Sacramental living will be topic of GU talk

Thu., Feb. 2, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

The John Paul II Fellowship is presenting Father Santan Pinto Monday at 7 p.m. at Gonzaga University in O’Malley Hall below St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave.

Pinto will speak on the topic, “Why Roman Catholic? The Need for the Sacraments in our Lives.”

The talk will cover the mystery and significance of the Sacraments in our lives, how they nourish a faith-filled life, and how sacramental living is a vehicle to holiness.

The event is geared toward teenagers and young adults, but all ages are welcome.

For more information, call Liz Farrell of the Disciples of Jesus and Mary, Spokane, at 921-9024.

Christian artists group

Judy Mandeville, an adjunct professor at Whitworth College, is assembling a group of Christian writers, actors, chefs, musicians and other artists to form Artesian, a multiethnic guild of Spokane-area Christian artists.

The group’s goal is to use members’ gifts to help raise awareness of such issues as domestic violence, addiction, discrimination, poverty and mental illness.

There will be an informational meeting about the guild Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2 W. Third Ave.

For more information, call Mandeville at 326-5248 or send e-mail to moving_in_grace@yahoo.com.

Church tour

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St., is offering a tour of its Byzantine-style church Tuesday at 7 p.m.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the history, architecture and the faith of early Christianity.

For more information, call the church office at 328-9310.

Study groups, classes

“ The Institute on the Constitution is offering an eight-week study group to discuss Christianity and the law of the land Monday nights at 6:45 p.m. at the Shilo Inn, 923 E. Third Ave.

The first class met on Jan. 30, but new students are welcome at every class.

The group will discuss topics including “A Biblical View of History,” “Law and Government” and “The Religious Beliefs of the Founding Fathers.”

The course is free but will offer a manual for $25, one per household. The manual is not required.

For more information or to reserve a seat, call Neal Davis at 891-7428.

“ Ancient Traditions Community Church, 1928 E. Rich Ave., is offering classes in Breathing Chakra Guided Meditation on the first Monday of each month beginning Monday.

The church also is offering a class on “Befriending Oneself” Tuesdays through Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The class will be in the Buddhist tradition and will include meditation.

A donation of $5 is suggested for either class.

For more information about either of these classes, call the church office at 981-5202 or visit www.ancienttraditions.org.

Mothers of Preschoolers

Colbert Presbyterian Church, 4211 E. Colbert Road, Colbert, has chartered a Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets on the first Friday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The program is for mothers, and there also is a program for the children.

For more information, call 468-9923 or 292-2048.

Singles groups

Spokane Christian Singles is presenting a “His and Hers Dating Discussion” Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 5903 N. Division St.

Christian singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s are invited.

The cost is free, but those attending should bring money for dinner.

For more information, call 226-7674.

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