WISDOM is proud to announce our next Educational Day about three Eastern Faiths – Sikhism, Hinduism, and Jainism called “Sacred Spaces/Eastern Faiths”on Sunday, November 9th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (lunch included) for a $25.00 charge.
We are very excited about this wonderful day of learning. Please mark your calendars, register, and let’s all come together as women of many faith traditions to increase respect and understanding in Metro Detroit!! A maximum of 75 people for this event, so register early.
Gail Katz
WISDOM President
Sacred Spaces/Eastern Faiths
Join WISDOM
Sunday, November 9th from 11:00AM – 6:00 PM
Learn about the faiths of our neighbors!!
Tour a Hindu Temple, Sikh Gurdwara & a Jain Temple
Bharatiya Temple of Metropolitan Detroit in Troy
Gurdwara Sahib - Hidden Falls in Plymouth
Jain Society of Greater Detroit in Farmington Hills
Get Answers to Basic Questions
What does the house of worship look like?
Who is the founder of the faith?
What are the scriptures?
What are some core beliefs?
What are the life rituals and customs of the faith?
Increase Your Knowledge
A basic history of the faith community in the world & in America.
A question and answer session along with a tour of the premises.
An opportunity to be part of a prayer service/religious event
Take-home materials for further reference.
Directions from House of Worship to House of Worship
November 9th, 2008 WISDOM Event
Driving Directions Link:
Start address: Bharatiya Temple 6850 N Adams Rd Troy, MI 48098 End address: Jain Temple 29250 W 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Start at: Bharatiya Temple 6850 N Adams Rd Troy, MI 48098
1. Head south on N Adams Rd toward Repton Ln - 0.9 mi
2. Turn right at E Square Lake Rd - 0.1 mi
3. Turn right to merge onto I-75 S toward Detroit - 12.7 mi
4. Take exit 61 to merge onto I-696 W toward Lansing - 16.4 mi
5. Take the exit toward I-275 S/I-96 E - 0.8 mi
6. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Toledo/I-96 E/Detroit and merge onto I-275 S/I-96 E - 6.6 mi
7. Take the exit on the left onto I-96 E toward Detroit - 1.5 mi
8. Take exit 173 toward Levan Rd/Newburgh Rd - 0.3 mi
9. Merge onto Schoolcraft Rd - 52 ft
10. Slight left toward Schoolcraft Rd - 371 ft
11. Turn left at Schoolcraft Rd - 0.5 mi
12. Continue straight to stay on Schoolcraft Rd - 1.0 mi Arrive at: Gurdwara Sahib 40600 Schoolcraft Rd Plymouth, MI 48170
13. Head northwest on Schoolcraft Rd toward N Haggerty Rd - 0.1 mi
14. Turn right at N Haggerty Rd - 1.9 mi
15. Turn right at 6 Mile Rd - 0.5 mi
16. Take the ramp onto I-275 N/I-96 W - 4.1 mi
17. Take exit 165 to merge onto I-696 E toward Port Huron - 4.8 mi
18. Take exit 5 for Orchard Lake Rd - 0.4 mi
19. Turn left at Orchard Lake Rd (signs for Orchard Lake) - 0.3 mi
20. Turn right at W 12 Mile Rd - 1.2 mi Arrive at: Jain Temple 29250 W 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48334
SACRED SPACES/EASTERN FAITHS
WISDOM EVENT
REGISTRATION FORM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost $25.00 to cover lunch and expenses
Name: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________
State, Zip: _______________________________________________
Telephone: Home __________________________________________
Work __________________________________________________
Cell ___________________________________________________
E-mail Address: __________________________________________
Faith Tradition __________________________________________
Please complete the form and send with your $25.00 check by November 5th to:
WISDOM P.O. Box 525 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48303
Questions? Call Gail Katz, WISDOM President
248-978-6664
Or e-mail gailkatz@comcast.net
Sacred Spaces/Eastern Faiths
Tour a Hindu Temple, Sikh Gurdwara & a Jain Temple
with WISDOM on Sunday, November 9th 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Outline of The Tours
The first House of Worship (HOW) is the Bharatiya Temple of Metro-Detroit:
6850 N Adams Road, Troy, MI 48098 (Enter from South Blvd because of the construction)
We will start our tour here at 11 a.m., and leave to the next HOW after a light vegetarian lunch.
The second House of Worship is the Gurdwara Sahib - Hidden Falls:
40600 Schoolcraft Rd, Plymouth Township, MI 48170
We will start our tour here at 2:30 p.m. and leave to the next HOW after this segment.
The third House of Worship is the Jain Society of Greater Detroit:
29278 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
We will start our tour here at 4:30 and expect to conclude the day by 6 p.m.
What to Wear & What to Do
People are usually dressed modestly, and will have showered before coming. Please dress appropriately so that you can comfortably and with decency sit on the carpeted floor in the Prayer Hall. Those who are unable to sit on the floor will be provided folding chairs in the Prayer Hall at the Hindu Temple.
All visitors entering the Prayer Halls will have to remove their shoes and place them in the shoe racks provided. At the Gurdwara, you will be asked to cover your head. Scarves will be provided or you can bring you own.
Strictly No Smoking is allowed on the premises. Visitors cannot enter the HOW while under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
What to Expect
Answers to basic questions – who is the founder, what are the scriptures, life rituals and customs of the faith, central figures, a basic history of the faith community both in the world and in the American context – will be provided. There will be a question and answer session along with a tour of the premises. Participants may have the opportunity to observe or participate in a prayer service or another religious event. Take-home materials will be provided for further reference.
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