Faith and Religion

Overland Park, KS – November 9, 2009

The SCCF Passion Awards “Thurman Mitchell Servant Leadership Celebration” took place at the Overland Park Convention Center on November 9th, 2009. Over 1000 people packed the convention center to attend the banquet and awards ceremony.

People of multiple religious faiths will gather Thursday, Nov. 19, to eat a potluck meal and discuss support of clean energy legislation.

Attendees are asked to bring a dish of food and come to the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church to dine from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 4501 Walnut St. in Kansas City.

TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

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The Greater Kansas City Metro Area’s Premier Event Planning/Carnival Company, Creative Carnivals & Events, LLC, receives hundreds of requests for donated services each year. This season, rather than trying to field these requests over the year, we have chosen to hold a CHARITABLE CARNIVAL for one very deserving not-for-profit organization or individual that is truly in need of our assistance.

All Souls RRAll Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
Kansas City
4501 Walnut
Kansas City, MO 64111
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release November 10, 2009

Contact: Michelle Barone
On A Wing And A Prayer
816-453-7705
mbarone29@yahoo.com

Sports fans can meet Gary Graf, author of three books on the parallels between the Bible and football, baseball and golf, during the Christmas Open House at On A Wing And A Prayer this Saturday, November 14th. Graf will be doing book signings between 10:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30, and author readings will be held at 11:00 and 2:30. On A Wing And A Prayer is located at 6032 NE Antioch Road, in Gladstone, Missouri. Gary Graf's three best-selling books are:
Gary Graf - on football
Gary Graf - on baseball
Gary Graf - on golf

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

What: A charitable event giving out food an clothing to the homeless getting ready for winter.

Who: The Knights and Ladies of St Peter Claver in the entire Kansas City Metropolitan Area-Kansas and Missouri.

Piano Concert by Brendan Kinsella
Free of charge
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Country Club United Methodist Church
57th & Wornall Road, KC Mo
816 444-1616
countryclubumc.org

Kansas City-area costume designers create
nativity attire for persecuted Iraqi congregation

Olathe, Kan. — Two years ago, Jeremiah Enna heard Canon Andrew White from the persecuted St. George’s Church in Iraq preach at Christ Community Church in Leawood. The experience was eye opening.

Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Stephen's Academy and The Blue Army Division of Kansas City, Mo., are extremely proud to be one of the ONLY locations in Kansas City to show an Advance Screening of "The 13th Day" on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Admission is $2 per person and includes the chance to win a DVD copy of the film to take home that night.

Kansas City, MO, October 21, 2009 – A new line of cards with an innovative delivery twist recently entered the card market from a new direction. Heartpings™ are designed to comfort people going through one of life’s complications or simply to communicate, “I’m thinking of you.” The cards were inspired by Kansas City entrepreneur, Ingrid Busch, when her own life became challenging.

Diverse group of authors shares their spiritual stories in a multifaceted reading, Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Publicity contact: Mary Bunten, mbunten@writersplace.org, (816) 510-1923

Southview Christian Church in Grandview is hosting a free Trunk-Or-Treat Night on Wednesday, October 28, from 7:00-8:00 pm. Come and receive candy in a clean, safe environment! You'll also vote on the best-decorated trunks and costumes! Contact Tom Worstell at 765-6134 or vist www.southviewcc.org for more details.

The food pantry in the Community Assistance Council network in Red Bridge will mark its first anniversary on Oct. 16. The pantry is located at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 700 E. 110th St., Kansas City, Mo.

Norton Heights Community of Christ

436 South Norton Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124
Information: 816-547-2805

A new ministry serving the Kansas City area gay community will begin services Sunday evening, Nov. 1, at Norton Heights Community of Christ, 436 South Norton Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

Live Music, Rides and Activities for Kids,
Authentic German Food and a Biergarten

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 11AM-10PM
LOCATION: 12411 Wornall Avenue
EVENT: Family Festival/Fundraiser

YOUR SUCCESS: THE TIME IS NOW
The summit is designed to provide today’s Metropolitan area business owners with strategies to be successful in today’s economic climate.

Location:

Michael Bernard Beckwith Coming to Kansas City for an Intimate Gathering Featuring Rev. Kevin Ross and Rev. James Trapp

Center For Spiritual Living, Thursday, October 1st

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October 16, 3-7 p.m. Open House Welcomes the Community

KANSAS CITY, MO – Cheyanne Ingram’s face is the face of the future at Heart of America Indian Center – and that future is bright. “We’re sprucing the place up for our open house,” she smiles, brushing a strand of glossy hair from her forehead. Around her, volunteers splashed with various paint colors bustle about – cleaning, spackling, painting – to prepare for the October 16 event. “We’ve been around for so long, but many people don’t even know we’re here. When we invite the community back, we want it to look nice.” Ingram, the vibrant, young Executive Director of the Center, turns back to her work, dark eyes reflecting the fresh color livening the walls.

BEACON LIGHT SDA CHURCH IS HAVING THE EVENT OF THE YEAR AS ITS MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT FINALLY OPENS!! The event will be October 3, 2009 at 9:30am 4841 Paseo Kansas City Missouri 64110. Please come out and support a most Joyous Day.

All Souls RRAll Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut, KC, MO, will hold an annual World AIDS Day Interfaith Service on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in All Soul's Bragg Auditorium. Planning will begin in October.

Maitreya Project Relic Tour

RARE BUDDHIST RELICS ON PUBLIC DISPLAY IN KANSAS CITY

Dates 25, 26 & 27 September 2009
Times Friday: 7pm Opening Ceremony
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 7pm each day

Pet BlessingThe public is invited to bring their beloved animals to the St. Andrew’s tent during the Strutt with your Mutt event for a special blessing!

For additional information, contact:
Colleen K. Crane,
Public Relations Office
The Capuchin Province of St. Joseph
414.374.8841, ext. 27 (cell) 414.254.2808

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOCAL WOMAN JOINS FRANCISCAN CAP CORPS

First prize of $20.00 and two runners-up for $5.00 offered in PuckettBrowne Christian MiniStory Contest.

Lawrence, Kansas – September 16, 2009 – PuckettBrowne Publishing sponsors a contest about God’s intervention in tough times. Submissions can’t exceed 150 words. The contest winner will take home $20.00.Two runners-up win awards of $5.00.

Join Center for Spiritual Living Kansas City as we welcome Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Rev. James Trapp, and Rev. Kevin Ross for lively discussion, inspiration, and one-on-one coaching,
as we explore topics from Dr. Beckwith’s latest best-selling book, Spiritual Liberation: Fulfilling Your Soul's Potential. Come and participate in this amazing evening of a live video recording

Bonnie St. John

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: A.H. Porter, (913) 908-1066 / ahporter1@gmail.com

OLYMPIC MEDALIST AND AUTHOR BONNIE ST. JOHN TO REACH OUT TO KANSAS CITY KIDS WHILE IN TOWN FOR UPCOMING CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE