Buddhist nun to speak at SIUC on imperfection
The Venerable Chang Ji of Dharma Drum Monastery will present The Joy of Imperfection at 2 pm Sunday in the Kaskaskia Missouri Room at SIU Carbondale Student Center. She has led international Buddhist and development initiatives and will be followed by a meditation workshop led by Venerable Guo Chang at the Sunyata Center.
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Questions of faith after Japan quake and nuclear crisis
The 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan sparks debates among believers and atheists about divine purpose. Clergy, scientists, and public figures weigh meanings, with some viewing disaster as punishment while others reject retribution as an explanation for suffering.
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Calendar roundup of events in Jacob and Marion area churches
A set of community notices includes Jacob Area Players spring shows at Christ Lutheran Gymnasium with ticket prices for adults and children benefiting the church, the Light Kids Conference for K through 5th grade at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion, Lent services at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Wade Halva, and a book signing by Mark Lawton at Handfuls On Purpose Bookstore featuring his title The Fight Is Already Fixed.
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Chronic fudger learns about faith and self through a year of honesty
Phil Callaway writes of a year without lies in To Be Perfectly Honest. He recalls being a chronic fudger shaped by church culture. The diary reveals praise, doubt, and self critique, ending with his admission of Pharisee tendencies and a desire for humility.
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Easter Services and Events Sought by The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan seeks faith based Easter items for a special Easter section. Submit services programs plays or concerts by email or in person. Include event details dates times locations and contact information. Deadline is Monday before April 16 with printing the following Saturday.
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Hunger Sale at Newman Center in Carbondale
Church Women United hosts World Hunger Sale April 8 9 at Newman Catholic Student Center 715 Washington St Carbondale. Events run noon 6 pm April 8 and 8 am 1 pm April 9 with a live auction starting 10 am April 8 featuring antiques limestone planters and plants from McNitts Greenhouses. Proceeds aid nine local and six worldwide food agencies.
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