Unitarian Universalists to discuss afterlife
Bonnie Miller will give a talk called “Contemplating Afterlife” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalists Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
During the service, people will hear various statements of belief about what happens after death and be encouraged to ponder their own truth.
For more information, visit www.durangouu.org.
Har Shalom announces programs
Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these programs:
Erev Rosh Hashanah Mindfulness Session will take place from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. This is contemplative Jewish meditation to deepen kavanah to prepare for the Days of Awe.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service will be held at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Rosh Hashanah Mindfulness Session will take place from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. Thursday. This is contemplative Jewish meditation designed to allow people to deepen prayer for the day of worship.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service with Torah service and shofar blowing will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday.
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the synagogue. This congregational luncheon will be held immediately after the Rosh Hashanah Morning Service.
An intergenerational service will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Tashlich and a potluck picnic will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Iris Park, 1205 Camino del Rio.
Rosh Hashanah II Meditative Hike and Torah Discussion on “Fallow Lab, Shmita, A Year Without Givers or Receivers” will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday on the Colorado Trail. This will be an easy, contemplative hike beginning with a shofar blast, followed by a text study and trail kiddush. Participants should meet at the trailhead parking area, 3.5 miles from Main Avenue on 25th Street. People should bring water, snack and something to sit on.
For more information, visit www.chsdurango.org.
Coping with suicide to be discussed
Senior Pastor Jeff Huber at the First United Methodist Church of Durango, 2917 Aspen Drive, will present a special message called “Surviving the Grief and Trauma of Suicide.”
The sermon will focus on comfort, care, prevention and how to find God in moments of hurt. Trained ministers will be on hand after each service for anyone who wants to talk with someone about this issue. Worship services will be held at 5:30 p.m. today and 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.
For more information, call 247-4213 or visit www.fumcdurango.org.
Public school students rally for their teacher
CANTON, Ga. – Students at a public high school outside Atlanta are rallying behind a teacher who says he’s standing up for his Christian beliefs and what he views as his right to talk about Jesus in the classroom.
Hundreds of students poured into hallways at Sequoyah High School on Tuesday, holding signs and chanting in support of history teacher John Osborne.
Osborne tells WXIA-TV that he didn’t feel supported by administrators, so he decided to take a few days off. He said he’s talked about God at school for years.
School officials said in a statement that students mistakenly thought the teacher had been terminated and staged the protest. They say he remains employed.
Osborne tells CBS 46 that he is looking out for the students, and Christianity can be a positive influence.
Herald Staff & Associated Press
