c. 2008 Religion News Service
Note: Holidays that begin at sundown continue through sundown of the next day, unless otherwise noted.
(UNDATED) Here is the RNS calendar of major religious holidays, denominational meetings and other events for June and July. It will be updated monthly.
June 3-10
Reformed Church in America: General Synod, Holland, Mich. Contact: Paul Boice at 616-698-7071, Ext. 255; e-mail: pboice(at)rca.org; Web site: http://www.rca.org
June 5-8
Catholic Theological Society of America: annual convention, Miami. Contact: Dolores Christie at dlchristie(at)aol.com
June 8-15
Fund for Theological Education: “Next Generation Leaders: Voices & Vocations That Change the World,” conference for university and seminary students exploring ministry and teaching as vocations, Atlanta. Contact: Kerry Traubert at 404-727-1170; e-mail: ktraubert(at)thefund.org; Web site: http://www.thefund.org
June 9
Shavuot (Jewish celebration of the giving of the Torah to Moses at Mount Sinai; begins at sundown.)
June 10-11
Southern Baptist Convention: annual meeting, Indianapolis. Contact: Roger Oldham at 615-782-8610; e-mail: soldham(at)sbc.net; Web site: http://www.sbc.net
June 10-13
Presbyterian Church in America: General Assembly, Dallas. Contact: Sherry Eschenberg at 678-825-1000; e-mail: seschenberg(at)pcanet.org; Web site: http://www.pcanet.org
June 12-14
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: spring general meeting, Orlando, Fla. Contact: Sister Mary Ann Walsh at 202-541-3200.
June 13-15
Episcopal Church: Executive Council, Albuquerque, N.M. Contact: Neva Rae Fox at 212-716-6080; e-mail: nrfox(at)episcopalchurch.org; Web site: http://www.episcopalchurch.org
Sojourners: Pentecost 2008, training conference for people of faith to deepen their commitment to advocacy for the poor, Washington. Contact: Robin Fillmore at 202-745-4601; e-mail: rfillmore(at)sojo.net; Web site: http://www.sojo.net/pentecost2008
June 14-20
Christian Reformed Church in North America: annual Synod, Grand Rapids, Mich. Contact: The Rev. Jerry Dykstra at 616-241-1691; dkystraj(at)crcna.org; Web site: http://www.crcna.org
June 18-20
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: General Assembly, Memphis, Tenn. Contact: Lance Wallace at 770-220-1641; e-mail: lwallace(at)thefellowship.info; Web site: http://www.thefellowship.info/Assembly
June 21-28
Presbyterian Church (USA): General Assembly, San Jose, Calif. Contact: Jerry Van Marter at 502-569-5493; e-mail: jerry.vanmarter(at)pcusa.org; Web site: http://www.pcusa.org
June 22-24
Catholic Health Association: annual convention, San Diego. Contact: Fred Caesar at 202-721-6321; e-mail: fcaesar(at)chausa.org
June 24-26
Esperanza: National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference, Washington. Breakfast is on June 26. Contact: Marisol Martinez at 215-324-0746; e-mail: press(at)esperanza.us; Web site: http://www.esperanza.us
June 26-27
White House Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives: National Conference on Research, Evaluation and Outcomes, Washington. Contact: Rebecca Neale at 202-456-7348; e-mail: rneale(at)who.eop.gov; Web site: http://www.whitehouse.gov/fbci
July 4-6
Islamic Circle of North America: annual convention, Hartford, Conn. Contact: Azeem Khan at 718-658-1199; e-mail: azeem(at)icnait.com; Web site: http://www.icna.org
July 4-11
African Methodist Episcopal Church: General Conference, St. Louis. Contact: The Rev. Clement Fugh at 615-254-0911; e-mail: cio(at)ame-church.com; Web site: http://www.ame-church.com
July 8
Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha’i anniversary of the martyrdom of the Bab, the forerunner of prophet-founder Baha’u’llah, in 1850; begins at sundown; observances held at noon.)
July 10-15
The Dalai Lama teaching and public talk in Bethlehem, Pa. Contact: Sharon McGreevy at sharonmcgreev(at)optonline.net. Web site: http://www.dalailamajuly2008.com
July 12-16
Church of the Brethren: 300th anniversary joint conference with the Brethren Church, Richmond, Va. Contact: Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford at 800-323-8039, Ext. 260; e-mail: cobnews(at)brethren.org; Web site: http://www.brethren.org
July 13-17
International Christian Retail Show, Orlando, Fla. Contact: 800-252-1950; Web site: http://www.cbaonline.org
July 14-18
Children’s Defense Fund: Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry: annual meeting, Clinton, Tenn. Contact: Matt Rosen at 202-662-3555; e-mail: mrosen(at)childrensdefense.org; web site: http://www.childrensdefense.org/proctor_institute
July 16-22
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church: General Conference, Atlanta. Contact: The Rev. George McKain at 843-276-3411; e-mail: zionpagem2(at)aol.com
July 16-Aug. 3
Episcopal Church/Anglican Communion: Lambeth Conference, Lambeth, England. Contact: James Rosenthal at 011-44-20-7313-3900; e-mail: jim.rosenthal(at)anglicancommunion.org; Web site: http://www.episcopalchurch.org
July 18-20
Christians for Biblical Equality: annual conference, Toronto, Ontario. Contact: Megan Greulich at 612-872-6898; e-mail: mgreulich(at)cbeinternational.org; Web site: http://www.cbeinternational.org
July 19-24
The Dalai Lama teaching and public talk in Madison, Wis. Contact: Norbu Tsering at media(at)dalailama2008na.com
July 21-24
Christians United for Israel: Washington/Israel Summit, Washington. Contact: Juda Engelmayer at 212-584-4287; juda(at)5wpr.com; Web site: http://www.cufi.org
July 21-26
Baptist World Alliance: Annual Gathering, Prague, Czech Republic. Contact: Carolina Mangeiri at 703-790-8980; Web site: http://www.bwanet.org
July 29-Aug. 1
Pentecostal Churches of Christ Holy Convocation: annual conference, Cleveland. Contact: Minette Jackson at 216-721-5934, Ext. 26; e-mail: mjackson1530(at)sbcglobal.net
July 31
Lailat al Miraj (Muslim holiday commemorating prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension into heaven; begins at sundown. Actual start date may vary depending on sighting of the moon.)
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