Monday, June 5th, 2017 University Chaplaincy Stories
Resonating from the tower of Goddard Chapel is a beacon hymn of the Gay Pride movement, “We Are the Church Alive”. Penned in 1980 by Jack Hoggart and David Pelletier, it has become a favorite… Read More
Monday, April 11th, 2016 Carillon Tune Old Glideshow University Chaplaincy Stories
The carillon tune sounding from Goddard Chapel’s tower this month honors our planet home, in anticipation of Earth Day on April 22nd. “All things bright and beautiful” was first published in 1848 in a collection… Read More
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 Carillon Tune University Chaplaincy Stories
This month’s carillon tune commemorates the Anglican Church’s February 27th feast day of metaphysical poet George Herbert. Herbert was born in Wales in 1593, and became one of the most influential British devotional writers in… Read More
Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 Carillon Tune University Chaplaincy Stories
In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday this month, Goddard Chapel’s carillon features one of the civil rights leader’s most beloved songs, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” This poignant song was penned by… Read More
Thursday, December 10th, 2015 Carillon Tune University Chaplaincy Stories
Goddard Chapel’s carillon currently features the beloved Christmas carol, “Angels we have heard on high.” A carol of French origin, the common English text (as translated by Catholic Bishop James Chadwick in 1862), references the… Read More
Thursday, November 12th, 2015 Carillon Tune University Chaplaincy Stories
Goddard Chapel’s carillon currently features an excerpt from Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantata on the Thanksgiving hymn, “Now Thank We All Our God.” After arriving at his career-defining post as Cantor in the German city of… Read More
Friday, February 27th, 2015 Past Programs 2014-2015 University Chaplaincy Stories
On Thursday January 21st, Tufts University hosted its annual celebration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the theme, “A Revolution of Values: Poverty, Peace, and Power.” The Reverend Dr. King is well known for his role in the civil rights movement, but fewer are aware of his focus on poverty, peace, and power. The annual celebration reflected on what it would mean to undergo a revolution of these values through the words of both the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Tufts students. The event included musical performances by Tufts University’s S-Factor and the Chaplaincy’s organist Dr. Janet Hunt. To see a recording of the event, please click on the video below:
Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 Carillon Tune Featured Stories Old Glideshow University Chaplaincy Stories
Goddard Chapel’s carillon presently features the tune “St. Columba.” The melody is presumed to be an ancient Irish church melody, and received its name from a beloved 6th-century Irish saint credited with spreading Christianity in… Read More
Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 Past Programs 2014-2015 University Chaplaincy Stories
The University Chaplaincy wants to offer its admiration and support to the many Tufts students, faculty, and staff who have devoted themselves to the cause of justice—against the racism that not only underpins many institutions… Read More
Friday, December 5th, 2014 Past Programs 2014-2015 University Chaplaincy Stories
University Chaplaincy recently hosted our Annual Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 3 at 4:30 pm in Goddard Chapel. Faculty, staff, and students filled the chapel. Click the title to see more images from this year’s… Read More
