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What Matters to Me and WhyLORI MEEKS, February 3, 2010
Religious Holidays in February 2010
| Feb. 2 |
Candlemas (Christian) |
| Feb. 3 | Setsubun Sai (Shinto) |
| Feb. 12 |
Maha Shivaratri (Hindu) |
| Feb. 12 | Darwin Day (Atheist/Secular) |
| Feb. 14 |
Chinese New Year (Confucian/Daoist/Buddhist) |
| Feb. 15 | Nirvana Day (Buddhist) |
| Feb. 16 |
Shrove Tuesday - Mardi Gras (Christian) |
| Feb. 17 |
Ash Wednesday - Lent begins (Christian) |
| Feb. 26 |
Mawlid an Nabi (Islam) |
| Feb. 28 |
Purim (Jewish) |
February 2010 - Up-coming Programs
 Conservative Pastor, Social Activist and author, Jim Wallis |
February 3, Wednesday, noon in Ground Zero, What Matters to Me & Why with Lori Meeks.
February 8, Monday 7 pm, Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, Scotty McLennon (see Events page for more info)
February 10, Wednesday, noon, Book talk with Pakistani-American author, Rob Asghar
February 25, Thursday, noon in the URC Fishbowl Chapel, Book talk with Jim Wallis
Souljourn is a chance for USC students to explore the incredible religious landscape in Los Angeles - we'll be visiting mosques, churches and temples. Follow the "Souljourn" link for the fall schedule. Contact Jim Burklo if you are interested in this opportunity.
January 31, Sunday, 11 AM - meet here to go to Agape International Spiritual Center. Michael Beckwith has an international following
February 20, Saturday, - Taoist Temple and Golden Dragon Parade, downtown LA. Meet in URC 106 1:30 PM - return by 5PM.
March 7, Sunday, Faithful Central Bible Church, Inglewood - Meet in URC 106 at 9:15 for 10 AM service. Bring $ for food afterwards.
Face to Faith is an opportunity for students to learn about religions of the world from other students. Contact Rev. Jim Burklo for more information.
Join our multi-faith choir, Shanti. If you are a USC student and would like to be part of a choir that sings and chants sacred music from many world traditions, please contact Jim Burklo, Associate Dean of Religious Life.
Would you like to be involved with Interfaith work at USC? Then come check out a meeting of the Interfaith Council. Contact Rev. Jim Burklo for more information.
Are you interested in volunteer and faith-based community service projects? Follow the link at the top of the "About the Office" page under "Faith Based Service". If you are interested, contact Rev. Jim Burklo.