The following events create spaces for the CSU community to practice belief inclusivity. We hope to model how our Principles of Community and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) should intentionally include a persons’ spiritual, religious and secular identity. We hope you can stop by and experience this personally with us. All are welcome, regardless of belief-identity – including those who do not identify with a belief.
Meal of Gratitude
Annual Late Fall/Winter Event
We hope that you can join us once again as we gather together across traditions, faiths and beliefs, for delicious food and conversation. Every year our meal is completely kosher, consists of culturally-diverse meatless dishes over rice with vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options. We collect non-perishable foods for Rams Against Hunger. Any leftover food from our celebration will be donated to the Fort Collins Mission in Old Town.
These events are often co-hosted by CSU’s Multi-faith and Belief Student Council, CSU Hillel and Lutheran Campus Ministry, with generous support from Everyday Joe’s Coffeehouse, The Fort Collins Interfaith Council, Geller Center, and Coca-Cola.
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Better Together Day
Annual Spring event in the LSC Plaza
“Better Together Day” is a celebration of pluralism, a chance to meet folks who have different religious and non-religious beliefs, and to support each other across lines of difference. This is a proselytization-free (preaching/pressure/conversion – free) event. The main focus of this event is positive engagement across belief differences. Together, let’s role model belief-inclusivity in the Plaza. Join us for conversation, creativity with “spiritual playdoh,” play with giant jenga, capture the moment with an interfaith and belief photo, enjoy a snack, coffee and lemonade, and much more.
“Better Together Day” has been celebrated here at CSU for the past 6 years, since 2016.
CSU's Faith, Belief and Religious Observances Calendar
Faith, Belief Religious Observances
- Pentecost (Christian)Sunday, May 19, 2024 Pentecost commemorates when the Holy Spirit was felt amongst the 12 apostles after Jesus' death. New members of the church are baptized on this day. It is called White Sunday because white clothes are worn for baptism. Community: Christian
- Declaration of the Báb (Bahá'í)Thursday, May 23, 2024 This day commemorates the occasion when the Báb, born Siyyid Ali-Muhammad in Shiraz in what is now the country of Iran, first openly proclaimed his station as a Manifestation of God and the forerunner of He Whom God Shall Make Manifest or Baha'i, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith. Baha'is consider […]
- Full Moon in Sagittarius (Pagan)Thursday, May 23, 2024, 6:52 – 12am Moon phases are significant to Wiccans, for whom the Full Moon marks the Mother Goddess in her mother stage and is a time of abundance, harvest, achievement, and protection, when the moon's energy is at its peak. Moon phases are also significant to other earth-based and pagan traditions. Community: Pagan
- Ascension of Baha'u'llah (Bahá'í)Tuesday, May 28, 2024 This event is in commemoration of the passing of Bahá'u'lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá'i Faith, who passed away near Haifa, Israel in 1892. It is observed at the actual time of his passing at 3 a.m. with prayers and other readings. Please Note: This observance begins the evening before the […]
- Núr (Bahá'í)Tuesday, June 4, 2024 The first day of the fifth Bahá'í month. The English translation of Núr (Arabic) is light. Please Note: This observance begins the evening before the start date. Community: Bahá'í
- June New Moon (Pagan)Thursday, June 6, 2024 Moon phases are significant to Wiccans, for whom the New Moon marks the Mother Goddess in her infant stage and is a time of new beginnings, growth, hope, and faith. Moon phases are also significant to other earth-based and pagan traditions. Community: Pagan
- Shavuot (Jewish)Tuesday, June 11, 8:31pm – Thursday, June 13, 2024, 9:23pm Shavuot, or the "Festival of Weeks"; is one of three major Jewish festivals that focus on history and agriculture. The other two are Passover and Sukkot. For religious Jews, Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai. Observances may include […]
- Ascension (Christian - Coptic & Eastern Orthodox)Thursday, June 13, 2024 In the Eastern Orthodox calendar, this day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into Heaven. Community: Christian
- Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Sikh)Sunday, June 16, 2024 Guru Arjan Deb was the fifth Guru (1563-1606) and the first Sikh martyr executed by the Mughal emperor Jehangir. He built the Golden Temple in Amritsar with doors facing all four directions to emphasize that the Sikh way was open to all, regardless of caste. Community: Sikh
- Eid Al-Adha (Islam)Monday, June 17, 2024 A four day celebration after the Pilgrimage to Mecca. Begins the evening of the start date. Community: Muslim
- Litha (Wicca)Thursday, June 20, 2024 Litha falls on the summer solstice and is a joyous time of year for Wiccans. The latin word solstice means 'the sun stood still'. Wiccans celebrate the Sun at the height of its power for providing good harvests. Community: Wiccan
- Summer Solstice (Pagan)Thursday, June 20, 2024 The Solstice is significant to many indigenous, pagan, and Wiccan communities. Community: Indigenous, Pagan
- Guru Purnima (Hindu, Jain)Friday, June 21, 2024 Guru Purnima is a day when Hindus and Jains celebrate and honor their chosen spiritual teachers and leaders, or Gurus. Community: Hindu, Jain
- Full Moon in Capricorn(Pagan)Friday, June 21, 2024, 6:07pm – 12am Moon phases are significant to Wiccans, for whom the Full Moon marks the Mother Goddess in her mother stage and is a time of abundance, harvest, achievement, and protection, when the moon's energy is at its peak. Moon phases are also significant to other earth-based and pagan traditions. Community: Pagan
- Dia de San Juan (Puerto Rico, Christian)Sunday, June 23, 2024 This day commemorates the island's patron saint, St. John the Baptist. People gather at the beaches in the afternoon. Then at midnight, they jump into the ocean backwards three times to symbolize baptism, immersion and new life. The celebration continues with families gathering to enjoy music, food and dancing. Community: Christian