Religion Digest (10/01/09)

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ARTS AND MUSIC

MARK HASKETT -- 11:30 a.m. today, Unity Church of Modesto, 2467 Veneman Ave. Haskett, joined by vocalist Katy Burroughs, will sing selections from "Song of the Prophet," with commentary on the life and spirituality of Kahil Gibran. Offering. 578-5433.

GOSPEL JUBILEE -- 6 p.m. Nov. 14, Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced. Eight groups, including All Star Jubilee Band with state champion fiddle player Brian Cogburn, the California Melody Boys, Solid Ground, Eternal Praise and others. $8 in advance, $10 at door; free for ages 18 and under. 201-6824 or www.californiagospeljubilee.com

CLASSES

REFORMATION SERIES -- 6 p.m. today, Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1448 Standiford Ave., Modesto. Final lecture in series on John Bunyan and his classic, "Pilgrim's Progress." Refreshments follow. Free. 522-5922.

CLERGY SYMPOSIUM -- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Community Hospice conference room, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto. Event for faith leaders on "What do you say to someone who is dying? Moving beyond clichés." Presentation by hospice chaplains include hands-on methods such as music, rituals, poetry and prayer. Lunch included. Free. 578-6301.

PRE-MARITAL WORKSHOP -- 6-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Mill Creek Church, 147 Auto Center Court, Modesto. Guest speakers Joe and Michelle Hernandez of Family Wellness Associates will talk on the top five argument topics in marriage, forgiveness, communication, differences and keeping love alive. $99 per couple (regularly $149) for workshop and materials. 606-0772.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS -- 2-4:30 p.m. Nov. 14, First Baptist Church of Modesto family life pavilion, 1301 12th St. GriefShare support group for women grieving the death of a loved one. Seminar gives tips on making it through the Christmas season, including new reasons to enjoy them again. $5. 521-0181, ext. 2320.

FOCUS ON PARENTING -- 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Monte Vista Chapel, 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave., Turlock. Simulcast from Focus on the Family includes parenting experts such as Kevin Leman, Elisa Morgan and Mark Holman. $25 each or $45 per couple. Box lunch available, $10 each. Register by Nov. 9. 634-4935.

MISCELLANEOUS

REVIVAL -- 7 p.m. today, Dunkard Brethren Church, 1960 Sharon Ave., Modesto. Speaker: Jason Reed from Meyerstown, Pa. Free. 874-2832.

NEW TIMES -- River Oak Grace Community Church, 7712 Rodden Road, Oakdale, is expanding to three Sunday services beginning today. New times: 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Offering. 847-9428.

RABBI'S INSTALLATION -- During 7:30 p.m. Shabbat service Friday, Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. Rabbi Larry Moldo will be installed by Rabbi Daniel Horwitz of Houston, Texas. Reception to follow. 571-6060.

WOMEN'S EVENT -- 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. Guest speaker is Debbie Alsdorf, women's ministry director in Livermore and founder of Design 4 Living Ministries, who will talk on purposeful quiet times, conflict, personal space and "Simply Christmas." $15, which includes dinner if registered by today. 571-4381.

PASTOR'S WIVES -- Friday-Saturday, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto. Pastor's Wives With a Mission conference includes speakers Lenatte Blouin of Sacramento and Sue Pritchard of Diamond Springs, and worship leader Cloann Moses of Antioch. Theme: "Cling to the Call." Cost: $60, includes lunch Nov. 7. 667-4826.