The University Chaplaincy for Faculty and Staff
Welcome to the University Chaplaincy
The University Chaplaincy serves the entire Tufts community - students, faculty, and staff. Below are opportunities for faculty and staff to join in existing programs, and if you have any questions or need support, you can email the University Chaplaincy.
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| The Breakfast Club: Faculty-Staff Bible Study and Prayer Group Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. ET
You are warmly invited to “The Breakfast Club,” a contemplative Bible study group for faculty and staff led by Tufts’ Protestant Chaplain, the Reverend Dan Bell. We gather every Wednesday morning over Zoom to check in, reflect on Scripture, and pray together. All Tufts faculty and staff are welcome to participate, regardless of faith background. Various Christian traditions are represented. Please feel free to have your breakfast as we meet, and step away when you need to. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please email Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell. |
| Spiritual Care
Spiritual care is a type of counseling provided by professional chaplains and trained spiritual leaders. It involves nonjudgmental, compassionate listening that welcomes people to share their joys, concerns, and hopes in the context of their full humanity, and for many, their philosophy, religion, or spirituality. At Tufts, chaplains are confidential resources for faculty and staff. Chaplains are trained to support anyone in the fullness of their religious and philosophical identities, and are LGBTQIA affirming. You can find out more about spiritual care at Tufts here. Use the button below to submit a brief form if you want a chaplain to reach out to you. |
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Voices for Peace and Light Choir sponsored by the University Chaplaincy Thursdays, 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m., Goddard Chapel
Do you love to sing? Spend your Thursday lunch hours this fall singing with peers, colleagues, and neighbors in our Voices for Peace and Light Choir. All are welcome; no experience is necessary! The Choir is an interfaith, intergenerational choir whose membership is drawn from the entire Tufts community – graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alumni/ae, and neighbors. We welcome experienced choral singers and people who are brand new to choral music. Supported by 4 strong choral scholars, we rehearse weekly and perform for celebrations and concerts sponsored by the University Chaplaincy, such as Pax et Lux. Director Suzie Cartreine is the Music Director of the University Chaplaincy, and has years of experience conducting choirs of all ages and abilities. If you can talk, you can sing! Bring your friends and colleagues and join us in making music. For more information, or to sign up please contact Suzie: chaplaincymusic@tufts.edu
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| Monday Mindfulness with the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha hosted by the Buddhist Chaplaincy Mondays 12:00 p.m. - 1: 00 p.m. at the Interfaith Center
Weekly Meditation hosted by the Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha. Through meditation, we develop clarity, concentration, compassion and resiliency. All are welcome. |
| Jummah Prayers hosted by the Muslim Chaplaincy Fridays, 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Interfaith Center
Jummah Prayers Fridays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Interfaith Center Please join us for the Friday Prayer Service, open to all. The sermon begins at 1:15 followed by the prayer. |
| Roman Catholic Mass hosted by the Catholic Chaplaincy Sundays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at Goddard Chapel
All are welcome and as always, come as you are. Confession before or after mass. Contact Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper if you are interested or have any questions. |
| Protestant Evening Worship (P.E.W.) hosted by the Protestant Chaplaincy Sundays, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Goddard Chapel
Chaplain Dan, a variety of guest preachers from different denominations, and students offer weekly messages to inspire and challenge one’s faith. We celebrate Communion once a month; all are welcome to receive. We also have "Dinner Church" programs on occasion and other special services throughout the year. After each service, we we invite you to stay for snacks and community time. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please email Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell. |
University Chaplaincy Liaisons
Many departments and offices have an assigned liaison; please reach out below if you have a question or would like to plan a program for your office.
| Elyse Nelson Winger, University Chaplain
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Office of Equal Opportunity
Religion Department Office of Student Life Tisch College of Civic Life Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence International Center |
| Lynn Cooper, Associate Director and Catholic Chaplain
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Athletics
Counseling and Mental Health Services Office of Residential Life and Learning Women’s Center |
| Dan Bell, Protestant Chaplain
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Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Health Sciences Campus—Wellness Office LGBT Center Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy |
| Khan Shairani, Muslim Chaplain
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Asian American Center
Health Sciences Campus — Wellness Office AS&E Advising Deans |
| Nora Bond, Associate Director for Programs
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Office of Campus Life |
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Naftali Brawer, Jewish Chaplain and Executive Director of Hillel, Tufts
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Dining Services |
| Anthony Cruz Pantojas, Humanist Chaplain
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Africana Center
Latinx Center Generous Listening and Dialogue Center Initiative Tisch Library SMFA |