Homecoming and Family Weekend

Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 23–27, 2024

For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu. 

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Friday Activities

Jumu’ah Prayer

Friday, October 25, 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 religiouslife@emory.edu.

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Hindu Aarti

Friday, October 25, 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary

Emory Hindu Life and the Hindu Students Association warmly invites alumni and families to join us for weekly Aarti on Friday, October 25. 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. Join us for an evening of community, conversation and chai. For questions, please email religiouslife@emory.edu.

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Shabbat at Chabad

Friday Night Live Shabbat Dinner

Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m., Chabad at Emory, 1500 North Decatur Road Atlanta, GA 30307

RSVP here: https://www.chabademory.org/event/homecoming-shabbat-2024/. Sponsored by Chabad at Emory.

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Shabbat at Hillel

Shabbat Dinner

Friday, October 25, 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.

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Saturday Activities

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Homecoming Fair

Saturday, October 26, Noon-4 pm, Quad 

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Catholic Center Open House

Saturday, October 26 - 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 26, 11:00 a.m. Services, 1:00 p.m. Lunch, Chabad at Emory, 1500 North Decatur Road Atlanta, GA 30307

RSVP here: https://www.chabademory.org/event/homecoming-shabbat-2024/. Sponsored by Chabad at Emory.

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Buddhist Meditation and Dharma Practice 

Saturday, October 26, 11:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary

Join the Emory Buddhist community in a Buddhist dharma practice led by Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman. The practice includes a brief meditation followed by dharma discussion. There’ll also be refreshments. For questions, please contact Venerable Priya at psraman@emory.edu.

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Sunday Activities

Hillel At Emory: Parent's and Homecoming Weekend Brunch

Sunday, October 27, 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. 

Beloved Community Protestant Worship and Lunch

Sunday, October 27, 11:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary

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 family weekend service. The Rev. Tolton Pace 00C 02PH will be preaching. 

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

Beloved Community Lunch

Sunday, October 27, 12:00 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel

Emory Beloved Community gathers for lunch after worship on Sundays during the academic year. Please join us for a special homecoming and family weekend meal in Brooks Commons. 

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