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CG is delighted to be participating in a fantastic conference being held at Loyola University (Rogers Park Campus), May 31-June 4, 2009. The gathering is being organized by Jim Kenney and Bill French (CG's 2008-2009 Chair in Ethics, Justice, and Peace). It is the eighth in an annual series of
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Membership at Common Ground will soon have a new look. Beginning in January 2009, membership will require the purchase a CG Membership Card for $75.
The card will entitle you to price “breaks” on many programs, to special fees for class downloads (coming this fall), and other advantages.
In addition,
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CG is grateful for the generous support of these contributors over the past several months.
The family of Donald B. Cohen—Supporting the Donald B. Cohen Memorial Lecture
Lydia and Marvin Marder—In honor of Betty and Reinald Werrenrath on their wedding anniversary
Jim and Cetta Kenney—in honor of Kay Dodd’s
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Jim Kenney will conduct a 3-week workshop on "The Religion-Science Wars". Dates: October 15-29, 10:00 am – noon. Check the calendar listing for the course description.
Enrollment is only for the complete series. Preregister by phone (630-668-1571, ext. 300) or mail. $40 guests (vegetarian lunch available for $6 if notified
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CG now offers three different programs focused on spiritual practice.
Inward Journeys
Saturday mornings, call CG for dates
Jai Luster
No charge; free-will offering goes to group leader and Common Ground.
Practice: 1. Thirty minutes of ecumenical teaching stories and group discussion.
2. Thirty Minutes of breathing, gentle chair
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The Fall Meditation Retreat will be held at Techny Center from Friday evening, 10/17, through Sunday afternoon, 10/19. Please note correct prices. The printed bulletin was in error. Single room: $225; Double room: $200; Day registration: $125. A non-refundable deposit of $75 must be received by Friday, October 3. Final
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CG is delighted to announce an exciting new programming dimension. Each year, we will select a distinguished area scholar to fill the Common Ground Chair. Each year, the Chair will address a different topic area and be held by a different scholar.
The Chair holder will be responsible for
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CG publishes an occasional e-mail newsletter, highlighting upcoming programs, special events, and other items of interest. Click the title above to visit our E-mail Archive. There you can view recent newsletters and subscribe to receive future issues.
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Click on links at the top of the page to visit our Downloads section, where you'll find class handouts, a downloadable copy of the Fall 2008 Common Ground Bulletin, and (soon!) recordings of selected classes.
In the Articles section, you'll find a selection of pieces written or recommended
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