THE BULLETIN.

Byline: The Register-Guard

Berean Baptist Church - "Showers of Blessings," a mission conference, will be from 10 a.m. to noon today with Ron Whisler, a Wycliffe missionary to Indonesia, demonstrating the process of Bible translation. Whisler will speak during services at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The conference concludes April 29. The church is at 1210 Chambers St. Call 345-0161 or 688-1253.

Two Rivers Interfaith Ministries - Two free writing workshops will be held today and Thursday. The first workshop will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, and the second will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Both will be at David and Ginny Seligson's condo, 598 Wimbledon Court at River Island Estates in Eugene. Each workshop will be limited to 15 people. To make a reservation, call 344-5693 or 345-2636.

Japanese International Baptist Church - The Esther women's group from the church, located in Tigard, will hold a Japanese comedy fashion show from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at Riviera Baptist Church, 3071 River Road. Call 541-554-9311.

Eugene Baha'i Center - An observance of the Festival of Ridvan, a 12-day period with events including social gatherings and devotional services, will begin at 6 p.m. today at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. This will include dinner and a program of music and prayers. The weekly devotional service will be at 10 a.m., followed by a short talk on the life of Baha'u'llah, the prophet-founder of the Baha'i Faith, at 10:30 at the center, 1458 Alder St. Call 521-9919.

Or haGan - Israeli Independence Day will be celebrated with festivities from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 43rd Avenue and South Willamette Street. This event will include a film, singing, Israeli folk dancing, Israeli food, a speaker and a brief service. A donation of $5 will be accepted. For more information or to RSVP, call Skye Weintraub at 521-6163, or e-mail [e-mail].

Kagyu Dakshang Chuling Dharma Center - A "Green Tara" empowerment, teaching and practice with Lama Tsang Tsing, will be at 1:45 p.m. April 28 at Kagyu Dakshang Chuling Dharma Center, 917 E. 43rd Ave. $20. A Green Tara teaching and practice will be from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29. The cost is $30; the practice text is $8. Call 485-3961 or 683-1808 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church - A worship service initiating the church's response to global warming will be at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church, 1376 Olive St. Jo Rodgers of BRING Recycling will lead activities for children, and food will be available at 11:30 a.m. There will be essions on energy conservation at home and other efforts to reduce emissions for adults and youth. Call 345-8764.

The Point - "When God Knocks Down Your Box," a new series of worship themes and teachings. Services are at 10 a.m. Sundays at Clear Lake School, 4646 Barger Drive. Call John Coleman at 554-8382 or visit www.atthepoint.org.

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection - A youth choir celebration will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 3925 Hilyard St. The Choristers and Resurrection Choir will sing music in celebration of Earth Day, accompanied by the organ and other instruments. Call 686-8462.

Trinity United Methodist Church - The Churchill High School cast of "Children of Eden" will present scenes from the play during the worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 440 Maxwell Road. Call 688-3269.

South Hills Assembly - Pastor Joe Coleman will look at shaping a healthy mind, family and community during services at 11 a.m. Sunday and on the following two Sundays. Other regular services include discussion groups at 6 p.m. each Sunday, and men's and women's groups, KidZone for children, and the LIFE Youth Ministries at 7 p.m. each Wednesday. All will be held at the church, 3195 Hilyard St. Call 343-4122 or visit www.SouthHillsAssembly.net.

Brownsville United Methodist Church - Festivities to celebrate the founding of the church 150 years ago will begin with a service at 11 a.m., followed by an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The church is at 198 Washburn St. in Brownsville. Participants can sample food, view artifacts and hear music. At 4 p.m. the congregation will host a community sing. Call [phone].

Eckankar - There will be an open house from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the center, 2833 Willamette St., Suite C. Established in 1965 by Paul Twitchell, the modern-day founder, the word Eckankar means "coworker-worker with God." Aspects include past lives, dreams and soul travel. Call 343-2657 or visit www.eckankar.org.

Eugene-Springfield Aglow International - Sarah Huntoon and her group, Neverfear, will share in worship and spoken message at EWEB, 500 E. Fourth Ave. Call Carol Chapman at 937-2992.

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