c. 2006 Religion News Service
(UNDATED) Here is the RNS calendar of religious holidays, events and meetings for August and September. It is updated monthly.
Aug. 1-3
Knights of Columbus: annual convention, Orlando, Fla. Contact: Patrick Korten at 203-752-4474; e-mail: patrick.korten(at)kofc.org
Aug. 2
Tisha B’Av (Jewish commemoration of the destruction of the two Jerusalem Temples; begins at sundown)
Aug. 2-5
National Assembly of Conference of Major Superiors of Men, Burlington, Vt. Contact: Bob Bozek at 301-588-4030; e-mail: bbozek(at)cmsm.org
Aug. 6-8
Catholic Biblical Association: First “Satan Seminar” exploring Scripture passages related to the devil, Chicago. Contact: Henry Ansgar Kelly at 310-825-7486; kelly(at)humnet.ucla.edu
Aug. 7
“African-American Congregations: Breaking the Silence for the Good of all Families,” conference co-sponsored by the National Council of Churches and the Progressive National Baptist Convention’s Women’s Department, Cincinnati. Contact: Rev. Leslie Tune at 202-544-2350; Web site: http://www.ncccusa.org
Aug. 7-11
Progressive National Baptist Convention: annual session, Cincinnati. Contact: Rev. Tyrone Pitts at 800-876-7622; Web site: http://www.pnbc.org
Aug. 10-12
Willow Creek Association: Leadership Summit 2006 for church and business leaders, South Barrington, Ill., and globally via satellite. Contact: Paul Braoudakis at 224-512-1362; e-mail: media(at)willowcreek.com; http://www.willowcreek.com/summit
Aug. 13-17
The International United Methodist Clergywomen’s Consultation, gathering of clergywomen from around the world to celebrate the 50th anniversary of full clergy rights for women, Chicago. Contact: Rev. HiRho Park at 615-340-7391; Web site: http://www.gbhem.org
Aug. 16-17
Janamastami, birth anniversary of Lord Krishna (Hindu)
Aug. 18-22
Leadership Conference of Women Religious: national conference, Atlanta. Contact: Sister Annmarie Sanders at 301-588-4955.
Aug. 20
Lailat Isra and Miraj (Muslim holiday marking the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven; begins at sundown)
Aug. 23-26
Forward in Faith North America (conservative Episcopalians): National Assembly, Belleville, Ill. Contact: Rev. David Moyer at 601-525-7161.
Aug. 30-Sept. 6
World Council of Churches: Central Committee meeting, Geneva, Switzerland. Contact: Juan Michel at 011-41-79-507-6363; Web site: http://www.wcc-coe.org
Sept. 1-4
Islamic Society of North America: annual convention, Rosemont, Ill. Contact Basharat Saleem at 317-839-8157, ext. 242; e-mail: convention(at)isna.net
Sept. 4-8
National Baptist Convention, USA: annual session, Dallas. Contact: Yvonne Drayton at 215-895-4073
Sept. 7-10
Religion Newswriters Association: annual conference, Salt Lake City. Contact: Tiffany McCallen at 614-891-9001, ext. 2; e-mail: mccallen(at)rna.org
Sept. 10-17
Building on Faith: Habitat for Humanity International will encourage international church projects that will begin during the summer and will culminate on the Day of Prayer, Sept. 17. Effort will include rebuilding of areas affected by recent natural disasters. Contact: Duane Bates at 229-924-6935, ext. 2541; e-mail: dbates(at)habitat.org; Web site: http://www.habitat.org
Sept. 14-17
Catholic Charities USA: Annual Gathering, Minneapolis. Contact: Shelley Borysiewicz at 703-549-1390, ext. 147.
Sept. 20-22
“Journalism Through the Eyes of Faith: Negotiating Values, Fairness and Advocacy,” conference for journalists, educators and students, sponsored by Bethel University, St. Paul, Minn. Contact: Amanda Cornelius at 651-638-6036; e-mail: a-cornelius(at)bethel.edu; Web site: http://www.bethel.edu/special-events/jtef
“Foresight 2006: Leading From the Future,” conference of futurists, bioethicists and theologians, sponsored by Regent University’s School of Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship, Virginia Beach, Va. Contact: Jay Gary at 719-636-2000; e-mail: jgaryiii(at)regent.edu; Web site: http://www.regent.edu
Sept. 21-22
“Crumbs From the Table?: The Creation of Wealth and the Persistence of Poverty,” conference sponsored by the Yale Divinity School and the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, New Haven, Conn. Contact: David Miller at 203-432-8669; e-mail: david.w.miller(at)yale.edu; Web site: www. yale.edu/faith/ss/crumbs.htm
Sept. 22
Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year, two days; begins at sundown and ends at nightfall Sept. 24)
Sept. 22-24
Washington Briefing-Values Voter Summit, sponsored by FRC Action, the legislative action arm of Family Research Council, Washington. Contact: J.P. Duffy at 866-372-6397; e-mail: jpd(at)frc.org; Web site: http://www.frcaction.org
Sept. 23
Ramadan begins (Muslim holy month commemorates the divine revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. The month is marked by daily fasts from sunrise to sundown. Actual start date may vary depending on sighting of the moon.)
Sept. 24-26
National Council of Churches: Governing Board, New York. Contact: Daniel Wester at 212-870-2250; e-mail: dwebster(at)councilofchurches.org
Sept. 26-30
Presbyterian Church (USA): General Assembly Council, Louisville, Ky. Contact: Jerry Van Marter at 502-569-5493.
Sept. 27
See You at the Pole, annual event of student prayer around school flagpoles coordinated by the National Network of Youth Ministries. Contact: David Overstreet at 858-451-1111; e-mail: doverstreet(at)nnym.org; Web site: http://www.syatp.com
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: semiannual general conference, Salt Lake City. Contact: Dale Bills at 801-240-4377; e-mail: billsdk(at)ldschurch.org
KRE/PH END RNS
Editor’s note: Holidays that begin at sundown continue through sundown of the next day, unless otherwise noted.
