September, 2015
US Papal Visit Viewing Party
Sep. 21, 2015—Project Dialogue is excited that Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, is coming to the United States and making history at the same time. The Holy Father will be visiting the capital and will be the first Pope to speak to a joint session of Congress. To watch this historic event, Project...
Hillel welcomes new Director of Jewish Life – Julie Sugar
Sep. 21, 2015—With the start of the new school year, Vanderbilt Hillel was excited to welcome a new Director for Jewish Life, Julie Sugar. For those who don’t know, can you tell us about Hillel and some of the things that your ministry does? Vanderbilt Hillel is a home away from home for Jewish undergraduate and graduate...
Patrick Dugan Remembered
Sep. 17, 2015—
Remembering 9/11
Sep. 8, 2015—Friday, September 11th marks the 14th anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. In remembrance of this tragic day, the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life will hold a small prayer and reflection service in Benton Chapel from 12 noon to 1pm on Friday, September 11th. Our University Chaplain...
Krista Tippett to speak for CSS
Sep. 2, 2015—Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and New York Times bestselling author. In 2014, she received the National Humanities Medal at the White House for “thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence. On the air and in print, Ms. Tippett avoids easy answers, embracing complexity and inviting people of all faiths, no faith,...
Our Muslim Neighbor
Sep. 2, 2015—Our Muslim Neighbor (FCC|OMN) is a pilot of a national initiative of Religions for Peace USA in Nashville, Tennessee. FCC|OMN develops and implements programs designed to advance understanding of Islam and Muslims in Middle Tennessee, a region identified by the Center for American Progress as arguably one of the most Islamophobic areas in America. FCC|OMN uses a...