Advent

Advent is a time for holy reflection leading up to the arrival of the Christ child (Christmas) whose birth marks the coming of God's peace.This season is a time of holy reflection in the Christian calendar. During advent Christians are invited to notice, or "keep awake" to, the blessings in their lives, the pain of … Continue reading "Advent"

Interfaith Institute Round Table

Join the Interfaith Institute staff for a conversation about Interfaith at Augsburg! (Riverside Room)

Hanukkah

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is often called a minor festival and, as such, does not require abstaining from work. Hanukkah’s popularity has increased in the United States in recent decades due to its proximity to the Christmas season. An eight day holiday at the end of the lunar month of Kislev (November/December), Hanukkah celebrates … Continue reading "Hanukkah"