Monday, 11/19, 7 pm, West Lecture Hall

The Office of Student Wellness and Shining Hope for Communities-Oberlin (SHOFCO) will be hosting a screening of "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide." The documentary is based on the novel of the same name, by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn, which was published in June of 2010. We will be screening the first part of the two part documentary, which is focuses on gender-based violence, sex trafficking, and education. All are welcome.

Tuesday, 11/20

Potluck Dinner, 5:45-7 pm, First Church in Oberlin (106 N Main St.)

Come share with the Oberlin and Oberlin College community in a Potluck Dinner. This will be an exceptional opportunity to share, talk about Trans issues, and also get to know the community at large. Some food will be provided but we invite everyone to bring a dish to share. We hope to see many of you there.

Bonfire and Vigil, 7:15-7:45 pm, Tappan Square Bonfire Pit (southwest corner)

After dinner, we invite everyone to join us at a Bonfire and Vigil in Tappan Square.

Open Mic Night, 8-9 pm , Edmonia Lewis Center (76 S Professor St.)
To conclude our evening, we invite everyone to join us at the Edmonia Lewis Center for an Open Mic Night. Students and Community Members are welcome to perform. Please get in touch with lespinoz@oberlin.edu for more information.

Saturday, 11/24, 1-4 p.m., Peace Community Church

All are welcome.

Peace Community Church is offering a four-week Advent Study on "The First Christmas," a book by Marcus Borg and Dominic Crossan. The study will be led by Steve Mayer and Kristen Bredenbeck Mayer. For more information, contact the church at 774-3031. Books are available on amazon.com.

Wednesdays beginning 11/28, 12:15 pm, First Church in Oberlin (UCC)

Performers in the opening concert include: organists James David Christie (Professor of Organ, Oberlin), Don Verkuilen (Minister of Music at First Congregational Church, Elyria), harpist Kevin Layer (OC '12), soprano Marlene Rosen (Oberlin Professor of Voice), plus a string orchestra of Oberlin students and community members. Bring a bag lunch.

Thursday, 12/6, 7:30 pm, Wilder 101

Sponsored by the Mead Swing Lectureship Committee and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

Thursday, 12/13, 7:30 pm, Oberlin UU Fellowship (355 E Lorain Street, east of IGA)

Come find sanctuary during the holiday season in readings, meditations, sharing, and music.  This darkest time of the year brings sadness, but also gifts. The Oberlin UU Fellowship will host this multifaith service, facilitated by Rev. Mary Grigolia and Barbara Fuchsman, sponsored by Oberlin Area Cooperating Ministries, Oberlin College Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, and the Interfaith Student Council. Reception to follow.

Monday, 12/17, 7 pm, First Church in Oberlin, 106 N. Main Street

Bring your family and friends this holiday season to enjoy the brilliant sounds of organ and brass, a sing-a-long beautiful handcrafted pottery mugs, and complimentary beverages. All proceeds go directly to the Oberlin Community Services. Mugs: $10; Admission: free 

Seeking Jews, Christians, Seekers, and others! Interfaith Appalachia (IA) brings people together across differences of religion, politics, and environmental perspective for service, dialogue, and community development in central Appalachia. A diverse and tight-knit cohort of Oberlin students will learn about the vibrant culture of the Appalachian region, as well as the region's historical and current social and ecological challenges. They will approach their learning through their own worldview/religious tradition, and will have the opportunity to look through the lenses of multiple other religious/philosophical perspectives as well. While visiting Harlan County, Kentucky, students will partner with evangelical ministries and community organizations for a week of service, friendship and learning. Full-credit and half-credit options are available, with details included in the timeline. Contact: David@interfaithappalachia.org.

1/25 3-5 and 6:30-8 pm, 1/26 10 am-2 pm (lunch provided), First Church in Oberlin

The English translator of "Drawn to Freedom" Dr. William Rader will facilitate this discussion that will address the role of freedom in the Christian life and the divide between Christians who place different emphases on personal morality or social justice. In his translator's preface, Rader recognizes that while it might seem counterintuitive to use a catechism as a springboard to discuss freedom, he sees Busch's work as a way to answer the question, "Why are you called a Christian?" and is primarily interested in the relevance of the gospel for this "tangled world." Eberhard Busch is best known for his biography of Karl Barth. $10.00 registration fee; $15 for registration and "Drawn to Freedom"; $20 for registration, "Drawn to Freedom" and "The Heidelberg Catechism". RSVP by 1/15 to Jim Deitz ejdeitz@centurytel.net, 988-2714 or Linda Slocum lrslocum@gmail.com, 775-2482.