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 July and August. It will be updated monthly.
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 11-13
Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good: Convention for the Common Good, Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good at 202-429-9685; Web site: http://www.commongoodconvention.org
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 15-20
World Youth Day: Roman Catholic event attended by Pope Benedict XVI, Sydney, Australia. Contact: media(at)wyd2008.org; Web site: http://www.wyd2008.org
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, Canterbury, 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 24-31
Yale Divinity School: “Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Implications for Muslims and Christians,” international Muslim-Christian dialogue, New Haven, Conn. Contact: Gus Spohn at 203-432-3466; e-mail: gus.spohn(at)yale.edu; Web site: yale.edu/faith/rp-lgnwd-conf.htm
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.)
Aug. 1-3
Education as Transformation: “Transforming Education: Humanity’s Essential Vocation, conference exploring spiritual dimensions of teaching, Rhinebeck, N.Y. Contact: Chrissa Pullicino at 845-266-4444, ext. 233; e-mail: chrissap(at)eomega.org; Web site: http://www.eomega.org
Aug. 1-4
Joint Assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, Denver. Contact: Sister Annmarie Sanders at 301-588-4955; e-mail: asanders(at)lcwr.org; Web site: http://www.lcwr.org
Aug. 2-3
Church of the Brethren: 300th anniversary event, Schwarzenau, Germany. Contact: Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford at 800-323-8039, Ext. 260; e-mail: cobnews(at)brethren.org; Web site: http://www.brethren.org
Aug. 4-8
Progressive National Baptist Convention: annual session, Atlanta. Contact: The Rev. Tyrone Pitts at 202-396-0558; Web site: http://www.pnbc.org
Aug. 5-7
Knights of Columbus: Supreme Council Meeting, Quebec City. Contact: Patrick Korten at 203-752-4474.
Aug. 7-8
Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research: annual conference of organization that answers criticisms of Mormon doctrine, Sandy, Utah. Contact: Scott Gordon at 530-356-2070; e-mail: FAIRpresident(at)fairlds.org; Web site: http://www.fairlds.org
National Hispanic Leadership Conference: National Hispanic Evangelical Summit on “Hispanic Evangelicals and the 2008 Elections,” Costa Mesa, Calif. Contact: Diana Arenas at 916-919-7476; e-mail: info(at)nhclc.org; Web site: http://www.nhclc.org
Aug. 10
Tisha B’Av (Jewish commemoration of the destruction of the two Jerusalem Temples; begins at sundown.)
Aug. 16
Raksha Bandan (Hindu holiday in which brothers and sisters pledge prayers for and protection of each other. Actual start date may vary depending on moment of sunrise.)
TheCall D.C., gathering of evangelical Christians for solemn assembly to pray for revival of the United States, Washington. Contact: Vicki Morgan at 972-267-1111; e-mail: vicki(at)alarryross.com; Web site: http://www.thecall.com
Aug. 23
Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu holiday marking birth of Lord Krishna. Actual start date may vary depending on moment of sunrise.)
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Islamic Society of North America: annual convention, Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Basharat Saleem at 317-839-8157; e-mail: bsaleem(at)isna.net; Web site: http://www.isna.net
Warith D. Mohammed Ministry: annual Muslim convention, Chicago. Contact: 708-798-6750; Web site: http://www.themosquecares.com
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