THE BULLETIN.Byline: The Register-Guard Services, events and people CORRECTION (ran 2/15/05): Interfaith Books & Beliefs gatherings, sponsored by Two Rivers Interfaith Ministries, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Borders Books in Oakway Center and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. An item in last Saturday's religion Bulletin column on Page F4 listed incorrect information. Valley Covenant Church - Dale Kuehne, associate professor of politics at St. Anselm University in New Hampshire, will speak on "Engaging the Real World for Christ" in two lectures today at the church, 3636 W. 18th Ave. The lectures are part of an ongoing "Church & Culture" series co-sponsored by Church of the Servant King. Kuehne will discuss "Christianity and Politics The relationship between Christianity and politics is a historically complex subject. Christianity, like some religions practiced collectively, has a political dimension. Biblical foundations in the Old and New Testaments" at 10 a.m. today and "Christianity, Post-Modernity and Same-Sex Marriage" at 7 p.m. today. He also will lead a question-and-answer session at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and then speak at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Information: 345-0055. Community of Christ Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, religious group that regards itself as the successor of the church founded by Joseph Smith. - "The Boarding House," a humorous melodrama by Vern Harden, will be performed today at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 1485 Gilham Road. A preceding dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Free-will offering, with proceeds to go to tsunami victims in South Asia. Information: 302-3960. Marcus Borg Lectures - Marcus Borg, Oregon State University Oregon State University, at Corvallis; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1858 as Corvallis College, opened 1865. In 1868 it was designated Oregon's land-grant agricultural college and was taken over completely by the state in 1885. professor and internationally known Biblical scholar and author, will give two lectures at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church is a common name for the first United Methodist church established in a particular locality. Many First United Methodist Churches exist around the world. , 1376 Olive St. Cost for both lectures is $25 and includes a light supper; advance registration required. Borg, a member of the Historical Jesus Seminar, will discuss themes in his latest book, "The Heart of Christianity." The 4 p.m. lecture is titled "A Tale of Two Christianities: An Earlier and an Emerging Christianity." The 6:30 p.m. lecture is titled "Emerging Congregations: Embodying the Emerging Vision." Lectures aimed at those concerned about current political-religious controversies and fundamentalist exclusiveness. Information: 345-8764 or www.eugenefumc.org Parenting Teens Workshop - Psychotherapist Martin Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. will lead a workshop on "The Challenges of Parenting Teens" from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Temple Beth Israel. Suggested donation of $45 per person or $60 per couple. Workshop limited to 20 parents. RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) A communications protocol that signals a router to reserve bandwidth for real time transmission. RSVP is designed to clear a path for audio and video traffic, eliminating annoying skips and hesitations. required. Information: 485-7218. West Lane Assembly of God - Recording artist Brenda Sowers of Lifting Him Up Ministries of Woodland, Wash., will perform at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 22540 Fir St. in Noti. Sowers sings traditional, Southern and country gospel music. Information: 935-3728. "The Crucifixion" oratorio oratorio (ôrətôr`ēō), musical composition employing chorus, orchestra, and soloists and usually, but not necessarily, a setting of a sacred libretto without stage action or scenery. - John Stainer's "The Crucifixion" will be performed at 4 p.m. Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church Westminster Presbyterian Church can refer to:
Eugene Evangelical Church - Joe and Ellen Kunkle, missionaries with World Gospel Mission World Gospel Mission (WGM) is a Christian missionary agency headquartered in Marion, Indiana and founded in 1910. The mission's biggest works are in the nations of Kenya, Honduras, and Bolivia. It is aligned with the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of Protestantism. serving in Bolivia, will speak at the 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Sunday at the church, 834 Monroe St. Fellowship time follows the evening service. Valley River Baptist Church - Barbara Curtis Scott from Camp Arrah Arrah: see Ara, India. Wanna will lead a singalong Noun 1. singalong - informal group singing of popular songs singsong singing, vocalizing - the act of singing vocal music at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1145 Willagillespie Road. Several other area churches will take part. 345-6752. "Women of Joy" Gathering - D'Light Ministries' fifth annual celebration of inspiration, prayer and song will be held Friday and next Saturday, Feb. 19, at Florence Christian Church, Second and Ivy streets in Florence. Keynote speaker will be Sheri Rose Shepherd, bestselling author, humorist, speaker and former Mrs. United States. Guest soloist will be lyric soprano Patrice Adams; local artists Brenda Sharpe and Cheri Laxague will lead worship. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and includes refreshments. Child care for children 5 and younger is available if reservations made by today. D'Light Ministries affiliated with Florence 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 , 1536 12th St. or P.O. Box 456, Florence OR 97439. Information/registration materials: (541) 997-9020 or nazoffice@oregonfast.net Spiritual Growth Center - A continental breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. prior to a 10:30 a.m. friendship celebration service at the center Sunday. Jewish Public Affairs Forum - David Fuks, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. at Cedar Sinai Park retirement center in Portland, will discuss "Jews, Seniors and Public Policy" at noon Monday at Oregon Electric Station The Oregon Electric Station is a restaurant in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It was originally built in 1914 as a station for the Oregon Electric Railway and was designed by A. E. Doyle. , 27 E. Fifth Ave. Lunch is $8, or $2 for beverage only. Hawaiian Praise Music & Ministry - David and Alohi Lomond will perform Hawaiian praise, traditional gospel, contemporary Christian and original music at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Church of the Harvest, 4646 Fox Hollow Road. The Lomonds are Hawaii natives and former Eugene residents who now live in the Midwest. Free. Information: 349-1972. Interfaith Books & Beliefs - The monthly group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. This month's featured faith tradition is Sikh Dharma. Co-sponsored by Two Rivers Interfaith Ministries and The Book Mark. Deadlines Roundup items must be submitted in writing by noon Wednesday for publication the following Saturday. Mailed to Religion Roundup, The Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440; faxed to 683-7631; or e-mailed to jwright@guardnet.com. CAPTION(S): Sheri Rose Shepherd will be the keynote speaker at Florence Christian Church on Saturday. |
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