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You are invited to join other community members for a robust conversation about health care reform hosted by Kansas Health Ethics.
Where: East Heights United Methodist Church on 4407 E. Douglas
When: March 16th, 2011 At: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 (includes lunch)
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“The Golden Rule Project”
Offers Something for Everyone!
(High School age and above!)
Global Faith In Action is offering comprehensive
Golden Rule Experiences for:
Frontline Youth Workers
Public and Private School Teachers
Scout Leaders
Religious Leaders
Church School Teachers
Business People
Educators
Young People High School Age
Adults of All Ages
Three Golden Rule Retreats
to Choose From:
Event I
Golden Rule Youth Retreat
(High School Age Youth)
Sunday, March 6. 5:00-9:00 [...]
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An Invitation From the President of NAEIS
Welcoming One Another:
The Promise of Community
I hope you will join us for the 2011 NAEIS Gathering in San Antonio February 4-7!
We have a terrific weekend planned, focused on exploring the challenges we face in welcoming the religious ‘other,’ in welcoming young adults into ecumenical and interreligious work, and in [...]
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Let’s all plan to view the free screening of “The Calling” Sunday, December 5, 2:00pm at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway, Wichita.
“The Calling” is a behind the scene look at the issues youth of our country face as they try to balance living in this modern largely secular world with the religious beliefs and [...]
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In response to Fort Hood Atrocity
The murder of innocent service men and women as well as one civilian on November 5, at Fort Hood, Texas, brings sadness and grief to the people of our nation and world. We mourn along with the families, and military personnel who have experienced this loss. We offer our prayers [...]
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“The Prince of Kosher Gospel” Joshua Nelson made an appearance at The Orpheum on December 6th. The famous singer has shared the stage with music legends Wynton Marsalis, Aretha Franklin and Dizzy Gillespie (among others). He’s played for powerful politicians and appeared on Oprah. His experience and his talents were brought to Wichita by the [...]
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by M. Fethullah Gulen
People are talking about peace, contentment, ecology, justice, tolerance, and dialogue. Unfortunately, the prevailing materialist worldview disturbs the balance between humanity and nature and within individuals. This harmony and peace only occurs when the material and spiritual realms are reconciled.
Religion reconciles opposites: religion-science, this world-the next world, Nature-Divine Books, material-spiritual, and spirit-body. [...]
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By John Bishop
In today’s world there are plenty of people who belong to the “it’s all about me” club. Many people believe it’s a “me, me, me” world and miss an essential part of life— helping others.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the [...]
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By Linda Compton
Summer has officially ended in the high desert. This morning there was snow atop the Sandias. It’s shimmery and bright, but I am cold. Our furnace is out and the service guys are returning today for their third visit this week. Our house is only two years old, and their theory is that [...]
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Who are the Afghan People?
Join Dr. Shuyler Jones from the People of Faith For Peace, and GFIA for a historical and cultural overview of the Afghan people and their invaders.
When: Thursday, October 21st 2010
Time: 8:00—9:30 a.m. (Continental Breakfast will be served)
Dr. Schuyler Jones is a local anthropologist, historian, and expert on Afghanistan. Dr. Jones studied Social [...]
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