Pain and Healing Across the Faith Traditions

Thurs., Apr. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

For many, a stumbling block to faith or religion is pain. Themes of pain and healing are common in many faith traditions, and we will discuss how different faiths approach the subject of pain and healing. Panelists include:

 Rabbi Aaron Bergman (Jewish)

 Reverend Daniel Buttry (American Baptist)

 Imam Steve Elturk (Muslim)

 Bill Secrest (Buddhist)

WISDOM: Five Women, Five Journeys

Thurs., May. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

This unique WISDOM (Women's Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in Metro-Detroit) program features personal stories of women of different faith traditions - how their childhood impacted their beliefs today, what the challenges are for women in their faith tradition, what parts of their religion are misunderstood, and how reaching out to someone from a different faith has enriched their lives. Panelists include:

 Parwin Anwar (Muslim)

 Paula Drewek (Baha'i)

 Gail Katz (Jewish)

 Jatinder Kauer (Sikh)

 Amy Morgan (Christian)

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009

www.baldwinlib.org

The scholarship is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 who is currently involved in some form of interfaith or other social justice work. Scholarship recipients receive a stipend to attend the annual NAINConnect conference, which will take place this year from July 19-22, 2015 in Regina, Saskatchewan Canada.

The Young Adults page of the NAIN website 

has more details about the scholarship and the application process. All applications are due by Friday, April 17th.

Here is the direct link to the scholarship application page. 

The purpose of NAIN is to create a network of the various interfaith organizations in North America, with the goal to come together every year for a conference (known as a "Connect") to share best practices and get to know one another. 

The Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit will be presented with the Spirit of Unity Award at the 9th Annual Spirit Awards Banquet to be held on May 13, 2015.

In his letter, Ecumenical Theological Seminary President Dr. Stephen Butler Murray wrote "The Spirit Awards are among the highest honors that Ecumenical Theological Seminary may offer to those whose life work mirrors the mission and ethical commitments of the seminary community.  We received your successful nomination among the nominations of many extraordinary citizens and organizations championing the common good, and you were recognized as the standard bearer among those nominees in the category of The Spirit of Unity Award, which "recognizes an individual or organization that is working in the community to promote and establish an appreciation and understanding of different cultures and religions."