Upcoming Events

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

The Week of Prayer gathers Christians of varied denominations and affiliations around the world. Father Keith Roderick of Saint Andrew Episcopal Church will be the preacher for the Carbondale event, and a reception will follow in the lower level of Xavier Hall. This year, member churches of the South Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville are invited to the various deanery Week of Prayer services throughout the diocese as part of the 125th Anniversary celebration of the Diocese. Please call St. Francis parish secretary, Marilyn Bush, if you have any questions: 457-4556

Hassidic Courts Lecture
6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30
Morris Library at Southern Illinois University

An exclusive collection of photographs about the inside life of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel. There will be a lecture by
former Reuters photographer Gil Cohen Magen. Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the most intimate events in the life of the most secluded Jewish communities. Admission is free. After the lecture there will be an opportunity to purchase Gil's book "Hassidic Courts."

World Interfaith Harmony Week is February 1-7

Ralph Anderson Interfaith Dialogues
Currently, the Council is planning for the Spring Dialogue series. For information, or to submit dialogue suggestions, please contact Ken Starbuck at cubrats@frontier.com or 618-942-3986.