Religion Roundup.Byline: The Register-Guard A memorial service in observance of World AIDS Day World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. AIDS has killed more than 25 million people, with an estimated 38. will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at First Congregational Church First Congregational Church may refer to:
Carolyn Jacobson, a member of Jerusalem Aglow, will share news from the Holy Land at 10 a.m. today at the Village Inn, 1875 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. Gail Combs, an international evangelist who preaches and teaches in song, will speak at the 7 p.m. Thursday meeting of Eugene-Springfield Aglow at Eugene Water & Electric Board, 500 E. Fourth Ave. For information, call 746-5019. Valley River Baptist Church, 1145 Willagillespie Road, will begin its celebration of Advent with the hanging of the greens at 4 p.m. today. A potluck and carol-sing will follow. The American Baptist American Baptist may refer to:
Hanging of the greens services will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at First Christian Church First Christian Church can refer to:
Enoch, a pianist, will perform during the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service at Fairfield Church of the Nazarene Church of the Nazarene (năz'ərēn`), U.S. Protestant denomination established in 1908 through the union of the Church of the Nazarene, based in California; the Association of Pentecostal Churches, a New England group; and the Holiness , 1052 Fairfield Ave. For information, call 689-0247. The Center for Sacred Sciences, 1571 Buck St., will present the video "Karen Armstrong
Karen Armstrong (b. November 14 1944 in Wildmoor, Worcestershire, England) is an author who writes on Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism. : The God of All Faiths" at 11 a.m. Sunday. Taped at the "God at 2000" conference in Corvallis, the tape features Armstrong discussing her personal search for an experience of the divine. The program will include group discussion and a potluck brunch. For information, call 345-0102. Grace Lutheran Church, 710 E. 17th Ave., will hold an Adventfest from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The program will include craft-making, caroling and a soup supper. Admission is free. Advent services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. Fellowship and a meal precede the service at 6 p.m. For information, call 342-4844. Central Lutheran Church, 1857 Potter St., will offer "A Procession of Lessons and Carols for Advent" at 4:32 p.m. Sunday. The performers will include Central Chorale chorale (kōrăl`, –räl`), any of the traditional hymns of the German Protestant Church. The form was developed after the Reformation to replace the plainsong of the earlier service and as a means of congregational participation in and soloists, the Alleluia Alleluia, Latin form of the expression Hallelujah. and Children's choirs, the Central Handbell Ensemble, the Central Brass Ensemble and the Brombaugh organ, with harpist Martha Maxwell Griffith. For information, call 345-0395. The adult education committee at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 166 E. 13th Ave., will present "The Journey of Life - Parenting Through the Holidays" at noon Sunday. Jane Vogel, a children's psychologist, will lead the discussion. Lunch will be served. Kirkin' o' the tartans, a celebration of St. Andrew's Day St. Andrew's Day is the feast of Saint Andrew, celebrated on 30 November each year. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and St. Andrew's Day is Scotland's official national day, although Burns' Night is more widely observed. that includes blessing of the tartans, bagpipe bagpipe, musical instrument whose ancient origin was probably in Mesopotamia from which it was carried east and west by Celtic migrations. It was used in ancient Greece and Rome and has been long known in India. music by Wylie McKinnon, choir music and gingerbread gingerbread In architecture and design, elaborately detailed embellishment, either lavish or superfluous. Though the term is occasionally applied to such highly detailed and decorative styles as the Rococo, it usually refers to the hand-carved and -sawn wood ornamentation of , will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church. Admission is free. The First Wednesday Rector's Group ongoing series, "Comparing Religions," will continue with a discussion of Buddhism at 10 a.m. Wednesday, after the 9:30 a.m. Eucharist. For information, call 343-9253. The Arena Family will hold a revival beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday and continuing at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the Pentecostal Lighthouse of God, 2035 Main St., Springfield. For information, call 688-2117. An Isaiah Retreat, "Preparing for Christmas," will be offered from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday at St. Jude Catholic Church
A Taize service for healing and wholeness will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday at Unity of the Valley Church, 3912 Dillard Road. The service will combine songs, silent meditation and hands-on healing prayer, in the tradition of the interfaith Taize monastic community in France. For information, call 345-9913. His Majesty's Musicians will perform in an Advent-Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at the St. Mary Catholic Church, 1062 Charnelton St. Cost is $5. Information, call 342-1139. Church Women United will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1062 Charnelton St. The program, "The Invention of American Christmas Customs," will include the sharing of carols and their origins. Election and installation of officers will precede the program. For information, call 343-2174. "An Evening in December," a presentation featuring choir, orchestra, storyteller Melea Brock and desserts, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Willamette Christian Center, 2500 W. 18th Ave. Cost is $6. For information, call 686-8651. "Victorian Christmas" will be the theme of the Saturday Morning Brunch Bunch event from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Red Lion Inn, 205 Coburg Road. Kathie Richards of Hillsboro will discuss "Free to Be Who You Want to Be." Alice Baird, owner of the Treasure Cottage in the Oakway Mall, will bring Victorian treasures to share. Cost is $12. For reservations, cancellations or free child care, call 741-1711 or 344-5466. The Copia Lecture Series will continue at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 166 E. 13th Ave. University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. doctoral candidate Carolyn Bergquist will give a lecture titled "Making a Hell of Heaven: Satanic Imagination in Milton's `Paradise Lost'. " The monthly series is a partnership between Lane Community College and St. Mary's Episcopal Church; admission is free. For information, call 343-9253. "Kids Club - Candy Land Cafe" will be the theme for a program for children ages 3 to 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9 at Peace Presbyterian Church, 3060 River Road. Lunch will be served and adult-supervised arts, crafts and music will be provided. Space is limited, and registration is required. For reservations, call 688-2218. Temple Beth Israel's Community Sisterhood sisterhood: see monasticism. will present its annual "Latke Cabaret" Hanukkah Party at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the temple, 42 W. 25th Ave. Participants should bring a wrapped "white elephant White Elephant Any investment that nobody wants because it is unprofitable. Notes: The term 'White Elephant' is derived from Thailand, where an Albino (white) elephant was given to unfavored people by the ruler. " for gift exchange. Cost is $6 plus vegetarian canned food canned food food sterilized by heat in a closed, durable container such as tin and aluminum cans, flexible aluminum foil and thermoplastic containers including squeeze tubes. Technically, the processes used are highly efficient and used universally. donation. Admission by reservation only; reservations must be made by Friday. For reservations, call 681-9224. The Springfield Creative-mind Science Center, 130 Fifth St., Springfield, will collect new and used teddy bears and other stuffed animals. New animals will be distributed to children spending Christmas Day in McKenzie-Willamette Hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center Sacred Heart Medical Center may refer to: In the United States:
"Judges," a 15-week Bible study by Precept An order, writ, warrant, or process. An order or direction, emanating from authority, to an officer or body of officers, commanding that officer or those officers to do some act within the scope of their powers. Rule imposing a standard of conduct or action. Ministries, will be offered Tuesdays, Jan. 15 through May 21, at two locations: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Eugene Christian Fellowship, 89780 N. Game Farm Road. Fee: $20. Contact: 688-4154 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church St. Thomas Episcopal Church can refer to:
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