Save the Date for Russell Lecture on Spiritual Life 2025
On Tuesday, November 18 we will host Varun Soni, A96, Dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California as our Russell Lecture speaker. The lecture will be held in Goddard Chapel from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow in Eaton 250 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration will open in Fall 2025.
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Religious Diversity, Interfaith Engagement, and Campus Life Fall 2025 Course
Curious about how religion shapes university and civic life? Register for the new Fall 2025 Civic Studies course, Religious Diversity, Interfaith Engagement, and Campus Life! Through real-world case studies, site visits around Boston, and insights from guest speakers, we’ll critically reflect on the ways religion and religious diversity have shaped higher education in the United States and uncover the role of youth-led interfaith activism in tackling issues like climate justice and in combating religious bias. Contact University Chaplain and Professor of the Practice Elyse Nelson Winger with any questions.
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To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, including information about seeking religious accommodations at Tufts, please follow the link to the Tufts Multifaith Calendar.
Pioneer Day
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Mormon observance of the arrival of Brigham Young at the site of Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1847.
Lammas/Lughnasa
Thursday, July 31 – Friday, August 1, 2025
Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The first harvest festival, celebrating the sacrifices of the Earth and the sun for the harvest and the diminishing strength of summer.
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The University Chaplaincy is a dynamic hub supporting religious, spiritual, ethical, and cultural life for all members of the Tufts community. We provide spiritual 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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