Religion notes for Nov. 5: News, events from Valley’s faith community
Training to help Syrian refugee families in Fresno
Community members interested in learning how to assist refugee families from Syria in Fresno are invited to a training from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday at The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, 2111 E. Nees Ave., Fresno. Among the group’s objectives is working to help families get enrolled in language classes. RSVP by Monday by emailing reza@icfresno.org or call 559-297-9535.
California bishops urge respect and calm during election season
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno recently shared a statement from Bishop Jaime Soto, president of the California Catholic Conference, on behalf of the bishops of California about the days leading up to the Tuesday election. Part of that statement, entitled “California bishops urge respect and calm during election season,” reads:
“Animosity and hyperbole has characterized the current election season. This should give all people pause. The natural and healthy exchange of ideas, critical to our democratic system, has devolved into anger, intolerance and increasing alienation.
“This current polarization hampers the advancement of the common good, which is one of the ultimate goals of all prudent governance. The common good – “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily” – requires cooperation and mutual respect. It requires that all be given the opportunity to participate in civic activities and partake in the benefits of our society.”
Saturday, Nov. 5
Benefit celebrating KNXT Catholic television and singer Tajči
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 929 Harvard Ave., Clovis, knxt.tv, 559-488-7440.
5:30 p.m
Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing party
New Covenant Community Church, 1744 E. Nees Ave., Fresno.
8 a.m.-3 p.m
Holiday boutique
Northpark Community Church, 2297 E. Shepherd Ave., Fresno, 559-862-9393.
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m
Holiday boutique
University Presbyterian Church, 1776 E. Roberts Ave., Fresno, 559-439-8807.
8 a.m.-1 p.m
Holiday boutique
Peoples Church, 7172 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, 559-298-8001.
8 a.m.-2 p.m
Rummage sale
451 S. Armstrong Ave., Fresno.
8 a.m.-2 p.m
Sunday, Nov. 6
Drum circle and meditation
Community Church of Christ, 5550 N. Fresno St., Fresno, 559-435-2690.
6-7 p.m.
Holiday boutique
University Presbyterian Church, 1776 E. Roberts Ave., Fresno, 559-439-8807.
8 a.m.-1 p.m
Holiday Crafts Fair
Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial Ave., Fresno, UUCraftFair@gmail.com.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
LifeWay Baptist Church’s 75th Anniversary
LifeWay Baptist Church, 4250 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 559-228-1614, lbc@lifewaybaptist.org, $15 for the luncheon. Reservations required.
10:30 a.m
Worldwide Prophetic Evangelical Ministries
Ramada Inn Airport, 5090 E. Clinton Way, Fresno, 559-417-1889.
5-7 p.m
Monday, Nov. 7
Griefshare
Cornelia Southern Baptist Church, 2405 N. Cornelia Ave., Fresno, 559-277-1533, free.
6 p.m.
Griefshare
SouthPoint Foursquare Church, 5391 E. Tulare Ave., Fresno, 559-455-1119, free.
6-8 p.m.
Griefshare
Kerman Covenant Church, 15495 W. Whitesbridge Ave., Kerman, 559-846-8114, free.
7-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 8
“Empowering Young Palestinian Christians in the Work of Nonviolent Peacemaking” with pastor/author Alex Awad
Fresno Pacific University BC Lounge, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno.
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Griefshare
Clovis Evangelical Free Church, 2377 Armstrong Ave., Clovis, 559-292-3344, www.clovisevfree.org, free.
6:30-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
“Pursuing Peace in the Holy Land” breakfast meeting with pastor/author Alex Awad
Fresno Pacific University BC Lounge, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, alex-awad-breakfast.eventbrite.com, $10.
8 a.m.
Screening of “Little Town of Bethlehem” and Q&A with pastor/author Alex Awad
Fresno Pacific University Steinert Campus Center Room 103, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, Free.
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Armenian Merchants’ Lunch and Country Store event
First Armenian Presbyterian Church, 430 S. First St., Fresno, 559-237-6638, administration@fapc.net, $15 lunch.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Central Valley Justice Coalition’s Chocolate and Coffee Soiree
The Painted Table, 1211 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, 559-579-8506, ryan@justiceco.org, $35, $25 advance.
6 p.m.
“Minority Christians in Patient Mission: Lessons From the Palestinian Church” with pastor/author Alex Awad
Fresno Pacific University BC Lounge, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, Free.
7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 11
Christians in Commerce Challenge Weekend
St. Anthony’s Retreat Center, 43816 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, 559-250-0418, $195.
Saturday, Nov. 12
CVAC Arts and Crafts Holiday Show
Saints Community Church, 3740 E. Ashlan Ave., Fresno.
9 a.m.-4 p.m
Monday, Nov. 14
Christian counseling office opens
Worldwide Prophetic Evangelical Ministries, 3435 N. Shaw Avenue, Suite 102, (559) 417-1889, wpems.org.
10 a.m.-4 p.m Mondays-Wednesdays
Talk and book signing by Medea Benjamin
The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, 2111 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, reza@icfresno.org, 559-297-9535, $5.
6:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 18
Wilbur Daniels and the Chordsmen
New Covenant Community Church, 1744 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, 559-225-2351, Free-will offering.
7-9 p.m
Saturday, Nov. 19
Screening of “Hunting Elephants”
Temple Beth Israel, 6622 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, 559-439-9638.
7:15 p.m
Voices United Chorus
Hope Lutheran Church, 364 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno, 559-392-2567, voicesunitedchorus.com, $25.
5:30-9 p.m
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Catholic Charities seventh annual Turkey Drive
KSEE 24 News Station, 5035 E. McKinley Ave., Fresno, klilles@ccdof.org or 559-237-0851 ext. 1104 to volunteer, $500 donations receive free advertising by KSEE 24 throughout the day.
5 a.m.-7 p.m
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This story was originally published November 4, 2016 at 1:27 PM with the headline "Religion notes for Nov. 5: News, events from Valley’s faith community."