The Komen Race for the Cure is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. The St. Louis event, one of the largest, last year saw almost 72,000 participants who raised close to 3.5 million dollars, of which 25% went to national breast cancer research and 75% stayed in St. Louis to help organizations provide breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs. (more…)
“What are we going to do,” asked several area clergy. “How do we as people of faith present a different image from the 24/7 news loop of religious intolerance: the burning of a Quran in Florida.” Newly appointed ecumenical officer for the Diocese of Missouri the Rev. Becky Ragland knew the area’s ecumenical and interfaith community was already engaged, and would be looking for a positive outlet. Tuesday evening she began planning an interfaith service for September 11th. (more…)
This article originally made available to parishes in the September 12, 2010 Sunday Seek, diocesan bulletin insert, also available online.
Pray God, that as you read this, those in Florida who had planned a very public desecration of the Quran will have come to their senses. My best hope is that these words will seem moderately irrelevant, the profanation set for September 11 having turned out to be no event at all. I have no need to rehash the many eloquent pleas asking those in that tiny church in Florida to desist from burning the Quran. Nor do I want to add my voice to the denunciations. I do, however, want to put before you some reflections from my perspective as a person of Christian faith.
First, the current reading through the book of Acts in the Daily Office has again made me aware of Paul’s apostolic strategy, especially as he encounters the non-Jewish, non-Christian populations in the Mediterranean world. While maintaining the integrity of his belief in Christ Jesus, risen from the dead, he shows respect and generosity toward those who have worshiped other gods. (Acts 14:15-18, 17:22 and following, for example.) He builds bridges from what he knows of these others and their belief, no doubt as a rhetorical strategy in telling the gospel of Jesus. But I also like to think that Paul is secure enough in his own faith to approach the beliefs of others. May we all be so secure. (more…)
A diverse coalition of people of faith will gather from 3-4 PM this Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust in St. Louis.
With representation from leaders in the Muslim, Jewish, Christian, and Interfaith communities, we stand together with one voice to reclaim the value of our shared humanity and honor the Sacred that sustains all of us.
We want to say “No More!” to the voices of intolerance and distrust which assume that difference means menace. At this short service we will honor our diversity of faith and cultures by standing together, committed to peace. (more…)
Songs for the Unsung: Heroes of the Holocaust is a multi media performance that tells the story of six Christians rescuers using words, images, and music. There have been 21,758 rescuers designated as Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem, the Jewish Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority. Songs for the Unsung tells their collective story. This one hour presentation’s main theme is: “Those who save a soul, it is as if they saved the world.” Songs for the Unsung challenges us all to act with conscience and courage in our own lives.
Nancy Tunick is a Nashville based cantorial soloist and composer who currently serves at Temple B’nai Israel, Florence, Alabama. She will assist in leading the 10 a.m. service of Morning Prayer, singing portions of the service in Hebrew. (Parts of the prayer book service with a close Hebrew equivalent will be done in both the words of the BCP and sung in Hebrew.)
Accompanying on guitar is Scott Whitehead. He is Nashville based songwriter, musician, producer and manager, and is a native of Wellsville, Missouri.
Refreshments served following the program.
Babysitting available.
Phone 573-684-2610
Email: whiteheads@starband.net
Monthly Meetings
The next meeting of the Diocese Christian Education Leaders group is
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009, at 11:30 at Christ Church Cathedral.
This meeting is open to all Christian formation leaders — paid, volunteer, clergy, etc…. Bring your own lunch. Meetings are planned once a month.
Ecumenical Prayer Service celebrates Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity For St. Charles County in Lake St. Louis
Sunday, January 18, 2009
3:00 PM
Seven local congregations representing the Roman Catholic Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church, United Church of Christ, The Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church and United Methodist Church will come together for an Ecumenical celebration worship service.
The service will be held as part of the area’s observance of the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and take place at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 500 Cedar Circle Drive (just off Hwy 40), Lake St. Louis, MO 63367. (more…)
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The Komen Race for the Cure is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. The St. Louis event, one of the largest, last year saw almost 72,000 participants who raised close to 3.5 million dollars, of which 25% went to national breast cancer research and 75% stayed in St. Louis to help organizations provide breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs. (more…)
First, the current reading through the book of Acts in the Daily Office has again made me aware of Paul’s apostolic strategy, especially as he encounters the non-Jewish, non-Christian populations in the Mediterranean world. While maintaining the integrity of his belief in Christ Jesus, risen from the dead, he shows respect and generosity toward those who have worshiped other gods. (Acts 14:15-18, 17:22 and following, for example.) He builds bridges from what he knows of these others and their belief, no doubt as a rhetorical strategy in telling the gospel of Jesus. But I also like to think that Paul is secure enough in his own faith to approach the beliefs of others. May we all be so secure. 
A diverse coalition of people of faith will gather from 3-4 PM this Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust in St. Louis.
