THE BULLETIN.Byline: The Register-Guard Services, events and people Unity of the Valley - A mindfulness loving kindness sit will be from 9 a.m. to noon today at the church, 39th Avenue and Hilyard Street. This meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation of mind-body experience through calm, open and precise awareness. Participants are asked to enter and leave on the hour. Freewill free·will adj. Done of one's own accord; voluntary. Adj. 1. freewill - done of your own accord; "a freewill offering" offering. A service for healing and wholeness from the Taize spiritual community in France will be at 7 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 345-9913. Bodhi Path Karma Kagyu Karma Kagyu () is the largest transmission lineage within the Kagyu school, which in turn is one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu is the Gyalwa Karmapa. Buddhist Center - A lecture program with Lama Tsony Djungnay, Abbot of Dhagpo Kundreul Ling in Auvergne, France, will address "Confusion May Dawn as Wisdom" - Four Dharmas of Gampopa and The Synergy of Body, Speech and Mind in the Buddhist Perspective." The lecture will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the 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. , College of Education, Room 152, 1571 Alder alder (ôl`dər), name for deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Alnus of the family Betulaceae (birch family), widely distributed, especially in mountainous and moist areas of the north temperate zone and in the Andes. St. A suggested donation of $10 per class will be accepted. Weekly meditation sessions will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, and from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays at the center, 1907 Garden Ave., Suite 108. For more information, call 515-2598 or visit bodhipath.org. New Life Church - Celebrate Palm Sunday Palm Sunday, in the Christian calendar, the Sunday before Easter, sixth and last Sunday in Lent, and the first day of Holy Week. It recalls the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem riding upon an ass, when his followers shouted "Hosanna" and scattered palms in his path. with music, drama and the word of God during services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday at the church, 2080 19th St., Springfield. For more information, call 746-1291. Eugene Baha'i Center - `Using Analogy and Metaphor in the Physical World to Understand Spiritual Reality' is the topic for the adult spiritual enrichment program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the center, 1458 Alder St. A devotional gathering with selected readings from the world's sacred scriptures, inspirational music and open prayers precedes the class at 10 a.m. Children's classes will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Sunday. For more information, call 344-3173. Valley Covenant Church - A Palm Sunday processional and Holy Communion will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday; a Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday (môn`dē) [Lat. mandatum, word in the ceremony], traditional English name for Thursday of Holy Week, so named because it is considered the anniversary of the institution of the Eucharist by Jesus at the Last Supper (that Communion will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday; and a service of Tenebrae with reading of the Passion and silent drama for Good Friday Good Friday, anniversary of Jesus' death on the cross. According to the Gospels, Jesus was put to death on the Friday before Easter Day. Since the early church Good Friday has been observed by fasting and penance. will be at 7 p.m. Friday. All will be at the church, 3636 W. 18th Ave. For more information, call 345-0055. Allison Park Christian Church, Disciples of Christ Disciples of Christ: see Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Disciples of Christ Group of U.S. Protestant churches that originated in the frontier revivals of the early 19th century. - An Easter worship service will be at 10:45 a.m., and a communion service the celebration of the Lord's supper, or the office or service therefor. See also: Communion for Maundy Thursday will focus on the gifts of Jesus' disciples at 7 p.m. Thursday. The church is at 1520 Echo Hollow Road. For more information, call 689-0265. St. John's Episcopal Church St. John's Episcopal Church can refer to one of the following registered historic churches:
Or haGan - A Purim festival will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lutheran church, 24th Avenue and Washington Street. The cost will be $5 each, or $12 for a family. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, call 434-6551. The second night community Passover Seder will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Judes Parish, 43rd Avenue and Willamette Street. Rabbi Jonathan Seidel sei·del n. A beer mug. [German, from Middle High German s  del, from Latin situla, bucket.]Noun 1. will lead and Rob Tobias will provide music. Ad Olam will join in, and there will be a presentation by Rabbi Hanan Sills and Jordan Michels. The menu includes salmon, matzo ball soup, kugel ku·gel n. A baked pudding of noodles or potatoes, eggs, and seasonings, traditionally eaten by Jews on the Sabbath. [Yiddish kugel, ball (from its puffed-up shape), from Middle High German. , green and fruit salads, dessert and ceremonial foods. Reservations are required. For more information, call 521-6163. Springfield Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - Jim Weldy, fellowship member, will be speaking on the topic `April Fools' at 5 p.m. Sunday at the fellowship, 1072 Main St., Springfield. Child care is available. Freewill donation. For more information, call 988-0277. Ahavas Torah - The Central Oregon Association for the Study of Torah will have community Passover Seders at 7 p.m., both Monday and Tuesday, at the congregation, 3800 Ferry St. A vegetarian option is available. 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. by calling 334-6772. Freewill donation. For more information, contact the office at 334-6772; Rabbi Zalman Krems at (503) 753-9641; or e-mail eugene@ portlandkollel.org. Spiritual Circle - During the month of April, a free weekly spiritual discussion group will meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the 5th Street Public Market Community Meeting Room, Fifth Avenue and Pearl Street. The dialogue will focus on the changes people perceive about their spiritual identities and life purpose. For more information, call 543-5994. Temple Beth Israel - The annual Community Passover Seder will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the synagogue, 2550 Portland St. Senior Rabbi Yitzhak Husbands-Hankin will lead, and music and a reading of the Haggadah will be featured. Ceremonial foods and a full course meal with vegetarian matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, vegetarian main course, tzimmes tzim·mes n. Variant of tsimmes. , salad and dessert will be included. Reservations are required by today. The cost for nonmembers will be $26 for adults, and $12 for children ages two to 13. For more information, call 485-7218. Central Presbyterian Church Located on the northeast corner of Brazos and Bois d'Arc (now Eighth Street), Central Presbyterian Church in Austin Texas traces its roots to the organization of the first Presbyterian church in Austin on Sunday, October 13, 1839. That event, conducted by Rev. - The free Lenten organ series continues with Dan Rinnan performing the works of Bach, Wagner and Halley from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 555 East 15th Ave. For more information, call 345-8724. St. Thomas More Catholic Church - `Praying with Icons,' a holy week retreat from 10 a.m. to noon will begin after signing in at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church, 1850 Emerald St. Helen Jackson will facilitate. Additional time for silent prayer will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring a sack lunch if staying for the afternoon. Icons by local iconographers will be used. A $10 donation will be requested to benefit St. John Bosco Catholic Worker House. To register, call 343-7296 by noon Monday, or e-mail Helen Jackson at heljac47@yahoo.com. The Salvation Army - Holy Week will include a prayer meeting at noon Wednesday; a Good Friday service at noon Friday; for Easter Sunday, a sunrise service will be at 8 a.m. followed by breakfast, with a regular service to follow at 10:30 a.m. April 8. All events will be at the Eugene Corps., 640 W. Seventh Ave. For more information, call 343-3328. Two Rivers Interfaith Ministries - Interfaith/intercultural readings and music will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday 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. at 1376 Olive St. The music will include Will Sing for Change, Jon West & Donna O'Neill, Bethel Evans, Solala, Rich Glauber, Sukhmani Kaur and the Montessori Children's Choir. There will be refreshments and an opportunity to sign the Pledge of Nonviolence. A donation of $10 will be accepted. For more information, call 747-3887. Episcopal Church of the Resurrection - Holy week services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the church, 3925 Hilyard St. For more information, call 686-8462. University Christian Fellowship - Mike Lacona, director of Apologetics apologetics Branch of Christian theology devoted to the intellectual defense of faith. In Protestantism, apologetics is distinguished from polemics, the defense of a particular sect. In Roman Catholicism, apologetics refers to the defense of the whole of Catholic teaching. and Interfaith Evangelism at the North American Mission Board The North American Mission Board (NAMB) is the domestic missions agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. Their defined mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, start New Testament congregations, minister to persons in the name of Christ, and assist churches in the , will speak on the topic: `The resurrection of Jesus; did it really happen?' at 7 p.m. Thursday at the University of Oregon, Willamette Hall, 1371 E. 13th Ave., Room 100. For more information, call Richard Beswick at 685-0254. Trinity United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). - Contemplative opportunities to make Good Friday a deeply meaningful day will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church, 440 Maxwell Road. Activities include a journey through a labyrinth and quiet time for contemplation with music and image, with finger labyrinths available for those who have difficulty walking. In the small chapel, a slide show of contemplative images will be accompanied by music from U2. The sanctuary will be open for silent prayer and meditation with quiet music provided. Coffee and tea will be served. For more information, call 688-3269. Camp Creek Church - `The Living Last Supper,' a free dramatic presentation of Jesus and his disciples in the upper room, will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, 37535 Upper Camp Creek Road, Springfield. The living reenactment re·en·act also re-en·act tr.v. re·en·act·ed, re·en·act·ing, re·en·acts 1. To enact again: reenact a law. 2. of Leonardo da Vinci's painting will feature characters dressed in authentic period costumes. For more information, call 747-4716. Korean Presbyterian Church - The Reverend Phillip Jun Buck of Edmonds, Wash., will share his gospel and speak of his missionary experience in China at 7 p.m. April 7 at the church, 1600 Taney St. Buck, a Korean-American pastor, was imprisoned im·pris·on tr.v. im·pris·oned, im·pris·on·ing, im·pris·ons To put in or as if in prison; confine. [Middle English emprisonen, from Old French emprisoner : en- by the Chinese government for 15 months for helping North Korean refugees. For more information, call 344-4400. Deadlines Bulletin items must be submitted in writing by 10 a.m. Wednesday for publication Saturday. Mail to Religion Bulletin, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440; fax to 683-7631; or e-mail to sfranzen@guardnet.com. |
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