Today
Faith-based environmental conference|The National Council of Churches and Eco-Justice Ministries is having a regional environmental conference, “Tending the Garden, Cultivating the Commons,” Nov. 4 and 5. David Hallman, climate change coordinator of the World Council of Churches will give a free presentation at 7 p.m. at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver. There will be workshops highlighting stewardship of public lands and global climate change from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday No Cost to attend the workshops is $35, (includes continental breakfast, lunch, and light snacks). To register, call 303-715-3873 or visit www.eco-justice.org.
“Shabbaton”|B’nai Chaim, a Reform Jewish congregation at 13758 W. Marlowe Ave., Morrison, is having a Shabbaton beginning at 7:30 tonight with a Shabbat service and continuing at 10 a.m. Saturday with a Shabbat, lunch, and discussions, crafts and activities for adults, children and families. The Shabbaton will conclude with a spaghetti dinner served by the Youth Group at 6 p.m.
Saturday
Gospel music workshop|”Gospel Music: A Passionate Heritage,” a workshop led by Don Lewis, who developed and taught it as a course at the University of California at Berkley, will be at 9 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St., Denver. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $15, which includes lunch. To register, call 303-388-4395.
A musical presentation featuring a choir including workshop attendees will be at 4 p.m. Sunday Cost is $15 adults, $10 students and seniors, $5 for children 11 and under. For tickets, call 303-388-4395.
Sunday
Politics and toleration|”The Quest for Political Community: Practicing Genuine Toleration,” a series by Todd Breyfogle, director of the university honors program at the University of Denver, will be at 9 a.m. at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver.
Evangelism workshop|Denver Presbytery is sponsoring an evangelism workshop focusing on how Christians express the “Good News” in a sometimes hostile world at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Nov. 5at Wellshire Presbyterian Church, 2999 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. Cost is $5, includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register, call 303-777-2453.
Buddhists and Christians|The Buddhist/Christian Interfaith Community at St. Paul’s Untied Methodist Church, 1615 Ogden St., is having a presentation, “Interview with a Free Spirit: Sister Mary Luke Tobin,” at 5 p.m.
All Souls’ Requiem|All Souls’ Requiem will be at 4 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Denver.
Wednesday
Kabbalah program|”The Secrets of Kabbalah,” a four-part lecture series by David Sanders, Kabbalah educator, will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays Nov. 9, 16, and 30 at Mizel Museum, 400 S. Kearney St., Denver. To register, call 303-394-9993, ext. 3.
Guest speakers for anniversary|Zion Baptist Church, 933 E. 24th Ave., Denver, is celebrating its 140th anniversary. The Rev. Gregory Johnson of Union Baptist Church will be the guest speaker at the 7 p.m. service Wednesday. The Rev. Calvin Jackson of True Believers Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, will be the guest speaker at the 6 p.m. service Nov. 11. The Rev. W.C. Davis of Munger Avenue Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, will be the guest speaker at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13. A banquet with guest speaker The Rev. James D. Peters, Jr., of New Hope Baptist Church, will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver. Cost for the banquet is $30.
Thursday
Prayer program|”The Spiritual Discipline of Prayer: Integrating Prayer into Our Everyday Lives,” a four-part series offered by University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd., Denver, concludes with “Lectio Divina or Praying with Scripture,” at 6:45 p.m.
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