The topic was "Who are we as a community?" We were seated in circles of 8. Each had a name and participants picked a paper with the name of the circle to find out where to sit. Thus, groups were diverse. Group dialogue on how your religion influences how you spend your leisure time, raise your children, and interact with your colleagues at work or school.
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An interfaith guide to religion and spirituality
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½ hour in-depth interviews with 27 religious leaders at the World Parliament of Religions, aired internationally. Models for the public a positive means of religious dialogue and is a presentation of the widest range of spiritual expression aired on public television.
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These are explorations of one another's faith traditions that have been continuing for two years.
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First published in 1999 as "Tolerance 101" for national distribution to counter anti-religious movements domestically. It has been translated and printed in France, Japan with good response, Russian translation is underway; German translation is in progress though not complete. Other completed translations are Italian, Hungarian and Spanish.
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From American Indian Blessing to Hebrew Sundown Service, a celebration of music, poetry and spirit. Music, dance & stories from all over the world on the outdoor stage… arts and crafts for youngsters of all ages… stellar presenters… see a remarkable Videofest about the possibilities of interfaith friendship… get acquainted at the Interfaith Café… lots of food, booths, and a stained-glass work-in-progress exhibit.
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Note Comment: Just one doesn't fit. We also have annual "Gathering of Blessings" and "What Do You Believe?" with 50 minute video based on 200 interviews with San Francisco Bay area teenagers. Premiered in February, 2002.
Annual World Religions study series. It consists of six all day programs over six months in partnership with Seattle University School of Theology. "This year we had over 92 participants, 6 presenters, and netted $2,200 for our treasury."
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Each year we invite a speaker of note from various traditions to present on various topics. Workshops follow the plenary. Former conference topics: Sacred Sounds, Sacred Narrative, Science and Religion, Religion in Schools, Women in Religion.
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via web. Respond to phone calls, letters and faxes.
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A triennial event bringing together representatives of member groups, scholars, activists and local people to build relationships and rapport.
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Housing Sabbath is a unique way in which the interfaith community increases its understanding of issues related to our housing crisis and the housing element process. Members of faith communities become involved as advocates for effective affordable housing. While the actual Sabbath experience takes place on a designated Friday through Sunday, the project includes activities in preparation for those events as well as time for follow-up and integration following the actual Sabbath. Project is intergenerational – children, youth, adults and seniors. Resources developed reflect different generation-specific participants. Project is coordinated by Interfaith Council with high school students invited to participate as part of their community service responsibilities. Project began on July 1 and ended on December 15, 2001.
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This program begins with recruitment of members of various religious traditions found in a given local area. After an evening orientation, the group visits the religious community and/or place of worship of each religious tradition. While there, they receive teaching, observe/participate in the traditional worship, and develop dialogue/q&a about what they have experienced. Often fellowship with members of the community over shared refreshments follows. The program begins in January of each year and goes through June with about two visits per month. Blessing Night closes the experience. The program develops a cohesive interfaith community which may be invited to speak out on advocacy issues affecting the religious life of the community. It has been held in Dallas, Texas for about eight years, and has been adapted in other cities (Fresno, Edmonton, Fort Worth, Milwaukee, etc.)
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2003 marks the 17th edition of this calendar, the quintessential source for major religious festivals and holidays. It uses art work and significant quotations around a given annual theme to educate its users to the world's religions.
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This was one of four forums held in South Carolina to explore the implications of September 11th for interfaith relations. Ten different traditions were involved in the dialogue. The forum was taped by SC-ETV. A one-hour program will be aired on ETV around September 11, 2002, to continue the dialogue as groups meet to watch and discuss the program.
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Interreligious conversation about character education by religious leaders and public school educators.
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Program introduces participants to the religious practices of 8 traditions through an experiential program of "immersion" in a tradition – visits to religious sites are held one Saturday per month over the course of a year.
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Held annually, this is a demonstration of the unity-in-diversity of our community and our nation, in our breakfast on the day designated by Congress. There is usually a nationally known speaker with interfaith interests. (Past speakers include Terry Anderson, Elizabeth Dole, Martin Marty). Leaders of 20 plus religious traditions are seated at the head table. Various religious communities, businesses and individuals make up the audience. This year, instead of a major speaker, we had representatives from Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity (all at war with one another somewhere in the world) bring messages of hope and prayer for our nation and for peace.
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Participation in World Parliament of Religions in South Africa, December 1999.
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