Prayer of Saint Francis reframed by interfaith dialogue
Pope John Paul II met with world religious representatives as a call to view religion as a unifying force. The authors argue religion cannot be merged into one, but peace grows when faiths embrace core teachings of peace. harmony requires a shared relationship with God and mutual care, not mere absence of conflict.
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St. Francis
John Paul II
Gion
Northern Ireland
Israel
Books About Trouble in Congregations
A collection of titles addressing church conflict and difficult people. Includes Healthy Congregations and How Your Church Family Works by Peter Steinke, Thank You for Being Such a Pain by Mark I Rosen, Never Call Them Jerks by Arthur Paul Boers, Moving Your Church Through Conflict by Speed Leas, Matthew 18 The New Testament tale on handling grievances, God Help Me Making Peace with Difficult People by G K Popcak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Steinke
Mark I. Rosen
Arthur Paul Boers
Speed Leas
God
G.K. Popcak
Characteristics of difficult people seminar in New Brighton
Seminar participants in New Brighton Minnesota identified traits of difficult people in congregations and synagogues. The list includes resistance to change driven by personal agendas adversarial views and need for attention. Also noted are overburdening behavior gossiping past hurts chronic anxiety and habit of blaming others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brighton
Mann
Difficult People in the Parish Seminar Detailed
Clergy and lay leaders in New Brighton gather for a seminar led by Stephen Sundby a psychologist and pastor to learn coping strategies for difficult parishioners. The session covers types of disruptive behavior root causes power struggles transference and the need for clear conflict resolution in church life.
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New Brighton
Minn
Mark Sundby
Seminary
Sundby
North Central Career Development Center
Freud
Ills That Act as Viruses in Congregation Life
Four ills haunt congregations: secrecy masked as confidentiality, anonymous complaints, lies and rumors, and triangulation. Secrecy fosters defensiveness. anonymous accusations often lack basis.Rumors weaponize gossip, while triangulation routes concerns through a third party rather than direct dialogue. These patterns derail trust and obstruct addressing core issues.
Islam book study at Church of the Good Shepherd
Carbondale community study group begins discussion of Armstrong's Islam A Short History on Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Church of the Good Shepherd Orchard and Schwartz. Book costs 16 dollars and is available at the church or from Margie Parker 549 7193.
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Carbondale
Karen Armstrong
Church of the Good Shepherd
Orchard and
Schwartz Streets
Margie Parker
Music Notes From Homecoming 2002 at Benton Civic Center
Southern gospel quartet The Truthseekers headline a four day program through Feb 23 at Benton Civic Center with guests Greater Vision The Dove Brothers Quartet The Galloways The Palmetto State Quartet Dixie Melody Boys and Tony Gore Majesty Tickets via Jim Snider 942 2498 Also weekly top songs on WXAN WBVN lists incl Newfound Road Avalon Phillips Craig and Dean and others Obvious by Sarah Hart noted as a Catholic pop songwriter finds niche with OCP and liturgical style songs In the End Any Road Faces of Our Friends and St Patrick s Breastplate are cited as reflective works
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Truthseekers
Southern Gospel Quartet
Benton Civic Center
Greater Vision
Dove Brothers Quartet
The
Galloways
Palmetto State Quartet
Dixie Melody Boys
Tony Gore
Majesty
Jim Snider
Sarah Hart
OCP
Hart
Karen Carpenter
Calendar notes from Carbondale and surrounding towns
Church calendars across Carbondale Marion Pinckneyville and Anna list services prayer meetings and events. First Presbyterian Church hosts quiet prayer and 7 p.m. service with centering prayer at 7 30 p.m. Epiphany Lutheran joins St Andrew’s Episcopal for worship with a 5 45 p.m. soup supper and 6 30 p.m. service led by Father Gene Stormer. Ash Wednesday services and dinners noted for Disciples of Christ. Marion’s First United Methodist Church hosts Ministerial Alliance service at 7 p.m. St Paul United Church of Christ in Pinckneyville announces joint service with United Methodist Church featuring a sermon by Robert Smith. First Presbyterian to participate. Anna’s Sunshine Inn hosts healing meeting at 7 p.m. Friday. Women activities and sessions at Presbyterian in Carbondale. Praise Central Church of Deliverance in Carbondale posts a Black History choir at 7 p.m. Monday. Beaucoup Baptist in Pinckneyville schedules business, missions groups and council meetings. Partners in Patchwork quilt club meets Thursday. Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Pittsburg advertises a dinner theater rehearsal for The Last Supper Friday.
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Carbondale
First Presbyterian Church
S. University Ave
Epiphany Lutheran Church of All Saints
W. Chautauqua St
St. Andrew's Episcopal
Gene Stormer
Anna
Sunshine Inn
E. Main St
Healing Meeting
First Presbyterian
Congressional Meeting
Praise Central Church of Deliverance
E. Jackson St
Black History Choir
Pinckneyville
Beaucoup Baptist Business and Mission Groups
Pinckneyville Area
Pittsburg
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
Pennsylvania Ave
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Clercy
Larry Gilbert
Grace United Methodist Church
Dwayne Shellmaker
First Baptist Church
Carterville
Southern Illinoisan
Stephen Scott Knight
Gospel Sings
WXAN
Karen Peck
New River
Mike Bowling
One
Jeff
Sheri Easter
Comptons
Wallie
WBVN
Avalon
Nicole C. Mullen
Michael W. Smith
My King
Phillips
Craig and
Dean
Ginny Owens
Rebecca St. James
Rachel Lampa
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