Rooted, a nondenominational Christian ministry at MU, will be holding a fair from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 28, in room N208 at MU’s Memorial Union. The event is advertised as a showcase for local churches, campus ministries and other Christian groups “of all sizes and denominations.” It will be followed by a lock-in for [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Ministry events aim to help Christian students transition to campus
Posted in Christianity, Local on August 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Women in religion, religious institutions
Posted in Christianity, Religious Leaders, religion and culture on August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m working on a longer-form story about the evolution of MU scholars’ study of women in religion, with this semester’s “The Sacred Feminine, Prehistory to Postmodernity” exhibit and symposium at MU’s Museum of Art & Archaeology as a news hook and springboard. (Disclosure: I work as a graduate assistant for one of the exhibit’s sponsors, [...]
A call to coordinate faith-based disaster response
Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We often hear about faith communities marshaling their volunteer efforts and sharpening their mission focus in the name of disaster relief both overseas and on the home front. Post-Hurricane Katrina comes to mind immediately, but for this St. Louis-reared reporter, flood relief follows not far behind, accompanied by images of church volunteers tossing sandbags atop [...]
Upcoming campus ministry events welcome students back to school
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Campus ministries across Columbia are holding events through out the week to welcome students back to school. Below, I have compiled a list of various barbecues, mixers and services that will be held over the next few days.
Calvary Episcopal’s first female rector to leave Columbia
Posted in Christianity, Local, Religious Leaders, tagged Calvary Episcopal Church, Episcopal Church, Female Ordination, Paula Robinson on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When the Rev. Paula Robinson came to serve as senior rector at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia in March 2008, she was the first female rector at the church. Now, after making her mark in the church’s history books, she will be leaving the church for a new assignment. According to a news release, Robinson, [...]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Q & A: the bare bones
Posted in Uncategorized on August 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Below are segments of my discussion with mid-Missouri Jehovah’s Witnesses that were not included in this week’s Columbia Missourian feature.
Q: Has the goal of presenting information here at the convention in reasonable terms, rather than fantastical terms been met? How?
Allyn: Well, I think with the focus on the Bible. We put out a question or [...]
Back 2 School @ Broadway Christian
Posted in Uncategorized on August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
WHO: Broadway Christian Church
WHAT: 7th annual Back-2-School Bash for children grades 6-12 & their friends
WITH: games, car bash, food, live music, prizes, fun and fellowship
WHEN: Sunday, August 16th from 5:30-8:30 pm.
WHERE: 2601 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
COST: $5 covers all
CONTACT:
Lorrie Schilke
Coordinator of
Broadway Christian Church
573-445-5312
thoughts on a Christian Science piece?
Posted in Christianity, Local, Q and A, Religion and Politics, Religion and health, religion and culture, spirituality and health on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been thinking of writing about Columbia’s First Church of Christ, Scientist for a while now; I’ve visited the church twice this summer and have spoken with members of the congregation about upcoming events. But I’d rather do something less newsy, and more thematic.
What would people reading this blog and/or the Missourian like to see [...]
When stigma rears its ugly face
Posted in Christianity, Local, Religious Leaders, religion and culture on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Recently I wrote a short piece for the Columbia Missourian on Eric and Linda Petrie, two pastors at God’s Creation Worship Center, a church that has been in Columbia for seven months – and a mere two months in its present location on Garth and Business Loop.
I visited the church 3x, two for reporting purposes [...]
@ Sacred Heart…
Posted in Religious Leaders on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
August 9 12 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. La Gran Kermés at the Sacred Heart Activity Building — The parish event will feature Mexican cuisine, a raffle and games for the family. Donations will be accepted to promote the parish’s “Why Catholic?” sessions beginning in October.
August 14 Retirement Celebration and roast for Sister Agnes Schlereth, who [...]
