WISDOM News for October 13, 2007

Dear WISDOM Subscribers,

We thought you might like to know about the event described below that will take place at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary on October 21st.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on November 13th at 7:00 PM at the Jewish Community Center Book Fair for the presentation by the authors of The Faith Club.

We also hope to see you at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner held on November 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib - Hidden Falls. The place of worship is located on 40600 Schoolcraft Road, in Plymouth Township. The event is free and open to the public.

We are now looking at hosting an event at the Charles Wright African American History Museum on January 20th, Sunday, to visit their photo exhibition entitled “Soul Sanctuary” in the afternoon, preceded by a visit to an African American church and lunch. Stay tuned for more details, but mark this day in your calendars for a spiritual WISDOM experience!!


Opera Legend Jessye Norman Sings to Benefit ETS:The Detroit Opera House October 21, 2007Tickets available now! Legendary Opera Soprano Jessye Norman Performs to Benefit the Ecumenical Theological Seminary"[a performance of] extraordinary intelligence, taste, and emotional depth..." -Donald Henahan, New York Times Come to the Detroit Opera House to hear the world-renowned operatic soprano Jessye Norman on October 21, 2007 at 5 p.m.Allow yourself an evening with the voice of this legendary singer to soothe your soul and lift your heart!Jessye Norman's performance will benefit the Ecumenical Theological Seminary located in Detroit. This promises to be an evening of music to dream and live by!Tickets start at $50 and go through $250Tickets starting at $200 include the Gala Afterglow Reception following the performance.

Some great facts about Jessye Norman:One of only four singers in the history of the Grammy Awards to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for Classical Music. Named Honorary Ambassador to the United Nations by U.N. Secretary-General Xavier Perez de Cuellar, 1990Invited to sing the French national anthem ("La Marseillaise") in Paris during the celebration of the bicentennial of the French Revolution, 1989
Tickets may be purchased through ETS by contacting Judy Holmes at 313-831-5200 ext. 209
Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster.
For student, senior and group rates, contact the Detroit Opera House at 313-961-3500.