Winter Holidays
The Emory community will celebrate the holidays in the coming weeks with music, art and special spiritual events. All programs are open to the public. Here are some highlights, but check websites such as the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, Candler School of Theology and Emory Arts for updates.
For Oxford campus programming, please visit Oxford RSL.
November-December 2022
Chanukah
Hillel at Emory: Latkepalooza
Tuesday, November 29, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Marcus Hillel Center
Brisket, Latkes, and Apple sauce are waiting for you at Latkepalooza. Sign up here.
Emory Pre-Chanukah Celebration
Tuesday, December 6, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Emory Student Center
All are welcome for a Pre-Chanukah celebration sponsored by Emory’s Office of Spiritual and Religious Life in conjunction with the Bayit, Chabad, Hillel and Meor. Chanukah snacks will be provided. All are welcome. Come shine light and share joy with the whole Emory community. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
Advent and Christmas
Beloved Community Advent Worship Service and Christmas Party
Sunday, December 4, Worship Service 11:00 a.m., Christmas Party Noon, Cannon Chapel
Join us as we celebrate Advent with worship, lunch, and ornament decorating. For questions, please contact OSRL Christian Chaplain, The Rev. Maddie Henderson at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Candler School of Theology: Advent Services- Adorning of the Greens Service: Tuesday, November 29, 11:05 a.m. (in-person and live stream available)
- The Magnificat Service: Thursday, December 1, 11:05 a.m. (in-person and live stream available)
- Carols in the Chapel: Tuesday, December 6, 11:05 a.m. (in-person and live stream available)
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church- A Service of Lessons and Carols: Sunday, December 11, 11:00 a.m., Glenn Memorial Church Sanctuary
- Nativity Petting Zoo: Sunday, December 18, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Glenn Memorial Church Amphitheater
- In the Bleak Midwinter: A Service of Grief and Hope: Wednesday, December 21, 7:00 p.m., The Little Chapel, Glenn Memorial Church
- Christmas Eve Services: Saturday, December 24, 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., Glenn Memorial Church Sanctuary
- Christmas Morning Worship and Toy Blessing: Sunday, December 25, 11:00 a.m., Glenn Memorial Church Sanctuary
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University Catholic Center
Christmas Party
Saturday, December 3, 7:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Join us for our yearly community Christmas party at the University Catholic Center. Enjoy carols performed by members of our music ministry, get your picture taken with Santa, and fill your belly with a delicious meal. For more information, please click here.
Advent and Christmas Masses
- Catholic Mass First Sunday of Advent: Sunday, November 27, 9:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel
- Catholic Mass Second Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 4, 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
- Catholic Mass Third Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 11, 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
- Catholic Mass Fourth Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 18, 9:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel
- Christmas Eve Mass The Solemnity of the Birth of Jesus Christ: Saturday, December 24, 4:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join us for Mass at the University Catholic Center in celebration of the conception of Mary without original sin. This is a holy day of obligation.
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Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols- Friday, December 2, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 3, 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 3, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
Cost: $20; purchase tickets here
One of Emory's longest-standing annual traditions, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols presents choral music from the Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus and scripture readings by special guests from the Emory community. This service, dating back to 1935, brings beautiful music and spreads a message of peace.
Bodhi Day Celebration
Thursday, December 8, 5:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Bodhi Day is celebrated in the Mahayana Tradition of Buddhism to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha. Emory Buddhist community and spiritual friends from Atlanta will gather to celebrate this occasion in spiritual reflection, contemplation and gratitude. Vegetarian dinner will follow the spiritual practice. Please contact Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman (psraman@emory.edu) for more information.