Lectures Scheduled

Sat., March 11, 2000

Compiled By Nina Culver

Dr. Rosemary Radford Ruether, a Roman Catholic feminist theologian, will speak on “Ecofeminism and Earth Healing” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Music Building recital hall at Whitworth College. Ruether teaches at Garrett Theological Seminary and at Northwestern University, both in Evanston, Ill.

She has written or edited more than 30 books and writes regularly for the National Catholic Reporter and Sojourners.

The lecture is free, and all are welcome to attend.

Professor Bernard McGinn is the featured speaker at this year’s Flannery Lecture at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Spokane Room of the COG student union building on the Gonzaga University campus. His talk is titled “Apocalypticism and Mysticism: Chapters in the History of their Interaction.”

McGinn is a professor at the divinity school of the University of Chicago and holds a doctorate in medieval intellectual history from Brandeis University. He currently is completing his fourth volume of a five-volume history of Christian mysticism titled “The Presence of God.”

The lecture is free and open to the public.

Moody offers faster program

Moody Northwest, the regional branch campus of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, has introduced a new Fast-trak program for its various Bible degrees. The program features evening courses offered within a two-month period, which accelerates the traditional schedule. For more information on the program, call 487-1769.

Church marking 100 years

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2 W. Third, is planning a few special events this weekend to celebrate its 100th anniversary. (See historical photo on Page E5.) A historical video will be shown at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. It includes film of church picnics in 1937 and 1947, the demolition of the old wooden church in 1951, and the dedication of the current building. There will also be a display of old photos.

The church’s worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday will feature guest speaker Warren Schumacher, Northwest District president. Some of the church’s previous pastors will also be on hand.

Young actors face challenge

The actors of Christian Youth Theatre have pledged to try to raise $1,000 during this weekend’s performances of “Annie” to benefit a boy’s orphanage in Romania. They will be collecting donations from the audience at the performances.

CYT’s executive director, Brian Pitotti, issued the the challenge and has promised to shave his head if the youths reach their goal. Performances are scheduled for 3 and 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday at Fourth Memorial Church, 2000 N. Standard. Reserved seating is sold out, but some tickets at the door remain available.

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