Chanukah (Hanukkah) 2023 starts at nightfall on December 7, 2023 and ends with nightfall on December 15, 2023, beginning on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, and lasting for eight days. Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it […]
Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.
For more information contact committee chair Mike Prine, mikep@unm.edu or Hayley Hathaway, hayleynmipl@gmail.com
Join James and Joyce Skeet of Spirit Farm for a free workshop in collaboration with The Mobile Moon Co-op, to learn about native plant identification and how to use these native plants and their medicinal properties. The event will be held at 212 Cousins Rd. Vanderwagen, NM.
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day is observed around the world, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. (via Wikipedia)
The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion. (via Wikipedia)
The United Church of Christ Council for Climate Justice is convening a Climate Action Commissioning Service as our members across the country launch into advancing climate justice in 2024. The preacher for this event will be Nellis Kennedy-Howard who once worked alongside Winona LaDuke as the Co-Executive Director of Honor the Earth in addition to […]
As people of faith, we are called to act as peacemakers and bridge-builders. We will begin 2024 by calling on all Americans to respect and improve our democracy as the best way to resolve political differences in our country nonviolently. The events of January 6, 2021 continue to divide Americans, which is of particular concern […]
Join us and Citizens Caring for the Future for a briefing and discussion of the important climate and environmental justice issues that could come before the New Mexico State Legislature during the 2024 legislative session beginning January 16th. Find out how you can support and help pass legislation that ensures that our state properly prepares for […]
This event is brought to you by the New Mexico Water Dialogue and Water Advocates for New Mexico & Middle Rio Grande Thursday, January 11, 2024 · 8am - 4:30pm MST Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 We are planning an in-person event with a virtual component. Due to the […]
First Congregational Church UCC in Albuquerque, 2801 Lomas Blvd NE, invites the public to a webinar on the Farm Bill. The theme is "Sowing Justice: Cultivating a Just World for all in the Farm Bill." Background: Last year, Congress approved a one-year extension to the existing Farm Bill, deferring action on a new five-year renewal […]
The New Mexico State Legislature will convene on January 16 and conclude its work on February 15 Here are key dates January 2, 2024 - January 12 Legislation may be prefiled January 16 Opening day (noon) January 31 Deadline for introduction February 15 Session ends (noon) March 6 Legislation not acted upon by governor is […]