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. 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

Midday Mindfulness with the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha

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

Weekly Meditation hosted by the Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha. Through meditation we develop clarity, concentration, compassion and resiliency. All are welcome. Email Buddhist Chaplain Vineetha Mahayaye with any questions.

Tea and Poetry with the Buddhist Chaplaincy

Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Goddard Chapel

We will start with a three- minute recitation and a 15-minute meditation. Then, we will read and discuss a poem of a Buddhist nun. Finally, we will randomly pick the tea for our evening and drink tea. 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 and the students bring the themes and questions related to their day-to-day lives and spiritual lives forward and we discuss the topics together. At the end, there will be either food or snacks. 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

Mondays, 10:30 a.m., and Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., Goddard Chapel

Lectio Divina

Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m., Goddard Chapel

Hindu

Weekly Hindu Students Association Meeting

Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 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. Email the University Chaplaincy for more information.

Modern Yogi Book Club Spring 2025

Every other Wednesday starting January 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St. (1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2 and 4/16)

This spring, 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 Niam Lakhani.

Humanist

Humanist Community at Tufts Weekly Gathering

Fridays from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Goddard Chapel

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

Spring 2025 Book Club

Wednesdays, starting on January 22, from 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m., Interfaith Center

Join us for a lively discussion and snacks as we read What I Believe: Humanist Ideas and Philosophies to Live By by Andrew Copson. To sign up, please email Humanist Chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas.

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
Spring 2025 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 (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.

Jewish - Chabad

Jewish - Hillel

Muslim

Jummah Prayers
Fridays, 1:15 p.m. at the Interfaith Center

Jummah Prayers Fridays. 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. Contact Muslim Chaplain Khan Shairani for more information.

Islamic Spirituality Circle

Fridays 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Interfaith Center Lounge

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 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 our spring semester services: Vespers/Paraklesis Services at Goddard Chapel: Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 20, Feb 27, March 6, March 27, April 3 and April 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m, Goddard Chapel

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.

Lenten Bible Study

Wednesdays, 7:00- 8:00 p.m., Campus Center, Room 203, February 12 - March 12 (March 5 is Ash Wednesday, so Bible Study will not meet)

You are invited to a four-week Bible study on the importance of community. Hosted by Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell, with pizza provided, we will using a resource called Not Made to Be Alone: Created for Community in a Lonely World. The book has prompts for journaling and conversation to help us reflect as we prepare for the season of Lent. Please email Chaplain Dan Bell if you would like a copy or just want to learn more. Pizza will be provided. Email Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell to learn more. The meeting dates will be 2/12-2/26 and 3/12.

Protestant Evening Worship (P.E.W.)

Sundays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 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

Asian Baptist Fellowship Bible Study

Fridays, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Campus Center 203. You can find student leadership information for Asian Baptist Fellowship Bible Study here.

C. Stacey Woods Weekly Meetings

C. Stacey Woods Bible Study 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Mondays in Tisch Library 314, and 8:15 - 9:15 p.m. on Wednesdays in Campus Center 216. Come join for a time of fellowship and the Word on our bible study! For more information, contact the student leaders listed here under C. Stacey Woods.

Daily Flame

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. A BIPOC student-led Christian ministry. For more information, please email tuftsdailyflame@gmail.com.

Regular Weekly Gatherings During the Semester

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