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Events, Programs and Religious Holidays
| Mid-Week Prayer Service | |
|---|---|
| January 18-May 9, 2012 Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Cone Chapel | Chaplains Karen Wood and Charlie Wallace lead an informal Christian prayer service, using liturgy from the Iona and Taizé communities and a meditative reading and reflection on a short passage of scripture. Everyone is invited to come! |
| University Convocation | |
| January 19-April 26, 2012 Thursdays 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Cone Chapel | Planned and facilitated by the interdisciplinary class, "Convo: Campus/Community/Cosmos," the University Convocation series brings speakers, musicians or other performers -- often with a spiritual or ethical message -- to campus every week. Full Convocation Schedule |
| Passover begins | |
| April 6, 2012 Friday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Holy Friday | |
| April 13, 2012 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Passover ends | |
| April 14, 2012 Saturday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Pascha | |
| April 15, 2012 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Yom HaSho'a | |
| April 19, 2012 Sunday | For information about this holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Charlie Wallace Retirement Reception | |
| April 20, 2012 Friday 3:30-5:00 p.m. Goudy Commons | Please join us in celebrating Charlie Wallace's 27 years as university chaplain at Willamette. So we can plan we ask that you let us know if you are planning to attend by completing the short form at the link below. You may also submit a recollection for a memory book at that site. Charlie Wallace Retirement Reception |
| Beltane | |
| April 30, 2012 Saturday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Buddha Day | |
| May 5, 2012 Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate Service | |
| May 12, 2012 Saturday 4:30 p.m. Smith Auditorium | This interfaith service, planned by a committee of graduating seniors and the chaplains, includes music, scripture from a variety of traditions and reflections by graduates and others. |
| Pentecost | |
| May 27, 2012 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Pentecost (Orthodox) | |
| June 3, 2012 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Mid-Summer's Eve | |
| June 21, 2012 Thursday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ramadan begins | |
| July 20, 2012 Friday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Lammas | |
| July 31, 2012 Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ramadan ends | |
| August 18, 2012 Saturday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Eid al Fitr | |
| August 19, 2012 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Opening Days Worship Service | |
| August 26, 2012 Sunday Time to be announced Cone Chapel | This service will be led by the University Chaplain and will feature student readers. While open to all, the approach is "progressive Christian" -- in line with Willamette's heritage and in tune with current spiritual, social and political perspectives. |
| Rosh Hashana | |
| September 17, 2012 Monday (begins at sundown on September 16) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Mabon | |
| September 22, 2012 Saturday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Alumni Weekend Memorial Service | |
| September 23, 2012 Sunday TBA Cone Chapel | Alumni are invited to join in worship and in remembrance of classmates who have passed away since their time at Willamette.
For more information about and a complete schedule for Reunion Weekend, see Alumni Weekend |
| Yom Kippur | |
| September 26, 2012 Wednesday (begins at sundown on September 25) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Sukkot begins | |
| September 30, 2012 Sunday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Shemini Atzeret | |
| October 8, 2012 Monday (begins at sundown on October 7) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Simchat Torah | |
| October 9, 2012 Tuesday (begins at sundown on October 8) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Family Weekend Worship Service | |
| October 14, 2012 Sunday 9:30 a.m. | While open to all, the approach to this service is "progressive Christian" -- in line with Willamette's heritage and in tune with current spiritual, social and political perspectives. For more information about and a complete schedule for Family Weekend, see Family Weekend |
| Eid al Adha | |
| October 26, 2012 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Samhain | |
| October 31, 2012 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Diwali | |
| November 13-17, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Lessons & Carols Choir Rehearsals | |
| November 26 and December 3, 2012 -- 4:00-5:00 p.m. November 28 and December 5, 2011 -- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cone Chapel | Members of the campus community are invited to join an informal choir to provide musical leadership at the annual Lessons & Carols Service to be held during the Convocation hour on Thursday, December 6. |
| Advent | |
| December 2-24, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Lessons & Carols | |
| December 6, 2012 Thursday 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cone Chapel | The Salem and Willamette communities are invited to attend this annual Christmas worship service. Following the service, an offering will be taken to benefit the work of Marion-Polk Food Share. |
| Hanukah | |
| December 8-16, 2012 sundown-sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Yule | |
| December 21, 2012 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Christmas | |
| December 25, 2012 Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Kwanzaa | |
| December 26, 2012- January 1, 2013 | For information about this holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Epiphany | |
| January 6, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Imbolc | |
| February 2, 2013 Saturday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| School of Theological Studies | |
| February 2 and 9, 2013 Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. University Center | The School of Theological Studies offers four, two-week classes taught by Willamette faculty and community leaders. Participation by members of the campus and Salem-Keizer communities and beyond is welcomed. A modest registration fee is asked of off-campus participants ; there is no fee for current Willamette full-time students, faculty and staff. Course descriptions and registration information will be posted in early January. |
| Chinese New Year | |
| February 10, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) | |
| February 12, 2013 Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ash Wednesday | |
| February 13, 2013 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ash Wednesday Worship Service | |
| February 13, 2013 Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Cone Chapel | In observance of the beginning of the Christian season of Lent, the chaplains will lead a worship service of prayer, singing, readings and the imposition of ashes. |
| Purim | |
| February 24, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ostara | |
| March 21, 2013 Thursday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Palm Sunday | |
| March 24, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Maundy Thursday | |
| March 28, 2013 Thursday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Good Friday | |
| March 29, 2013 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Good Friday Worship Service | |
| March 29, 2013 Friday Noon | Join us for a worship service of prayer, singing and readings to remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Easter | |
| March 31, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |