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Annual "Service of Lessons and Carols" features readings, choral anthems, and carols with a candle lighting ceremony, December 6, 2009.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—The annual “Service of Lessons and Carols,” a service of readings, choral anthems, and congregational carols, that culminates in a candle lighting ceremony, will be held at Vassar College in the Vassar Chapel on Sunday, December 6. This popular event, free and open to the public, will begin at 7:00pm. A free will offering will be taken to support Dutchess Outreach of Poughkeepsie, via the college's "Community Works" campaign (see http://communityworks.vassar.edu/index.html). The doors will open at 6:30pm, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Think Food!” A day dedicated to fasting, reflecting, acting, and connecting around food issues before the Thanksgiving holiday, November 23, 2009.
On Monday, November 23, beginning at 10:00am and continuing through the evening, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, in conjunction with other Vassar organizations, will host “Think Food!” a day dedicated to fasting, reflecting, acting, and connecting around food issues. All activities are free and open to the public.
Archive
- Discussion of the present and future role of religion in contemporary prisons, 10/27
- Peace Week features film screening, lectures, panels, and a peace vigil, 9/21-25
- Concert for Coexistence featuring Jewish, African, Christian and Muslim artists. 4/4
- Discussion of the role of religion and religious leaders in Middle East conflicts, 3/26