
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, October 16, 1993                   TAG: 9310160025
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 9   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: Staff reports
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AUTHOR VERNA DOZIER TO CONDUCT SEMINAR

Verna Dozier, whose method of Bible study has been used in churches throughout the nation, will conduct a seminar Nov. 6 at R.E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church in Lexington. Dozier, who lives in Washington, is the author of several books.

Those attending the seminar are requested to stay for the whole event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and to bring bag lunch. Registration is needed by Oct. 30 and should be made by sending a check for $5 payable to the church at 123 W. Washington Ave., Lexington, 24450.

Sullivan awarded Bishop Walter F. Sullivan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond has received the Faith in Action Award from the Virginia Council of Churches. The second religious leader to receive the award, Sullivan was recognized as one who "exemplifies both the living out of his faith commitment and the ability to build bridges that make human community possible."

Over the nearly 20 years that he has been bishop, Sullivan has involved himself in human service causes often in cooperation with other churches. In 1990 the diocese he administers became the first Catholic group to join the ecumenical council since its founding in 1944.

Workshops scheduled on sexual misconduct

Many Episcopalians in leadership positions in their churches will attend one of several training sessions to prevent sexual misconduct scheduled from Tuesday to Dec. 5 in various parts of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.

The church on the national level is requiring the training for governing board members and staff in parishes and others whose volunteer activities involve certain programs with children. Bishop A. Heath Light has said that the programs are necessary to maintain continued insurance coverage by a major carrier and also to bring to the attention of members the denomination's desire to stop sexual harassment.

The first workshop will be Tuesday in Roanoke. Later sessions will be in Wytheville, Lynchburg and Lexington.

LARCs to talk

Three historic liturgical churches, Lutheran, Anglican and Roman Catholic - known as LARC - will be represented at the annual state conference Nov. 19 and 20 in Richmond.

The Rev. Dr. Kortright Davis, a native West Indian now living in Washington, will be the keynote speaker. An Episcopal clergyman since 1966, Kortright is professor of theology and director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Howard University. He also serves a Washington parish.

Churches the three denominations share the meeting place for the conference, which is for any Virginians who support greater cooperation among the three denominations. For details of the conference and registration information, call 804-346-0858. Cost is $20.

Arts conference

The Washington Arts Group, an organization for artists of various disciplines who produce works related to the Judeo-Christian tradition, is sponsoring a conference, "Let the Word Break Through," on Nov. 13. Workshops will cover electronic music, film, changes in religious language, prayer and the way of grace in "a culture of absence." Cost is $40 before Nov. 1 or $45 later. Site will be National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. N.W. Call 202-363-2345 for full schedule.

by CNB