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ARCHBISHOP ELIAS CHACOUR SPEAKS IN MADISON MAY 14 |
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What are the Things that Make for Peace? Building Peace in the Midst of the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict
Wednesday, May 14
7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church
203 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
Father Chacour is the Leader of the Melkite Catholic church of Akko, Haifa, Nazareth, and Galilee. A Palestinian Christian who is a citizen of Israel, Archbishop Chacour grew up walking the hillsides where Jesus lived--where Jesus taught "Belssed are the Peacemakers."
He has worked for reconciliation and peace in the Middle East, especially by building high quality schools in the Galileean village of Ibillin, where the students and faculty include Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Druze. More than 50% of the 3000 students are female.
Archbishop Chacour is a three-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, and winner of the World Methodist Peace Award and teh Niwano Peace Prize.
He has written 2 books, Blood Brothers and We Belong to the Land: the Story of a palestinian israeli who Lives for Peace and Reconciliation.
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Begin your Friday evening with a social event that includes dance: Merengue, swing, hustle, salsa and Rumba! No partner or experience is required and it's free! Bring snacks to share (optional). Dance instructor, Craig Rypstat will teach a short, fifteen minute, Merengue class at 4:45 and will be available to help people out with steps the entire dance. (Merengue is a great dance for absolute beginners.) The dance starts at 4:00 pm and goes until 6:00 pm.
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PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT--APRIL 26TH |
Photo scavenger hunts are always a great way to meet new people and to have fun and to get exercise as you run all over campus seeking out the best photo op! There are usually prizes for the winning team too! Meet at the Crossing at 1:30 pm.
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Do you worry about overconsumption in the U.S.? Wonder where all our garbage ends up? Do you like Free stuff?
Come to Sustainable Swap, a Donate/Trade event to
encourage sharing within the community, promote reuse of good items, and reduce waste.
Be a part of this event by:
1. Rounding up underused items. Anything you don't need or use, Donate!
2. Find things you need! Browse through the collected items and take the things you can put to good use - for free!
3. Tell other people about it! Send an email along to friends or list serves, or start a donation bin at your job, apartment, or neighborhood.
From donating, trading, or just hanging out with cool people, come help our community Break the habit of Buying to Throw away.
Where:
The Crossing - Basement. 1127 University Ave. (Charter @ University)
When:
April 27 - May 2 : drop off donations
Friday May 2: 10am - 5pm Browse and Swap items
How: You!
And did we mention it's Free?
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AUTHOR MARCUS BORG IN MADISON APRIL 26 |
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Students are invited to join The Crossing for these lectures and a luncheon with Dr. Borg -- for free. Register early as space is limited. Held at First United Methodist Church, Madison. Call 608-255-9061. Doors will open for the annual Lyons Lecture at 9 a.m. and events begin with Dr. Borg's first lecture at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26.
With a title of "Two Visions of Christianity Today," Dr. Borg will discuss two contemporary and very different ways of seeing the Bible, the Christian tradition, the Christian life, and what it means to be Christian. In describing these two visions, he will clarify the differences and seek points of commonality.
Following lunch, there will be a second lecture at 1 p.m. on "What Christianity is All About: Loving God and Changing the World." A book signing will be at 2:45 p.m. Dr. Borg will also be giving the sermons on Sunday, April 27, which will follow the lectionary. Overall, this promises to be an enlightening weekend, one in which it is possible to anticipate many theological and spiritual insights.
Marcus J. Borg, who holds the Hundere Chair in Religion and Culture in the Philosophy Department at Oregon State University, is the author of fourteen other books, lectures frequently, and was recently interviewed by Jean Feraca (along with Crossan) on Wisconsin Public Radio. That interview was about their other co-authored book, The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus's Birth. You can hear that interview online at http://www.wpr.org/hereonearth/archive_071219k.cfm.
The annual Lyons Lecture honors the memory and ministry of Rev. David Lyons, former pastor of First United Methodist Church. |
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BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 pm (Spring Semester) |
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A Closer Look at Holy Week in the Gospel of Mark: Join us (room 202) as we reflect on Jesus's last week through reading the Gospel according to Mark. Those of us who are reading Borg's book, The Last Week will be sharing any insights we learn (it is not necessary to read this book to join our discussion). We will end each study with a brief time of centering prayer. Join us at any point in the study. If you choose to read scripture in advance, here is a list of readings: Feb. 19- Mark 11:1-11; Feb. 26 - Mark 11: 12 - 19; March 4 - Mark 11:20 - 12:44; March 11 - Mark 13;;March 25 - Mark 14:1-11; April 1 - Mark 14:12 - 72; April 8 - Mark 15:1- 47; April 15 - Mark 16. Contact
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with questions. |
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Classes for UW students, staff, and faculty:
Hatha Yoga for the heart & spirit
Wednesdays, through May 7th, 12-1:00 p.m.
at The Crossing, 1127 University, in the sanctuary lounge
Bring peace and clarity to your week with a nourishing combination of basic hatha yoga postures, simple breathing techniques, meditation, and guided imagery. Cost is $5.00/session. Classes are led by Clare Norelle, one of the music coordinators for The Crossing, a registered yoga teacher and member of the Green Yoga Association. Mats and props of earth-friendly materials are provided.
Class sizes are limited, so please call or email to enroll: 249-2858, or
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. For more information you can also check Clare's yoga website, at http://web.mac.com/greenrootyoga .
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