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1 Fall Term 2017 Chapel Calendar Events and Religious Holidays (updated July 1, 2017) August 30 August 30 September 4 September 2-4 September 6 September 10 September 10 September 10 Faculty Convocation 5:45 p.m. Hajj (Muslim) Annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Obligatory for all Muslims, who are physically and financially able, to perform once in a lifetime. It is of Abrahamic origin and employs different devotional rites and rituals. The Hajj is performed each year by over two million pilgrims from all over the world. *Based on lunar cycle Eid al Adha Celebration (Muslim) Begins sundown of September 1 *In North America, Eid falls on September 2, beginning at sundown on September 1 st. Marks the close of the Hajj and commemorates the Prophet Abraham s sacrifice and devotion. It is celebrated with a special congregational prayer and the exchange of gifts. Matriculation Ceremony (NEW students only) 6:30 p.m. Baptism Skerry Family 10:30 a.m. Ice Cream Truck Reception (for members of all faith groups) Sunday Worship Services Begin

2 September 11 September 11* September 13 September September 24 September 30 September 30 October 1 October 4 October 5-11 Community Tolling of the Bells 8:46 a.m. Classes Begin (Fall Term) *This designates the first full day of classes. An abbreviated class schedule held on September 7 and 8. Speaker: Angela Duckworth Author, Commentator Rosh Hashanah (Jewish) Begins sundown of September 20. This marks the beginning of the Jewish year and the beginning of the High Holy Days. Club Rally Smith Center/Cage Dussehra (Hindu) The celebration of the Hindu New Year, marked by the blessing of work-related tools, such as books and computers. An observance marking the triumph of Good or Evil. Yom Kippur (Jewish) Begins sundown of September 29. The Day of Atonement, marked by prayer, fasting, and repentance. Ashura (Muslim) Begins sundown on September 30. For Sunnis this observance commemorates Moses and the liberation of the Israelites and is a Day of Atonement during which fasting is recommended. For the Shi a it honors the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali at the Battle of Karbala in 680 C.E. Feast of St. Francis Celebration of Pets Sukkot (Jewish) Begins sundown of October 4. The feast of the Tabernacles, commemorating the dwelling of Israelites in the wilderness.

3 October 8 October 13 Memorial Service Daniel Nakajima 18 9 a.m. Simchat Torah (Jewish) Begins sundown of October 12. The Rejoicing of the Torah is the end of the Torah reading cycle. October October October October 27 October 29 November 1 November 2 November 2 November 6-11 November 3-4 November 11 November 17 Diwali (Hindu) The Festival of Lights celebrates different sacred stories in the Hindu tradition. Lighting of Samuel Phillip Hall (in honor of Diwali) Family Weekend Memorial Service Martha Briggs P 11 7 p.m. Reformation Day (Christian) Anniversary of the start of the Protestantism and its emphasis on the importance of the Bible. All Saints Day (Christian) Recognizes all those who have achieved beatification. All Souls Day (Christian) The day commemorating the faithful departed. Remembrance Service 7:30 a.m. NO FAITH GROUP MEETINGS (Penultimate Week) Trustee Meetings Veterans Day Final Day of the Fall Term

4 November November 18 November 23 FALL VACATION Memorial Service Audrey Bensley 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Winter Term 2017 November 30 Classes Begin (Winter Term) December 1 December 3 December 3 December 8 December December 16 - January 3 December 21 December 25 Mawlid al-nabi (Muslim) Begins sundown of November 30. Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. While not formally recognized in scripture, the Mawlid has nonetheless taken on cultural and spiritual importance in much of the Muslim world. It is a national holiday in most Muslim majority countries. First Sunday of Advent (Christian) The season of preparation for the birth of Jesus. Lessons and Carols Service 4:30 p.m. Bodhi Day (Buddhist) Marks the Buddha's attainment of Enlightenment. Hanukkah (Jewish) Begins sundown of December 12. The Festival of Lights, commemorating the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the Temple. WINTER VACATION Winter Solstice (Pagan/Wiccan) The shortest day of the year. Christmas (Christian) The celebration of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

5 December 26 - January 1 January 2-4 January 4 January 5 January 6 January 26 January 31 January 15 January February 13 February 14 February 14 February 16 February 1-7 February 9-10 Kwanzaa An African-American celebration honoring African values and belief. Mahayana New Year (Buddhist) Winter Term Classes Resume Speaker: Reza Aslan Columnist, Author, Commentator (Religion) Epiphany (Christian) A feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi to the newborn Jesus. Speaker: Sarah Hurwitz Head Speechwriter for Former First Lady Michelle Obama Kemper Auditorium Time (TBA) Speaker: Maria Toorpakai Athlete, Author, Ambassador for Equal Rights Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jewish Cultural Weekend Shrove Tuesday (Christian) Ash Wednesday (Christian) Marks the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday Service Kemper Chapel Time (TBA) Chinese New Year World Interfaith Harmony Week An initiative design to promote peace, dialogue, and the promotion of love of God and love of neighbor. Trustee Meetings

6 February 14 Mahashivaratri Celebration (Hindu) A celebration for the devotees of Shiva. February 15 February March 1 March 2 March 2-3 March 3-19 March 13 Nirvana Day (Buddhist) Celebrates the death of the Gautama when he reached total Nirvana. NO FAITH GROUP MEETINGS (Penultimate Week) Purim (Jewish) Begins sundown of February 28. Commemoration of the defeat of Haman's plot to massacre the Jews. Final Day of Winter Term Holi (Hindu) A festival that includes throwing colored water or powder in celebration of events in the life of Krishna. SPRING VACATION L. Ron Hubbard s Birthday (Scientology) Spring Term 2018 March 18 March 20 March 25 March 26 March 29 March 30 New Year Celebration (Hindu) Classes Begin (Spring Term) Palm Sunday (Christian) The beginning of Holy Week. Ramanavami (Hindu) Nine-day festival, celebrating the birth of the god Ram. Maundy Thursday (Christian) Marks the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples. Good Friday (Christian) Recalls the crucifixion of Jesus.

7 March 30 March 31 April 7 April 1 April 12 Good Friday Service Stations of the Cross (followed by a soup and bread luncheon) Passover (Jewish) Begins sundown of March 30. Commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. Easter Sunday (Christian) Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jewish) Begins sundown of April 11. Marks the anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising. April 16 April 18 April 19 April April 29 May 3 May 4-5 May 12 May 13 Patriots Day NO CLASSES Speaker: Barbara Pierce Bush Daughter of President George W. and Laura Bush Yom Ha atzmaut/independence Day (Jewish) Begins sundown of April 18. Independence Day commemorates the Israeli Declaration of Independence in Non-Sibi Weekend Friday and Saturday Projects Visakha Puja (Buddhist) Holiest of days in the Buddhist year, celebrates the birth of the Buddha. National Day of Prayer (Interfaith) Trustee Meetings Grandparents Day Mother s Day

8 May 13 Roman Catholic Confirmation Service 10:30 a.m. May 16 - June 14 May May 20 Ramadan (Muslim) Begins sundown of May 15. The ninth month of the Muslim calendar. Food, drink, and sexual relations are to be abstained from during daylight hours. The month is seen as a time of devotion and spiritual self-purification. NO FAITH GROUP MEETINGS (Penultimate Week) Pentecost (Christian) Marks the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples of Jesus. Considered the founding of the Christian Church. May May 28 May 31 May 31 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 9-11 Shavuot (Jewish) Begins sundown of May 19. The Feast of Weeks, celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Memorial Day NO CLASSES Final Day of Spring Term Senior Prom Senior/Faculty Convocation /Smith Center 6:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Candlelight Service 8:30 p.m. Commencement Great Lawn 10:00 a.m. Reunion Weekend

9 June Eid al Fitr (Muslim) Begins sundown of June 14. The festival of the breaking of the fast marks the end of Ramadan. It is celebrated with a special congregational prayer and the exchange of gifts. June 21 July 2 Summer Solstice (Pagan/Wiccan) Longest day of the year. Summer Session (Tentative Start Date)