Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, August 21, 1993 TAG: 9309230283
SECTION: RELIGION PAGE: C4 EDITION: METRO
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Dr. M. Scott Peck, author of best-selling books on the relationship of religion to mental health, will speak three times in Salem on Sept. 21. ``Hope for Healing'' will be the theme of two morning lectures directed to pastoral counselors and medical personnel. These will cost $10 with registration needed by Sept. 10. Checks should be made payable to Lewis-Gale Psychiatric Center.
All programs will be at the Education Center of the psychiatric hospital, 1902 Braeburn Drive, Salem. The professional lectures will be from 8 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the subjects of ``Religious Concepts in Psychotherapy'' and ``Blame and Forgiveness.''
A free lecture open to the public as space permits will begin at 7 p.m. Peck will discuss ``Togetherness and Separateness in Personal Relationships.'' Reservations for this two-hour lecture may be made by calling 772-2859 or obtaining forms from the hospital.
Peck, who has spoken previously in Roanoke, became well known with the publication of ``The Road Less Traveled'' 15 years ago.
\ Christian rap
A Christian rapper known as Dennis will perform tonight at the Stonewall Theater in Clifton Forge.
Dennis, a Lynchburg native, has been performing Christian rap for two years. He will be joined in the concert by Jennifer Richardson and Fred Albrecht. The music begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $4 at the door.
\ Music workshop
A Creative Music Making Workshop is scheduled Sept. 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church in Lynchburg.
Led by Clive Muncaster, it is open to people of all ages and includes a program for young children who are accompanied by parents. Instruments will be provided. Call 804-528-1363 for registration information.
The church is at 1021 New Hampshire Ave.
\ Funds needed
A Ugandan student at Virginia Tech, Mark Waligo, is seeking funds to continue his education for public service in his home country.
Assisted by Dr. George Tate of First United Methodist Church in Salem, Waligo is currently working at the United Methodist Assembly Center in Blackstone. On coming to the United States with the help of an Indian business man, he enrolled at Hiwassee College in Tennessee. Later he met the Rev. Ted Smith, a former campus chaplain at Tech, and transferred there.
Meanwhile, two members of his immediate family have died in Africa, and his funds are insufficient for a trip home and returning to Blacksburg. Tate has set up the Mark Waligo Trust Fund and contributors may send checks to it at P.O. Box 887, Salem 24153
\ National convention
Several thousand members of Disciples of Christ congregations held their biennial national convention recently in St. Louis with their counterparts in the United Church of the Christ.
This was the first ``common gathering'' of the two groups and the first joint church convention in the United States in more than 40 years. The two denominations are engaged in a study to allow cooperative ministries whenever possible.
Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu addressed the meeting, which also will be remembered for the efforts of many delegates to reduce Mississippi River flood damage in the city.
by CNB