Email: staff@cres.org  —  mailing address: Box 45414, Kansas City, MO 64171-8414


UPCOMING PROGRAMS 
with CRES participation

Having spawned several other organizations, 
including the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council, 
we continue to offer programs initiated by and through others
but we no longer create our own in order to focus on our unique work.

CRES is a 501(c)(3) organization
promoting understanding of all faiths 
through teaching, writing, and consulting.
 

VITAL CONVERSATIONS

A Monthly DIscussion Group Led by David E Nelson
CRES associate minister
president, The Human Agenda

“The purpose of a Vital Conversation is not to win an argument,
but to win a friend and advance civilization.”  --Vern Barnet 

The discussions began May 24, 2002, 
by examining Karen Armstrong's The Battle for God

FREE
2nd Wednesday of each month, 1-2:30 pm
at the Mid Continent Public Library, Antioch Branch, 
6060 N Chestnut Ave, Gladstone, MO 64119; (816) 454-1306
You are welcome even if you have not read the book or seen the movie!

For descriptions of future topics, click here.

August 14, 2013  -- “Dakota 38”

 

 
No room left, but please see the tour at http://www.cres.org/art/
Aug 14 Wed 10:15-11:30
VERN'S TOUR OF SACRED ART AT THE NELSON-AKINS
with JOSEPH ROSENDO
who is in town Aug 13 Tue 6:30-7:30p
Travel as a Life-Changing Experience
Unity Temple on the Plaza
http://www.travelscope.net/

     Joseph Rosendo embraces the color and spirit of each culture he visits and now he brings that passion to Kansas City. Joseph concludes each program with this quote from Mark Twain: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” (www.travelscope.net) Join Joseph as he shares his travel discoveries and life-changing experiences. "Whether it’s chanting with monks in Thailand, morning prayers in Istanbul, sending heavenly lanterns to the skies in Taiwan or praying with a pilgrim in Ethiopia – Travelscope strives to demonstrate that we are more alike than different and that all spiritual paths are truly seeking the same goal, connection with our higher power." 
     All proceeds from this event benefit “Books That Build Bridges” to establish a Spiritual Diversity Library Collection for the entire community.
     For information and tickets: 
http://www.culturalcrossroads-kc.org/EVENTS/Travelscope-KansasCity.pdf
and visit 
http://www.culturalcrossroads-kc.org
 

 
 

By Invitation
AUG 18 SUN 11 am, Davis Hall, Wyandotte County Lake Park
WEDDING -- Ferris Buhler and Cecilia Andrade
"A God Atheists Can Believe In"
 A Postmodern-Medieval-Cyberspace-Prehistoric Perspective
Remarks by Vern Barnet and a Discussion Following
Dr Vern Barnet founded the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council in 1989. 
He has taught world religions in area seminaries and universities and 
wrote the "Faith and Beliefs" column for The Star for 18 years. 
His bio appears at www.cres.org/vern.
 

F R E E
2013 Sep 1 Sun 1-3 pm
UMKC Haag Hall Room 301
northwest corner of 52nd & Rockhill Road*

hosted by
The Community of Reason
http://www.communityofreasonkc.org
secretary@communityofreasonKC.org
 
 

*Park FREE on level 4 of the parking structure
southwest corner of 52nd & Rockhill Road
3rd floor of Haag is accessed directly through breezeway over 52nd St
Turn right into Haag

 
 


RELIGION AND THE  ARTS
credit course/ministerial training
2014 Mar 27 - May 29 Thursdays 1-5 pm
Unity Institute, Room 204 with site visits




If you would like to engage Vern or another member of the CRES staff
for a speech, consultation or other work with your organization,
please visit  www.cres.org/work/services.htm.