On Saturday New Horizons United Methodist Church, 1020 S El Chaparral Avenue, is holding events to raise awareness about the Heifer International. The Little Rock, Ark.-based nonprofit seeks to relieve global hunger and poverty by providing livestock, plants and education on sustainable agriculture to financially-disadvantaged families around the world.
Carol Oliver, church member and Missouri representative for the organization, [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Learn how Heifer International seeks to alleviate global hunger and poverty
Posted in Christianity, tagged Columbia, global hunger, global poverty, Heifer cowboys, Heifer International, Madoline Markham, Missouri, Missourian, New Horizons United Methodist, sustainable agriculture on September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Solar panels are installed on the Vatican roof
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Catholicism, Christianity, Columbia Missourian, environment, Missouri, news, religion, Religious Leaders, Stephanie Rapp on September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pope Benedict XVI is going green! On Monday, the first solar panels were installed on the roof of the papal audience hall in Vatican City.
According to the AP press release, “the cells will produce enough electricity to illuminate, heat or cool the hall.”
Pope Benedict XVI is called the first “green” pope by some. He has [...]
Paradise Now
Posted in Islam, Religion and Politics, tagged Ali Suliman, Kais Nashef, Katie Rookstool, martyr, Missourian, Palestine, Paradise Now on September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Academy Award nominee “Paradise Now“, starring Ali Suliman and Kais Nashef, remains a tool and interest point for audiences to discuss the issue of Islamic martyrdom, which has been given even more recognition since Sept. 11. In the movie, two Palestinian friends are chosen to carry out a suicide mission against Israelis.
The movie draws out [...]
Rosh HaShanah services begin tonight
Posted in Judaism, Local, tagged events, holiday, Judaism, news, stephaniehermes on September 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Services for Rosh HaShanah begin tonight at the two Jewish Centers in Columbia.
Congregation Beth Shalom
Located at: 500 W. Green Meadows Rd. Click here for a map.
Erev Rosh HaShanah: 6:00 and 7:30 this evening. Attendees with small children or looking for a brief service are encouraged to attend the 6:00 service.
Rosh HaShanah first day: Sept. 30; 9:00 [...]
Pagan Pride Day slideshow
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Columbia Missourian, Local, Missouri, news, Paganism, religion, Stephanie Rapp on September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I attended Pagan Pride Day on Sunday at Peace Park and made a slideshow with still pictures and live audio. Rose Brack-Kaiser was the photographer. To check it out click HERE.
A generous measure of politics, a dash of economics, and your Sunday sermon
Posted in Uncategorized on September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Religious and spiritual groups are typically charged with applying their sacred words and traditions to everyday life, but it’ll be particularly interesting to see how that plays out in Columbia’s houses of worship this weekend. This Sunday, September 28, is Pulpit Freedom Sunday, a day on which clergy are encouraged to break with tradition and endorse [...]
Fireproof movie opens tonight
Posted in Christianity, Uncategorized, tagged Christianity, Columbia, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Jefferson City, Love Dare, Madoline Markham, Missourian, movie, Sherwood Baptist Church on September 26, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Tonight a new film by makers of the 2006 surprise hit film and bestselling Christian retail product Facing the Giants opens in more than 850 theaters. Fireproof tells the story of a firefighter, played by 80’s television series Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron, whose marriage is struggling. The film is made by Sherwood Pictures, which is owned by [...]
Columbia Buddhists’ old spiritual traditions find a new home
Posted in Uncategorized on September 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Recently, I visited with some members of Show Me Dharma, Columbia’s Buddhist sangha (spiritual community). A big source of excitement for the group this year has been a move to a new location in late May: After meeting for years at Guiding Teacher Ginny Morgan’s home in Columbia, the group now occupies the Show Me [...]
Calvary Episcopal’s new female rector instated yesterday
Posted in Christianity, tagged Calvary Episcopal, Christian, Church of Ireland, Columbia, Episcopal, Female Priests, Madoline Markham, Missourian on September 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last night I attended the Celebration of New Ministry service for the Rev. Paula Robinson at Calvary Episcopal Church downtown. Go here to read the print story and here to view a multimedia slideshow on the service.
Also this week I interviewed Rev. Paula about her experience as one of the first women to be ordained [...]
Bipartisan values and voting
Posted in Christianity, Religion and Politics, tagged conservatives, Democrats, Katie Rookstool, Kennon Sheldon, Republicans, University of Missouri, voters on September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A study conducted and pending publication from the University of Missouri focuses on extrinsic and intrinsic values held by Democratic and Republican parties, and how they will affect voters. Some of the results are surprising, particularly among religious conservatives, namely Christian conservatives.
The study was conducted by Professor Kennon Sheldon. To read the entire [...]
