Calendar of Events

Center For Faith And Vocation Events

For more information, contact Marguerite Stanciu at 923-7253.
02/28	Butler Seminar, "The Future of Christianity in the 21st Century", 7:00-9:00 pm., Krannert Room, Clowes Memorial Hall. Ticket required, free, contact Clowes Box Office.
02/03	Philosophy Club Luncheon, "A glance at Process Thought", 12 noon, lunch provided, Blue House Talk and discussion lead by Fr. Charles Allen, Grace Unlimited Episcopal Ministry.
02/17	Off-Campus Student Organization Lunch, 11:00-1:00 pm., Blue House
02/24	Big Questions: Re-entering the "Butler Bubble" after having studied abroad, noon-1 pm., Lunch provided, RSVP Kate White.

Religious Life Events

Butler Catholic Community
Contact: Fr. Jeff Godecker
02/05-02/26	Sunday Mass, 7:00 pm., Johnson Room, Robertson Hall.
02/16-02/23	Reconcilliation, 8:00 pm., Blue House.
02/18-02/29	Midweek Mass, 12:10 pm., Blue House.
02/10	"The Human Experience" movie and discussion, 6:00 pm., Blue House.
02/26	Senior Dinner and discussion, 5:00 pm., Blue House.
02/05-02/26	Leadership Team, 6:00 pm., Blue House.
Tues./Thurs.	Faith Sharing Groups, 9:00 pm., Blue House.
Campus Crusade for Christ
Contact: Kim Riley
02/02-02/28	Worship, Thursdays, Common Ground Church, 9:00 pm.
Grace Unlimited (Episcopal-Lutheran Ministry) and Methodist Outreach
Contact: Fr. Charles Allen
02/05-02/26	Common Worship, Sunday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Blue House.
02/01-02/22	Opening Meditation, 7:00 pm., Blue House.
Butler Hillel
View Calendar of Jewish Holidays here.
Contact: Michael Gorin
02/02-02/23	Weekly meetings, 8:00 pm., Blue House.
02/07	Seder, 6:00 pm., Blue House.
02/19	Bagel Brunch, 11:00-1:00 pm., Blue House.
02/24	Shabbat Dinner, 6:00 pm., Blue House.
Butler Meditation Group
Contact: Sarah Kuchinsky
02/03-02/24	Meditation Fridays, 2:00-3:00 pm., Blue House.
Muslim Students Association
Contact: Loor Alshawa
12/01	xxxxx, xxxxxx.
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Contact: Sam Becker
02/07-02/28	Weekly meetings, 6:30-8:00 pm., Blue House.
Voices of Deliverance Gospel Choir
Contact: Lydia Johnson
02/02-02/23	Rehearals, 7:00 pm., Diversity Center.

Days Of Religious Observance

02/03	Maha Shavartri (Hindu): Festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati. Ceremonies involving prayers and hymns take place mostly at night. Special foods are not used.
02/04	Mawlid an Nabi (Muslim): Commemoration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, in about 570 c.e. Not universally observed. The prophet's teachings are read and religious meetings are held. Shia and Sunni on separate days.
02/08	Tu B'shevat (Jewish): Celebration of the coming of spring by preparation of foods native to Israel. It is also known as "New Year for Trees" - a method for determining the age of trees for tithing purposes.
02/14	Saint Valentines Day (Christian): Celebration of the love of God presented in Jesus and in the lives of Christian believers. St Valentine was a 3rd century martyr. This day is widely observed in the USA as a secular celebration of love.
02/19	Transfiguration (Christian): Commemoration of the experience on Mt Tabor when Jesus' physical appearance became brilliant as his connection with traditional Jewish holy figures became evident to the disciples.
02/21	Shrove Tuesday (Christian): Carnival day on the eve of Ash Wednesday which begins Lent, a time of fasting and devotions. Pancakes are often served. It is also known as Fat Tuesday in some places.
02/22	Ash Wednesday (Christian): Observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence.
02/27	Great Lent Begins (Orthodox Christian)