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Last update: November 5, 2009 - 10:16 AM

CONFERENCES AND SPEAKERS FAITH AT RISK 5 CONFERENCE: "The Dangers of the New Pop Spirituality." 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Free. Twin City Fellowship, 2734 Rhode Island Av. S., St. Louis Park. 952-935-3100. WAYS OF PEACE I: A CONFERENCE ON CHRISTIAN NONVIOLENCE: Led by theologians Rita Nakashima Brock, Walter Wink, theology scholars and others. 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, $10. United Theological Seminary, 3000 NW. 5th St., New Brighton. 651 917-0383. NEW WINESKINS, MISSION-BASED COMMUNITIES: A presentation by Jack Jezreel, founder of JustFaith Ministries of Louisville, Ky. 7 p.m. Sun. Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 N. 4th St., Oakdale. 651-789-3181. FAMILY FEUDS: HOW WE DEAL WITH DIFFERENCE: Third in a series, with religious leaders from different faith traditions discussing race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. 7-9 p.m. Mon., Klas Center, 1537 Taylor Av., St. Paul. 651-646-8805. WESTMINSTER TOWN HALL FORUM: The Rev. Harvey Cox will discuss his book, "The Future of Faith." Noon-1 p.m. Thu. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 12th St. and Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-332-3421. CYNTHIA MCKINNEY: Former congresswoman from Georgia discusses her trip to Gaza to help deliver humanitarian aid. 7 p.m. Fri. Walker Community United Methodist Church, 3104 16th Av. S., Mpls. 612-827-5364. "RESOURCE HELPS PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS": Debbie Atterberry, president of Resource Inc., will discuss how the organization helps people with disabilities, chemical and mental health illness and employment barriers. 9 a.m. Nov. 8. Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls. 612-871-7400. MUSIC AND ARTS NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIR: 4 p.m. Sun., St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi; 7:30 p.m. Sun., Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Rd., Edina. $10-$20. 612-722-2301. A LEAP OF FAITH 5: GIVE IT A REST: Works by various artists. Also showing at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, 1620 E. 46th St., Mpls. 612-721-4463. Fri.-Nov. 28. Susan Hensel Gallery, 3441 Cedar Av. S., Mpls. 612-722-2324. MUSIC FOR MEDICINE: "Music for Medicine," a benefit for the Neighborhood Involvement Program featuring members of the Minnesota Orchestra. Pre-concert reception and silent auction at 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8, $25-$60. Temple Israel, 2324 Emerson Av. S., Mpls. 612-746-8543. ONE 2WENTY ONE: 6 p.m. next Sat., all ages. $10. Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Mpls. 612-781-8488. JOSHUA NELSON: Nelson performs his style of Kosher gospel music, a blend of Hebrew/Jewish and African-American music. 7:30 p.m. next Sat., $10-$36. Adath Israel Synagogue, 2337 Edgcumbe Rd., St. Paul. 952-545-2424. Classes and workshops DREAMS AND SPIRITUALITY: Learn how dreams can enrich your spiritual life and to keep a dream journal. 10 a.m. Nov. 8. St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 519 Oak Grove St., Mpls. 612-870-7800.

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