Unitarian Universalists to meet Sunday
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear “Our Stories” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive.
The service will feature various speakers with Betty Schwartz-Bozeman as worship leader. Members of the congregation will share personal stories about their spiritual journeys. All are welcome.
For more information, visit www.durangouu.org.
Catholic youth conference to be held
The Southwest Catholic Youth Conference – called “Answer” – will take place Sept. 27 at McGee Park in Farmington.
The conference will feature speakers David Henrie, Sarah Swafford, Matt Fradd and Bishop James Wall. Music will be performed by Josh Blakesley, and Lila Rose will be the emcee. The cost is $25 and includes lunch, snacks and dinner.
For more information, call 385-8451.
Christian writers conference to be held
The Southwest Christian Writers Association’s 35th annual conference will be held from 2 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 in the community room of Vectra Bank, 1201 Escalante Drive.
The keynote speaker will be Beth K. Vogt. The cost is $100 for both days. A Saturday-only rate is available. Registration will take place at the door.
For more information, visit www.southwestchristianwriters.org.
Har Shalom announces events
Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host these events:
Erev Rosh Hashanah Mindfulness Session will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24. This is a contemplative Jewish meditation to deepen kavanah to prepare for the Days of Awe.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Service will take place at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 24.
Rosh Hashanah Mindfulness Session will be held from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. Sept. 25. This is a contemplative Jewish meditation designed to deepen prayer for the day of worship.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service with Torah service and shofar blowing will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sept. 25.
Rosh Hashanah Luncheon will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the synagogue.
The Intergenerational Service will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 25.
Tashlich and a potluck picnic will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25 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. Sept. 26 on the Colorado Trail. The hike will begin with a shofar blast, followed by a text study, and trail kiddush. Meet at the trailhead parking area, 3.5 miles from Main Avenue on Junction Street. Bring water, snack and something to sit on.
For more information, visit www.harshalomdurango.org.
Street preacher strikes deal with Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – As long as Baptist preacher Aaron Brummitt of Lighthouse Anabaptist Church abides by restrictions on his street sermons, he will no longer face up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine for each ticket.
Those restrictions include Brummitt’s staying at least 125 feet away from Park Central Square while preaching when a city-permitted event is occurring and not using sound equipment with a volume greater than 75 decibels. An agreement also says Brummitt generally cannot preach more than once a week for more than 90 minutes at a time. But for four weeks in a year, he will be permitted to preach twice in the same week.
Herald Staff & Associated press
