Forward this issue to a Friend
FAITH HOUSE Manhattan
New York City UPDATE
NOVEMBER 18, 2008 (weekly)
information - connection - involvement



To unsubscribe from NYC UPDATE please let us know at info@faithhousemanhattan.org. (WARNING: clicking unsubscribe button on the bottom of this email will irrevocably unsubscribe you from both weekly NYC UPDATE and monthly NEWSLETTER).

LIVING ROOM LAST WEEK (Nov 15)  Spirit and the Creative Imagination
Report by Bowie Snodgrass: It was wonderful!  We had about 45 people and started with centering meditation on "intention" in creativity guided by Jill and based on Shema (a word from Hebrew Bible). Afterward, three groups produced tremendous poems, art pieces and a song about angels and spirit guides ... in 45 minutes! When we came back together at the end, we were able to see and hear what had been produced in the three groups and reflect on the meaning and process behind it. Some of the written pieces will be published on our website. The visual art pieces and photos of our gathering are posted on our Flickr Group Page (sorry that some of the colors aren't quite true). The song that Vince, Kyle, Kyuho, and the music group wrote will make a return appearance at a December Living Room!


UPCOMING FAITH HOUSE EVENTS IN NYC:

November 22, Sat., 4 pm  Selflessness: Buddhism and Social Justice (plus Baby Preston Dedication)
(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Juliet Rabia Gentile and Lauralea Banks
Our special guest will be Zach Larson, who works at a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center upstate called The Rangrig Yeshe Retreat. Also, Gerard and Luiza's baby boy Preston will have a Christian baby dedication during our time together followed by a celebratory cake and time capsule exercise!

November 29, Sat. 4 pm  Gratitude: A Sacred Place of Existence
(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Speaker: Samir Selmanovic

December 6, Sat. 4 pm  Holy Journey: Hajj and Eid al-Adha
(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Juliet Rabia Gentile

December 13, Sat. 4 pm  Season of Waiting: Advent
(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Bowie Snodgrass

December 20, Sat. 4 pm  Festivities of Light: Channukah
(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Jill Minkoff

December 27, Sat. 4 pm  Angels and Spirit Guides
(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Jill Minkoff

Faith House Habitat for Humanity Sunday in December: TBA
Coordinator: Sammer Aboelela

Find out more about our weekly Saturday 4pm Living Room gatherings.

_________________________________________________________

ORGANIZED BY OUR FRIENDS AT INTERSECTIONS:

WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES
Transforming Consciousness
Through Role Reversal 
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
5:45 pm - 8:00 pm


For more information on this elegant, inclusive, participatory and poignant evening of sociodrama with Dr. Peter Pitzele and Scott Thompson click HERE.

Intersections ♦ 274 Fifth Ave. ♦  New York, N. Y. ♦ 10001  
Phone: 212-951-7006 ♦ www.intersectionsinternational.org

_________________________________________________________


A LECTURE BY A FAITH HOUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER


Mary In Islam
by Dr. Lucinda Mosher


Sunday November 23rd, 2008
10:00 Sunday Service
12:30-1:00pm Lecture
 
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Manhattanville
521 West 126th Street
New York, NY 10027
(212) 864-4013  Church Office

Dr. Lucinda Mosher will speak on Mary the Mother of Jesus as Muslims understand her: What does the Qur'an have to say about Mary and her son Jesus? What have Muslims taught about her over the centuries? What role does she play in Muslim piety? All are welcome. Dr. Mosher is a consultant, educator and author who specializes in inter-religious relations. She is the author of the response of The Episcopal Church to A Common Word (a major Muslim call for dialogue), studies of the Turkish Muslim mystic Bediuzzaman Said Nurse, and author of many articles on Christian-Muslim understanding. She is also the author of Faith in the Neighborhood book series, which addresses America's religious diversity.
Help us learn where you live and what your needs are by filling out a short questionnaire. Many thanks to those of you who have already responded!
_________________________________________________________________
TO SUPPORT FAITH HOUSE Manhattan YOU CAN:
  • DONATE
    Make a tax-deductible contribution online (through AMM website) or by sending a check to P.O. Box 552, New York, NY 10028.
THANK YOU!