Mindfulness meditation class to be offered in Durango
Registration is open for a five-week, beginning meditation class with Maureen Fallon-Cyr, a community dharma leader at the Durango Dharma Center and mindfulness-based psychotherapist practicing in Durango.
The class, presented by the Durango Dharma Center, will introduce participants to the practice of mindfulness. The class will focus on the practice of Vipassana meditation to calm the mind and body, which can decrease stress and lead to a more peaceful mind.
Techniques of breath meditation, walking meditation and relaxation will be introduced. Participants will explore how to bring the mindfulness practices learned in class into their personal lives and out into the world.
The class includes discussion periods. Though geared for beginners, people with any level of meditation experience are welcome.
This five-week class will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 4 to Oct. 2 at the Durango Dharma Center, 2530 Colorado Ave. The registration cost is $20.
For more information, email mofcyr@hotmail.com and indicate “Beginner’s Meditation” in the subject line or call 749-1691. To downloaded registration form, visit www.durangodharmacenter.org.
First United Methodist Church announces worship director
First United Methodist Church of Durango announces the hiring of Diane Bock as its new worship and arts director.
Bock, who comes to Durango from Minnesota, received a degree in music arts and religious studies from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She also studied at the New Life School of Worship in Colorado Springs. She will participate in worship leadership at the Saturday night and two Sunday morning contemporary services.
For more information and worship service times, call 247-4213 or visit www.fumcdurango.org.
S. Dakota developer wants Jesus statue on city land
SPEARFISH, S.D. – A real estate entrepreneur in Spearfish, S.D., wants to erect a large sculpture of Jesus Christ on city-owned land high upon a hillside.
Rand Williams says the issue of separation of church and state is a legitimate concern, but he at least wants public discussion about his idea.
Williams last year bought a 6,000-seat amphitheater that hosted the Black Hills Passion Play for nearly 70 years. The play has attracted millions of visitors for summer productions.
The Black Hills Pioneer reports that Williams says his vision for revitalizing the amphitheater won’t necessarily be derailed if the idea for the statue doesn’t pan out.
Herald Staff, Associated Press
