Naming The Days

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World Interfaith Harmony Week First Week of February Ways to observe this annual event with activities, a reading list, and a DVD recommendation. Hospitality
Groundhog Day, Candlemas, Imbolc February 2 The meaning of Groundhog Day and Candlemas and how to "name this day" with a movie, discussion, and … Transformation
Birthday of Dietrich Bonhoeffer February 4 A day to follow the Lutheran theologian's advice that we give glory to God in the midst of life. Faith
Birthday of Rosa Parks February 4 (PDP) A tribute to the courageous woman whose nonviolent act sparked the Montgomery bus boycott. Justice
Birthday of Adlai Stevenson February 5 (PDP) Exploring the vision of the American politician, governor, and UN ambassador. Vision
Birthday of Bob Marley February 6 (PDP) Remembering the prophetic witness and spiritual power of the founder of reggae music. Unity
Isra and Mi’raj On or about the evening of February 6 through evening of February 7, 2024 (Dates may vary as the Islamic lunar calendar depends on the movements and sightings of the moon.) Celebrating the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad. Faith
Birthday of Charles Dickens February 7 Remembering the great British novelist and social critic. Imagination
Birthday of Martin Buber February 8 In honor of the Jewish philosopher, a reverence practice for your encounters with people, places, or… Reverence
Super Bowl Sunday February 11 A spiritual way to look at the annual football extravaganza. Yearning
A. J. Muste Day February 11 Reflecting on the life work of the Christian pacifist who reminded us that peace is a way of life. Peace
Birthday of Abraham Lincoln February 12 (PDP) Honoring the great statesmen who served as the 16th U.S. President. Justice
Practicing Love on Valentine's Day February 14 Love is not something that you just fall into, as the romance novels and hit songs suggest. Love is … Peace
Ash Wednesday February 14 Two ways to observe the beginning of Lent, from creative Christian writer Ed Hays. Devotion
Birthday of Sri Ramakrishna February 18 Observe the birthday of this Hindu saint by diving deep in the quest for the Divine. Devotion
Birthday of Nikos Kazantzakis February 18 Birthday of Nikos Kazantzakis, Writer and Spiritual Seeker Zeal
Presidents' Day February 19 (PDP) Using the national holiday to assess our attitudes towards the presidency. Vision
Birthday of George Washington February 21 (PDP) A tribute to the character of the first president of the United States. You
Nisf Sha’ban On or about the evening of February 25 through evening of February 26, 2024 (Dates may vary as the Islamic lunar calendar depends on the movements and sightings of the moon.) The Night of Fortune and Forgiveness in the Islamic calendar. Devotion
Birthday of Marian Anderson February 27 (PDP) Observing the birthday of a celebrated contralto whose stature helped African-American artists… Faith