On the evening of Friday April 20, Swami Vedananda from California presented a talk about the wisdom of the ancient Sanskrit scriptures the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita at the Vajra Temple in Reno.
The Right Reverend Gene Savoy Jr. attended a lecture at the University of Nevada on Saturday April 20, titled “Jihad: Between Myth and Truth.”
A Hindu baccalaureate service was held at the University of Nevada–Reno in the Joe Crowley Student Union on Saturday April 11. Attending on behalf of The Second Advent Church were the Right Reverends Gene Savoy Jr. and Robert Petrovich and the Reverend Deacon Francine Petrovich. Bishop Savoy also participated in the planning of the event.
Bishop Gene Savoy Jr. attended the Cultural Image Awards gala at the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno.
Head bishop Gene Savoy Jr. visited the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California, with Nevada Clergy Association members.
The Right Reverend Robert Petrovich attended a lecture titled “Darwin, Dover, and Intelligent Design” at the Temple Sinai social hall in Reno.
Bishop Gene Savoy, president of the Nevada Clergy Association, working with members of the interfaith community, led the initiative to give the FDA oversight over tobacco products.
On Thursday February 26, the annual 2009 Governor’s Points of Light Awards were hosted at the Atlantis Resort and Casino in Reno. Attending on behalf of The Second Advent Church were head bishop Gene Savoy Jr.
As part of the annual celebration of Black History Month, head bishop Gene Savoy Jr. attended a “Celebration of Black History & Tribute to Rev. Onie Cooper”
Ordination of Jane C. Rohrer to the priesthood took place at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Reno.