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Last update: May 9, 2008 - 6:22 PM

CONFERENCES AND SPEAKERS
THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE CHRIST:
A lecture, full- and half-day workshops, and worship service led by spiritual teacher Gita Saraydarian. The event is sponsored by Lighthouse Events, the International Network of Esoteric Healing and Spirit United Church. Reservations required. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today; 10:30 a.m. Sun., $20-$100. Spirit United Church, 3204 Como Av. SE., Mpls. 952-935-9920.

IS GOD THE STONE IN STONE SOUP?: If a Unitarian Universalist Prays in the Woods, Is Anyone Listening? A talk and discussion follow. Sponsored by the Groveland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. 10:15 a.m. Sun. St. Paul Area Council of Churches, 1671 Summit Av., St. Paul. 651-699-4440.

A CONVERSATION WITH THE REV. MICHAEL O'CONNELL:
Features a service, dinner, lunch and talks. Topics include: "Tensions Within the Church -- What it Means for the Jewish-Catholic Relationship," "Shared Origins, Diverse Journeys" and "How Did Jesus of Nazareth Become Jesus the Christ?" 6-8:15 p.m. Fri.; 9-11:45 a.m. next Sat., free-$18. Reservations required for dinner and lunch. Temple Israel, 2324 Emerson Av. S., Mpls. 612-374-0315. MUSIC AND ARTS

 INVOCATION: 7 p.m. today, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Av. S., Mpls. 4 p.m. Sun., Macalester Plymouth United Church, 1658 Lincoln Av., St. Paul. Free. 763-574-0162.

ORGAN AND BRASS CONCERT:
"Menagerie," premiere of a new work by composer Heath Mathews. 7:30 p.m. today, $10-$15. St. Mark's Cathedral, 519 Oak Grove St., Mpls. 612-870-7800.

WOODY MANN:
Guitar concert. 7:30 p.m. today. $15. Union Congregational Church, 118 4th St., Elk River. 763-441-1203.

ST. JOSEPH CHAPEL RECITAL:
"The Glorious Mysteries." 1:30 p.m. Sun. Basilica of St. Mary, 16th St. and Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 612-333-1381.

NESHAMA: VISIONS OF THE SOUL:
A project of the Jewish Women's Artist Circle. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 8 a.m.-noon. Sun. Ends June 15. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 12th St. and Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-332-3421.

ST. PAUL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m. Wed., free. St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Av. 651-698-0751.

VIRGIN GROUND:
7:30 p.m. Fri., St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 901 Portland Av., St. Paul. 7:30 p.m. May 18, Assumption Catholic Church, 51 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Free. 651-487-3340.

Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares: The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices in concert. 8 p.m. next Sat., $35-$40. For tickets call 1-866-811-4111; www.theatermania.com. Basilica of St. Mary, 16th St. and Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 1-866-811-4111. CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

LIFE ENRICHMENT ADULT FORUMS FOR SENIORS:
Four programs and/or speakers are offered. 9 a.m.-noon Mon., Nativity Lutheran Church, 3312 Silver Lake Rd., St. Anthony. $12-$14. 763-571-1500.

SPIRITUAL WISDOM ON CONQUERING FEAR:
7-8:30 p.m. Wed., free. Call to register. Temple of ECK, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. 952-380-2200.

CELEBRATIONS AND SERVICES
COMMUNITY PRAYER DAY: program of prayer for repentance and transformation, music, scripture readings and speakers. 7 p.m. next Sat. Midway Stadium, 1771 Energy Park Dr., St. Paul.

PILGRIM DISTINGUISHED PREACHER SERIES: The Rev. Richard Jensen, a professor of homiletics emeritus at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, will preach at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and lead a 9:45 a.m. forum, "An Intro to the Christian Themes in the Music of Bono and U2." May 18. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1935 St. Clair Av., St. Paul. 651-699-6886.

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