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ONLINE Tour Bus Reflections, Photos & Frank Schaeffer Videos
November 29, 2011
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Greetings!
Faith House is not just in Manhattan. This was the main thing that jumped out as we reviewed the results of the survey we sent out this past summer. It exists in the hearts, minds, and imaginations of people all over the United States and the world. Faith House has an online, global community of dreamers, believers, supporters, and creators.
This newsletter is for you. If you attended any programs this fall or not, here's a chance to experience Faith House online. Below you'll find reflections from our first three Tour Bus stops (the one by Nate Herpich made me cry on first reading), links to many photos from our events (including by professional photographer Sean McGinn), plus videos from our Living Room with Frank Schaeffer (housed on our brand new YouTube channel!).
Even our Board is not just in Manhattan. This fall, Bill Ashlock, who skypes into our meetings from Singapore, was voted the Board's first Vice President. Interested in joining the Board? Email Samir
One of our goals for 2012 is to experiment with experiential interfaith programs online. Got ideas? We'd love to hear them! Email Frank .
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Tour Bus 2011
First 3 Stops: Reflections by Hosts & Guests
 The Bhakti Center Welcomes Faith House as Tour Bus Begins
by Chris Fici
The gathering was made more unique by the fact that it was one of the first times we were hosting guests in our beautiful new temple space, which had just been blessed and inaugurated the prior weekend. The gorgeous new hand-carved wooden altar from India, along with the natural mud-and-clay designs of the temple walls created a unique atmosphere, a veritable oasis of the simple yet profound devotion of Indian village life in the middle of Manhattan. Read full post  See Sean McGinn's 60 photos from the morning.
 Disappear into God: Lutheran at a Sufi Zikr
by Nate Herpich
In this long hall marked by stark white brick walls, green banners decorated with gold Arabic letters, and an austere, but majestic, wooden mihrab, I felt transported into a space where I could be sheltered from the world outside. Here, for several hours and for the first time in quite awhile, I believed myself able to listen deeply. Read full post
 Challah Communion: Romemu Shabbat Reflection
by Frank Fredericks
I began to take in the music, which was different than any Shabbat service I've been to. As an evangelical Christian, that's not many. First, I noticed that there were instruments playing to support the singing; a cajón, piano, and a Spanish-style guitar. Read full post
Do you want to blog about the next stop? Email Bowie
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Tour Bus 2011
Stop #4 Space for Grace - Wed, December 7
Final Stop, Living Room - Wed, December 14
This "tour" of diverse, sacred spaces in New York City will enable people from the Faith House community and each of the congregations involved to enter the religious space of the other, as well as practice spiritual hospitality by hosting the other in their own space.
Wednesday, December 7
Stop #4 - "Creating a Space for Grace"
With Rev. Stephen Phelps, Interim Senior Minister, preaching
6 pm - Soup Supper and Orientation, 7-8:30 pm - "Space for Grace"
Assembly Hall, Riverside Church @ 490 Riverside Drive, at 121st St
theriversidechurchny.org
Wednesday, December 14
Stop #5 - Faith House Living Room
With guests from all four participating communities
7 - 9 pm - Living Room and End-of-Tour Party
@ 274 Fifth Avenue, near 30th Street
faithhousemanhattan.org
Learn about our first three stops in the articles above
Stop #1 - Hindu Kirtan Community Service
With Gadadhara Pandit Dasa, Bhakti Center Monks, & Congregation
krishnanyc.com
Stop #2 - Prayer, Sohbet, Zikr
A night with Sheikha Fariha and the Nur Ashki Jerrahi Sufi Order
nurashkijerrahi.org
Stop #3 - Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Potluck
With Rabbi David Ingber, Shir Yaakov Feinstein Feit, and Romemu
romemu.org
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Living Room Online
Frank Schaeffer Living Room Videos & Program
Living Room with Frank Schaeffer, Oct 12, 2011
 PROGRAM
7:00-05 pm - Bowie introduced Frank and the evening's program
 7:05-10 pm - Frank read the Prologue from his newest book, SEX, MOM and GOD: How the Bible's Strange Take on Sex Led to Crazy Politics-and How I Learned to Love Women (and Jesus) Anyway
 7:10-30 pm - Talk by Frank
7:30-50 pm - Q&A - Facilitated by Samir
7:50-8:20 pm - Interactive/experiential time in small groups
Share a childhood memory of attending a religious service with your family OR share who you consider your "faith family" today
Share how icons, imagery, or architecture help you feel the presence of God in physical, actual space and time
8:20 - Closing Orthodox Prayers
Read the prayers and the full program online
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Bill Ashlock
Voted First Board Vice-President |  |
Bill Ashlock, a founding member of the Board of the Directors, was voted its first Vice- President at the Board's Annual Meeting. All other Board members were re-elected for one-year terms and the officers were re-elected: Samir Salmanovic, President; Rod Colburn, Treasurer; Khabir John McGeehan, Secretary. If you are interested in joining the Board, please email Samir. |
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"(Re)Discovering the Treasures of Islam" Living Room Photos, Program & Readings
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NEW Faith House
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