Memorial Church Sanctuary, Harvard Yard, Cambridge
The Annual Christmas Carol Service, sung by the Harvard University Choir, is America’s oldest carol service. It is free and open to the public. Doors will open an hour before the event. Tickets are not being issued for the services this year.
The Sunday afternoon service (December 10) will also be broadcast live on WHRB 95.3 FM. The Tuesday evening service (December 12) will be...
Memorial Church Sanctuary, Harvard Yard, Cambridge
The Annual Christmas Carol Service, sung by the Harvard University Choir, is America’s oldest carol service. It is free and open to the public. Doors will open an hour before the event. Tickets are not being issued for the services this year.
The Sunday afternoon service (December 10) will also be broadcast live on WHRB 95.3 FM. The Tuesday evening service (December 12) will be...
Online or at Harvard Divinity School, James Room (Swartz Hall), 45 Francis Ave., Cambridge
Major religious traditions call on their adherents to respond to the causes of suffering, those who suffer, and the prevention of suffering. The ways we respond and serve can take many forms including activism and holding political office. How does spiritual practice support the difficult work of speaking truth to power as well as being in positions of power without losing focus on the relief of suffering?
In this book talk and conversation, Lori E. Lightfoot, Esq., 56th Mayor of Chicago, and Pamela Ayo Yetunde, J.D., Th.D., author of Casting Indra's Net: Fostering Spiritual...
Harvard Divinity School, James Room (Swartz Hall), 45 Francis Ave., Cambridge
Rediscover inner peace and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit during our "Day of Mindfulness: Reconnecting with You," led by Ven. Tien Nguyen, MDiv '21. Join us for a day of mindful practices, meditation, and self-reflection as we guide you on a journey to reconnect with yourself. Explore the transformative power of mindfulness in a serene and supportive environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to pause, breathe, and rediscover your inner strength.
Nature has the power to evoke calm and beauty when we can step out of our hectic lives. This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum will invite participants to meander through the arboretum, stopping for several guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. This will be a guided experience with some periods of silence. No experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary.
This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum is an opportunity to step out of our hectic lives. Participants will be invited to meander through the Arboretum, with occasional stops for guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. No experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary.
Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Sep 28 2023 .
5:30pm to 6:30pm
5:30pm to 6:30pm
5:30pm to 6:30pm
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston
Explore the benefits of mindfulness in nature every Thursday evening in September. Each session will include a guided meditation, movement practice, and time for reflection. No experience with mindfulness is necessary.
Repeats every 2 weeks every Saturday until Sat Aug 26 2023 .
9:00am to 11:30am
9:00am to 11:30am
9:00am to 11:30am
9:00am to 11:30am
Location:
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston
This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum is an opportunity to step out of our hectic lives. Participants will be invited to meander through the Arboretum, with occasional stops for guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. No experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary.
The Memorial Church Sanctuary, 1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge
David von Behren and Carson Cooman perform chamber music for violin and piano by Thea Musgrave, Dobrinka Tabakova, Carlotta Ferrari, Howard Skempton, Carson Cooman, and others.
Religion and spirituality play a crucial role in shaping drivers of climate change and responses to it worldwide. In this online conversation, Harvard Divinity School faculty members Matthew Ichihasi Potts, Terry Tempest Williams, Janet Gyatso, and Diane L. Moore will examine the religious and spiritual implications of climate change.
Online or at Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St., Cambridge
Yasmin El Shazly will discuss the importance of ancestor worship in Deir el-Medina—particularly of Amenhotep I and his mother Ahmose-Nefertari. Prominently featured in homes, artwork, and tombs, these two royal figures held important positions in the Egyptian "hierarchy of being" and exerted great influence over the daily lives of Deir el-Medina residents.
This session will be a discussion among presenters reflecting upon the insights shared throughout the series. In addition to identifying themes and throughlines among sessions, we will return to the overarching questions that framed this collaboration: What does the academic study of religion teach us about the complex histories and legacies of slavery? How can a deeper understanding of the roles of religion enhance our commitment to reparative action in our contemporary times?
On March 6, Tracey Hucks, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Africana Religious Studies and Suzanne Young Murray Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, will interview Dain Perry, a direct descendant of the DeWolfs of New England, the largest single slave-trading family in the United States, and his wife, Constance Perry, to discuss the reparative and healing work that they engage in as they tour and present throughout the United States.
Memorial Church at Harvard University, 1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge
The Love United Black Fellowship (LUBF) is a ministry that seeking to curate a welcoming space for persons of color in the Harvard community. The fellowship will draw on the traditions and customs of Africa and the African Diaspora to foster theological conversations, engaging activities, spoken word and musical moments, opportunities of fellowship, and worship services that present a sense of "home" on the Harvard campus.
Come and experience powerful music from the African tradition, a dynamic word, fellowship and food. All are welcome!