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Posted on: Saturday, February 11, 2006

Feminist will address program

Advertiser Staff

Catholic feminist theologian Rosemary Radford Ruether will be the guest lecturer for the Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani Interfaith Program when she talks about "Women and Globalization: Victims and Sites of Resistance."

She teaches at Garrett Theological Seminary, Northwestern University, and is a member of the university's graduate faculty. Her area of expertise is interrelation of Christian theology and history to social justice issues, including sexism, racism, poverty, militarism, ecology and interfaith relations.

The free lecture will be at 4 p.m. March 5 at the Japanese Cultural Center, Manoa Grand Ballroom, 2454 S. Beretania St. It will be followed by a 5:30 p.m. reception and 6:30 p.m. fund-raising dinner. (Cost for the dinner is $100, $75 of which is tax-deductible).

Information and reservations: Poranee Natadecha-Sponsel, 735-4822.

CELTIC SCHOLAR WILL LEAD RETREAT

Ed Sellner, a scholar of Celtic spirituality, is offering a daylong "Soul Friendship Retreat" at 8:30 a.m. March 11 at St. Andrew's Cathedral. The retreat will focus on the history of the early Celtic church.

He's the author of "The Wisdom of the Celtic Saints," "The Celtic Soul Friend," "Stories of the Celtic Soul Friends: Their Meaning for Today" and "Pilgrimage: Exploring a Great Spiritual Practice."

Cost is $25. Information: the Rev. Andrew Dahlburg, 234-5282.

CHORAL CONCERTS SET NEXT MONTH

The choral ensemble of Concordia University, near Portland, Ore., will give a series of free 7 p.m. concerts next month. Dates and places:

  • March 1 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

  • March 3 at Messiah Lutheran Church in 'Ewa Beach

  • March 4 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in 'Aiea

  • March 5 at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Kane'ohe

  • March 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wahiawa

    The chorale brings together singers from six states and a variety of backgrounds, and has performed in Europe and Asia.

    Information: (503) 280-8614.

    LDS OFFICIAL WILL ADDRESS SCOUTING

    Charles Dahlquist, who oversees the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' young men, will be in town for evening conferences for adults involved with the LDS Church Scouting programs. The 7 p.m. events will be held at these locations:

  • Kane'ohe Stake: Feb. 21

  • Kaua'i Stake: Feb. 22

  • Kona Stake: Feb. 23

    Information: 595-6366, ext. 239.