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The Emory University Chaplaincy supports religious and philosophical life for Emory students, faculty, and staff through worship, meditation, prayer, education, pastoral care, service, and interfaith engagement. The mission of the Emory University Office of Spiritual and Religious Life is to:
Support religious and philosophical communities;
Educate about spirituality and ethics in society and the

world;
Provide pastoral care and opportunities to engage in service and social justice;
Promote religious pluralism and interfaith engagement.

04/22/2026

Emory University Buddha Day Celebration
Thursday, April 23, 6:00 p.m. Program, 7:15 p.m. Dinner, Cannon Chapel

All members of the Emory community are invited to join in the celebration of Buddha’s life and teachings with Emory’s Buddhist and interfaith communities. Popularly known as Buddha Jayanti Vesak/Vaisakhi/Visakha Full Moon Day, this holidaycommemorates the birth, enlightenment, and final passing of the Buddha. We will celebrate this occasion with traditional Buddhist chanting, Dharma reflections, and a communal vegetarian meal.

Please RSVP at link in bio or here: https://bit.ly/EmoryBuddhaDay2026

04/21/2026

MindfulEmory Student Retreat
Friday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Cannon Chapel

Join the University Chaplaincy and Office of Sustainability Initiatives of MindfulEmory for a contemplative retreat for students. The retreat will offer time to slow down, build community, and support resilience through yoga, a sound bath, meditation, journaling, mindful eating, bonsai workshop, and gentle group practices. It is free and open to all Emory University students. A vegetarian lunch will be provided.

RSVP at link in bio or here: https://forms.gle/rpAZakW7BsVzoWF98.

For questions, contact [email protected].

04/17/2026

TODAY: Book Talk and Lunch: Departure
Reconnecting with Our Hearts: Science, Technology, and Literature

Friday, April 17, 2026, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel

Lunch served starting at 2:30 pm

Join us for a book talk with S.K. Oshi as he discusses his debut book Departure. This science fiction novel tells the story of Amina, a young woman who dreams of going on a sacred journey to explore the stars. But her dream is challenged when a chance encounter uncovers dark truths about her most closely held beliefs. Follow Amina’s trials and adventures as she navigates the demands of family, friendship, love, betrayal and the ruthless competition to earn a spot on the next interstellar mission.

S.K. Oshi is an author of science fiction who enjoys writing stories about human values and beliefs in faraway worlds. As professional futurist and technologist, he enjoys building worlds where alternative technologies, political structures, and complex characters get entangled in unique ways and create settings for timeless human struggles: belonging, identity, love, justice, and faith. RSVP at link in bio or here: https://bit.ly/DepartureBookTalk

04/05/2026

We wish a Happy Easter to all who are celebrating! For those looking for an Easter worship service on campus, our Beloved Community ecumenical Protestant service will be held at Cannon Chapel at 11:00 a.m., Catholic Mass at 9:00 a.m., and at Glenn Memorial UMC at 7:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (https://religiouslife.emory.edu/programs/holidays/holy-week.html)

04/01/2026

All of us in the Emory University Chaplaincy office wish our Jewish friends a Chag Pesach Sameach - Happy Passover! Looking for Emory Passover events? Visit the Passover website here - tonight’s seder will be led by our Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi Jordan Braunig. https://religiouslife.emory.edu/programs/holidays/passover.html

03/25/2026

Please consider donating to University Chaplaincy for Emory Day of Giving today, Wednesday, March 25, until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2025.

Any and all of our programs could use your support:
• Center for Religious Life (Interfaith Center)
• Journeys of Reconciliation Endowment Fund
• Inter-Religious Council
• Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir
and
• Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Life

https://donate.emory.edu/schools/EmoryUniversity/emory-day-of-giving-2026/pages/chaplaincy/?a=1

03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak! Today marks the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr. If you are on campus, there will be treats including baklawas today in Cannon Chapel after prayers at 1:55 p.m. Also plan to join a larger Eid Al-Fitr Celebration on Saturday, April 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Emory Student Center co-sponsored by the Muslim Students Association, Emory University Chaplaincy, Belonging and Community Justice, Indian Cultural Association, and Pakistani Students Association. Tickets available here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnuqUZdZQaxf6OvbcmQamdMWIttTmwObOMJltK2CHPxgdgfQ/viewform?pli=1&pli=1

03/18/2026

Lunch and Learn: Dharma and Ecological Justice
Thursday, March 19, Noon, Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel

This collaborative event will explore the intersections of Dharmic faith traditions, the living environment, and the law. Drawing on Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist concepts of non-dualism, nonviolence, and the living world, the event will bring them into conversation with legal perspectives on interest convergence, rights, and personhood. Featuring scholars of both religion and law, both visiting and from Emory, the event will highlight distinct ethical frameworks within each tradition and apply them to the contemporary discourse on environmental justice, animal welfare, and sustainability.

Panelists include:
Dr. Bonnie Nadzam, Associate Director of Ethics, Culture and Religion at Harvard Animal Law and Policy Program, Harvard Law School
Dr. Dhruv Nagar, Bhagawan Arnath Postdoctoral Fellow in Jain Studies, Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Dr. Anatanand Rambachan, Professor Emeritus of Religion, St. Olaf College
Dr. Ani B. Satz, Founding Director of the Health Law, Policy and Ethics Project, Emory Law School

RSVP at QR code or here: https://bit.ly/EmoryDharmaEcologicalJustice.

Cosponsored by the Candler School of Theology, Belonging and Community Justice, and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion. Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.

03/13/2026

We hope everyone has had a restful spring break. Ramadan iftars at Emory continue on Monday, March 16 at the R. Randall Rollins Ballroom at 7:30 pm. Prayer space available and delicious dinner, drinks, and dessert will be provided. We hope you can join us and many thanks to Rollins APIDA and MSA for their collaboration. RSVP encouraged on the hub.

02/25/2026

Lunch and Learn Book Talk
Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar: A Love Story

Thursday, February 26, Noon, Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
Join us for a lunchtime book talk with Fr. Francis X. Clooney of Harvard Divinity School as he discusses his journey and new book Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar: A Love Story. Drawing on his decades of work across Hindu and Christian traditions, Clooney reflects on his personal faith, interreligious study, and immersive engagement with the Hindu tradition as a Jesuit priest.
Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy with the Aquinas Center of Theology, Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Department of Religion, and the Hindu Students Association. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ClooneyBookTalk

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Cannon Chapel 316, 515 Kilgo Circle
Atlanta, GA
30322

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14047276226

Website

http://www.religiouslife.emory.edu/

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