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Events, Programs and Religious Holidays
| Daily Private Prayer and Meditation | |
|---|---|
| January 14 - May 8, 2013 Monday - Friday 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. Cone Chapel | Cone Chapel is open weekday mornings during the school year (unless the university is closed for a holiday) to give members of the campus community a quiet space for private or informal small group prayer or meditation. NOTE: Exceptions have been made on the following dates, when the chapel will be used for presentations during Office of Admissions Spring Preview Days: Monday, February 18 Friday, March 8 Friday, April 5 |
| Mid-Week Prayer Service | |
| January 16 - April 24, 2013 Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Cone Chapel | Chaplain Karen Wood will 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! PLEASE NOTE: There will be no service on February 20. |
| University Convocation | |
| January 17 - April 25, 2013 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 |
| Mindfulness Meditation | |
| January 17 - May 2, 2013 Thursdays 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Cone Chapel, Waller Hall | The practice of mindfulness refers to our efforts and discipline at being fully present in the now, of living in the present moment. Mindfulness practice nourishes an understanding of the interconnectedness of our lives with the larger world we inhabit, allowing us to develop an enhanced awareness of the present, a stillness that cultivates a mind of love, compassion, kindness and peace. Beginners are most welcome! |
| College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate Service | |
| May 11, 2013 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 - Christianity | |
| May 19, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Declaration of the Báb - Bahá'i Faith | |
| May 23, 2013 Thursday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Buddha Day - Buddhism | |
| May 25, 2013 Saturday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ascension of Baha'u'llah - Bahá'i Faith | |
| May 29, 2013 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Martyrdom of Guru Arjan - Sikhism | |
| June 16, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Mid-Summer's Eve - Wicca | |
| June 21, 2013 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Pentecost - Orthodox Christianity | |
| June 23, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Martyrdom of the Báb - Bahá'i Faith | |
| July 9, 2013 Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ramadan begins - Islam | |
| July 9, 2013 Tuesday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Lammas - Wicca | |
| July 31, 2013 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ramadan ends - Islam | |
| August 8, 2013 Thursday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Eid al Fitr - Islam | |
| August 9, 2013 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Opening Days Worship Service | |
| August 25, 2013 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cone Chapel | This service will be led by the Chaplain Karen Wood 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. |
| First Installation of Adi Granth - Sikhism | |
| September 1, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Rosh Hashana - Judaism | |
| September 5, 2013 Thursday (begins at sundown on September 4) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Yom Kippur - Judaism | |
| September 14, 2013 Saturday (begins at sundown on September 13) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Sukkot begins - Judaism | |
| September 18, 2013 Wednesday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Alumni Weekend Memorial Service | |
| September 22, 2013 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 |
| Mabon - Wicca | |
| September 22, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Shemini Atzeret - Judaism | |
| September 26, 2012 Thursday (begins at sundown on September 25) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Simchat Torah - Judaism | |
| September 27, 2013 Friday (begins at sundown on September 26) | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Navaratri - Hinduism | |
| October 5 - 13, 2013 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Family Weekend Interdenominational Worship Service | |
| October 13, 2013 Sunday TBD Cone Chapel, Waller Hall | 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. |
| Eid al Adha - Islam | |
| October 15, 2013 Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Celebration of the Guru Granth Sahib - Sikhism | |
| October 20, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Birth of the Báb - Bahá'i Faith | |
| October 20, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Samhain - Wicca | |
| October 31, 2013 Thursday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Diwali - Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism | |
| November 3 - 7, 2013 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Birth of Baha'u'llah - Bahá'i Faith | |
| November 12, 2013 Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Birth of Guru Nanek Dev Ji - Sikhism | |
| November 17, 2013 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur - Sikhism | |
| November 24, 2013 Saturday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Day of the Covenant - Bahá'i Faith | |
| November 26, 2013 Monday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Hanukah - Judaism | |
| November 27 - December 5, 2013 sundown-sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha - Bahá'i Faith | |
| November 28, 2013 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Advent - Christianity | |
| December 1 - 24, 2013 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Bodhi Day - Buddhism | |
| December 8, 2013 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Yule - Wicca | |
| December 21, 2013 Saturday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Christmas - Christianity | |
| December 25, 2013 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Kwanzaa | |
| December 26, 2013 - January 1, 2014 | For information about this holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Birth of Guru Gobind Singh - Sikhism | |
| January 5, 2014 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Epiphany - Christianity | |
| January 6, 2014 Monday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Maghi - Sikhism | |
| January 13, 2014 Monday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Chinese New Year - Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism | |
| January 31, 2014 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Imbolc - Wicca | |
| February 2, 2014 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Nirvana Day - Buddhist | |
| February 8, 2014 Saturday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ayyam-i-ha (Intercalary Days) - Bahá'i Faith | |
| February 26 - March 1, 2014 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| The Nineteen-Day Fast - Bahá'i Faith | |
| March 2 - 20, 2014 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) - Christianity | |
| March 4, 2014 Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ash Wednesday - Christianity | |
| March 5, 2014 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ash Wednesday Worship Service | |
| March 5, 2014 Wednesday 12:00 p.m. Cone Chapel | In observance of the beginning of the Christian season of Lent, Chaplain Karen Wood will lead a worship service of prayer, singing, readings and the imposition of ashes. |
| Purim - Judaism | |
| March 16, 2014 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, which begins at sundown on March 15, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Holi - Hinduism | |
| March 17 and 18, 2014 Monday and Tuesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Naw-Rúz - Bahá'i Faith | |
| March 21, 2014 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Ostara - Wicca | |
| March 21, 2014 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Palm Sunday - Christianity | |
| April 13, 2014 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Vaisakhi - Sikhism | |
| April 14, 2014 Monday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Passover begins - Judaism | |
| April 14, 2014 Monday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Maundy Thursday - Christianity | |
| April 17, 2014 Thursday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Good Friday - Christianity | |
| April 18, 2014 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Holy Friday - Orthodox Christianity | |
| April 18, 2014 Friday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Good Friday Worship Service | |
| April 18, 2014 Friday Noon | Join us for a worship service of prayer, singing and readings to remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Easter - Christianity | |
| April 20, 2014 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Pascha - Orthodox Christianity | |
| April 20, 2014 Sunday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Passover ends - Judaism | |
| April 21, 2014 Monday sundown | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Festival of Ridvan - Bahá'i Faith | |
| April 21 - May 2, 2014 | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Yom HaSho'a - Judaism | |
| April 27, 2014 Sunday | For information about this holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |
| Beltane - Wicca | |
| April 30, 2014 Wednesday | For information about this religious holiday, please see Religious Holidays Information |