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Rev. Amy Morgan
First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
Pastor Works to Create
Transformative Interfaith Experiences
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After the Presbyterian Church's General Assembly voted to divest from three multinational companies they felt were supporting unjust Israeli policies against Palestinians, it was, says Rev. Amy Morgan, a "particularly hairy time." Rev. Morgan says she was glad to be involved in interfaith work and able to reach out to her Jewish friends from WISDOM (Women's Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in Metro Detroit) to discuss their feelings about it.
A pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Morgan says she stumbled into interfaith work as so many in our community have, through meeting tireless local interfaith activist Gail Katz.
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Uncovering our Shared Values
An Exploration of Faith Traditions
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Happy New Year!
It is officially 2016: A Year of Faith and Peace. And we are kicking it off by announcing an incredible opportunity for adults to explore the sacred texts and rituals of four different faiths, and to join in discussion of the values that underlie our different practices and how they can bring us together in common purpose. The program will consist of lectures, immersive worship experiences, dinners, and discussions at four different houses of worship:
Judaism: Tuesday, March 22nd, Temple Israel
Sikhism: Wednesday, April 27th, Mata Tripta Ji Gurdwara Sahib
Islam: Wednesday, May 18th, Muslim Unity Center
Christianity: Wednesday, June 8th, Christ Church Cranbrook
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Detroit Interfaith Outreach Network
Potluck to Lift up Detroit
Sunday, January 17
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Interfaith MLK Day Celebrations
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Adat Shalom Synagogue and Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church celebrate together the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, January 17, 2015 at 3:30p.m
2016 "MLK - A Celebration of Freedom," a tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Athens High School on Monday, January 18 at 8:30 am.
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Religious Diversity
Media Contest
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Coffee at the Muslim Unity Center - Bring Friends!
Thursday, January 21, 6:00 pm
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Interfaith Drumming
February 27
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Click here to purchase a Year of Faith and Peace bracelet (and receive a PDF of the kickoff program with statements of solidarity from religious leaders) for $10 to support these programs and events
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Question of the Week
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The IFLC would like to help foster our understanding of one another by using our newsletter as a forum for you to ask these important questions. We want to share your questions anonymously within the framework of our newsletter where religious leaders from these diverse faith communities will provide answers to them. We welcome the opportunity to learn together!
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Don't Miss These Upcoming InterFaith Events
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January 2016 Events
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"Lessons on Hinduism" Presented by members of the Hindu community.
Plymouth Canton Interfaith Community Outreach
Geneva Presbyterian Church
5835 Sheldon Rd, Canton
January 17th, 11:30am
Author, speaker and educator Tim Wise on
Challenging the Culture of Cruelty:
Understanding and Defeating
Race and Class Inequity in America
The Race Relations and Diversity Task Force
380 South Bates, in Birmingham
January 12, 7:00 pm
Five Women Five Journeys
WISDOM
Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Road Tuesday, January 12th
DION (Detroit Interfaith Outreach Network) meeting
Home of Rabbi Dorit
10075 Nadine, Huntington Woods
Wed, Jan. 13 6pm
Interfaith Service and Potluck to Lift Up Detroit In Song and Prayer
and Interfaith Panel on " Faith Perspectives On Violence and Our Responses"
DION First Unitarian Universalist Church 4605 Cass Ave, Detroit Sunday, January 17th, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
"Celebration of Freedom" musical/theatrical event and buffet breakfast honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Troy-area Interfaith Group
Troy Athens High School, 4333 John R Road Monday, January 18th, 2016, 8:30am
The 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast
Race Relations and Diversity Task Force
The Community House
380 South Bates Street
Birmingham, MI
Monday, January 18, 9 am
Winter Recruitment Seminar
Ecumenical Theological Seminary
2930 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
Thursday, January 21, 6 - 8 PM
A Shared Future 3 Part Lecture Series with Professors Saeed Khan and Howard Lupovitch
Michigan Muslim Unity Center and AJC
Wayne State University Oakland Center Facility
33737 West Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Wednesday, January 27, 7 - 8:30 pm
"Lessons on Sikhism" Class and lunch presented by members of the Sikh community.
Plymouth Canton Interfaith Community Outreach
Geneva Presbyterian Church 5835 Sheldon Rd, Canton January 24th and January 31th, 11:30am
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February 2016 Events
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Exploring Islamic Sects: Histories, Faiths, and Traditions
Professor Saeed Khan will provide an overview and lead the discussion.
Troy-area Interfaith Group
Wayne State University
Central Woodward Christian Church, 3955 West Big Beaver Road, Troy
Monday, February 1st, 7:00-8:30 pm
A Shared Future 3 Part Lecture Series with Professors Saeed Khan and Howard Lupovitch
Michigan Muslim Unity Center and AJC
Wayne State University Oakland Center Facility
33737 West Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Wednesdays, February 3 and 10, 7 - 8:30 pm
"Lessons on Islam" Class and lunch presented by members of the Muslim community.
Plymouth Canton Interfaith Community Outreach
Geneva Presbyterian Church
5835 Sheldon Rd, Canton
February 7thth and February 14th, 11:30am
Lunch and Learn Series: Faith-based Drumming
InterFaith Leadership Council
Mata Tripta Ji Gurdwara Sahib
40600 Schoolcraft Road, Plymouth
Saturday, February 27th, 12:00 pm
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March 2016 Events
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The 2016 Seventeenth Annual World Sabbath
Fort Street Presbyterian Church
631 W. Fort Street, Detroit
Sunday, March 6, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
After-glow from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Expressing Faith through Music and Poetry
Troy-area Interfaith Group
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams Road, Troy
Monday, March 7th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Exploring our Religious Landscapes- Judaism
Four-part series focuses on the practices and beliefs related to prayer and worship
InterFaith Leadership Council
Temple Israel
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield
Tuesday, March 22nd, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Click here for more info
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April 2016 Events
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Exploring Jewish Movements: Histories, Faiths, and Traditions with Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg Troy- area Interfaith Group Congregation Shir Tikvah 3900 Northfield Parkway, Troy Monday, April 11th, 7:00-8:30 pm Exploring our Religious Landscapes- Sikhism Four part series InterFaith Leadership Council Mata Tripta Ji Gurdwara Sahib 40600 Schoolcraft Road, Plymouth Wednesday, April 27th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
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May 2016 Events
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National Day of Prayer
Troy-area Interfaith Group
Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
4230 Livernois Road, Troy.
Thursday, May 5th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Exploring our Religious Landscapes- Islam
InterFaith Leadership Council
The Muslim Unity Center
1830 W. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills
Wednesday, May 18th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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June 2016 Events
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Exploring our Religious Landscapes- Christianity
InterFaith Leadership Council
Christ Church Cranbrook
470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills
Wednesday, June 8th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Click here for more info
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Summer 2016 Events
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DION: Ongoing Literacy Tutoring and Life Journeys(Career Exploration) Programs - with Detroit Public Schools - contact mutzim@aol.com or jsmeir@gmail.comDION: Plans for Interfaith Challenge Day this summer - together with the Interfaith Leadership Council and Bridging 8 Mile Rd. Program to break down stereotypes and find our common values, motivate and find new ways of working together.
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Fall 2016 Events
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Troy-area Interfaith Group: Monday, September 12th, 7:00-8:30 pm
"Belief", a screening of Oprah Winfrey's television series
Exploring humankind's ongoing search to connect with something greater than ourselves. Journeying to the far reaches of the world, and to places cameras have rarely been, "Belief" searches the origins of diverse faiths and the heart of what really matters.
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3633 West Big Beaver Road, Troy.
InterFaith Leadership Council: Wednesday, October 5th, 5:30pm
4th Annual Awards Dinner
Join us in celebrating our rich diversity and friendship as we honor Civic, Community and Interfaith leaders from across metro Detroit.
Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia
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