Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
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Upcoming Events at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
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Wicca, Paganism, and Witchcraft Explored at Lifetree Café - Jan 24
<p>The beliefs and practices of Wiccans and pagans will be examined at Lifetree Café on Friday, Jan 24 at 12 pm.</p><p>The program—titled “The Witch Next Door: What’s the Appeal of Wicca and Paganism?”—features filmed interviews with self-identified pagans and a Wiccan who says she began exploring the religion as a teenager and still practices it today.</p><p>“I think what initially attracted me to Wicca was that it wasn’t the traditional patriarchal, standard American religion,” the woman says. “It was stepping outside of the box. There weren’t rules, and there wasn’t a man at the top.”</p><p>Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - 3500 29th Ave - Marion, IA.</p><p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Emily at (319) 377-4689 or <a href="mailto:office@lcrmarion.org">office@lcrmarion.org</a></p> 2020-01-03 13:00:00 -0600
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LifeTree Cafe: Conspiracies
<p><strong>Conspiracies Considered at Lifetree Café</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Commonly reported cover-ups, schemes, and secrets will be explored at Lifetree Café on Friday, January 31 at noon.</p><p><br></p><p>The program, titled “Conspiracies: What <em>‘They’</em> Don’t Want You to Know,” features a filmed interview with Ross Hemsworth, a well-known radio personality and speaker at conferences addressing conspiracies and conspiracy theories.</p><p><br></p><p>“I think those people with exploring minds are the ones interested in conspiracy theories,” Hemsworth says during the episode. “For me, when I meet people who are into this particular subject area, they are exploring everything. They are inquiring minds, and they just want to know the truth that’s out there.”</p><p><br></p><p>During the episode, Lifetree participants will be given an opportunity to share their opinions of commonly reported conspiracy theories including the JFK assassination, UFO landings, and genetically engineered viruses. </p><p><br></p><p>Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located 3500 29th Ave - Marion, IA (inside Lutheran Church of the Resurrection).</p><p><br></p><p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Emily at (319) 377-4689 or office@lcrmarion.org.</p> 2020-01-10 13:00:00 -0600
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LifeTree Cafe: The Miracle of Dreams
<p>Expert advice about the origins and meaning of dreams will be featured at Lifetree Café on Friday, February 7 at noon.</p><p><br></p><p>The program, titled “The Miracle of Dreams: Does God Speak to Us Through Our Dreams?” features a filmed interview with Dr. Terry Himes of the Colorado Sleep Center. He explains what researchers have discovered about dreams, the possible sources of those dreams, and the role sleep and dreaming play in maintaining a healthy life.</p><p><br></p><p>“We know that fragments of our previous day’s experience or possibly the past week, can be processed through dreams,” says Himes. “It must be that the association areas in our brain are actually responsible for elaborating the content of a story. It is the association areas that help us process and consolidate memories.”</p><p><br></p><p>Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located inside the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - 3500 29th Ave; Marion, IA.</p><p><br></p><p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to the church office at (319) 377-4689 or office@lcrmarion.org.</p> 2020-01-17 13:00:00 -0600
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