religion calendar/briefs 11/20

Briefly

Diocese holds audit of child protection charter

The Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau recently completed an audit of how the diocese was implementing the charter of protection for youth and children. The charter was adopted in 2002 by U.S. Catholic bishops in response to reports of sexual abuse of minors by some Catholic priests. The audit was conducted by representatives from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The audit covered how the diocese was promoting healing and reconciliation, how it guarantees an effective response to any allegations of abuse, and how it will protect people in the future. The diocese was found compliant in all areas.

-- From staff reports

Calendar

Sunday

The Gloryland Travelers of Mounds, Ill., will sing in services at Unity Baptist Church in Benton, Mo. The event is part of the congregation's annual Harvest Day activities. A concert will be held at 1:30 p.m. after a dinner in the church hall.

A Thanksgiving service is at 2 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson, sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance. The Rev. Bruce Ritter, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church ELCA, will be the speaker. Special music will be presented by the Jackson High School Choir. An offering will be collected to help replenish the Ministerial Alliance's benevolence account.

Deacon ordination service at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Monday

Young at Hearts senior adult group meets at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Jordan Cox, a Jackson High School student, will sing and perform.

Tuesday

The Cape Girardeau Ministerial Alliance will hold an ecumenical Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

-- From staff reports