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February 20, 2002 Page B2 Peace Camp Teaches Kids About Religious Diversity New G e n e r a tio n R e v iv a l 4 5 5 0 N E 2 0 th, P ortlan d , OR 97211 Elder Johnasen L. Pack, Pastor/Founder First Church Anniversary Celebration February 28 - March 3, 2002 Theme: Training for Reigning Isaiah 1:17 a Focusing on the Laity, the Leader and The Leadership Staff You are cordially invited to join us... G race M e m o rial E p isco p al Church is offering children a new perspective on world religions, and their attitude toward peace, through its first annual Peace Camp. T he G race Institute A rts for Peace Spring C am p, for children age 6 though 12, will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m ., M arch 25 through 29 at the church, 1535 N.E. 17th Ave. Child care will be available before and after at G ran d m a’s Place, across the street from the church. The cam p will include three field trips to a C hristian church, a Jew ish synagogue, and a M uslim m osque. A m orning snack will be provided, and children are asked to bring a sack lunch from hom e. T he cam p grew out o f the G race In stitu te's S um m er A rts C am ps, and the events o f S eptem ber 11, 2001. “A fterthe tragedy, many people turned to their faith for com fort,” the in stitu te’s Sandra Bright says. O rganizers thought that teaching children about other faiths w ould “ p ro m o te u n d e rs ta n d in g an d peace,” she says. The cam p will include an exten sive arts curriculum , as students express w hat they have learned and experienced in fibre, visual art and dance. “A rt is a universal language,” Bright says. T he cost is $135 per child. Scholarships are available for low incom e people. For m ore inform ation call 503- 249-7533. T he annual P eace-ing It T o gether conference is scheduled forSaturday,M arch2,2002. Itwill be h eld at the U n iv ersity o f P o rtland’s B uckley C enter A udi torium, 5000N . W illamette Boule vard, from 9:30 a.m . until noon. The Peace-ing ItT o g eth erco n ference is sponsored by the A rch diocese o f P ortland’s O ffice of Ju stice and P eace and by the U niversity o f Portland. T he topic o f this year’s presentation is “Spiri tuality and Science: Linking W a tersheds and O ceans.” Dr. Jane L ubchenco will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Jane L ubchenco is an en v i ronm ental scientist and a m arine ec o lo g ist activ ely en g ag ed in teaching, research, and synthe sizing and com m unicating scien tific know ledge to the public and policy m akers. Dr. L ubchenco is the W ayne and G ladys Valley Pro fesso r o f M arine B iology and d is tinguished P rofessor o f Z oology at O regon State U niversity. She received a B achelor o f A rts d e gree from C olorado C ollege in 1969, a M aster o f Science degree from the U niversity o f W ashing ton in 1971, and her Ph.D . from H arvard U niversity in 1975. She w as A ssistant P rofessor o f B iol ogy at H arvard before m oving to O SU in 1978. Dr. L ubchenco has long sought to encourage m utual enrichm ent o f scien ce an d relig io n . She helped to engender support for the Joint A ppeal o f Religion and Science on the E nvironm ent, has participated in the w ork o f the National Religious Partnership for the E nvironm ent, and has pro vided strong encouragem ent for public reflection on “T he C olum - bia R iver W atershed: C aring for Creation and the C om m on G ood,” the new international pastoral let ter by the C atholic bishops o f the region. H er talk w ill m ake direct references to the pastoral letter and its significance in linking spiri tuality and science as w ell as w a tersheds and oceans. Dr. L u b ch en co ’s current re search interests include m arine conservation biology, biological d iv e rsity , eco sy ste m serv ices, e c o lo g ic a l cau se s an d c o n s e quences o f global changes, and sustainable ecological system s. T he cost for the Peace-ing It T ogether conference is $10 per person, o r $7.00 per person for groups o f 3 o r m ore. F or further inform ation contact the O ffice o f Justice and Peace, A rchdiocese o f Portland, 2838 E. Portland, O R 97214,503-233-8361. *Celebration Worship* Thursday and Friday -7:00 PM 238 NE Mason Philadelphia C om m unity Church Bishop T.D Monigan and the Tabernacle O f Praise Recording Choir O f Richmond, California ^Celebration Banquet & Fashion Show* Saturday - 6:00 PM Holiday Day Inn “Windows” 1021 N.E. Grand Avenue Pastor Larry Ray o f Seattle, WA. T ickets $30 in advance *Celebration Explosion* Sunday - 3:30 PM 238 NE Mason Philadelphia C om m unity Church Pastor/Founder, Elder Johnasen L. Pack A Special Note to Clients of Vann & Vann Funeral Directors “Your prearranged funeral contracts will be honored at Killingsworth Little Chapel o f the Chimes.” A cremation service was held fo r Annett Zena Stanton, who died on Feb. 3, 2002 at age o f 60. Ms. Stanton was born on Oct. 18,1942 in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Portland in 1990. She served as the Vice President o f North Portland Bible College and was a member o f the Church o f Christ. Survivors include her daughters, Denise Frazier, Fidela Cotton and Veronica Stanton; Son, Michael Stanton; Sister, Susett Anderson. (503)283-1976 430 N. K illingsw orth Portland, OR. 97217 Advertise with diversity Unique cAouiique ill cjiattie & -Quia Chi' j.liirtla n h Unique Women's Fashions and Accessories Specializing in all Sizes Our diverse professional staff is experienced in the details o f reassigning such agree ments, and will assist you in any way necessary at our facility. Call us today and renew your peace o f mind. Featured at this y ea r’s F es tival w ill be nationally recog n iz e d A f r ic a n - A m e r ic a n speaker and singer, M onsignor Ray East. H e is currently p as to r o f the C hurch o f the N ativ ity in W ashington D.C. East is a strong su p p o rter an d fre quent spokesm an for the N a tional Pastoral M u sician ’s A s sociation, com bining his tal ents o f m usic and speaking in a w ay that is inspirational, spiri tual, and entertaining. T ogether with Rev. East will be the m ulti-talented gospel singer, com poser, and actor M arvin Ford. F o rd has ap peared in num erous stage pro ductions in the D.C. area, in clu d in g "T he W iz,” “A in ’t M isbehavin,” ’ and “B ubblin’ Brow n Sugar” . O ther activities that w ill o c cu r throughout the Festival in clude a “Festival o f M inistries” display by the various w orship m inistries represented at St. Jo seph Church. For m ore inform ation and to register, call Dr. M aria M anzo, Festival D irector at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 360-696-4407. Portland Bible College A dm inistrator Dies Vann & Vann Funeral Directors recently announced the closing o f theirfuneral home. I f you hold a prearranged and prefunded funeral contract with this establishment, Killingsworth Little Chapel o f the Chimes will be happy to honor those contracts. We are also pleased to announce that the proprietors ofVann & Vann have entrusted our office with records o f past funerals they have performed fo r our community. This information will help us provide an additional degree o f convenience to thosefamilies who have a needforfuneral services in the future. St. Joseph Church to Hold Liturgical Arts Festival (O b sv ru rr Owners: Lulu Marie Washington Hattie Marie Porter 1323 NE Fremont Portland. Oregon 97212 call 503.288.0033 503/281 -161.3 Fax 503/281-1613 àv W ib JS ì or email: ads@portlandobserver.com St. Stephen School Your prayers are answered. You can afford private school. Enroll your child for St Stephen's 94th year now! Maranatha Church All-Day Kindergarten & Grades 1-8 Active Before & After School Day Care Building Divine Unity in the Community 4226 SE Taylor, Portland (Located in the Hawthorne District - 3 miles from down town) Proclaim y io iy Call 503 235-7040 Culturally Diverse A ll Faiths Welcome Full Curriculum God □ T. Allen & Daphne Bethel W o rsh ip w it h u s a t th e : * c-----] Albina C hristian Life C enter C h u r c h o f G od (C levelan d T en n essee) Service Times Sunday Morning - 10:30am Sunday Evening - 6:00pm (except 4th & 5th Sunday and Holidays) Wednesday Night - 7:00pm (Activities for the whole family) All services at: Maranatha Church 4222 NE 12th Avenue (12th &Skidmore) 503-288-7241 Dr. T. Allen Bethel, Senior Pastor Rev. Cynthia Brathwaite, Associate Pastor Worship Opportunities A Services Sundays Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11 AM Evening Worship: 6 PM Wednesday Family Training Hour, 7PM I 5 5 2 2 N. A lb in a Sr. Pastor Bishop Samual M. Irving P o r tla n d , O regon “Comrades For Christ” 97217 * 5 0 3 2 8 3 -1 6 3 5 Please call fo r information or counceling. Substance Abuse Class Sunday Mornings @ 9:45 ForfoOtsSerinusAhoutRetwery “Together ...we Conquer” 5522 N. Albina
