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July 2009
The Interfaith Union
News and Programs
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| Hello and Happy July, as we celebrate summer (at last!) and the birth of our beloved nation. We are taking a break from activities this month, but there are many programs that are upcoming in August and beyond. Till me meet, please stay well and safe and savor these days with friends and family! |
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The Interfaith Union is a resource Center for people who are dating or intermarried of all religious traditions - Christian, Jewish, Muslim and all others - which provides educational support, mentoring, community ans the celebration of sacred rites and ritual.
Our mission is one of compassion, understanding and acceptance of all, and recognition that each person's spiritual journey is unique and to be respected.
We are a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization, and your contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by law.
Please support our mission!
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UNION SCHOOL
This September, the Interfaith Union will launch it's fifth year of the Union School, now at two suburban locations: St. Raymond's (children K-4th grade) in Mt. Prospect and St. Athanasius in Evanston (children K-1st). If you or anyone you know are interested in this wonderful Sunday morning interfaith curriculum, we would be delighted to share information with you! This program meets twice a month on Sunday morning, from September till June. Contact us and we will direct you to the appropriate contact at either location. We will be hosting an information night in early September, before classes begin at the end of the month.
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Tour of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
 We still have room in our tour of the Holocaust Museum on Sunday afternoon, August 9th. I am delighted to welcome those 24 who will be attending. If you would like to join us, please let us know to add you to the reservation list. It promises to be a thought provoking, and meaningful experience, and I am looking forward to spending the afternoon with you. More information will arrive shortly from our docent before our tour : I will keep you posted!
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Date: Sunday, August 9th 2009
Time: 2-3:30pm
Location: 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie
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CONGRATULATIONS!
This season we wish delight and joy on our friends:
Christina Body & Jake Goldberg on the birth of Walter;
Amy & Jay Freshwater on the birth of Sarah Colette
Monika & Henry Pitzele on Daniel's Birthday on 7/15
Annie Darley & Randy Freeman on James's Birthday 7/5 and Emmet's birthday on 7/1
Colleen Sullivan Klein & Joe Klein on Saoirse's and Mack's Birthday 7/19
Marci & Lee Lerner on William's Birthday 7/29
Kimberly & Matt Bonilla on Marin's Birthday 7/23
and very special anniversary wishes of abiding love and abundance to
Lisa and Jeff Silvers on 7/5
Jackie and Brian Abbott on 7/5
We wish Godspeed to our friends, colleagues and chaplains, Father Bernie Pietrzak who leaves St. Raymond's for St. Ann's in Barrington; and Father Terry Keehan who leaves St. Matthias for Holy Family in Inverness. We are so grateful for your continued support and dedication to the interfaith community and we celebrate your new beginnings as we expect to continue the journey with you at our sides!
MAZEL TOV..and May the Wind Be Always at Your Back.......
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Gone Fishing 
Well, not really but The Under 5's are taking July and August off. So too is The Inquiry Group as we reorganize our programming to better serve our dating couples. Please join us for the tour of the Holocaust Museum on 8/9 and look for news of our end of summer mass and picnic at Old St. Pat's in early September. Of course, we are only a phone call and web-click away!
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Contacts:
Eileen O'Farrell Smith
eileen@theinterfaithunion.org
2430 W. Winnemac Ave
Chicago, Il 60625
773-942-6500
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"Difference of opinion leads to inquiry, and inquiry to truth."
Thomas Jefferson
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