Winnipeg Free Press

Dealing with diversity

TORONTO -- There is nowhere for Muslims to pray at McGill; the Montreal university shut the prayer room three years ago, arguing religious space has no place on a secular campus. Updated 12:20 AM 07/20/08

1. Faith Briefs

   Lama Migmar Tseten, Buddhist Chaplain at Harvard University, will teach at the Dharma Centre of Winnipeg, July 19-20. The teaching will be based on Lama Migmar's new book from Shambala Press, Treasures of the Sakya Lineage. Registration fee for this two day walk-in retreat is $125. Call Lama Gerry, 772-3696. Updated 12:20 AM 07/20/08

2. They're riding to end terror

   PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE -- Sometimes, a cup of coffee packs an unexpected extra jolt. Updated 12:20 AM 07/20/08

3. Workshop aims to recharge relationships

   TORONTO -- A workshop presented from the perspective of the United Church of Canada is hoping to help committed couples seeking to recharge their relationships. Updated 12:20 AM 07/20/08

4. Boycott wounds Lambeth, Anglican leader laments

   CANTERBURY, England -- The spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans said he feels "great grief" that more than 200 bishops are boycotting the Lambeth Conference, calling it a wound to the once-a-decade meeting of the Anglican fellowship. Updated 12:20 AM 07/20/08

5. 'The blood of Abraham is in us'

   ORLANDO, Fla. -- Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Wendy Canelones was curious about the custom her grandmother and great-grandmother had of lighting candles on Friday afternoon. Updated 12:20 AM 07/20/08

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