In the past few months, Muslim students have lost a spot to pray on MU’s campus at Ellis Library. A room that formerly held microfiche was used by students for their daily prayers in between classes because it was private and convienantly located. Recently, the area was renovated into a study area, which prevents students [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Muslim students searching for a place to pray
Posted in Islam, Local, tagged Prayer on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Justices rule public parks not forced to accept donated monuments
Posted in Christianity on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In a closely watched free speech decision today, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a public park in Pleasant Grove City, Utah did not have to accept a donated monument from the religious sect Summum. The religious group had argued that refusal of the monument was an infringement of free speech.
‘”The Free Speech Clause restricts [...]
Interfaith Lenten Breakfast Schedule
Posted in Christianity on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Below is the Columbia Interfaith Council’s 2009 Lenten Breakfast Schedule. A $1.00 donation is expected for attendees. Leftovers will be given to the Central Missouri Food Pantry. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to also donate to the food pantry. Each breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and is usually over by 8 a.m. [...]
Ash Wednesday
Posted in Christianity on February 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Today is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and sacrifice for many Christians in honor of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. For a brief history and explanation of some important dates and symbols pertinent to the season of Lent click here. The link will also let you [...]
The general secretary of the Assemblies of God resigns; Springfield, Mo
Posted in Uncategorized on February 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Assemblies of God Web site says that John M. Palmer, general secretary of the General Council of the Assemblies of God since November, 2007, resigned his position February 13. The reason for his resignation was cloudy: “According to General Superintendent George O. Wood, Palmer confessed to a one-time incident that involved ethical misconduct and [...]
Gospel Explosion and Soul Food Dinner
Posted in Uncategorized on February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On Sunday, February 22, 2009, at 3pm, St. Luke United Methodist Church will close black history month with the annual Gospel Explosion and Soul dinner. The celebration is intended to relive the traditions of African American culture through good soul-food cooking and live entertainment, which will be announced later through news release. By sponsoring the Gospel Explosion and dinner, the City [...]
Divorce Care Program
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
About a month ago I wrote a story about a divorce therapy program called DivorceCare. The program consists of several tapes/DVDs designed for 13 week courses, and in most of Columbia’s churches that provide the program, it does not cost more than $20 and in many cases it is free. I was taken back by [...]
Eckankar: The Religion of Light and Sound
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I had the priviledge of covering an Eckankar workshop a couple of weeks ago, and I can say it was full of practices and concepts which I had never been exposed to before in a religion. Many of them were akin to Hinduism and Buddhism, in a way, but they certainly had their own unique qualities [...]
Muslim Students at Mizzou having trouble finding places to pray
Posted in Islam, Local, tagged Prayer on February 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
According to the Maneater article, “MSO pushes for designated prayer areas,” Muslim students on campus are having problems finding somewhere to pray on campus. Because of this, they are asking for a designated room in the new Student Commons for prayer.
Current areas used for prayer include the A.P. Green Chapel in Memorial Union and the [...]
Missouri United Methodist Church Press Release
Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Missouri United Methodist Church provided the following information on a new program called Wednesday Night Live.
The program for February 18th will be presented by Pat Rowe-Kerr, Missouri State Veterans Ombudsman and Director of Operation Outreach. The program begins at 6:30pm in CLC 107/109.
