University Chaplaincy Programs during Fall Orientation 2024
Welcome to Tufts! We are so glad you are here.
To introduce you to the University Chaplaincy, we are hosting events during Orientation. Please reach out to Associate Director for Programs Nora Bond with any questions. Please check back here regularly, as we will be updating this page with events for Fall 2024 Orientation.
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Meet the Chaplaincy Join chaplains and student leaders near Goddard Chapel, overlooking Tisch Library Roof, for snacks, plants, crafts, and an introduction to the work of the University Chaplaincy. |
Thursday, August 29, 2-4pm Goddard Chapel terrace (facing Tisch Roof) |
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Illumination for the Class of 2028 Join your classmates on the President's Lawn for this Tufts tradition of community candle-lighting. |
Thursday, August 29, 7:45pm President’s Lawn |
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Chai and Chat with Hindu Chaplaincy Come join the Tufts Hindu Chaplaincy for a simple gathering where everyone is welcome. We will play a quick ice breaker and then chat over chai. Everyone can pick up an Amar Chitra Katha as available. |
Friday, August 30, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Interfaith Center, downstairs lounge |
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Lunch and Jummah Prayers Join us for an overview of Muslim Life at Tufts! Lunch will be provided as well as time for community-building and Q&A. Jummah Prayers will follow. |
Friday, August 30 from 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Jummah at 1:00 p.m. Interfaith Center, upstairs hall |
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Catholic Mass and Welcome Dinner Join us for the first Mass of the academic year as we gather around word and table with a spirit of joy. All are welcome for dinner to get to know the Catholic community, even if you aren’t able to attend Mass. Bring a friend or roommate! Choir practice is at 4:00 p.m., please come ten minutes before if you would like to participate (all experience levels welcome). |
Sunday September 1, 5 PM (Dinner 6 PM) Goddard Chapel |
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Protestant Christian Worship and Dessert Reception You are warmly welcome to join Tufts’ Protestant Christian community for our first worship service of the fall, followed by “Sunday Sundaes” in the chapel common room. Student leaders and Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell look forward to meeting you! |
Sunday, September 1 at 7pm, dessert reception at 8pm Goddard Chapel |
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Buddhist Orientation Meditation Join the Buddhist community for meditation in Goddard Chapel. Cushions are provided, and all are welcome. |
Monday, September 2 from 12:00pm - 12:30pm Goddard Chapel |
| Navigating Transitions: Reflections Finding your Way at Tufts with the Humanist Chaplaincy Join Humanist Chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas for an evening conversation on making meaning around transitions and finding your place at Tufts. Dinner provided. No RSVP necessary. |
Thursday, September 5, 6:00pm - 7:15 pm Interfaith Center, lower lounge |
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Hillel Orientation Events |