University Chaplaincy Programs during Fall Orientation 2025
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 2025 Orientation.
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Illumination for the Class of 2029 Join your classmates on the President's Lawn for this Tufts tradition of community candle-lighting. |
Thursday, August 28, 7:45 p.m. President’s Lawn |
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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. |
Friday, August 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Goddard Chapel terrace (facing Tisch Roof) |
| Jummah Prayers
Jummah hosted by the Muslim Students Association. |
Friday, August 29 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Interfaith Center |
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Navigating Transitions: Reflections Finding your Way at Tufts with the Humanist Chaplaincy |
Saturday, August 30 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Interfaith Center |
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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 August 31, 5:00 p.m. (Mass) 6:00 p.m. (Dinner) 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, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. (Service) 8:00 p.m, (Dessert Reception) 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. |
More information coming soon |
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Jummah Prayers, Lunch, and Meet the Muslim Chaplaincy Join for a full 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, September 5, 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Interfaith Center |
| Open Rehearsal for Voices for Peace and Light
Voices for Peace and Light is an unauditioned choir open to all members of the Tufts community - students, staff, faculty, and neighbors! Please join our first rehearsal if you are interested in singing. |
Thursday, September 11, 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Goddard Chapel |
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Hillel Orientation Events |