Sept. 25, 2004

Sunday fare

"Views of the Okinawan People" n First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, is offering a two-part presentation on the problems associated with the United States' military presence on Okinawa, Japan. Guest speaker Anna Kakazu Preble will lead the first class, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, and discuss the impact of American bases on Amerasians, their mothers and women in general. The Oct. 3 session, "Justice and Peace Views and Activities of the Takarazuka Church," will feature the Rev. Masato Tsukudo, a minister of the United Church of Christ in Japan. Tsukudo will also preach on "Beyond Bread and Water n A Living Communion" in the 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3 worship service. Information: 757-8122.

"Come Home to the Dome" n Corvallis Nazarene Church, 4900 N.W. Highway 99W, will celebrate 65 years of ministry Sunday beginning with the 9:30 a.m. worship service followed by the dedication of a new flagpole in honor of America's soldiers at 11:30 a.m. and a free barbecue at noon. Other activities will include large inflatable jump houses for the kids, free refreshments, hot air balloon "rises" and entertainment by The Reptile Man and magician Arthur Atsma. Information: 758-1001.

Art show

"Fibers of Faith" n More than 90 pieces of fiber art will be featured in the third annual sacred art show at First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., opening Thursday with an artists' reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The show continues through Oct. 9 and will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. Information: 752-2491.

‘New' ministries

"Aftercare Team" n The Salem-based Prison Fellowship ministry will present an informational meeting about post-prison ministry at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall of Corvallis Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3160 S.W. Western Blvd. Anyone interested in being part of a volunteer team to help former prisoners seeking to live for Christ make a successful transition back into the community after their release is invited. Information: 888-740-7444.

Logos House — The Logos House campus ministry has moved out of its former home at 563 S.W. Jefferson Ave. but will continue to offer a variety of philosophy/theology/world view-oriented courses and lectures on the Oregon State University campus. During the fall quarter, a Koine (New Testament) Greek class will be offered for credit (through George Fox University) one evening a week from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $200 for credit and $100 for non-credit. Two lectures titled "A Christian Apology to Atheists and Agnostics" are set for Oct. 7 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Council Room. Information: 754-3256.

Classes

"Healthy Children/Healthy Planet" n A new Northwest Earth Institute course focused on creating healthy environments for children within the home will begin Sunday at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., and continue through the end of November. The class will look at the pervasive effects of advertising, media and culture on a child's view of the world, ways to create meaningful family times and healthful environments for children, and how to develop a child's connection to nature and to foster creativity. The cost is $15. Information: 752-3517.

Buddhism and social justice n The Center for Spiritual Development at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 N.W. 19th Ave. in Portland, is offering two fall classes: a six-week survey of Buddhism and a special class for high school students "Passion for Justice, Courage for Change." The one will explore the many faces of Buddhism over the past 2,500 years and is set for 7 to 9 p.m. from Oct. 5 to Nov. 9. The other — from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 7 through Nov. 18 n will focus on modern activists inspired by their religious faith, including Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Day and Oscar Romero. Participants will examine concepts of faith, justice and the call to act as a people of faith. The Buddhism course costs $25; the justice class costs $45. Information: 503-478-1218.

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