Homecoming and Family Weekend

Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 23–27, 2024

Register for homecoming events here: https://together.emory.edu/homecoming

For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu. 

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Friday Activities

Jumu’ah Prayer and Reception

Friday, October 25, 1:55 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary

Friday prayer will be held in the sanctuary of Cannon Chapel. This is our 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 in Brooks Commons. For questions, please contact Muslim Chaplain Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov at rahimjon.abdugafurov@emory.edu.

Join us on Friday, October 25 immediately after Jumu’ah Prayers for a Meet and Greet Lunch Reception for students, alumni, and families with Emory’s Muslim Chaplain, Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov 20G.

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Hindu Aarti and Reception

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

Emory Hindu Life and the Hindu Students Association warmly invite alumni and families to join us for Aarti. Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and delicious food. For questions, please contact Hindu Chaplain Pandit Rajeev Persaud at rajeev.persaud@emory.edu.

Join us on Friday, October 25 immediately after Aarthi for a Meet and Greet Dinner Reception for students, alumni, and families with Emory’s Hindu Chaplain, Pandit Rajeev Persaud.

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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 family weekend! We invite you to join our students as we bring in Shabbat and welcome you back to Emory.

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Saturday Activities

Homecoming Food and Music Festival

Saturday, October 26, Noon-4:30 pm, McDonough Field

Come visit the University Chaplaincy pavilion at the Homecoming Food and Music Festival on McDonough Field, where we will have food, giveaways, activities, and a chance to catch up with our chaplains and staff and learn about what’s new in the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life. Rabbi Jordan Braunig will be there to offer a l’chaim for all who would like to enjoy. For more information, please email religiouslife@emory.edu.

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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 michael@emorycatholic.org

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.

Buddhist Meditation and Reception

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

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

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Sunday Activities

Hillel at Emory: Homecoming and Family 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. 

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Catholic Masses 

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

Beloved Community Protestant Worship 

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. in Cannon Chapel 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 The Rev. Maddie 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 Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.