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Page 8A FAITH East Oregonian LIMEY PASTOR The poodle and the pastor G reetings and This week I Blessings have found another from the dog. He is a church on top of foster dog really. the hill. A delicate five- I, like you, year-old poodle. am in the middle I had given a of summer. It’s homeless friend my difficult to feel phone number in Colin overly religious in case they couldn’t Brown beach weather,so I manage the pup. Comment am trying to see if This week I got I may invite you to the call and drove come and visit my church up to town to get him. He this coming Sunday. is now sleeping on the I am starting at 10 a.m. bed with me. His owner is with what I am calling trying to make things well, the Lutheran Education but without much luck. Hour, which, I know, The weekend after this one I expect to be fills you with driving this shockwaves person back to of delicious family much anticipation. further south. How could In the one not go to meantime, the something with poodle will this kind of get shots and title? medical care It will be and will be one hour before tended well, the regular until his owner service, and recovers, is you are freely taken away from rather permitted to escape before unhealthy circumstances in the regular service if I do a dark place in the world, not do my job and inspire then after reuniting with you to plunge into the parents hopefully will be mystery further. We will safely housed with the have coffee and biscuits poodle somewhere far as part of this experience away from the devil’s and I welcome your playground. participation. In Portland, many No, no — I really want homeless people have to see you. Come on over and let’s make each other’s dogs, for protection mostly. This spindly little poodle is acquaintance. Coffee, I said, coffee! I myself have not in that category, but he has developed the ability to attended such events at many churches and always ignore and yap at big bully respond to invitations. dogs. I am delighted to help him out of that situation. One of my most Pastor Paul, my interesting invitations was predecessor, and I are to attend a talk in Portland going to be working with one of the Quorum together on the Worship of the Twelve, one of the in the Park service in leaders of the Mormon Boardman that will take church, and I thoroughly place on September 10 in enjoyed his honesty and the Marina Pavilion at 11 spirit of inquiry and a.m. discovery. I love hearing Other area pastors will and meeting people of be coming for that too. The other faith traditions and scene at the waters’ edge believe it is our duty to reminds me of the Galilee cultivate relations with all in Israel and awakens good people of faith and divine memories of Israel. I hope belief. that you can make it there. I mention Mormons particularly because I have A week after Labor Day, it shouldn’t obstruct vacation met a few Mormon folk plans but will be a sign around town who have broken away or just stayed of solidarity of our faith together. away from their base ■ church for a while — and Colin Brown is Pastor I would welcome your of Good Shepherd companionship if you Lutheran Church on Locust seek some comfort in that Road in Boardman. regard. Lutheran Education Hour starts Sunday at 10 a.m. Meet the Greeks who call Olympus spiritual home MOUNT OLYMPUS, Greece (AP) — Silver-haired and soft-spoken, George Klonis worked as a bus driver into his 60s but found his life’s purpose at the foot of Mount Olympus. With his arms outstretched and his toes touching cold spring water, Klonis offers his devotion to the ancient gods that Greek mythology says made Olympus their home: “Eternal and almighty Zeus, we call on you ... we praise you, and we will always honor your strength.” About 50 men and women, some with wreaths of branches on their heads, some wearing ancient-style tunics, stand in silence behind him with their eyes closed. Several hundred more Greeks, all devotees of ancient Greece’s religion and traditions, come to worship, revel in rituals and take part in a range of events every July by the mythic mountain, the country’s highest peak at just under 9,600 feet. The yearly pilgrimage, started in 1996, draws a diverse following, including history enthusiasts, marathon runners, fantasy gamers, nationalists and young people seeking a taste of counterculture. They mingle while jumping into a freezing river pool and participating in rituals that include blessing ceremonies for civil weddings and the symbolic adoption of an ancient name. Over a long weekend, they can take part in craft and theater workshops and discussions on aspects of ancient life ranging from cooking to sexuality. The events are held at villages or camps at the foot of the mountain. For Klonis, who traveled more than 250 miles from Athens, being close to nature was a major reason for his partic- ipation. He’s been going to Olympus for 14 years after hearing about the events in the news. “We consider these places to be sacred, special. People visit there and are in awe of this place. To follow the footsteps of the ancients, it makes them happy. For me, something clicked. A door opened,” he said. Ancient Greece’s epic myths of creation and celestial power are R-rated, supernatural tales of heroism, violence, lust, jealousy, monsters, and magic. The 12 main goddesses and gods held their stronghold on Olympus, from where Zeus, the king of the gods, fired light- ning bolts in anger down the mountain. A small group of athletes kicks off the annual Olympus events with a run from the ancient archaeological site of Dion to the nearby mountain town of Litohoro. Many of the runners dress as ancient warriors, wearing costumes once on sale as novelty items to tourists and now held together with staples and duct tape. Retired telecommunications worker Dimitrios Kalantzis brought his bright blue tunic and mock torso armor, and carries a round shield. “What’s important is not the dress but the ancient ideals. Because that’s what Greece really is. Everything else is secondary,” he said before setting off under a baking hot sun. In Litohoro, the runners are greeted by several hundred more devotees who hold a somber torch-lit procession to the slow beating of drums and tunes played on a recorder. Excited children run around them during the hour-long rally, while older residents look on, some with discreet amusement. Vacation Bible school shines in Athena For more information, contact 541-566-3602 or fbcalogan@gmail. com. ATHENA — Fun, music, games, crafts, Bible stories and much more are featured during vacation Bible school in Athena. Kids entering kindergarten trough fifth grade are invited to explore the “Sola System.” The event kicks off Monday, July 24 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Athena Baptist Church, 413 N. Fifth St. It continues each morning through Friday, July 28. Pre-registration is Monday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. Those unable to register in advance can still sign their kids up when they drop them off for the first day. PENDLETON BAPTIST CHURCH 3202 SW Nye Ave Pendleton, OR 541-276-7590 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Bible Classes 9:45 AM Sunday Youth Group 6:00 PM Mon. Community Women’s Study 9:30 AM & 6 PM Awana Kids Club (K-6th grade) Wed Men’s Study 6 PM MOPS meeting the 1st Thur of the Month 6 PM Redeemer Episcopal Church 241 SE Second St. Pendleton (541)276-3809 www.pendletonepiscopal.org Sunday Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Holy Communion Noon Weekly Adults Spiritual Life Group All Are Welcome Grace Baptist Church 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 pm Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” P eace L utheran C hurch 210 NW 9th, Pendleton ELCA Join us Sundays 9:30 Sunday Worship 9:30 am am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Fellowship 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Class ~Come and be at Peace ~ on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday To share your worship times call 541-278-2678 “What’s important is ...the ancient ideals.” — Dimitrios Kalantzis, Retired telecommunications worker Orthodox Christianity has been the dominant religion in Greece for centu- ries, but reminders of the country’s ancient past are everywhere — from street names and coins to the temples and statues that survived millennia. Children learn mythology in elementary school. After centuries of Ottoman rule ended nearly 200 years ago, ancient Greek history helped the emerging modern country rebuild a national identity. Ancient Greece’s pantheistic reli- gion is not officially recognized by the state, and its few thousand adherents have created social organizations to organize their event — most met with muted disapproval by the church. Residents of the villages near Olympus say they have become accus- tomed to the annual visitors. “(We) were cautious in the begin- ning. People were trying to understand what it was all about. Was it just some- thing charming, or something colorful, or what?” said Asterios Farmakis a former public hospital administrator who lives in Litohoro. “But in the end we embraced it,” Farmakis said. “It’s an opportunity to see issues that concern humanity, culture, and the arts in a different way: A window into the world view of the ancient Greeks.” Redeemer church to celebrate patronal Eucharist PENDLETON — The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer invites everyone to celebrate an outdoor Eucharist service Sunday celebrating the Feast of the Most Holy Redeemer. The service begins at 10 a.m. on the church’s Second Street lawn at 241 S.E. Second St. The special mass is found only in the special calendar of some dioceses and religious orders, and is celebrated either on the third Sunday of July or on Oct. 23. After consultation with Bishop Patrick Bell, July 16 was chosen to commemorate the patronal feast, a celebration of the title saint of the church. The focus of the Eucharist during Sunday’s service is on joy and gratitude for the ineffable graces and benefits of redemption through the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the Christ. A potluck barbecue lunch will be served immediately following the special service in the church’s Crysler Hall. Meat and veggie burgers will be provided; participants are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. For more information, call the church office at 541-276-3809. Worship Community Summer Worship 9:40 am Fellowship to follow Come meet Jesus at AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos In this July 7 photo, a woman recites hymns as she takes part in a torch-lit procession at the northern Greek village of Litohoro. Devotees of ancient Greece’s religion and culture gather each July at the foot of Mount Olym- pus to hold a series of events, ceremonies and seminars. BRIEFLY Behind These Stone Walls Beat the Hearts of Some of the Warmest Most Sincere, Most Caring People in Pendleton. We Invite You to Come Get Acquainted! Offi ce 541-276-5358 M-F, 8:30-12:30 www.fccpendleton.org Friday, July 14, 2017 Community Presbyterian Church 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -Presbyterian Church (USA)- 201 SW Dorion Ave. Pendleton Service of Worship - 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School - 10:20 am Fellowship - 11:00 am www.pendletonpresbyterian.com Open Hearted... Open Minded St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. PENDLETON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Sunday Service: 10am & 6pm Tuesday Kingdom Seekers: 7pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm We off er: Sunday School • Sign Language Interpreters • Nursery • Transportation • & more! Pastor Dan Satterwhite 541.377.4252 417 NW 21st St. • Pendleton, OR 97801 www.facebook.com/ PendletonLighthouseChurch Faith Center Church Worshiping God OPEN HEARTS – OPEN DOOR www.graceandmercylutheran.org Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Fellowship, Refreshments & Sunday School Check Out our Facebook Page or Website for More Information FIRST SERVICE 8:30 AM SECOND SERVICE 10:30 AM 712 SW 27 TH ST. 541-276-1894 www.fcogpendleton.com 541-289-4535 Tom Inch, Pastor Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, ELCA (First United Methodist Church) 191 E. Gladys Ave. / P.O. Box 1108 Hermiston, Oregon 97838 Seventh-Day Adventist Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am Sunday worship at 11:00 AM FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC 420 Locust St. • Boardman, OR 541-481-6132 Colin Brown, Pastor First United Methodist Church Pendleton in Mission for Christ LCMC Bible Study.........9:00 AM Sunday Worship......10:30 AM Sunday Worship 9am • 541-276-2616 Worship Broadcast on KUMA 1290 @ 11am Red Lion Hotel ( Oregon Trail Room ) www.faithpendleton.org Worship Livestream at www.facebook.com/FUMCPendleton/ Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor 352 SE 2nd Street, Pendleton OR 401 Northgate, Northgate, Pendleton 401 Pendleton Celebration of Worship Celebration of Worship Sundays 10:00am Sundays 10:00 am Youth: 0-6th Youth: 0-6th grade grade Midweek Service Midweek Sevice Wednesdays 6:00 pm Wednesdays 6:00pm Youth: 0-6th 0-6th grade grade Youth: Overcomer’s Outreach Overcomer’s Outreach Tuesday’s 6:00 pm Tuesday’s 6:00pm In the the Annex In Annex Christ Centered, A A Christ Centered, 12 12 Step Step Recovery Support Support Group Recovery Group Pastor Sharon Miller Pastor Sharon Miller 541-278-8082 541-278-8082 www.livingwordcc.com www.livingwordcc.com Loving People 108 S. Main • 276-9569 Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sr. Pastor, Ray O’Grady pendletonfaithcenter.org
