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Multifaith Reflections - August & September, 2011
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Dear Friends,
The new programming year for MAS has started off with a bang, and it's shaping up to be a busy one. We enjoyed participating in the very successful children's interfaith day camp at Northwood United Church. Over 30 children from different faiths participated, learning about 5 different religions through story telling, crafts and play.
Participating jointly with the Church of Latter Day Saints, and Surrey's Sikh Community in the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive, we helped raise over 10,000 lbs of food in Surrey's first year of involvement!
Along with Surrey Neighbouring Faiths, Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen and Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, MAS held a "Children Making Lunches for the Homeless" event which proved very successful. We are in the process of organizing similar events in the future.
We held our Annual General Meeting on September 26th in Vancouver. We reviewed the past year and charted a course for the remainder of 2011 and 2012. We welcome the following new board members:
- Ali Ameli, Muslim
- Gretchen Jordan-Bastow, Baha'i
- Tim Scorer, Christian
Moving forward, we are very excited about the launch of our 2011-2012 Multifaith Socials Program, taking place this Sunday, October 23rd at the Northwood United Church in Surrey. Scroll down for all of the details, as well as some information on other wonderful multifaith events taking place over the course of the next month. I look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming event.
Sincerely,
Sukhvinder Vinning
Vice President
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Multifaith Action Launch & Celebration
Northwood United Church, Sunday, Oct. 23
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 You are cordially invited to attend the launch of the Multifath Action Society's 2011-2012 Multifaith Socials program and celebrate the 26th anniversary of the Multifaith Calendar!
Multifaith Socials provide an opportunity for people of all ages and all faiths to get to know their neighbours in a relaxed environment, make new friends and explore areas of collaboration.
Amazingly, it has now been 26 years since we published our first Multifaith Calendar. The Calendar has gained international recognition as both a preeminent source of information for religious observances and as an incredible compilation of artwork that honors and celebrates spiritual diversity.
Please join us in food, friendship, and conversation as we take this opportunity to celebrate the Calendar's 26th year and launch our Multifaith Socials program!
Date/Time: Sunday, October 23, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location:Northwood United Church, 8855 156 Street, Surrey
The full 2011-2012 Multifaith Socials schedule is as follows: - November 27, 2011: Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara
- December 11, 2011: Church of Scientology
- January 15, 2011: Vancouver Baha'i Centre
- February 12, 2012: Shree Mahalakshmi Hindu Temple
- March 4, 2012: Northwood United Church
- April, May, & June 2012: TBA
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Explorations in World Religions II
Presented by St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church
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Explorations in World Religions II is an amazing and multi-faceted program spearheaded by St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church and presented in partnership with EmbraceBC. It is comprised of a wide variety of different events which are presented in brief below. For more detailed information, please click the image to the right to download the flyer or contact St. Andrew's-Wesley.
Same Life Questions-Different Faith Pathways
How do spirituality and religion sustain and inspire us in living the basic questions of human life?
Leaders from three different spiritual traditions will respond to the question of the evening and engage in conversation with one another and with the audience.
Tuesday evenings, October 25 - November 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church. $10 recommended donation.
Film Festival: Great Questions of Human Living
Reel Spirituality and Explorations in World Religions present six films followed by a discussion of how the films illuminate the great questions of human living.
Friday evenings, October 21 - November 19, 7:00pm - 9:30pm at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church.
Developing a Practice of Interfaith Dialogue
Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman will speak from their 20 years of practical experience as well as their deep spiritual yearnings and God-centered human commitment that sustained them on this journey of interfaith relationship. The morning program will be of particular value to leaders who want to develop opportunities for interfaith activity in their own community. Don, Ted and Jamal will also be the three presenters for the Tuesday evening "Same Life Questions" program.
Tuesday, November 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church. $15 suggested donation.
Interspiritual Dance Festival
Five dance groups, representing five different faith traditions will present dance performances. This festival, which is a production of St. Andrew's-Wesley and the Interspiritual Centre, in co-operation with Christ Church Cathedral, will be the closing event of this year's Exploration in World Religions. Tickets $15 at the Church
Office and at the performance.
Sunday, November 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets are $15 and are available at the church office or at the door.
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"Islam and Pluralism"
An Islamic History Month Event Masjid al-Salaam & Eduction Centre,
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As an annual celebration, Islamic History Month has become a permanent and much-anticipated cultural highlight for many Canadians. October 2011 is turning out to be a very special month devoted once again to celebrating and sharing the diversity of Muslim civilization, past and present. This year's timely theme is "Islam and Pluralism," featuring keynote guest speaker Michael Hamilton Morgan.
Presented by the BC Muslim Association and the Canadian Islamic Congress.
Date/Time: Saturday, October 22, 6:00pm
Location: Masjid al-Salaam & Education Centre, 5060 Canada Way, Burnaby
Admission: Free admission by reservation only. Please call 604-270-2522 or visit www.thebcma.com. |
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About MAS
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Visit us online at www.multifaithaction.org! 
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Multifaith-Be the Change Program
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Now is a time of great change and opportunity. We can feel the shift in our support systems, from the global economy, to our natural environment, from our institutions to our community networks and families. How will we clarify our personal and collective values, and chart our course to bring forth a life generating social order?
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"Telling Our Stories," An Interfaith Dialogue
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The "Telling Our Stories" Interfaith Dialogue series kicks off on November 2 at Crescent United Church. The series takes place over the course of four Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30pm from November 2nd to 23rd. The questions will inspire dialogue about important celebrations and transition times in daily and religious life. This is a groundbreaking dialogue event for Surrey, so please come out and show your support! For more details, click the image to the right to download the event flyer, or contact Kathy Booth.
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Crescent United Church, 2756-127 Street, Surrey
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Community Interfaith Series - Paganism
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Ever wanted to find out more about Surrey's vibrant Pagan community? Here is your chance! Kerr Cuhulain is a retired police officer with a background in anti- defamation activism and hate crimes investigation for the Pagan community. He is an author and leader within the local Pagan community. This is the second service of the Community Interfaith Series at the South Fraser Unitarian Congregation.
Date/Time: Sunday,
November 6, 10:30am
Location: Newton Seniors' Centre, 13775 - 70
Ave., Surrey
Information: www.surreyunitarians.ca, info@sfuc.bc.ca, 604-502-8661
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