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Nirvana Day – Buddhist-Jain
September 15, 2015
Festival commemorating Buddha’s death at 80 when he attained Nirvana – the state at which all desires and afflictions are gone, and the cycle of death and rebirth ends.
Students & staff present workshop in D.C. for President's Campus Challenge
September 12, 2015
The Elon group took part in a workshop on "Navigating Privilege and Identity in Multifaith Engagement" for the President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge.
David Gibson: 'Pope Francis' U.S. Visit: What Did We Learn and What Can We Expect Next?' – Oct. 5
September 9, 2015
Elon University’'s Center for the Study of Religion, Culture and Society hosts the award-winning journalist for a discussion of the pope’s recently concluded U.S. visit and the issues facing October’s Vatican Synod on the Family.
Making Sense of Marriage Equality and Religious Freedom – Sept. 17
September 2, 2015
Join us for a panel and conversation in the McBride Gathering Space of the Numen Lumen Pavilion about marriage equality, religious freedom, and civil rights.
Ash Wednesday – Lent Begins – Christian
September 1, 2015
In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.
Feast of the Nativity – Orthodox Christian
September 1, 2015
Also known as the “Incarnation of Christ,” this feast celebrates the day that Jesus became human and came into the world as a aviors.
Imbolc – Lughnassad – Nature Traditions
September 1, 2015
The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc (meaning “in milk”) recognizes a time of awakening, promise and hope for the spring. This holiday begins at sundown on Feb. 1 and ends at sundown on Feb. 2.
Chinese New Year -Confucian/Taoist/Buddhist
September 1, 2015
The Chinese New Year remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. The holiday is a time to honor household and heavenly deities as well as ancestors, and includes feasting together as a family.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Christian
September 1, 2015
Liturgical feast of Mary celebrated by the Catholic Church.