Spiritual Life Programs – Orientation 2016

Interested in religious, philosophical, and/or spiritual life at Tufts? Check out the programs happening during the first month of the semester.

Spiritual Life Resource Fair
Wednesday, August 31
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Goddard Chapel
From the end of the Matriculation Ceremony until 5 pm, the university chaplains and student leaders from Tufts’ spiritual communities welcome you for snacks and information in Goddard Chapel. Connect with resources for spirituality, community, and social justice. All are welcome.

Muslim Prayer Service
Friday, September 2
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Interfaith Center
Congregational prayer and halal buffet lunch with vegetarian options are open to all interested students, including those with an interest in learning more about Islamic cultures. RSVP appreciated but not required. With dietary needs contact Muslim Chaplain Celene Ibrahim at Celene.Ibrahim@tufts.edu. All are welcome.

Lunch for Incoming Muslim Students and Friends
Friday, September 2
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Interfaith Center

Tufts Hillel
Jewish Reform and Conservative Services and Dinner
Friday, September 2
6:00 pm services, 7:15 pm dinner
Granoff Family Hillel Center
Join the Class of 2020 for your first Shabbat on campus. Feel free to come to services, dinner or both. Reform and Conservative services begin at 6 pm, followed by dinner at 7:15 pm. Please RSVP for dinner online at www.tuftshillel.org.

Brunch for Incoming Protestant Students and Friends
Saturday, September 3
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tisch Library Roof
Enjoy food and fellowship on the Library Roof while getting to know fellow Protestant students. All are welcome.

Tufts Hillel
Shabbat Morning Services and Lunch
Saturday, September 3
10:00 am services, 12:00 pm lunch
Granoff Family Hillel Center
Join the Class of 2020 and returning students for an egalitarian Conservative Shabbat morning service, followed by a delicious free kosher lunch.

Lunch for Incoming Humanist Students and Friends
Saturday, September 3
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Goddard Chapel
Come learn about Humanism, interfaith service, and what it means to be nonreligious or nontraditionally religious at Tufts. Drop in anytime to meet the Humanist in Residence Walker Bristol, A14, connect with the leaders of the Humanist Community at Tufts, and share lunch with likeminded peers who may want to be involved in Humanist life on the Hill. All are welcome.

Tufts Hillel
J.P. Licks and Havdallah
Saturday, September 3
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Meet at Granoff Family Hillel Center
It’s Havdallah with a frozen twist. Seamlessly blend the end of Shabbat into the start of a new week with this symbolic ritual; then, head over to JP Licks in Davis Square to top off this sweet transition into college life with free ice cream.

Stacey Woods Programming Board
Jesus and Java
Saturday, September 3
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Interfaith Center
Jesus and Java is a place for students interested in pursuing Christianity on campus to come check out CSWPB. We connect Tufts with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship events and are excited to meet students from any and all faith backgrounds. Come by for coffee, desserts, and conversation.

Tufts Hillel
Bagel Brunch
Sunday, September 4
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Granoff Family Hillel Center
First year students, come join us for our annual Bagel Brunch at Hillel for delicious food and great performances by all of the Tufts a cappella groups.

Tufts Mindfulness Buddhist Sangha
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
Sunday, September 4
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Goddard Chapel
The Tufts Mindfulness Buddhist Sangha welcomes you to join your peers and learn about what the practice of mindfulness can offer you for your college life. Learn about the Sangha’s exciting programming in store for the year, practice breathing and walking meditation, engage in light reading and discussion of topics related to healthy living, hear about the experiences of your Tufts peers, and make new friends. Refreshments will be offered. All are welcome.

Dinner for Incoming Catholic Students and Friends
Sunday, September 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Interfaith Center
Come share dinner and meet the Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper, A02, and the Catholic Community at Tufts. Meet returning student leaders and bring your questions, ideas, and gifts. All are welcome.

Protestant Worship Service
Sunday, September 4
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Goddard Chapel
Join us for our first worship service of the year. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service. All are welcome.

Catholic Choir Practice
Sunday, September 4
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Goddard Chapel
Open to all.

Catholic Mass
Sunday, September 4
10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Goddard Chapel
Come celebrate our opening liturgy of the academic year. As always, come as you are. All are welcome.

Catholic Community at Tufts
Snacks and Social
Sunday, September 4
11:00 pm – Midnight
Goddard Chapel
Please join CCT after Mass for the first of our weekly after Mass Snacks and Social in the Goddard Chapel Lounge. Stop by and meet the CCT community and enjoy conversation and snacks.

Stacey Woods Programming Board
Welcome BBQ
Monday, September 5
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Res Quad
Come eat free food with the C. Stacey Woods Programming Board. We’d love to get connected with any and all students on campus, whether you identify as Christian or a different faith or no faith at all. We connect Tufts with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship events and want to improve the campus feel any way we can, so come by to grab a bite and chat.

Chabad at Tufts University
Labor Day Jewish Jumbo Welcome BBQ
Monday, September 5
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chabad House, 21 Chetwynd Rd.
Chabad kicks off the new year with the Labor Day Jewish Jumbo Welcome BBQ where you can enjoy great food and meet lots of current students. Be sure to visit www.JewishJumbo.com to find out more.

Non-denominational Christian Fellowship
Ice Cream Sandwich Social
Monday, September 5
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room
Come and meet members of one of the Christian communities on campus, NCF. We’re a bunch of students who want to support and challenge one another as we explore the life of Jesus Christ, serving and loving the campus and surrounding communities. Plus, we have ice cream.  All are welcome to come make ice cream sandwiches, consume said sandwiches, and chill. Board games and friendly competition will be provided.

Non-denominational Christian Fellowship
First Large Group
Thursday, September 8
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room
Come be part of our NCF family and experience faith, fellowship, fun, and food. There will be a chance to talk to current members about their experiences with Christianity on and off campus.

Non-denominational Christian Fellowship
Taste of Heaven
Thursday, September 8
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Remis Sculpture Court
Come join NCF for a relaxing night of worship, prayer, and reflection time. Everybody is invited.

Muslim Students Association
Welcome BBQ
Friday, September 16
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fletcher Field
Join the Tufts MSA as we host our annual fall barbeque on Fletcher Field. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of good food and good company. Everyone is welcome to join.

Chabad at Tufts University
Sushi Shabbat
Friday, September 16
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Chabad House, 21 Chetwynd Rd.
Another favorite event with Chabad at Tufts University. The sushi is only the appetizer! Be sure to come hungry.

Hindu Students Council
First Weekly Puja
Monday, September 19
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Goddard Chapel
We hope everyone had a great summer. For the Fall GIM, we will be discussing what the HSC does on campus and the events we have lined up for the year. If you want to learn about Hinduism on campus (no prior knowledge necessary), get to know new people, or just eat some piping hot free samosas, please join us.