Spiritual Life Events Calendar

Shavuot, May 21-23

Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks; celebrates harvest of first fruits and commemorates Moses’ descent from Mt. Sinai with the Torah and Commandments. Here are some greetings you could use on Shavout: Happy Shavuot! Gut Yontiff (GOOT YON-tiff), meaning “good day” can also be used as well as on other Jewish holidays. This is from an interview with Courtney Joyner, EMU faculty. Shavuot is one of the three “Pilgrimage Festivals.” "Shavuot combines two major religious observances. First is the grain harvest of the early summer. Second is the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai seven weeks after the exodus from Egypt." https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/shavuot-101/, Shavuot is celebrated for one day in Israel, and two days everywhere else. Upcoming expected dates for Shavuot are as follows: Evening of Thu, Jun 10, 2027 – Sat, Jun 12, 2027, Evening of Tue, May 30, 2028 – Thu, Jun 2, 2028, Evening of Sat, May 19, 2029 – Mon, May 21, 2029. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Center for Interfaith Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Interfaith Calendar. Event Locator: 2025-AANBXJ. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 AM.

Pentecost

Pentecost is a Christian holiday commemorating the coming of the Holy Spirit on the 50th day after Easter. Below are some excerpts from an interview with EMU alum, Laurel Evans: "I really love celebrating Pentecost. It’s important to me because it’s the day we celebrate the Holy Spirit as well as the wide variety of languages, cultures, and ways of worshiping in the Church, so it’s a very joyful and high-energy day. "I love having a day to focus on the Holy Spirit, because to me the Spirit represents the unpredictability and joy and wildness of God. Growing up, we celebrated by decorating our whole church with symbols of doves and fire and wearing red clothes, having lots of people read Scripture aloud in their various languages, singing and praying, and having a big celebratory meal together." Upcoming dates for Pentecost are: Sunday, May 16, 2027, Sunday, June 4, 2028, Sunday, May 20, 2029, Sunday, June 9, 2030, You can access the complete Multifaith Religious and Cultural Holidays Calendar… Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Center for Interfaith Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Interfaith Calendar. Event Locator: 2025-AANBXT. Sunday, May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM.

Eid al-Adha, May 26-27

The Quran tells the story of the prophet Ibrahim who Allah (God) commands to kill his son, Ismail, to prove his obedience. As Ibrahim prepares for the sacrifice, Allah replaces Ismail with a ram to be slaughtered in his stead. Eid al-Adha (or Eid-ul-Adha), the Feast of Sacrifice, is a commemoration of Ibrahim’s act of obedience and his willingness to follow God’s command without question. (timeanddate.com), Depending on the country, the celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha can last anywhere between two and four days. A greeting you might use on Eid al-Adha is "Eid-al-Adha Mubarak!" This and upcoming expected dates of Eid al-Adha are: Evening of Tue, May 26, 2026 – Wed, May 27, 2026, Evening of Sun, May 16, 2027 – Mon, May 17, 2027, Evening of Thu, May 4, 2028 – Fri, May 5, 2028, Evening of Mon, Apr 23, 2029 – Tue, Apr 24, 2029, You can access the complete Multifaith Religious and Cultural Holidays Calendar here. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life, Center for Interfaith Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Interfaith Calendar. Event Locator: 2025-AANBXQ. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 8:30 PM.

Full Moon Gift Gathering

All are invited to gather on the EMU campus hill (or Discipleship Center if raining) for a time of shared hope and connection. Bring a "gift" or simply come to receive gifts. What is a gift? Anything that is a balm to your soul: a poem, song, scientific discovery, hopeful encounter, art, a new recipe, anything that takes just 1-3 minutes to share. All ages, faiths, and no faith welcomed. There will be no pre-screening or censorship, but please respect the potential of young ears present. Campfire and water to drink provided. Bring your own water bottle and chair or blanket. Please consider walking or parking farther away so that those with accessibility needs can park closest for easy walking. This gathering is co-sponsored by the EMU Office of Faith and Spiritual Life and Community Mennonite Church. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2026-AANPCX. Sunday, May 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

Full Moon Gift Gathering

All are invited to gather on the EMU campus hill (or Discipleship Center if raining) for a time of shared hope and connection. Bring a "gift" or simply come to receive gifts. What is a gift? Anything that is a balm to your soul: a poem, song, scientific discovery, hopeful encounter, art, a new recipe, anything that takes just 1-3 minutes to share. All ages, faiths, and no faith welcomed. There will be no pre-screening or censorship, but please respect the potential of young ears present. Campfire and water to drink provided. Bring your own water bottle and chair or blanket. Please consider walking or parking farther away so that those with accessibility needs can park closest for easy walking. This gathering is co-sponsored by the EMU Office of Faith and Spiritual Life and Community Mennonite Church. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2026-AANPCX. Monday, June 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Discipleship Center, Room 101, Discipleship Center, Hill.

Full Moon Gift Gathering

All are invited to gather on the EMU campus hill (or Discipleship Center if raining) for a time of shared hope and connection. Bring a "gift" or simply come to receive gifts. What is a gift? Anything that is a balm to your soul: a poem, song, scientific discovery, hopeful encounter, art, a new recipe, anything that takes just 1-3 minutes to share. All ages, faiths, and no faith welcomed. There will be no pre-screening or censorship, but please respect the potential of young ears present. Campfire and water to drink provided. Bring your own water bottle and chair or blanket. Please consider walking or parking farther away so that those with accessibility needs can park closest for easy walking. This gathering is co-sponsored by the EMU Office of Faith and Spiritual Life and Community Mennonite Church. Organization: Faith & Spiritual Life. Categories: Spiritual Life. Event Locator: 2026-AANPCX. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Discipleship Center, Room 101, Discipleship Center, Hill.