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Holocaust Remembrance Program is Sunday in Oak Ridge

Posted at 3:13 pm April 14, 2018
By Rhonda Bogard Leave a Comment

Mira Kimmelman

Mira Kimmelman

There will be a Holocaust Remembrance Program at the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge on Sunday.

It’s presented by the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. The Holocaust Remembrance Service is sponsored by the Oak Ridge Interfaith Partnership, and the public is encouraged to attend, a press release said. The City of Oak Ridge has proclaimed April 15 to be Holocaust Remembrance Day for 2018, the press release said.

The Holocaust Remembrance Program will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge Sanctuary, which is at 101 West Madison Lane. There will be a candle lighting ceremony, songs, readings by members of both congregations, and prayers, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Top Stories Tagged With: Al Good, antisemitism, Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, Echoes From the Holocaust: A Memoir, Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, hatred, Holocaust, Holocaust denial, Holocaust Remembrance, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Holocaust Remembrance Program, Holocaust survivor, Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge, Jinx Watson, Life beyond the Holocaust: Memories & Realities, Martha Deaderick, Mira Kimmelman, Oak Ridge Interfaith Partnership, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, Patsy Stacy, persecution, Rhonda Bogard, Ronnie Bogard, Steve Reddick


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Church Women United offers focus on community dialogue on Friday

Posted at 12:30 pm April 5, 2018
By Gay Marie Logsdon Leave a Comment

Church Women United will hold a public presentation on Friday, April 6, at Kern Memorial Methodist Church, which is located at 451 East Tennessee Avenue in Oak Ridge. Reverend David Allred of High Places Community Church will introduce an innovative supper program that the Oak Ridge Ministerial Association is developing to foster healthy conversation and closer ties between people of differing backgrounds, experiences, and core beliefs within our community, a press release said.

According to Allred: “Communities around the country are disconnecting from each other in ways that are driving us apart. We’re slowly losing our ability to listen to one another, fragmenting into ‘bunkers’ of sameness rather than giving space for each other’s differences.” To overcome this fragmentation, ORMA aims “to create spaces of togetherness that are not designed to fix community problems, but instead center on the practice hearing each other and being present with each other.” The inspiration for this program comes from the organization called “The People’s Supper.”

All are invited to attend the event however long they can, the press release said. Fellowship begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday, followed by a short meeting and prayer at noon, along with the presentation thereafter. Latecomers are welcome. Contact Gay Marie Logsdon at (865) 483-7940 for more information.

This press release was submitted by Gay Marie Logsdon.

Filed Under: Churches, Community Tagged With: Church Women United, community dialogue, David Allred, Gay Marie Logsdon, High Places Community Church, Kern Memorial Methodist Church, Oak Ridge Ministerial Association, The People's Supper


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Grace Lutheran Church celebrates ‘Rising of the Son’ Easter Sunday

Posted at 2:39 pm March 31, 2018
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The outdoor cross at Grace Lutheran is draped for Easter Sunrise Services. (Submitted photo)

 

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to join in celebration of the “Rising of the Son” on Easter Sunday, April 1.

Services will be held at 7 a.m. (sunrise outside), at 9 a.m. (contemporary service), and 11:15 a.m. (traditional service). The Men’s Group will provide breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is a part of the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). It is located at 131 West Gettysburg Avenue in Oak Ridge.

“Grace Lutheran Church is a Christian church dedicated to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in a diverse community by loving our neighbors as ourselves, developing vibrant ministries to meet current and emerging needs, and helping people know Jesus,” a press release said. For more information, call (865) 483-3787 or visit the church on the web at www.graceoakridge.org.

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Front Page News Tagged With: Easter Sunday, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran church, Rising of the Son

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Panel on Monday to discuss building welcoming, inclusive community

Posted at 12:48 pm March 4, 2018
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Anne Backus

Anne Backus

A Monday panel will focus on building a welcoming and inclusive community, a press release said. The discussion will be hosted by Women’s Interfaith Dialogue, and the panel will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, at the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge.

The Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge is at 101 West Madison Avenue.

“The meeting will feature a panel discussion of issues impacting LGBTQ members of our community and efforts to make our community more welcoming and inclusive,” the press release said.

The panel will include three Oak Ridgers: John Jaruzel, Anne Backus, and Jessica Ammendolia.

Here is more information from the press release: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community Tagged With: Anne Backus, gay rights, Gay Straight Transgender Alliance, Jessica Ammendolia, Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge, John Jaruzel, LGBTQ, Oak Ridge PFLAG, Parents Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, PFLAG, welcoming and inclusive community, Women's Interfaith Dialogue

Spaghetti lunch on Sunday to raise money for Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence

Posted at 5:31 am February 9, 2018
By Maureen Hoyt Leave a Comment

Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence Spaghetti & Meatballs Fundraiser Luncheon Feb 11 2018

An all-you-can-eat homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs Fundraiser Luncheon on Sunday will benefit Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence.

The luncheon is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, February 11, in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. The community is invited. Proceeds will benefit the Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence, a press release said.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and under. The all-you-can-eat meal includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, and a beverage. Take out will be available, the press release said. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling (865) 294-4133. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Nonprofits Tagged With: Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence, fundraiser, Maureen Hoyt, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, Spaghetti & Meatballs Fundraiser Luncheon

Little Free Library opens at Grace Lutheran Church

Posted at 1:29 pm February 4, 2018
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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge has installed a Little Free Library for the Oak Ridge community, located on the west side of the church. The Little Free Library has a shelf each for children, youth, and adults.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge has installed a Little Free Library for the Oak Ridge community, located on the west side of the church. The Little Free Library has a shelf each for children, youth, and adults.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge has installed a Little Free Library for the Oak Ridge community, located on the west side of the church. The Little Free Library has a shelf each for children, youth, and adults.

“Take a book and leave a book if you have one you can leave,” a press release said. “Help your children to take part in this special family activity. Check back often for new titles.”

Grace’s Little Free Library is one of 60,000 plus Little Libraries in more than 80 countries, with its “official” charter number (61941), and it is included on the World Map at LittleFreeLibrary.org.

According to the LFL website, “Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. Through Little Free Libraries, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Little Free Libraries play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books (and encouraging a love of reading!)” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Education, Front Page News Tagged With: Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran church, Little Free Library, Oak Ridge

Grace Lutheran Church calls new pastor

Posted at 12:52 pm February 4, 2018
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Larry Boudon

Larry Boudon

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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge has called the Rev. Dr. H. Lawrence Boudon as its new pastor, effective January 1, 2018. Boudon is a graduate of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina with a Masters of Divinity. He was ordained May 29, 2010.

Boudon graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.A. in Political Science/Spanish. He has a PhD in International Studies from the University of Miami, and a Master’s degree in Government from the University of Virginia. Prior to entering the ministry, Boudon worked as a journalist, then as a college professor and as editor of the Handbook of Latin American Studies at the Library of Congress.

He was born in Olean, New York, and grew up in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. He is the oldest of three children. Raised Roman Catholic, he became a Lutheran in 2003. He was drawn to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) by the “openness of dialogue at all levels of the denomination.” He is married to Laura, who holds dual U.S.-French citizenship and is presently Director of Study Abroad at Florida International University (FIU). Their son, Lucas, was adopted from Guatemala in 2007. Lucas is in the 6th grade and plays violin and soccer. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Front Page News Tagged With: ELCA congregation, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran church, H. Lawrence Boudon, pastor

Clinton church celebrates 75 years with ice cream social on Wednesday

Posted at 12:50 pm February 4, 2018
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The Clinton Church of Christ will commemorate the 75th anniversary of its first assembly on Wednesday, February 7, with an Ice Cream Social at 6 p.m. Bible Study classes will follow at 7 p.m., a press release said.

“We invite you to join with us as we celebrate!” the press release said.

Filed Under: Churches, Community Tagged With: 75th anniversary, Clinton Church of Christ, ice cream social

Martin Luther King Breakfast to feature Hammond as speaker

Posted at 3:01 pm January 7, 2018
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Derrick Hammond

Derrick Hammond

 

A Martin Luther King Fellowship Breakfast on Monday, January 15, will feature as keynote speaker the Reverend Derrick Hammond, pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in Oak Ridge.

It’s the 30th annual Martin Luther King Fellowship Breakfast hosted by the Atomic City Sportsmen.

The breakfast will be at the Oak Valley Baptist Church, 194 Hampton Road in Oak Ridge, on Monday, January 15. The program will begin at 8 a.m.

Hammond has served the Oak Valley Baptist Church for the past three years, a press release said. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Auburn University. He also completed the dual master’s degree program at Samford University, earning a Master of Divinity and a Master of Business Administration, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Front Page News, Top Stories Tagged With: Atomic City Sportsmen, David Mosby, Derrick Hammond, Martin Luther King Fellowship Breakfast, Oak Valley Baptist Church

Hammond, Howerton receive 2017 Postma Young Professionals Awards

Posted at 1:07 pm December 21, 2017
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Reverend Derrick Hammond, left, and Consolidated Nuclear Security’s Senior Director of Transformation J. Travis Howerton were named the latest winners of the Herman and Pat Postma Young Professionals Award by the East Tennessee Economic Council at the annual awards celebration held Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge. (Photos courtesy East Tennessee Economic Council)

Reverend Derrick Hammond, left, and Consolidated Nuclear Security’s Senior Director of Transformation J. Travis Howerton were named the latest winners of the Herman and Pat Postma Young Professionals Award by the East Tennessee Economic Council at the annual awards celebration held Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge. (Photos courtesy ETEC)

Reverend Derrick Hammond and CNS’s senior director of transformation J. Travis Howerton were named the latest winners of the Herman and Pat Postma Young Professionals Award by the East Tennessee Economic Council at the annual awards celebration held Friday, December 8, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge.

The Postma Young Professional Medal was created by the East Tennessee Economic Council to honor the accomplishments of young professionals who have made an impact and fostered a community culture in the region. Former Oak Ridge National Laboratory Director Herman Postma epitomized this spirit during his life; and his wife, Pat, continues the tradition of service today through her involvement in the Oak Ridge community, a press release said.

Pat Postma and Ted Sherry made the award presentations.

The Postma Medal, however, is about more than outstanding work, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Churches, Community, Front Page News, National Nuclear Security Administration, Oak Ridge, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: Consolidated Nuclear Security LLC, Derrick Hammond, DoubleTree Hotel, East Tennessee Economic Council, Herman and Pat Postma Young Professionals Award, Herman Postma, J. Travis Howerton, National Nuclear Security Administration, Postma Young Professional Medal, Ted Sherry, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex

Cantata ‘Joy’ & special singer presented by Grace Lutheran Church

Posted at 9:41 pm December 16, 2017
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Colette Boudreaux

Colette Boudreaux

 

Christmas 2017 brings in a wealth of musical experiences old and new at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge.

“Joy,” the cantata by Joel Raney, will be presented by the Chancel Choir on December 17 at the traditional service at 11:15 a.m.

Then on December 24, two Christmas Eve services will feature special music by the bell choir and youth choir, plus the late service will feature Colette Boudreaux, an operatic soprano from the New York area. The family service begins at 7 p.m. on December 24, and the Candlelight service begins at 9 p.m.

Boudreaux, who grew up in Knoxville, will sing “Rejoice Greatly” from Handel’s Messiah. Boudreaux keeps a busy performing schedule, and she also teaches voice and dance, is a professional choreographer, and to pay forward what she has learned, directs productions for high schools that have no formal theater programs. She recently started a professional theatre company in Easton, Pennsylvania, along with her husband, John Andreadis. Everyone is invited to attend. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music Tagged With: Chancel Choir, Christmas Eve services, Colette Boudreaux, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran church, Handel, Joel Raney, Joy, Messiah, Rejoice Greatly

Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday to support local humanitarian programs

Posted at 5:49 pm December 8, 2017
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Pictured above is recent community mission work by members of First United Methodist Church. (Submitted photo)

Pictured above is recent community mission work by members of First United Methodist Church. (Submitted photo)

 

The First United Methodist Church Oak Ridge Adult Missions Ministry will sponsor a fundraising Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s Restaurant on Saturday morning.

The church’s Missions Ministry supports many local humanitarian programs such as ADFAC, TORCH, Family Resource Center at Oak Ridge Schools, Ecumenical Storehouse, Free Medical Clinic, Girls Inc., Agape House, Tabitha’s Table, and Second Harvest “Food For Kids,” a press release said.

The Pancake Breakfast is scheduled from Saturday, December 9, from 8-10 a.m. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits Tagged With: ADFAC, Agape House, Ecumenical Storehouse, Family Resource Center at Oak Ridge Schools, First United Methodist Church, Free Medical Clinic, Girls Inc., Missions Ministry, Oak Ridge Adult Missions Ministry, pancake breakfast, Second Harvest, Tabitha’s Table, TORCH

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