c. 2007 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 August and September. It will be updated monthly.
Aug. 1-3
Baptist History Celebration, gathering of Baptist historians to commemorate 300th anniversary of the oldest Baptist association in America, Charleston, S.C. Contact: Gary Long at 417-883-0342; e-mail: gwlong(at)juno.com; Web site: http://www.baptisthistorycelebration.org
Aug. 1-5
Leadership Conference of Women Religious: national assembly, Kansas City, Mo. Contact: Annmarie Sanders at 301-588-4955; e-mail: asanders(at)lcwr.org
Aug. 4-7
The Catholic Biblical Association of America: annual meeting, Santa Clara, Calif. Contact: Rev. Joseph Jensen at 202-319-5519; e-mail: jensen(at)cua.edu
Aug. 5-6
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Council and Conference of Bishops, Chicago. Contact: John Brooks at 773-380-2958; e-mail: jbrooks(at)elca.org; Web site: http://www.elca.org/news
Aug. 6-11
Progressive National Baptist Convention: annual session, Washington. Contact: Rev. Tyrone Pitts at 800-876-7622; Web site: http://www.pnbc.org
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: Churchwide Assembly, Chicago. Contact: John Brooks at 773-380-2958; e-mail: jbrooks(at)elca.org; Web site: http://www.elca.org/news
Aug. 7-9
Knights of Columbus: annual convention, Memphis, Tenn. Contact: Patrick Korten at 203-752-4474; e-mail: patrick.korten(at)kofc.org
Aug. 8-11
Assemblies of God: General Council, Indianapolis. Contact Juleen Turnage at 417-862-2781; e-mail: jturnage(at)ag.org; Web site: http://www.ag.org
Aug. 9-11
Willow Creek Association: Leadership Summit 2007, 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. 9-12
National African Religion Congress: annual international conference, Philadelphia. Contact: George Ware at 215-455-0815; e-mail: narcworld(at)aol.com; Web site: http://www.narcworld.com
Aug. 11
Lailat Isra and Miraj (Muslim holiday marking the 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. 12-17
Gospel Music Workshop of America: annual convention, Orlando, Fla. Contact: Kirk Walker at 313-999-6975; Web site: http://www.gmwanational.org
Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Islamic Society of North America: annual convention, Rosemont, Ill. Contact: Basharat Saleem at 317-839-8157; e-mail: bsaleem(at)isna.net; Web site: http://www.isna.net
The Warith D. Mohammad Ministry: annual Muslim Convention, Chicago. Contact: Rafeh Muhammed at 708-798-6750; Web site: http://www.themosquecares.com
Sept. 3-7
National Baptist Convention, USA: annual session, Philadelphia. Contact: Yvonne Drayton at 215-895-4073; e-mail: Drayton22(at)aol.com
Sept. 4
Krishna Janmashtami, birthday of Lord Krishna (Hindu holiday)
Sept. 7
Stauros Center for Compassion and Healing: “Suicide: They Die Too Young,” conference for chaplains, campus ministers and health care professionals, Chicago. Contact: Amy Florian at 773-484-0581; e-mail: amy(at)stauros.org; Web site: http://www.stauros.org
Sept. 12
Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year, two days; begins at sundown and ends at nightfall Sept. 14)
Sept. 13
Ramadan begins (Muslim month of fasting from sunrise to sundown. Actual start date may vary depending on sighting of the moon.)
Sept. 17-20
Church of God in Christ: Bishop’s Conference, Cleveland. Contact: Alayna Adams at 901-278-0881; e-mail: aadams(at)thecartermalonegroup.com; Web site: http://www.cogic.org
Sept. 19-22
Presbyterian Church (USA): General Assembly Council, Louisville, Ky. Contact: Jerry Van Marter at 502-569-5493.
Sept. 21
Yom Kippur (Jewish Day of Atonement, holiest day of the year marked by fasting; begins at sundown)
World Council of Churches: International Day of Prayer for Peace. Contact: Juan Michel at 011-41-79-507-6363; e-mail: media(at)wcc-coe.org
Sept. 21-26
Creation Evidence Expo, a gathering of proponents of creationism, Minneapolis. Contact: Pastor Frederick Boyd at 317-345-9072; e-mail: fwepboyd(at)yahoo.com; Web site: http://www.creationevidenceexpo.org
Sept. 26
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
Sukkot (seven-day Jewish feast of the tabernacles; begins at sundown and ends at nightfall on Oct. 3)
Sept. 27-30
Religion Newswriters Association: annual conference, San Antonio, Texas. Contact: Tiffany McCallen at 614-891-9001, ext. 2; e-mail: mccallen(at)rna.org; http://www.rna.org
Sept. 28-29
Center for Public Justice: Civitas Forum on Charitable Choice, a discussion about government partnerships with faith-based organizations, Minneapolis. Contact: Stephen Lazarus at 410-571-6300; Web site: http://maclaurin.org/civitas/
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