Upcoming Interfaith Events

Dear WISDOM Sisters:

There are so many interfaith events coming up this fall. Please make a note of the following:

1) The One Peace event celebrating United Nations International Day of Peace this Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center from 1:00 -5:00 PM

2) On Saturday morning, September 27th from 9 AM until 1PM, the Western Campus of Wayne County Community College (located just north of the Haggerty Road/Interstate 94 intersection, at 9555 Haggerty Road in Belleville) will hold and sponsor its Second Annual Conference on Religion and Politics. This year it will be addressing Peacemaking and the Rev. Dan Buttry (author of Interfaith Heroes) will be the keynote speaker with additional presentations from Raman Singh (Sikh), Lisa Klopfer (Friends), and Ted Amsden (Baha’i). For further information please e-mail Bob Bruttell at rabruttell@aol.com or call (734) 699-7008.

3) On September 30th, Tuesday, from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM “Quickening the Art Spirit” with Rev. Dr. Mary Ellen Ashcroft, St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt, MI $35.00 fee. Register at www.stfrancis.ws

4) The Thursday, October 16th General Board meeting of WISDOM will include a very special happening at the NorthMinster Presbyterian Church in Troy (3633 West Big Beaver Road – just East of Coolidge on the North side of Big Beaver – 248-644-5920). WISDOM would like to invite the public to join us as we hear Pastor Charlotte Sommers discuss the building of the Troy Interfaith Labyrinth and what the Labyrinth symbolizes, we walk the Interfaith Labyrinth, and we discuss our personal reactions to the Labyrinth during a “bring your own bag lunch” interfaith lunchtime. Please join us on October 16th as we walk a spiritual path built to aid in meditation. E-mail Gail Katz at wisdom@interfaithwisdom.org to let her know you plan to attend the Labyrinth Walk and brown bag lunch.

5) Thursday, November 6th from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Macomb Community College Center Campus Library (CENTER CAMPUS 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038-1139) MACOMB MULTICULTURAL INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES presents “Detroit’s Religious Diversity - Dilemma or Opportunity”.

Never in their wildest dream did they think a coffee date, less than 2 years ago, would result in the establishment of a vibrant non-profit which is making a difference in Detroit. They have gone from a group of 4 women, a Catholic, a Jew, a Muslim, and a Protestant to a highly active organization with Board of Director’s, community events, and web presence. Come and learn about WISDOM (Women’s Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in Metro-Detroit) its evolution, the successes, challenges, and lessons learned. The co-founders and several Board members will be in attendance.
WISDOM founding members: Gail Katz, Shahina Begg, and Trish Harris will present
For more information email MMII@Macomb.edu or for directions go to http://www.macomb.edu/About+Macomb/Maps+and+Locations/Center+Campus.htm


6) WISDOM is planning an Educational Temple Tour on Sunday November 9th. The cost will be $25.00 per person, and the flyer and registration forms will be sent out sometime soon. We hope you will form carpools with other interested folks to go to the following holy places to learn about three Eastern religions – Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. The tentative agenda is as follows:

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Hindu Bharatiya Temple on Adams Road in Troy (includes a vegetarian lunch)

2:30 – 4:00 PM Sikh Gurdwara Sahib on Schoolcraft Road in Plymouth

4:30 – 6:00 PM Jain Temple on 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills

7) Monday and Tuesday, November 10th and 11th, New Directions-New Connections Conference, “Unity Within the Family of Abraham” for those who work with youth in our faith communities. Featuring Reuniting the Children of Abraham on Monday Nov. 10th from 5 to 9 PM. Marriott Centerpoint, located at 3600 Centerpoint Pkwy, Pontiac. To register go to www.cyodetroit.org.

8) Sunday, November 16th at 8:15 PM, “You Don’t Have to be Wrong for Me to Be Right” , Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, Interfaith Activist, at the Jewish Book Fair at the Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield 48322. More information at (248) 432-5467

9) Wednesday, November 26th 7 PM at the Westminster Church of Detroit at 17567 Hubbell St. at W. Outer Drive, the 22nd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.

10) Sunday, January 25th, at 4:00 PM the Tenth Annual World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation at Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills, MI.