Events and Weekly Gatherings

Voices for Peace and Light Choir

Goddard Chapel Choir Rehearsal

Thursdays, 12:10 PM- 1:10 PM at Goddard Chapel

Do you love to sing? Spend your Thursday lunch hours singing with colleagues in our new Goddard Chapel Choir. All are welcome; no experience is necessary! The Goddard Chapel 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 will rehearse weekly and perform a few pieces for some spring events. 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 come check it out. For more information, or to sign up please contact Suzie: chaplaincymusic@tufts.edu.

Buddhist

Monday Mindfuleness with the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha
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. Pleas email the University Chaplaincy with any questions.

Weekly Meditation and Buddhist Studies with the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha
Wednesdays 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Goddard Chapel

Weekly Meditation and Buddhist Studies on a range of topics. Please email the University Chaplaincy with any questions.

Dharma Dialogue with the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha

Fridays 12:00 p.m. - 1: 30 p.m. at Goddard Chapel

Dharma Dialogue: Meditation followed by dialogue centered upon a Dharma text, led by the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha. Meditation will generally take place 12- 12:30 PM, with dialogue running from 12:30- 1:30 PM. All are welcome. Please email the University Chaplaincy with any questions.

Catholic

Sacraments Class
Every other Sunday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Goddard Chapel

Designed for both students who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) and all who have already received but wish to go deep and re-encounter this central element of Catholic tradition. Class time will be spent in small group discussions, spiritual practice, engaging with art and music from different cultural contexts. Fall semester focuses on expanding our Sacramental Consciousness, inviting us to stay awake to the divine around us and reflecting on our already holy lives. Second semester will be devoted to exploring individual Sacraments of Initiation. All are welcome and as always, come as you are! Please contact Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper if you are interested.

Choir Practice

Sundays 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Goddard Chapel

Our choir is made up of current students, alumni and community members. Practice takes place at 4:00 p.m., immediately preceding the 5:00 p.m. mass. All instruments are welcome and no singing experience required. Please contact Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper if you are interested.

Roman Catholic Mass
Sundays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., at Goddard Chapel

Join us for mass where we celebrate every Sunday as " a Little Easter"! This student-centered liturgy is a great opportunity for renewal and connectedness. 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.

Hindu

Weekly Hindu Students Association Meeting
Mondays, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel

Members of the Tufts Hindu Students' Association gather weekly to explore various aspects of Hinduism through presentations, discussions, and readings of sacred texts. Our meetings commence with a group meditation and culminate with 'aarti' and prayer. You can email Hindu Chaplain Preeta Banerjee for more information.

Humanist

Humanist Community at Tufts Weekly Gathering

Fridays from 3-4 PM at Goddard Chapel

Join the Humanist Community at Tufts (HCAT) for their weekly reflection and community practice, with Humanist Chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas.

Fall Book Club

Wednesdays, beginning October 2nd from 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm, Interfaith Center

Join us for a lively discussion and snacks as we read We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (and Maybe You Should Too) by Kate Cohen. To sign up, please email Anthony Cruz Pantojas at Anthony.Cruz_Pantojas@tufts.edu.

Interfaith

COFFEE Interfaith Student Coalition Weekly Meetings
Mondays, 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Goddard Chapel

Tufts COFFEE (Community of Faith Exploration and Engagement) is the interfaith student coalition at Tufts with the goal of hosting constructive conversations about faith and identity between people of different backgrounds. We aim to promote dialogue among those of varying identities and experiences (from devotional to nonreligious to philosophical) to facilitate the construction of a pluralistic community. "Faith without action is empty," however, so COFFEE also seeks to connect students to social justice opportunities and organizations through activism.

True Colors: An Interfaith Queer Crafts and Conversations Group
Fall 2024 Dates TBD

True Colors is an interfaith group for queer-identified students to talk about spirituality, religion, and whatever is on your minds and hearts. We meet for snacks, a crafting activity, and laid-back conversations hosted by Dan Bell, Tufts’ Protestant Chaplain. Join us for our fall meetings on the dates above. Email Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell to sign up for our e-list or ask any questions.

Interfaith Student Council (ISC)

Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. in Tisch Library - Austin Room

The Interfaith Student Council is a community of student leaders representing different Religious and Philosophical Student Organizations and our greater multifaith network at Tufts. This community meets weekly, sharing a meal together and going deep to build meaningful relationships. Throughout the academic year, the ISC explores the foundations of intentional interfaith engagement, focusing on empathy, active listening, storytelling, expressions of hospitality and co-creating one campus-wide program a semester. Past year's offerings have included the Food and Faith community dinner and the Sowing and Growing planting/reflection session on the steps of Goddard Chapel. If you are interested in being an ISC Rep or an At-Large-Member of ISC, please contact Associate Director Lynn Cooper.

Interfaith Ambassadors (IFA)

Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Interfaith Center Lounge

Learn more about the Interfaith Ambassadors here.

Jewish - Chabad

Jewish - Hillel

Muslim

Orthodox Christian

Vespers/Paraklesis Services at Goddard Chapel

The Orthodox Christian Fellowship is a pan-Orthodox organization for all interested in the Orthodox Faith. We will be hosting a wide variety of events this year, such as religious services on campus, discussion events/panels, and community-building fun. We hold these ~45 minute prayer services roughly twice a month on campus with Fr. Anthony, our spiritual advisor. All are welcome! Here are the dates for the Fall 2024 semester: September 19, October 3, October 17, November 7, November 21, December TBD

Discussions, Speaker Events, Community Service, Social Events

Join our email list to stay up to date! We host 2-3 other events per month, communicated mainly through the email list. Email OCF List Form sign up is here.

Protestant - Mainline/Progressive

The Breakfast Club: Faculty/Staff Bible Study and Prayer Group
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. ET on Zoom

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.

Bible Study

7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tisch Library, room 226, Austin Conference Room

This fall's Bible study, hosted by Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell, will focus on the pressing issue of white Christian nationalism and how to challenge it using tools from Scripture and theology. We will be using a new book, "The False White Gospel," by the Rev. Jim Wallis. All are welcome, regardless of religious or philosophical background. No prior knowledge is assumed. Pizza will be provided. Email Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell to learn more. Protestant Evening Worship (PEW) Sundays during the academic year, 7 pm ET, Goddard Chapel "Whoever you are, however you come, there is always room for you in the PEW." Join the Protestant student community at Tufts for worship in prayer, song, preaching, and reflection. 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. Once a month, we gather for “Dinner Church,” enjoying a meal together in a more relaxed worship setting. After each service, we we invite you to stay for snacks and community time. It’s always great to hang out and connect with fellow students before the start of a new week.

Protestant Evening Worship (P.E.W.)
Sundays, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Goddard Chapel

Whoever you are, however you come, there is always room for you in the PEW. Join the Protestant student community at Tufts for worship in prayer, song, preaching, and reflection. 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. It’s always great to hang out and connect with fellow students before the start of a new week. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please email Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell.

Protestant - Non-denominational

C. Stacey Woods Weekly Meetings

Mondays at 8:00 pm at the Campus Center

Come join for a time of fellowship and the Word on our bible study! We will be exploring different passages and reflecting on how it relates to us in the present. For more information, contact the student leaders listed here under C. Stacey Woods.

Daily Flame

Monday through Fridays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Campus Center, Room 218

A BIPOC student-led Christian ministry. Group meets for devotion and fellowship time Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Campus Center Room 218. For more information, please email tuftsdailyflame@gmail.com.

Regular Weekly Gatherings During the Semester

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