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Events, Programs and Religious Holidays
| Mid-Week Prayer Service | |
|---|---|
| Wednesdays January 18-May 9, 2012 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 | |
| Thursdays January 19-April 26, 2012 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 |
| School of Theological Studies | |
| Saturdays January 28 and February 4, 2012 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 (with a discount if the registration is received by Wednesday, January 25); there is no fee for current Willamette full-time students, faculty and staff. For course descriptions and registration information, please go to School of Theological Studies |
| Imbolc | |
| Thursday February 2, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) | |
| Tuesday February 21, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ash Wednesday | |
| Wednesday February 22, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ash Wednesday Worship Service | |
| Wednesday February 22, 2012 12:30 p.m. Cone Chapel | In observance of the beginning of the Christian season of Lent, chaplains Charlie Wallace and Karen Wood will lead a worship service of prayer, singing, readings and the imposition of ashes. |
| Purim | |
| Thursday March 8, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ostara | |
| Wednesday March 21, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Palm Sunday | |
| Sunday April 1, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Maundy Thursday | |
| Thursday April 5, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Good Friday | |
| Friday April 6, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Walk the Labyrinth | |
| Friday April 6, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Montag Den | In the Montag Den there will be a Labyrinth available from 9 a.m. until about 4 p.m. for anyone who would like to walk it. While the labyrinth has become very present in Christian retreats and churches lately, it is a meditation tool that can be used by persons of all faiths, or none, for reflection and discernment. Printed resources will be available to assist you on your walk. |
| Good Friday Worship Service | |
| Friday April 6, 2012 Noon Cone Chapel | Chaplains Charlie Wallace and Karen Wood will lead a worship service of prayer, singing and readings to remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Passover begins | |
| Friday April 6, 2012 sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Easter | |
| Sunday April 8, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Holy Friday | |
| Friday April 13, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Passover ends | |
| Friday April 13, 2012 sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Pascha | |
| Sunday April 15, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Yom HaSho'a | |
| Sunday April 19, 2012 | For information about this holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Beltane | |
| Saturday April 30, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Buddha Day | |
| Tuesday May 5, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate Service | |
| Saturday May 12, 2012 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 | |
| Sunday May 27, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Pentecost (Orthodox) | |
| Sunday June 3, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Mid-Summer's Eve | |
| Thursday June 21, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ramadan begins | |
| Friday July 20, 2012 sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Lammas | |
| Tuesday July 31, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ramadan ends | |
| Saturday August 18, 2012 sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Eid al Fitr | |
| Sunday August 19, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Opening Days Worship Service | |
| Sunday August 26, 2012 Time to be announced Cone Chapel | This service will be led by the University 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 | |
| Monday September 17, 2012 (begins at sundown on September 16) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Mabon | |
| Saturday September 22, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Alumni Weekend Memorial Service | |
| Sunday September 23, 2012 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 | |
| Wednesday September 26, 2012 (begins at sundown on September 25) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Sukkot begins | |
| Sunday September 30, 2012 sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Shemini Atzeret | |
| Monday October 8, 2012 (begins at sundown on October 7) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Simchat Torah | |
| Tuesday October 9, 2012 (begins at sundown on October 8) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Family Weekend Worship Service | |
| Sunday October 14, 2012 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 | |
| Friday October 26, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Samhain | |
| Wednesday October 31, 2012 | 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 | |
| Monday and Wednesday 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 | |
| Thursday December 6, 2012 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.Full Convocation Schedule |
| Hanukah | |
| December 8-16, 2012 sundown-sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Yule | |
| Friday December 21, 2012 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Christmas | |
| Tuesday December 25, 2012 | 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 | |
| Sunday January 6, 2013 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Chinese New Year | |
| Sunday February 10, 2013 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |