Homecoming and Family Weekend


Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 18-22, 2023

For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu

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Religious and Philosophical Services and Programs

Please register for all homecoming and family weekend events here!

Thursday Activities

Emory Buddhist Club Meditation

Thursday, October 19, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel

Join the Emory Buddhist community in a meditation practice led by Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman. For questions, please contact Buddhist Chaplain at priya.rakkhit.sraman@emory.edu.

Friday Activities

Jumu’ah Prayer

Friday, October 20, 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel

Salaat Ul-Jumah also known as Friday prayers will be held in the sanctuary of Cannon Chapel. It is a congregational prayer that is established on the blessed day of Friday and is a highlight of the week for many in the Emory Muslim community. It is followed by a communal celebration over conversation and refreshments. For questions, please contact Muslim Religious Life Scholar at isam.vaid@emory.edu.

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Hindu Aarti and Durga Puja

Friday, October 20, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary

Aarti is a form of worship in which a lamp, typically an oil lamp, is circled around a symbol, image, or deity while singing prayers of veneration. In addition to Aarti, we will be performing an interactive Durga Puja in light of the festival of Navaratri. Join us for an evening of celebration and community. For questions, please contact Hindu Chaplain Shweta Chaitanya at shweta.chaitanya@emory.edu

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Shabbat at Chabad

Friday Night Live Shabbat Dinner

Friday, October 20, 8:00 p.m., Chabad at Emory, 1526 North Decatur Road Atlanta, GA 30307

RSVP here: https://www.chabademory.org/event/homecoming-shabbat-2023/ . Sponsored by Chabad at Emory.

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Shabbat at Hillel

Shabbat Dinner

Friday, October 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Hillel at Emory, 735 Gatewood Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Join us for a festive Shabbat dinner to kick off homecoming and parents weekend! We invite you to join our students as we bring in Shabbat and welcome you back to Emory University. Learn more here: https://hga.engage.hillel.org

Saturday Activities

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Catholic Center Open House

Saturday, October 21 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., University Catholic Center

1753 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307

We invite you to join us at the University Catholic Center for an open house, where we'll show you around the Center and answer any questions about the student experience at Emory. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the University Catholic Center at Emory here:https://www.emorycatholic.org/.

For questions, please contact Michael Zauche at mzauche@emory.edu

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Shabbat at Chabad

Shabbat Day

Saturday, October 21, 11:00 a.m. Services, 1:00 p.m. Lunch, Chabad at Emory, 1526 North Decatur Road Atlanta, GA 30307

RSVP here: https://www.chabademory.org/event/homecoming-shabbat-2023/ Sponsored by Chabad at Emory.

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Buddhist Meditation and Dharma Practice 

Saturday, October 21, 11:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel 106

Join the Emory Buddhist community in a meditation and dharma practice led by Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman. The practice includes a brief group chant and meditation followed by dharma sharing while enjoying a shared meal. For questions, please contact Venerable Priya at Priya.rakkhit.sraman@emory.edu.

Emory Interfaith Center Opening Celebration

Saturday, October 21, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., 1707 North Decatur Road (Across from the Law School)

For nearly 30 years, Emory University has been planning an Interfaith Center to be a home for our increasing religious diversity as well as a place to encourage dialogue, understanding, and peacemaking across faiths and with all people of spirituality and goodwill. Join President Fenves, other university leaders, and Emory OSRL as we celebrate the opening of this new center. There will be brief remarks and refreshments, as well as tours of the center.

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/EmoryIFCOpening. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.

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Sunday Activities

Hillel Parent’s Weekend Brunch

Sunday, October 22, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p. m., Hillel at Emory

Before you head home, join us for Brunch at Emory Hillel. We'll have bagels, lox, and all your brunch favorites. We'll give a brief presentation about Jewish life on campus and can answer any question that you have about your student's experience at Emory Hillel. Learn more here: https://hga.engage.hillel.org

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Catholic Masses 

Weekend Masses are scheduled Sundays at Cannon Chapel with a reception to follow. 

  • Sunday - 9:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel
  • Sunday - 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Learn more about the University Catholic Center at Emory here: https://www.emorycatholic.org/. For questions, please contact Michael Zauche at zauche@emory.edu.
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Beloved Community Protestant Worship and Lunch

Sunday, October 22, 11:00 a.m. service, 12:00 p.m. lunch, Cannon Chapel

Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service planned for the campus community that gathers Sundays at 11:00 a.m. during the academic year. Please join us for a special homecoming and parents weekend service.

For questions, please contact Christian Chaplain Maddie Henderson Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.