OUR REGULAR PROGRAM:
LIVING ROOM gatherings are every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 5:00-6:30 pm in Intersections located at 274 Fifth Ave (btw. 29th and 30th Street).
At least once a month we SERVE TOGETHER in the area of fighting poverty, working for social or environmental justice, sustainability, and community service. We also have a FAITH HOUSE TOUR BUS program, as we step out of our comfort zones and into a hospitable space of others to visit, participate, and learn from their services, lectures, rituals, concerts, and other events.
(all programs are free of charge - donations are welcome)
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UPCOMING LIVING ROOM GATHERINGS
(location: Intersections, 274 Fifth Ave, between 29th and 30th)
Rebirth of the Sun: Nowruz and the Spring Equinox
Facilitator: Rabia Gentile
Special Guests: Kayhan Irani, Parsi Artivist, plus other guests TBA
The Vernal or Spring Equinox, marks the first day of Spring. It is
the day when light and darkness are in equal amount, and to ancient
agricultural societies heralded a time of renewal, hard work and
abundance.
Nowruz, known popularly as "Persian new year" is the commemoration of
the equinox. This important festival was thought by ancient Persians to
be the day when the universe started its motion. For two weeks leading
up to Nowroz, people in Iran, the middle east and the Persian diaspora
gather together for feasting and reading poetry, they clean their
houses and buy each other tulips and hyacinths.
Join
us for an evening of discussion and celebration: Contemplate the inner
meaning of the Spring Equinox, learn about the different traditions
surrounding Nowruz in the Parsi (Zoroastrian) and Muslim traditions, listen to traditional poetry & music, jump over fire (weather
permitting), and feast with friends. Come and Welcome in the new life of Spring in the spirit of this ancient festival of renewal! April 11, Sat 5 pm
Between Death and Resurrection: Where Did Jesus Go?
Facilitator: Bowie Snodgrass
The Apostles Creed's most controversial phrase tells us "he descended into hell." Orthodox icons depicting the "Harrowing of Hell" show us Jesus pulling Adam and Eve out of Sheol. Some believe Jesus died on Good Friday and only rose in sensationalized stories told later. Others believe Jesus survived the crucifixion and spent the rest of his life traveling outside the Roman Empire, dying finally an old man in India. People of all faiths and no faith at all are welcome to come reflect on these possibilities in an evening vigil led by Christians and Muslims in the Faith House Community, on this Holiest Saturday in the Christian year, the day before Christ arose!
UPCOMING TOUR BUS PROGRAM
Sexual Diversity In Islam
Please join Faith House
in visiting our friends in the New York City Progressive Muslim Meetup Group as we discuss the topic of
sexual diversity within Islamic scripture and Muslim cultures. Kristin Sands, professor from Sarah Lawrence College,
will deliver a short presentation examining official and nonofficial
Muslim attitudes towards erotic and sexual behaviors. Among the
questions to be addressed: How do the Qur'an and other authoritative
Islamic texts define legitimate sexual partners? How do Muslim practices today compare with those of the past?
What is the effect of shifting attitudes towards polygamy, arranged
marriages, and homosexuality? In what ways have ideas about the
institution of marriage changed? You will have an opportunity to share your questions and perspectives. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Be sure to RSVP if you plan on coming, via the Meetup Event or by emailing contactsammer@hotmail.com. Also, as our hosts are paying a modest rental fee for the space, a very small
donation (about $3-$5) to help offset the cost, would be greatly
appreciated. Location: 28 E. 35th St. Rear Lounge (2nd door on right upon entering), New York, NY
April 5 - SPECIAL EVENT TO NURTURE YOUR HEART AND MIND!
ORGANIZED BY OUR FRIENDS AT INTERSECTIONS:
West End Lecture: Anisa Mehdi and Michael Lame
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: West End Collegiate Church on Manhattan's upper west side (365 West
End Ave)
Intersections is proud to present The West End Lectures. This year's series focuses on the theme, 'The Heart of Conflict: Pathways to Peace'
and features four national and internationally known presenters who
will speak about various aspects of conflict transformation from their
own personal histories.
For over 20 years, Anisa Mehdi has reported, written, directed and
produced television news and documentary programs for major American
media outlets, including National Geographic, PBS, ABC News, and CBS.
Her commentaries have been heard on NPR's "All Things Considered." Her
specialty is Islam, religion and the arts. Michael Lame is a management
consultant who has conducted leadership and communications programs for
companies around the world. He is in the process of establishing an NGO
to promote new ideas for resolving Middle East conflict.
Anisa and Michael will focus on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. To register click HERE. |
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