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Tufts University Chaplaincy Annual Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 3, 4:30 pm, Goddard Chapel
The Tufts University Chaplaincy will present its annual holiday concert featuring the Tufts Concert Choir under the direction of Jamie Kirsch as well as other musicians from across campus. The concert will include a carol sing along, and will be followed by a reception of warm cider, hot tea, and goodies in celebration of the season. All are welcome. For more information, please contact the Tufts University Chaplaincy at chaplaincy@tufts.edu.
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| Religious and Philosophical Life Programs
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Decorate Goddard Chapel for Christmas
Monday, December 1, 9:30 am-Noon, Goddard Chapel
All are welcome to come decorate Goddard Chapel for Christmas. Do you miss decorating at home while away at college? Come de-stress and decorate Goddard in a beautiful Victorian style. Hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, and Christmas music will be shared. To sign up or for more information please contact Zachary.Cole@tufts.edu.
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Tufts University Chaplaincy Annual Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 3, 4:30 pm, Goddard Chapel
The Tufts University Chaplaincy will present its annual holiday concert featuring the Tufts Concert Choir under the direction of Jamie Kirsch as well as other musicians from across campus. The concert will include a carol sing along, and will be followed by a reception of warm cider, hot tea, and goodies in celebration of the season. All are welcome. For more information, please contact the Tufts University Chaplaincy at chaplaincy@tufts.edu.
Weekly 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 on life through these readings - how to make use of the insights from these texts in daily life. Anybody and everybody is welcome. No prior experience required. Tea will be available. Sponsored by the Tufts University Chaplaincy. For more information, please email upali.sraman@tufts.edu.
Special Compline with Advent Wreath Lighting with Scripture
Thursday, December 4, 8:30-10:30 pm, Goddard Chapel
Sponsored by the Protestant Students Association
Weekly Guided Meditation and Tea
Friday, December 5, Noon-1 pm, Goddard Chapel
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.
Catholic Community at Tufts Christmas Party
Friday, December 5, 5:30-8 pm, Interfaith Center
Protestant Students Association Study Break
Saturday, December 6, 2:30-5:30 pm, Interfaith Center
If you like movie musicals, board games, yummy snacks, and good friends, you should come to the Interfaith Center on Saturday, December 6th. We’ll be watching “The Prince of Egypt” and playing lots of board games. Take a break from your studying for finals and all your other cares, and join us for this really awesome day! Bring your own board games if you have them! Come for some of it or come for all of it, just remember to relax and have fun!
Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 7, 7 pm, Goddard Chapel
Sponsored by the Protestant Students Association Giving Tree
The Catholic Community at Tufts has set up a Giving Tree in the back of Goddard Chapel. They’re 65 ornaments on the tree representing 65 children from St. Patrick’s parish in Roxbury. Each child’s name, age, and gender are written on an ornament. All are welcome anytime Goddard Chapel is open to take an ornament, and sign up to provide that child with a gift. You can sign up on the sheet next to the tree with your name, the child's name, and the number on the back of the ornament. You drop off the present in a collection box in Goddard on or before Sunday, December 7th and the Catholic Community at Tufts will deliver the gifts! The children are ages 3 - 7. Gifts should be around $10. Gifts do not need to be gender specific. If you are buying a doll, we ask that you please buy an African-American doll. Sponsored by the Catholic Community at Tufts.
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| Thanksgiving Week Programs
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs Turkey Dinner
Thursday, November 27, TIME TBD, Start House, Asian American Center
RSVP required by Monday, November 24
Limited space, first-come/first-serve. E-mail asianamcenter@tufts.edu to RSVP and those confirmed for a dinner will be notified.
Oasis Brazilian Dinner
Thursday, November 27, 4 pm, Bolles House, LGBT Center
RSVP required by Monday, November 24.
E-mail nino.testa@tufts.edu to RSVP.
International House Dinner and Game Night
Friday, November 28, 5:30-8 pm, International House (16 Sawyer Ave.)
RSVP requested by Tuesday, November 25 for food count, but not required to attend.
Staying on campus this Thanksgiving break? Looking to make some new international friends? Come join us in the I-House (16 Sawyer Ave) for Brazilian food, international music and board and card games fun. RSVP to Abuzar.Royesh@tufts.edu. Yak and Yeti Indian Dinner
Saturday, November 29, 6-10 pm, Women's Center (55 Talbot Ave.)
RSVP requested by Tuesday, November 25 for food count, but not required to attend.
Looking to get out of your dorm during the break? Join us at the Women’s Center for a night of dinner, crafts, and movies. Please RSVP to Taylor.Strelevitz@tufts.edu.
24/7 Resources over Thanksgiving Break
TUPD Emergency: 617-627-6911
Nonemergency: 617-627-3030
A COUNSELOR-ON-CALL and CHAPLAIN-ON-CALL can be reached through the Tufts University Police Department by calling x73030 from a campus phone or 617-627-3030 from an off campus or cell phone. Give the dispatcher your name and the phone number at which you can be reached, and the counselor-on-call or chaplain-on-call will get back with you as soon as possible.
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Off Campus Programs
Interfaith Peace Vigil: Building Pathways to Peace
Sabbath Weekend, Wednesday, December 10, 6:30-7:30 pm, Medford City Hall
Join the Medford faith communities in calling for an end to violence in our schools as we pause to remember the second anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings in Newtown, CT. There have been over 22,000 deaths due to gun violence in the US since the tragedy on December 14, 2014, including 205 children killed in gun violence in 2014 alone. Join us in honoring their memories by recommitting our community to the sacred task of building pathways to peace.
Sponsored by Grace Church's Peace Team In partnership with the 2014 National Vigil for Gun Violence Victims and National Gun Violence Prevention
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Faith-to-Faith, Face-to-Face: It's All About Relationships - A Lecture by Eboo Patel sponsored by CIRCLE
Tuesday, December 9, 7:30 pm, Wilson Chapel at Andover Newton Theological School 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459
Andover Newton and Hebrew College formed CIRCLE (the Center for Inter-Religious and Communal Leadership Education) in 2008 to build genuine relationships between future ministers and rabbis who serve their call in a world often divided along religious lines. CIRCLE has expanded over the years to bring Muslim community fellows to the Hill and to allow rising religious leaders venues for personal writing and academic publishing online. Join Andover Newton, Hebrew College, and CIRCLE as we welcome activist and author Eboo Patel on Tuesday, Dec. 9, for a public lecture at 7:30 p.m. in Wilson Chapel. Patel's work as founder and president of the Interfaith Youth Core has taken him to the TEDx stage, the Clinton Global Initiative, and the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, as well as to President Obama's inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships. For more information on Eboo Patel, you can watch his TEDx talk here.
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Resources, Scholarships, and Opportunities
Volunteer at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter this Winter Season
Friday, December 19 - Monday, January 26, Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
Looking to share some holiday cheer? The shelter and our guests would love to have your help at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter! No previous experience or training required--just a willingness to lend a helping hand. Shifts are as short as 2 hours--a map of our location can be found here, and sign ups can be done here. We are always in need of extra hands over school holidays. We hope you will join us! If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to Kathleen Koenigs, Volunteer Director, at hshs.volunteer@gmail.com.
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| Tufts Hillel Innovation Grants
Apply now at bit.ly/TuftsHillelGrant! Tufts Hillel Innovation Grants empower students with resources and support to plan and execute independent Jewish programming for the Tufts community. Successful events may be small or large, religious or secular, cultural or political, one-time or ongoing. Our hope is that the Innovation Grants will contribute to the diversity of Jewish activities on campus and provide a platform for anyone with an idea to make it a reality.
Don't worry if you're still tweaking your ideas--Program Associate Raechel Banks is available to work with you no matter what stage you find yourself in! If your application is selected for funding, you will be paired with Raechel to receive support as you move forward with your program.
For more information, contact Raechel at raechel.banks@tufts.edu or 617-627-3242. It Happens Here
Consent Culture Network is currently beginning to plan It Happens Here, an event that we launched here last year, to amplify the traditionally silenced voices of survivors, through speaking out about its reality here at Tufts. Sexual violence is gendered and racialized, and as such we want to do targeted outreach to historically marginalized communities with high rates of victimization who also rarely are given voice to speak to their experiences. We have a quick form for those who are interested in participating to fill out-- there are varying levels of involvement, from being part of our steering committee to being an usher for the event itself. It can be found here. Please email john_m.kelly@tufts.edu with any questions, comments, or concerns! Applications are now available for 2015-2016 ACE Fellows
Apply to be an Academic and Community Engagement – ACE – Fellow! ACEs act as academic and community role models, assist first-year students in learning about campus resources, and help to create a welcoming community for new students’ personal development. Fellows live free of charge in their assigned residence halls and work an average of 10 hours per week during the academic year. Check out the ACE website<http://uss.tufts.edu/studentConnection/FirstYear/about/ace.asp> for more information and to download the application, due December 1. SEEK2015 is a conference in Nashville, Tennessee this January 1-5
Join 6,000 other college students this winter break to discover, "What moves you?" 5 days of bonding, awesome speakers, and self discovery. SEEK is an awesome opportunity to learn about the Catholic faith with people from all different backgrounds. Contact Sarah Spencer at sarah.spencer@focus.org or check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khB-4BHLSCI and http://seek2015.com/ for more information. Opportunities available for fundraising and registration closes December 2nd. The application period for the Humanist Service Corps is now open - December 15, 2014
The Humanist Service Corps provides an avenue for humanists to engage in global cultural exchange while working to protect human rights and the environment. HSC partners with local organizations and individuals to encourage sustainable programs and practices in their communities. Click here to apply . Start South - Servie Trip to Israel - December 22, 2014 - January 1, 2015
This December, the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Hillel International, Ayalim Student Association and local residents will come together to showcase the exceptional strength, resilience and creativity of Israel's southern communities. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable 10-day experience that will tap into your creative side as we explore the cultural landscape of Israel's south.The trip will culminate in a huge arts and culture festival in Sderot that YOU will take a lead role in organizing, in collaboration with local residents. The festival will feature prominent Israeli cultural figures alongside local talent and leadership. Apply now by clicking here to view the flyer.
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Seeds of Peace - For Commited Ambassitors of Peace and Understanding
Seeds of Peace (SOP) works to support young Palestinians and Israelis to become leaders of peace. Based on the belief that “treaties are negotiated by governments; peace is made by people,” SOP brings together youth, and community educators, from both sides of intractable conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia to provide an opportunity to make deep connections with ‘the other side.’ While difficult work goes into these connections, they help transform the ways participants understand their conflict and the changes needed to create a viable peace. Once participants return home, SOP continues to offer critical support as they endeavor to become leaders of change. We will need people with varied skillsets, from graphic design, event planning, marketing, fundraising, and beyond, so no matter what your background, we would love to have you on board. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact, tufts alum, Ati Waldman (ati.waldman@gmail.com) and Sarah Blinka (sarah.blinka@gmail.com). Tisch Summer Fellows
Career-launching fellowships open exclusively to Tufts students are available with nonprofits, government or public interest organizations in Washington D.C., New York City and Massachusetts in our host communities of Medford, Somerville and Chinatown. Fellows will engage in a meaningful summer experience, network with alumni mentors, and receive a stipend for their work. Applications and placements will be available in early December and will be due January 14th. Info Sessions held at Tisch College, Rabb Room, Lincoln Filene Hall: Monday, November 24 |12pm Tuesday, December 9 | 1pm For more, visit activecitizen.tufts.edu/tsf/ or contact Maggie.McMorrow@tufts.edu
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| 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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| Being Muslim Is Being Me Being Muslim is Being Me is a blog designed to raise awareness about the diverse Muslims in our community here at Tufts. The hope is to show Islam in a more real and personable context, to help change stereotypical perceptions of Islam, especially as portrayed in the media. Each week a different member of the Tufts community will be featured, and posts will include a transcribed interview and photos. If you have any comments, questions, or would like to be featured, please email Samira Manzur and Natasha Khwaja at beingmuslimisbeingme@gmail.com. (11/24/14)
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Weekly Gatherings 11/24/14-11/30/14 Schedule
Baha'i: Please see our website for student leader contact information
Buddhist: No meeting on Thursday, November 27. Thursdays, 8:30-10 am, Goddard Chapel; Sundays, 7 pm, Rabb Room, Lincoln-Filene Center
CAFE/Interfaith: Check back in January for spring 2015 schedule
Catholic: Mass: Sundays, 10 pm, Goddard Chapel, Reconciliation or Contemplative Prayer
Christian Scientist: Please see our website for student leader contact information
Freethought/Humanist: Weekly Discussion Meetings: No meeting on Thursday, November, 27. 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: Tufts Hillel and Chabad will not hold services on Friday, November 28-Saturday, November 29. Services resume the week of 12/1/14. 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: No meeting on Thursday, November 27. Thursdays, 8 pm, Hillside 120
Mainline/Progressive Protestant: No service on Sunday, November 30. Worship Service: Sundays, 7 pm, Goddard Chapel; Book Group: Mondays, Noon, Tower Cafe, Prayer and Reflection
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: No meeting on Thursday, November 27. 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: No meeting on Thursday, November 27. 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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| 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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