Events and Weekly Gatherings

Voices for Peace and Light Choir

Voices for Peace and Light 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 Voices for Peace and Light, 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 semester events. Director Suzie Cartreine is the Music Director of the University Chaplaincy, and has years of experience conducting choirs of all ages and abilities. Bring your friends and colleagues! For more information, or to sign up please contact Suzie: chaplaincymusic@tufts.edu.

Buddhist

Midday Mindfulness with the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha

Mondays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St.

The Buddhist Chaplain will lead mindfulness meditations on breathing, walking, eating, sitting, noble silence, listening and loving kindness for 40 minutes. Then there will be a brief Q&A session and snacks. All are welcome. Email Buddhist Chaplain Vineetha Mahayaye with any questions.

Tea and Community Care with the Buddhist Chaplaincy

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel

The Buddhist Chaplaincy, Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha and Graduate Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha will lead programs on self care. The focus of the program will change, but at the beginning of every program, there will be a 10-15 minute meditation session. This program is designed to help you how to be a good friend to yourself. Email Buddhist Chaplain Vineetha Mahayaye with any questions.

Mindful Dialogue with the Buddhist Chaplaincy

Sundays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Interfaith Center 58 Winthrop St.

The Buddhist Chaplain, Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha, Graduate Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha will select a topic for Mindful Dialogue. These topics will help the participants prepare themselves how to better face challenges during their life at Tufts and beyond. Email Buddhist Chaplain Vineetha Mahayaye 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.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sundays, before or after Sunday Liturgy

Rosary

Times for Fall 2025 coming soon.

Lectio Divina

Times for Fall 2025 coming soon.

Hindu

Weekly Hindu Students Association Meeting

Fall 2025 Details coming. Email the University Chaplaincy for more information.

Modern Yogi Book Club Fall 2025

Every other Wednesday starting Sept 10, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St.

This fall, all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Modern Yogi Book Club, a series of lunchtime discussions hosted by Interfaith Ambassador and Hindu Student Association member Niam Lakhani, A27. This group will provide a space to dive deep into the captivating wisdom of Vedic texts and discover how these timeless teachings relate to our lives today. Gita 3: A Contemporary Guide to the Timeless Teachings of the Bhagavad-gita will be provided to all participants, and Bhagavad-Gita As It Is (which is available through Tisch Library and online) will also serve as a primary text. No experience or previous background is needed. Lunch from Guru the Caterer will be provided each session. For more information, contact student leader Niam Lakhani.

Humanist

Interfaith

COFFEE Interfaith Student Coalition Weekly Meetings
Mondays at 8:30 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.

Interfaith Student Council (ISC)

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

The Interfaith Student Council (ISC) 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.

Drop-In Journaling at Goddard Chapel

Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel

Journaling can be a rich spiritual practice but in our busy days, it can be hard to find time and space to sit down with pen and paper. This drop-in space offers just that - a judgement-free zone where you can drink tea, nibble a snack, and see where the pen takes you. Weekly prompts will be provided but feel free to use this time as you see fit. Email the University Chaplaincy with any questions.

Jewish - Chabad

Jewish - Hillel

Muslim

Jummah Prayers
Fridays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Interfaith Center 58 Winthrop St.

The Muslim community meets weekly for Jummah services. These Friday prayers are open to all and we welcome students, faculty, staff and community members to join us as our Muslim chaplain as well as students offer a khutbah to the community about the important role we play in the life of our community and the world. Contact Muslim Chaplain Khan Shairani for more information.

Spiritual Guidance with the Muslim Chaplain

Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Interfaith Center 58 Winthrop St.

The Muslim chaplaincy hosts sessions after Friday prayers that includes halal pizza and readings from the tradition. That might be a linguistic analysis of a few verses from the Quran, a poem by a scholar from the 9th century in Arabic or Persian, or a passage from a modern writer talking about the Islamic world and modernity. All are welcome to join and meditate on the multiplicity of meanings in the texts of our tradition and engage in meaning-making and co-learning about each other and ourselves as we discuss the readings. Students are encouraged to request texts to read together that they are trying to understand as well! Contact Muslim Chaplain Khan Shairani for more information.

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 hold these ~45 minute prayer services roughly twice a month on campus with Fr. Anthony Tandilyan, our spiritual advisor. All are welcome! Here are the dates for our Fall 2025 semester Vespers/Paraklesis services at Goddard Chapel: Monday 9/8 Monday 9/22 Monday 10/6 Monday 10/20 Monday 11/3 Monday 11/17 Monday 12/1 Monday 12/8

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.

Protestant Evening Worship (P.E.W.)

Sundays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Goddard Chapel (Service is 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

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 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. Please contact Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell with any questions.

Protestant - Non-denominational

Asian Baptist Fellowship Bible Study

Fridays, 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Campus Center 203

The Asian Baptist Fellowship (ABF) at Tufts is a Christian Bible study and fellowship group committed to nurturing a community where Asian culture and following Jesus can be celebrated together. Through engaging Bible studies, fun games and activities, lots of food, and friendships, we learn more about God, one another, and ourselves. College is a busy place, and sometimes you might need somewhere to come as you are, find a listening ear, be challenged and encouraged, and discuss life's big questions. While we try to approach the Bible through a Baptist lens, we embrace diverse perspectives and ideas, ensuring that everyone who comes is welcomed and comfortable! Whether you’re just curious about the Bible or looking for a spiritual home, come by and join us on Friday at 7 pm in Mayer 203! You can email student leader Isaac Kim for more information.

C. Stacey Woods Bible Study

Mondays, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Tisch Library third floor

Bible study and prayer gathering 8-9pm; meet like-minded peers in Christ! You can email student leader Joseph Chalissery for more information.

Daily Flame

Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Campus Center Room 218.

A BIPOC student-led Christian ministry. Daily Flame's Daily Devotionals provide a space where students can reignite their relationship with Jesus Christ and cherish His presence through daily group scripture readings, reflections, and prayer. For more information, please email tuftsdailyflame@gmail.com.

Regular Weekly Gatherings During the Semester

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