Handbell choirs join for concert
Area handbell choirs will present a "Spring Ring" concert at 4 p.m. today in Calvary Lutheran Church, 1405 S. Ninth St., Grand Forks.
Groups from Wesley United Methodist, United Lutheran and Calvary will perform.
Directors include Marge Myrold, Lynn Liepold, Kathi Dykstra and Mary Ann Devig. It's free and open to the public.
Info: Mary Ann Devig at (218) 779-2048; e-mail pmadevig@gra.midco.net .
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Rossy returns for Lotus retreat
Lynn Rossy returns to lead a retreat today and Sunday in the Lotus Meditation Center, 2900 University Ave. on UND's campus.
Rossy is founder of the Mindfulness Practice Center at the University of Missouri and will speak on "Falling in Love with the Present: the Mindful Way to Freedom." Info: Kristen Borysewicz at (701) 777-4647; online at www.lotuscenter.und.edu .
Trinity Free holds seminar Sunday
Trinity Free Lutheran Church, 3426 S. Chestnut St., Grand Forks, will hold an informational meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sunday about the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, its doctrines and organizing principles.
It's open to people of any denomination. Info: the Rev. Terry Olson at (701) 772-1218; online at www.aflc.org .
St. Mary's Palm Sunday dinner
A Palm Sunday dinner is set for 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 216 Belmont Road, Grand Forks.
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The cost is $9 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for those 4 and younger.
Crookston choir's Passion oratorio
An oratorio on the "Seven Last Words of Jesus" is set for 4 p.m. Sunday in Trinity Lutheran Church on South Broadway, Crookston, sponsored by the Civic Music League.
Karlstad Choir's Passion concert
The Karlstad (Minn.) Area Choir will present a contemporary tenebrae service, "We Remember Calvary," at 7 p.m. Sunday in First Lutheran Church, Karlstad.
Tenebrae refers to certain Holy Week ceremonies.
Lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome. Info: the Rev. Gary Haverson at (218) 436-2406; online at www.first-eidsvold.com .
Easter cantata at Bible camp
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The Easter cantata, "Amazing Grace: My Chains Are Gone," will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday at Park River (N.D.) Bible Camp, west of Park River.
It's free and open to all. An offering for the camp will be taken. Info: Sean Barnhart, camp director, (701) 284-6795; online at www.parkriverbiblecamp.org .
Redding Family to sing in Aneta
Amy Redding and Family of Northwood, N.D., will present a concert of Gospel music at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Ottawa Church, five miles south and five miles west of Aneta, N.D.
Info: Judy Rusten at (701) 326-4240; email rusten@polarcomm.com .
Class on handling adult children set
An eight-week seminar on "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children," sponsored by Valley Christian Center, is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturdays beginning May 7 in Gramma Butterwick's, 1400 S. Washington St.
Using the Bible and prayer, it will help parents learn tough love to help without enabling bad behavior. It's free. Info: Kay Komprood at (701) 775-9701.
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Bethany's Lord's Supper tableau
The 23rd annual Lord's Supper human tableau, a dramatic, play and worship service is set Thursday.
Members will re-enact the famous Da Vinci painting while the story is narrated at 8 p.m. Thursday in Bethany Lutheran Church, six miles north of East Grand Forks on state Highway 220. Info: Bethany at (218) 773-1501 or Linda Hoff at (218) 773-2521.
EGF school sets dinner theater
Riverside Christian School in East Grand Forks is hosting a dinner theater, "State Road 47," at 6 p.m. May 6-7.
The musical comedy is about three parables of Jesus.
Tickets are $25 and can be bought at the school at (218) 773-1770 or the Christian Bookshelf at (701) 775-3967.
Herald staff reports
