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News and Programs 9.11.26
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Beloved Community Fall Retreat
Saturday, September 19, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
The Beloved Community Fall Retreat is a time to step aside from the busyness of the semester and connect with friends and our faith. A typical schedule includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner; morning and evening worship; individual reflection time; crafts; down time; and more.
All students are welcome. Please register here.
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OSRL Recap: Nepal Flooding Community Gathering for Support and Response
On Wednesday, September 9 at Noon in Cannon Chapel, over 100 members of the Emory community gathered in remembrance of those who have lost their lives, in solidarity with all who are grieving, and in support of those affected by displacement and widespread devastation due to the devastating disaster in Nepal.
Sponsored by the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, with the support of CAPS, FSAP, the Emory Buddhist Club, Hindu Students Association, Emory-Tibet Science Initiative, and ISSS, the vigil event provided a time of reflection, prayer, music, chanting, and community. Refreshments and fellowship followed in Brooks Commons after the service. One opportunity to contribute funds to support those impacted is here. For questions, or additional support, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Religious Accommodations: List of Major Religious Holidays 2026-27
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Emory University Chaplaincy seeks to provide guidance for the Emory community regarding upcoming religious holiday observances that may impact the community by providing a list of major religious holidays observed by sizeable religious demographic groups within the Emory community.
These are provided in order to assist community members with avoiding potential schedule conflicts. For more information, please click here.
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Jewish High Holidays
The Jewish High Holidays begin this week and include Rosh Hashanah 9/11-13 and Yom Kippur 9/20-21. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and recalls the creation of the world in the Jewish tradition. It is the first of the Ten Days of Awe. Yom Kippur is the conclusion of the Ten Days of Awe and the most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. It is observed by fasting, repentance or "return", and atonement.
There are a number of ways to observe the Jewish High Holidays at Emory. Please see below for some of the upcoming programming and check our website for updates.
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Emory Jewish Life: Rosh Hashanah Hike
Saturday September 12 , Arabia Mountain, 5:00 p.m. until Sunset
Rabbi Jordan, along with Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe and a host of musicians, will lead a musical and contemplative Rosh Hashanah hike to the top of Arabia Mountain. Bring in the new year by climbing to new heights. This is the perfect place to hear the sounds of Rosh Hashanah while being inspired by the beauty of nature. Register here. Free for Emory students.
Emory Jewish Life: Tashlich - Ritual Letting Go in Lullwater Preserve
Sunday, September 13, 2:00 p.m., Lullwater Preserve
On Day 2 of Rosh Hashanah gather with other members of the Emory community to cast off the heaviness of the past year and to embrace the sweetness of the year to come. Join at the gate of Lullwater at 2 p.m. for a 45-minute walk to the water and ritual, with the sounding of the shofar. Your parents will be so proud of you for celebrating the holiday. For questions, and to RSVP, email Rabbi Jordan Braunig here.
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Hillel at Emory: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
September 11-13 and 20-21, 2026, Marcus Hillel Center and Cannon Chapel
Celebrate the High Holidays with Emory Hillel. Events will either take place in the Marcus Hillel Center (735 Gatewood Rd NE) or on campus in Cannon Chapel (515 South Kilgo Circle NE). Please RSVP here.
If you have any questions, please email Lindsay Rosenzweig here.
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Chabad at Emory: Rosh Hashanah
September 11-13, various times and locations, 1500 N. Decatur Road
To RSVP, text code word to 404-999-7787. Check for the schedule updates here or reach out here with questions.
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MEOR: Rosh Hashanah
September 9-13, various times and locations
Join MEOR at Emory for some great meals and optional service for Rosh Hashanah. All meals will be at The Fleshel house. Saturday will be an interactive service at Congregation Beth Jacob led by Rabbi Yaakov and Matt Lewis and Erika Needelman. On Sunday, there will be a short discussion at the Fleshel house before lunch.
Everything is free.
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Emory University Chaplaincy: Chaplain Office Hours in AMUC 125
Monday-Friday starting Monday, August 31, Noon-2:00 pm, AMUC 125
Emory University Chaplaincy chaplains are available Monday through Friday from approximately Noon-2 pm during term in AMUC Suite 125 to offer pastoral care and have meetings with students, faculty, and staff.
To schedule a time with a chaplain outside of these hours, please contact them directly here.
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Register Today: Emory University Chaplaincy Homecoming and Family Weekend Events
October 22-25, 2026
Join the Emory University Chaplaincy for many spiritual programs and festive receptions over Homecoming and Family Weekend. Find our table at the Food and Music Festival on Saturday, October 25 from Noon-4:30 pm on the Quad and be sure to attend one of the spiritual gatherings hosted by our Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim chaplains throughout the weekend
A list of the events and registration info can be found here.
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International Community Friday Lunch
Select Fridays during term, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, Cannon Chapel, Brooks Commons
International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) is a long-standing collaboration between the Emory University Chaplaincy and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). The purpose of these events is to extend a warm welcome, share helpful resources from our sponsors, and create a space for the international community to gather over free lunches or coffee, tea, and refreshments. Available while supplies last, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fall 2026 dates:
- September 18
- October 16
- November 13
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Upcoming Spiritual Life Programs
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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sundays, 11:00 a.m Services, Noon Free Lunch, Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community, held in Cannon Chapel. All are welcome. See above for a full preacher schedule for this upcoming semester.
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Beloved Community Weekly Bible Study
Tuesdays, Starting September 1, 6:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Join us for Bible Study over drinks and snacks every Tuesday at 6 pm at the Emory Interfaith Center. The theme this Fall 2026 semster is Call Stories.
For questions, please contact Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Buddhist Meditation
Thursday, 6:00 p.m. Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join the Emory Buddhist community in guided meditation and discussion. Come to meditate, to make friends, and to learn about Buddhist life at Emory. Come to Cannon Chapel 106 for snacks and discussion beforehand at 5:30 pm.
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Mindfulness Circle
Mondays starting September 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center Meditation Room
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.
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Day-Long Vipassana Meditation Retreat
Saturday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Kim Cang Monastery, 4771 Browns Mill Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Join us for a day of meditation and reflection guided by Venerable Priya-Rakkhit Sraman and Venerable Dong Hue. This retreat offers multiple sessions of sitting and walking meditation, cultivating focus, clarity, and insight. Traditional chants and prayers will be included. A simple vegetarian lunch will be provided. Participation is free. Donations to support the monastery and future meditation programs are encouraged. All are welcome. Learn more and register here.
Emory University students are encouraged to contact Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya-Rakkhit Sraman for transportation support and other related questions psraman@emory.edu .
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers and Halal Lunch
Friday prayers, 1:55 p.m., Lunch 2:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join us for Friday prayers, which will be followed by a hot halal lunch in Brooks Commons.
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Emory Muslim Life and MSA: Weekly Halaqa
Wednesdays starting September 9, 6:00-7:00 pm, Cannon Chapel 314
All Emory students are invited to join us for an Islamic text study on different topics each week. Dinner will be provided. RSVP here.
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MSA: Quran Circle
Beginning September 11, 12:30 and 1:15 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Meet members of the Emory Muslim community to study, discuss, and learn from the Quran every Friday.
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Save the Date: MSA Welcome Back Gala
Friday, September 18, 7:00 pm, ESC MPRs
Join Emory MSA for our Annual Welcome Back Gala on Friday, September 18 from 6–9 pm.
Kick off the semester with good food, fun games, exciting giveaways, and the chance to meet new and familiar faces in the Muslim community. Whether you're a returning student or new to Emory, this is the perfect way to celebrate the start of the year.
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Weekly Hindu Aarthi
Friday, September 11, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Join Emory's Hindu community and HSA for a weekly aarthi service. All are welcome for an evening of prayer, discussion, and community. Join us after aarti for samosas in Room 106.
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HSA: Garba 2026
Saturday, September 12, 7:00-11:00 p.m., Emory Student Center
In preparation for Navaratri, join Emory’s Hindu Students Association for its annual Garba celebration featuring free food, a live DJ, a photo booth, dancing, and more. See full Garba Week schedule below.
Look out for updates and further details on Instagram @ emory_hsa
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Emory Sikh Student Association: A Sewa Social
Wednesday, September 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center (1707 N. Decatur Road)
Join Emory Sikh Student Association for an evening of seva, community, and good food. We will create food packages for Atlanta’s homeless community and local food banks. Every small act of seva can make a difference. Rooh Afza + Samosas. Learn more here.
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Torah Study with Rabbi Jordan
Fridays starting September 4, 2:00 p.m., AMUC 125 (*No meeting on 9/11 for Rosh Hashanah)
Join Rabbi Jordan, Emory’s Jewish Chaplain, for a weekly exploration of Jewish wisdom. Meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday’s in the Alumni Memorial University Center (AMUC) Suite 125, students will encounter classical and modern Jewish texts that speak to the moment that we are living through. Light snacks and weighty wisdom will be served.
For questions or more information, please contact Rabbi Jordan Braunig here.
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Hillel: Upcoming Events
We’ve got white water rafting, High Holiday programming, Schmooze & Schmear, and more coming up. Check out what’s happening over the next two weeks and start making your plans. We can’t wait to see you around Hillel.
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Chabad at Emory: Shabbat
Fridays during Term, Services 7:30 p.m., Dinner 8:00 p.m., 1500 N Decatur Road, 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. Learn more here.
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MEOR: September Event Dates, various times and locations
Mark your calendars for upcoming events in September. For more information, click here.
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University Catholic Center: Sunday Mass
Sundays 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for Sunday Mass on-campus during this orientation weekend. Stay after Mass to meet student leaders and staff members from the University Catholic Center over coffee and donuts with the Emory University Chaplaincy. Contact: Catholic Affiliate Michael Zauche, michael@emorycatholic.org.
Weekly Schedule:
- Sunday: Confessions 8:00-8:50 am Mass at 9:00 am (Cannon Chapel)
- Sunday (starting 8/30): Confessions 4:00-4:50 pm Mass at 5:00 pm (Cannon Chapel)
- Monday: Confessions 4-4:50 pm Mass at 5:00 pm (Catholic Center)
- Tuesday: Mass at 9:00 am (Catholic Center)
- Wednesday: Confessions 4-4:50 pm Mass at 5:00 pm (Catholic Center)
- Thursday: Confessions at 8:00-8:50 am Mass at 9:00 am (Catholic Center)
Learn more at the University Catholic Center website here.
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Catholic Center: Fall Retreat
September 25-27, 202, Bridge Ministries, Blairsville, GA
Discover a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus through the transformative spirituality and humble witness of St. Francis of Assisi.
On our Fall 2026 retreat, we invite you to step away from the noise of daily life and enter into a sacred space of reflection, prayer, and renewal centered on the Heart of Christ, led by our chaplain, Fr. Branson Hipp. Please visit here to register.
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Emory Wesley Fellowship: Upcoming Events
Movie Night on the Glenn Lawn, Thursday, September 10, 7:00 p.m. Glenn Memorial Lawn, 1660 N Decatur Road
Join Emory Wesley Fellowship on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. for a movie on the lawn at Glenn Memorial UMC. There will be a real-deal popcorn machine, candy, and sodas. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket or camping chair, if you have one.
Monday Night Dinner and Worship, Monday, September 14, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, 1660 N Decatur Road
Monday night dinner and worship with Wesley Fellowship kicks off this week. Join Monday, September 14 for a free dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church (1660 N Decatur Rd). Then worship with us in Glenn's Little Chapel at 6:30 p.m., followed by ice cream sundaes on the church lawn. All are welcome.
Wesley Small Groups
Freshley, a small group for first-year students, meets on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. All other students, undergrad and graduate, are invited to small group on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m.. Both groups are time for fellowship, checking in on how things are going, and spending time in scripture and reflection.
Additionally, Emory Wesley Fellowship has the Reconciling small group, which is an affirming space for students who identify in the LGBTQ+ community. The Reconciling small group will meets once a month.
All three small groups meet at Kaldi's @ The Depot.
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Emory Wesley Fellowship: Reconciling Small Group
September 16 at 1:30PM at Kaldi's at the Depot (1 Eagle Row)
Students who identify in the LGBTQ+ community are invited to the Reconciling Small Group with Emory Wesley Fellowship. This group will be a safe space to share and reflect on your identity and be affirmed as a beloved individual created in the image of God. All undergrads and graduate students are welcome. Contact Rev. Sutton Smith at ssmith@glennumc.org with questions.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Young Adult Gatherings
Young adults and college students are invited to gather for Sunday School each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Wesley Room in Glenn's Church School Building, room 211. This fall, we're reading the book of Acts. All are welcome — no preparation needed. Let me know if you need help finding our room, and I'll share directions. Donuts provided.
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Bread Coffeehouse: Upcoming Events
Dinner, Band, and Stories (DBS), Thursday, September 10, 7:15 p.m., Bread Coffeehouse, 1227 Clifton Road
Come to the house this week at 7:15pm for Bread's semester kickoff Beach Party. There will be Poppyseed Chicken for dinner and Chocolate Cupcakes for dessert. This week, there will also be music from Fayne Abbey and Stories from Brooke.
Emory Farmer's Market, Tuesdays, starting September 1, 12:00 p.m., McDonough Plaza
Join Bread staff member Christiaan at the Emory Farmer's Market to enjoy lunch together. Learn more here.
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Bread Coffeehouse: Lazarus House Health Day Love in Action
Sunday, September 20, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Participate in some hands-on service with local community by helping pass out iced coffee to neighbors in need. A group of students and staff will leave from the Bread house at 1:00 p.m. and return by 5:30 p.m.
Sign ups for Bread smallgroups are now open. Please fill out this form to share your interest and availability.
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RUF: Upcoming Programs
Connect with RUF at these upcoming programs.
For more information, please contact Rev. George Hamm here at or click here for more information.
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Emory Christian Fellowship: Bible Study
Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Few Hall Room 131
We are a non-denominational Christian student organization apart of Intervarsity on campus. We host weekly bible studies on Thursdays from 7:15-9pm in Few Hall rm 131. Learn more here.
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Emory InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Apple Picking Trip to Mercier Orchards
Saturday, September 12, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Mercier Orchards, Ellijay, GA
Join Emory InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for an apple picking trip up to Ellijay, Georgia. There will be rides available departing from 26 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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Emory InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Welcome Dinner
Saturday, September 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m., First Alliance Church
Join us for a time of fellowship to welcome back returning members and meet new faces. All students are welcome, regardless of program or religious background. This is a perfect time to invite someone new. You can register for the dinner here. To learn more, please email intl.intervarsity.iif@gmail.com.
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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.
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Interfaith Atlanta: In Remembrance of 9/11: 25 Years Later
Thursday, September 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Decatur Legacy Park Hawkins Hall, 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Please join Interfaith Atlanta, First Christian Church of Decatur, and Gentle Spirit Christian Church for an interfaith commemoration of the tragic events of 9/11, 25 years later. This will be a time of solemn reflection and hopeful anticipation of continued interfaith unity. We will hear from special guest speaker Ali Khaleel, Assistant Director of Emerging Leaders Network at Interfaith America.
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Grant Park Meditation: Mindfulness for Educators
Saturday, September 12, 10:00 a.m., Chua Quang Minh Temple, 1168 Benteen Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
For teachers, school staff, and education professionals on preventing burnout, cultivating presence, and bringing mindfulness into the classroom and daily life. Led by Emory University's Buddhist chaplain, Venerable Priya.
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Georgia Interfaith Power and Light: Upcoming Programs
- Intown Family Garba — Saturday, Sept. 12, 4:30–9:30 p.m., Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur. (Metro Atlanta) — Celebrate Navaratri with music, aarti, dancing, and food. All proceeds benefit GIPL. Pre-Purchase Tickets Here Today.
- Reverse Tashlich — Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – noon, Mason Mill Park. (Metro Atlanta) — Join this global Jewish environmental ritual and river cleanup in partnership with Adamah ATL. Register Here Today.
- World Rivers Day Creek Cleanups — Sunday, Sept. 27, 2–4 p.m. (Metro Atlanta) — In celebration of World Rivers Day and Global Ismaili Civic Day, faith communities across metro Atlanta will come together for an interfaith service opportunity, caring for our waterways, local ecosystems, and neighbors by cleaning up our local creeks. Register Here Today.
Learn more about GIPL here.
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Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center: Community Development Symposium
September 17-18, Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
The GIPPC Community Development Symposium bring together faith-based organizations, real estate developers, academics, national and local funders, and policy leaders to advance a shared vision for community development anchored by faith-based institutions.
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The Carter Center: Disagreeing in Good Faith Service of Prayer
Thursday, October 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m., The Carter Center's Cecil B. Day Chapel
As we prepare for the upcoming midterm General Election, please save the date for the fourth Service of Prayer event on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at The Carter Center. Join faith and youth leaders from Georgia for this unique multi-faith convening to help us all reflect on the values that connect us ahead of the election. Please RSVP here.
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Goizueta Business School Hosts: Veteran Leadership Speaker Series
Friday, September 11, 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., GBS W525
Join us as we mark the 26th anniversary of 9/11 with a conversation on service, leadership, and purpose. Breakfast will be served. Register here.
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Emory MESAS: Tea Time With The MESAS Department
Monday, September 14, 2:15 p.m., Callway Room S319
Take a break and enjoy some tea with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
For more information, click here.
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Aquinas Center: Upcoming Programs
- Thomas Merton Conference: Action and Contemplation — Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Candler School of Theology (Emory) — Explore Thomas Merton’s life and legacy through presentations on his spirituality, social witness, interfaith engagement, and understanding of the contemplative journey. This free conference will feature Paul M. Pearson and Fr. Michael Holleran. Register Here Today.
- Inculturation and a Pilgrimage of Truth-Telling — Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7:30–9 p.m., Candler School of Theology, Room 252 (Emory) — Dr. Antonio Sison, CPPS, will explore how faith communities in the Global South reimagine liberative and reconciling paths through inculturation. This free program may be attended in person or online. Register Here Today.
- Catholic Social Teaching and the Meaning of Work — Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30–9 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Atlanta) — Dr. Kate Ward will explore how Catholic social teaching can help us reconsider the purpose of work, confront workplace injustice, and make space for rest, leisure, and human flourishing. This free program includes dinner for registered guests. Register Here Today.
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Candler School of Theology Methodist Studies: Upcoming Events on Faith & Justice
Attend virtually or in person.
These events resonate and engage deeply with our shared United Methodist social principles— our call to justice, hospitality, and the dignity of every person. We sincerely hope you will join us for one or all of these September events.
Brotherhood: The Musical Panel Discussion | September 14, 7-9 PM
In-person and virtual options | Register here
The first is a special evening hosted in collaboration with La Mesa Academy for Theological Studies, as we hear some of the music, themes, and a panel discussion about the forthcoming movie-musical Brotherhood: The Musical.
Queer, History, Memory, and the UMC - with Dr. Ashley Boggan | September 22-23
In-person and virtual options | Two Registration Links Below
Join us alongside Pitts Theology Library for three public gatherings on collecting, preserving, and sharing queer history in the UMC — a Service of Word & Table with guest preacher Ashley Boggan (Sept. 22, 11:05 am, open to all), a panel on queer and community archival practices-How we preserve the history of LGBTQ+ United Methodists (Sept. 22, 3:00 pm, register here), and the Dean's Lecture, "Reclaiming the Heart and Method of Methodism" (Sept. 23, 11:00 am, lunch provided, register here).
The registration deadline for the Sept. 22 and 23 events (to attend in person) is Sept. 15
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Tam Institute for Jewish Studies: From Tablet to Tablet
Thursday, September 17, 7:00–8:30 p.m, Jones Room, 3rd Floor | Woodruff Library | Emory University
Celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, From Tablet to Tablet: Exploring Emory's Jewish Studies Collections. Join us on September 17 as we celebrate the opening of From Tablet to Tablet: Exploring Emory's Jewish Studies Collections, a fascinating new exhibition that celebrates 50 years of Jewish studies at Emory.
The evening will feature an introduction by Dr. Ellie R. Schainker, Judith London Evans Director of the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies and professor in the Department of History, followed by opening remarks from our exhibition curators Eric L. Goldstein and Katalin Rac.
From Tablet to Tablet is on view in Woodruff Library’s Schatten Gallery from August 29, 2026 - February 14, 2027. RSVP here.
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Army Chaplaincy Lunch and Connect
Tuesday, September 22, 12:00-1:30 p.m., RARB 252
Join current Army chaplains and members of the U.S. Army Chaplain Recruiting Team for lunch and conversation. Learn about Active Duty and Reserve chaplaincy opportunities, ministry and leadership roles, and the application process. Open to students, faculty, and staff from Candler, Emory, McAfee, and Columbia Theological Seminary. Lunch will be provided.
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Volunteer Emory: Impact Day
Saturday, September 26, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., ESC Multipurpose Rooms
We are only one month away from the BIGGEST service day of the semester. Reserve your spot today by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link below, and bring your friends for an amazing day dedicated to helping the community around us. RSVP here.
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Eagle Food Pantry
Open Fridays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., September 4-December 4, 2026, Bread Coffeehouse, 1227 Clifton Road
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Emory University Chaplaincy Sacred Spaces
The Emory University Chaplaincy maintains many prayer and meditation spaces across campus, including the Emory Interfaith Center at 1707 N. Decatur Road. Please feel free to stop by for a free coffee or snack, reserve space for your spiritual gatherings, talk with a chaplain, or just relax.
Learn more about the Emory Interfaith Center here. Learn about our other sacred spaces here.
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Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
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Check back for more weekly gatherings as the semester gets started.
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Upcoming Religious Holidays
These events are drawn from the multifaith calendar maintained by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.
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Paryushana Festival
Tue., Sep. 8 – Wed., Sep. 16, 2026
Tradition: Jainism
Considered the holiest period of the year, these eight days are marked for Jains by fasting, meditation, prayer. and public readings of the life story of Lord Mahavira. Observed especially by the followers of the Shvetambara sect, Paryushana concludes on Samvatsari, the most solemn occasion of self-scrutiny and forgiveness. On this day, Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word, or thought.
Rosh Hashanah
Fri., Sep. 11 – Sun., Sep. 13, 2026
Tradition: Judaism
The Jewish New Year and the anniversary of the creation of the world, Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (also known as the Ten Days of Repentance) that conclude on Yom Kippur. It marks the beginning of the holiest time of the year for Jews.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Mon., Sep. 14, 2026
Tradition: Hinduism
A celebration of Ganeshs birthday, one of the major Hindu deities. Ganesh, who has the head of an elephant, is the God of Success and is invoked at the beginning of all new undertakings.
Das Laxana Festival
Tue., Sep. 15 – Fri., Sep. 25, 2026
Tradition: Jainism
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. Jains ask for forgiveness from their relatives and friends for any offense they may have committed by deed, word, or thought.
Yom Kippur
Sun., Sep. 20 – Mon., Sep. 21, 2026
Tradition: Judaism
The conclusion of the 10 Days of Awe, Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn of all days in the Jewish year. It is characterized by repentance, fasting, and forgiveness.
The holiday begins at or around sundown on the calendar date listed.
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