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News and Programs 9.12.24
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Riyaaz Qawwali: Free Music Concert at Cannon Chapel
Saturday, September 14, 6:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join the Emory University Chaplaincy as we welcome the music ensemble Riyaaz Qawwali. Riyaaz performs the gripping musical style called Qawwali as they spread the power of South Asian devotional music from Islam and a diversity of religions.
Riyaaz shares Qawwali with new audiences while paying homage to this music tradition
that has been refined over 700 years and includes sonic elements that are unique to South Asian music. They sing poetry from famous South Asian authors from various religious and linguistic backgrounds to convey a universal message of love and surrender. They weave
together multiple languages, including Gujarati, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy, with the Hightower Fund, Provost’s Asian Arts Initiative, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Department of Religion and Department of Music.
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Muslim Life Weekly Halaqa and Dinner
Wednesdays starting September 18, 6:00-7:15 pm, Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
All Emory students are invited to join us for an Islamic text study on different topics each week. Dinner will be provided.
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Mindfulness Circle at Interfaith Center
Mondays, 6:00-7:00 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 Venerable Priya at psraman@emory.edu.
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Midweek Musical Meditation
Wednesdays during term starting September 11, 12:00 -12:15 pm, Zoom or Facebook Live
All are invited to reflect and decompress in a mid-week, mid-day time of sacred music. Join University Chaplaincy Music Director Maury Allums in taking a moment to breathe and connect with others in community.
Here is a link for this week's midweek meditation.
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Midweek Musical Meditation - 9.11.24
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Emory Jewish Chaplaincy: Daily Creative Prompts for the Month of Elul with Rabbi Jordan Braunig
Join Emory Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi Jordan Braunig, for daily creative prompts for the Jewish reflective month of Elul, leading up to Rosh Hashanah. Through poetry, thoughtful anecdotes, and side quests, Rabbi Jordan delivers incisive questions to help us spiritually prepare for a new year. Sign up, share this journey with a friend, and engage your creativity this Elul, a potent time in the Jewish calendar. Sign up here.
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Buddhist Meditation
Thursday, September 12, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Guided Meditation and Dharma Gathering Facilitated by Venerable Wajirabuddhi from Georgia Buddhist Vihara.
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers
Friday, September 13, 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for Friday Prayers as you return to campus. Followed by a hot halal lunch in Brooks Commons. Join the Emory Muslim Life elist here.
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Emory Holistic Hub: Vision Board Making
Friday, September 13, 3:00 p.m., Cox Computing Center Artslab
Join us this Friday 09/13 to make vision boards to start off the semester with a positive attitude and clear goals. Learn more here.
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Hindu Students Association: Onam Pooja
Friday, September 13, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Celebrate Onam with HSA. Join us this Friday at 5:00 p.m. in the Cannon Chapel, dinner will be served.
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Hillel at Emory: Shabbat
Friday, September 13, Services 6:30 p.m., Dinner, 7:00 pm., Marcus Hillel Center, 735 Gatewood Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
Join Hillel at Emory for Shabbat services and dinner. RSVP here. Sponsored by Hillel at Emory.
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Chabad at Emory: Shabbat Services and Dinner
Friday, September 13, 8:00 p.m., 1500 N Decatur Rd, 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.
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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sunday, September 15, 11:00 a.m Service; Noon Lunch, Cannon Chapel
Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community, held in Cannon Chapel and followed by a free lunch. All are welcome. All Emory students, staff, and faculty welcome. Contact: Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong, mhend25@emory.edu.
September 15 Preacher: The Rev. Brooke Vore, Bread Coffeehouse
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Beloved Community Bible Study: Dining with Jesus
Tuesdays starting September 3, 6:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
This fall we will explore the Gospel of Luke. We will focus on the meals Jesus has with people and what those meals mean for us today. Sign up here. For questions, email Rev. Maddie at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Beloved Community Fall Retreat
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Join us for worship and Bible Study, picnic in Lullwater, crafts and games, and delicious meals. All students are welcome. For questions, please contact Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu. RSVP here.
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University Catholic Center: Sunday Masses
Sunday, September 15, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for Sunday Masses on-campus.
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Orthodox Christian Fellowship: Faith and Falafel
Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
Join Orthodox Christian Fellowship every Wednesday night from 7:30-8:30 pm in Cannon Chapel 314 for free falafel sandwiches and an incredible spiritual discussion.
Bring you, your friends, and a curious mind. All are welcome, no matter your faith. Join us as we study the spiritual life of the apostles, understand Orthodoxy, and grow in Christ together–week by week.
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Emory Christian Fellowship: Bible Study
Thursdays starting September 5, 7:30-9:00 pm., Cannon Chapel Room 105D
Join Emory Christian Fellowship for the first Bible Study of the year. Learn more here.
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Graduate Christian Fellowship: Weekly Bible Study and Academic Journey Dinner
Thursday, September 12, 5:30 pm, Alumni Memorial University Center Room 125C
This semester, we will be studying the gospel of Mark every Thursday at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion. To learn more, please click here.
Academic Journey Dinner
Saturday, September 14, 6:00-9:00 pm, 9 Weschester Square, Decature
Join us for an evening dinner and discussion featuring Professor John Hanfelt from the Biostatistics department at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health. Professor Hanfelt will facilitate a discussion on navigating a career journey in academia, touching on common challenges and opportunities as well as the role that faith can play. To RSVP for the dinner, click here
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Muslim Students Association: Welcome Back Gala
Friday, September 27, 7:00 p.m., ESC MPR 4-6
We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting our Welcome Back GALA on September 27 from 7-10 pm. This is one our biggest events of the year so please come out and feel free to bring friends and family; be sure to also RSVP if you intend on coming. RSVP here.
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Glenn Memorial Church: Sunday Nights at Glenn: Who Are We?
Sunday evenings beginning September 8, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Glenn Memorial Church School Building Parlor
Ever wanted to know a little more about Glenn’s core values and the denomination to which it belongs? Introducing Sunday Nights at Glenn. Throughout September, we will explore the question “Who Are We?” and dive into what makes us “Glenn UMC.”
To learn more, please click here.
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Reformed University Fellowship: Small Group Bible Study
Starting the week of September 9
We are starting Small Groups next week. Want to be in one? DM us or check the groupme to know who to contact for more details. Learn more here.
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International InterVarsity Fellowship
Our summer activities ended and our new school year is about to start. Please check and sign up for our coming activities here. Learn more here.
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Hillel at Emory: Sharaka
Wednesday, September 25, 7:30 p.m. Hillel at Emory
Holocaust, Antisemitism, and the Pursuit of Peacemaking: Lessons from History and the Path Forward
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Hindu Students Association Garba
Saturday, October 5, 7:00 p.m., Emory Student Center
Get prepared for a free night of catered dinner by Madras Mantra, performance by SaRaas, music, and lots of dancing.
RSVP through the link in our bio.
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Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration 2024
Saturday-Sunday, September 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
In celebration of Southeastern Native American cultures and heritage, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park will host its 32nd Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration September 14-15, 2024. Celebration hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday and Sunday. The Celebration will feature traditional cultural dances, storytelling, live demonstrations, music, and art. Fun activities for kids, like pottery making, will be available. FREE admission.
This event is hosted by the National Park Service and the Ocmulgee Mounds Association in coordination with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and other southeastern tribes. Native American art and food will be available for purchase. Learn more here.
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Interfaith Atlanta: Interfaith Fall Festival
Sunday, September 22, 2:00-5:30 p.m., Columbia Theological Seminary, 701 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Save the Date: We are so excited to present our 4th annual Interfaith Festival. Join us for entertainment, food, friendship, community service, and music. Learn more here.
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Welcome to BCJ Open House
Friday, September 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Cox Hall 3rd Floor
Join LGBT Life and all of the identity spaces on Cox Hall 3rd Floor on September 13. We'll have fun games, food, and plenty of information on the types of resources that the spaces provide. We can't wait to welcome all our new and returning students at this event. Learn more here.
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Agreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience
Monday, September 16, 4:00-5:15 p.m., Tull Auditorium
Please join the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory as we welcome Professor
Nathan Chapman (University of Georgia Law) and Professor Michael McConnell (Stanford
Law) for a discussion of their new book, Agreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause
Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience (Oxford University Press).
Their talk will be followed by a Q&A session led by Professor John Witte, Jr. (Emory Law). This event is open to the public and all are invited to attend. RSVP here.
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Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry: Why Democracy Is in Danger
Wednesday, September 18, 4:00 pm, Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry
Join the Fox Center for the inauguration of our year-long focus on "Democracy: Past, Present, Future" with a special keynote address from Harvard Professor Steven Levitsky, co-author of the New York Times bestseller How Democracies Die. Examining the dangers facing democratic systems around the world, the keynote will be followed by a conversation with Emory Professor Carol Anderson, author of White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide and One Person, No Vote.
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Songs of Praise: Telugu Studies
Saturday, September 21, 5:30 p.m., Emory Performing Arts Studio
Songs of Praise is performance by Sasikala Penumarthi (Artist Affiliate, Emory Dance Program) and two of her students from the Academy of Kuchipudi Dance featuring the devotional songs of Tallapaka Annamayya. The program consists of a short intro about the poet and then the dancers will perform 7 songs with supertitle translations accompanied by a 7-person South Indian musical ensemble.
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Schwartz Center of the Performing Arts: Good Medicine
Saturday, September 21, 2024, Schwartz Center, Theater Lab
After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit, all-Native American comedy show, Good Medicine, comes to Emory University for a one-night-stand of stand-up. Hosted and produced by comedian Adrianne Chalepah, the showcase features the best and brightest Native comedians across North America. The lineup features Brian Bahe (Comedy Central) Siena East (FOX) Tai Leclaire (Warner Bros.) Since the show’s humble beginnings, Good Medicine has sold-out shows across the country and featured comedians hailing from over 30 tribal Nations who have been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, ABC, NBC, FX and more.
Presented by the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies with support from Theater Emory and the Michael C. Carlos Museum. Please visit this website to purchase tickets and find showtimes.
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Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation: Living Room Conversations
The Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation initative aims to approach to racial equity work that connects healing to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism to establish a foundational belief of equal value for all human beings to transform systems, laws, policies, and practices within our society.
Join the TRHT Initiative during the 2024 United States election season monthly in our virtual living room, a safe, brave, and respectful space for community to come together and share stories about our own individual political perspectives and how we move together as a community.
Schedule:
9/23/2024 - Trust in the Political Process** 6:30pm-7:15pm
10/14/2024 - Does My Vote Really Matter?
11/4/2024 - Anxiety and the Election
12/2/2024 - Post-Election: Political PeaceBuilding
1/27/2025 - Reunited States of America: Fact or Fiction
Registration is required for this event and can be done here. Please contact Sharon Stroye, Director
Trey Daniel, Program Coordinator (Email: trht@emory.edu)
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Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Diversity Week
We are thrilled to announce that the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) will be hosting Diversity Week from Monday-Friday, September 23-27, 2024. This year’s theme reflects our commitment to fostering a culture where diversity and excellence thrive together
Mark your calendars for these highlighted events
Our Daily Work- Excellence in the Service of Humanity: Join us on September 23, for an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring how our daily actions contribute to building a more inclusive community at Emory. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP
Women in Leadership Networking Luncheon, Oxford: Join us on September 24, for an interactive session on wellness facilitated by Sharon Stroye, inaugural Director of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation initiatives.
Our program is offered to marginalized genders including women, women-identifying individuals, and non-binary and gender non-conforming people who are comfortable in a space that centers the lived experiences of women. Given that space is limited, we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible to secure your place.
Diversity of Desserts: Join us on September 25, during Wonderful Wednesdays on the Atlanta Campus and also on the Oxford Quad, to savor an exquisite selection of desserts that celebrate the rich tapestry of our community.
Equitable Dinner: In collaboration with Equitable Dinners Atlanta and Out of Hand Theater, the TRHT Initiative is hosting an event on September 26, specifically for the Emory community. Please RSVP
We are excited about the opportunities to connect, learn, and grow during Diversity Week. Stay tuned for more details and events from our campus partners.
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Walking Tour of Historic Jewish Atlanta
Sunday, September 29, 2:00-6:30 p.m.
Join the Breman Jewish Museum's curator, Joel Silverman, for a two-mile walking tour of the downtown Summerhill neighborhood. We will unpack Atlanta's Jewish immigrant past including the sites of long-demolished institutions like the original location of Reform and Orthodox synagogues, explore the geographic divisions between Ashkenazi and Sephardic life, and see the home of Leo Frank. This event – including bus transportation - is FREE but SPACE IS LIMITED, so RSVP today.
Student Welcome Dinner
Wednesday, September 25, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Oxford Road Building’s Living Room
Come enjoy meet Jewish Studies faculty, majors & minors, and fellow students interested in learning more about the Tam Institute. We’ll have a gourmet catered kosher dinner, swag, and lots of Raffle Prizes. We’ll also be sharing info about opportunities for future grants and awards. RSVP here.
You can also sign up for TIJS’ e-newsletter for more opportunities and events.
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Resources and Opportunities
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Eagle Food Pantry: A Free Food Pantry for Emory Students
Open: Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Bread Coffeehouse, 1227 Clifton Rd N E, Atlanta, GA 30307
Bread offers a free food pantry for students at Emory who are in need. If you have any questions or would like to donate any items to the food pantry, please email: eaglefoodpantry@breadcoffeehouse.org.
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Hillel at Emory: Perspectives Trip
A 10-day educational journey throughout Israel, specialized in learning about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Learn more and apply here.
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Weekly Gatherings
There are a plethora of weekly religious and philosophical gatherings offered at Emory. Many of them are listed here and at the button below.
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Religious Accommodations: Major Holidays List for 2024-25
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As planning continues for the 2024-25 academic year, the Emory University Chaplaincy seeks to provide support regarding upcoming religious holidays that may impact large numbers in our university community. These dates are provided to assist the community with avoiding potential schedule conflicts. Please pay special attention to the bolded holidays, as they often require accommodations in our community. For a list of major religious holidays observed by larger religious demographic groups at Emory, 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 Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.
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Das Laxana Festival
Ongoing through Tue., Sep. 17, 2024
Tradition: Jainism
(the Paryusana Festival of Jain Digumbar Sect): A 10-day festival that is considered to be a holy convocation. During these days, Jains impose some restraints on their daily activities by fasting, meditation and prayer. The last day of Paryusana is the most solemn occasion of forgiveness and the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings. On this day, Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word or thought.
Mawlid an-Nabi
Sun., Sep. 15, 2024
Tradition: Islam
The birthday of the Prophet Muhammed. Begins at sundown.
Ghambar Paitishem Ends
Mon., Sep. 16, 2024
Tradition: Zoroastrianism
Das Laxana Ends
Tue., Sep. 17, 2024
Tradition: Jainism
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Emory University Chaplaincy ENews is published weekly during term 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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