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IFLC sponsoring Interfaith
Conflict Transformation Training
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Between the many ethnic, racial, and religious groups in our diverse community, there are many opportunities for conflict. There are, however, an equal number of opportunities to transform conflict into interactions that are positive and constructive.
On Wednesday, June 29th, the IFLC is sponsoring a day-long conflict transformation workshop to give community leaders a taste of the process that Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Buttry has been using around the world to help people of diverse faiths become more effective peacemakers.
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JustServe
connects organizations and volunteers
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Across faith traditions, we may differ in our understanding of God and the rituals we observe to honor and communicate with God. But our scriptures are remarkably consistent in our responsibility to each other, exhorting us, in many different words and languages to be our brother's keeper:
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. -Christianity. Galatians 6.2
Rendering help to another is the function of all human beings. -Jainism. Tattvarthasutra 5.21
All men are responsible for one another. -Judaism. Talmud, Sanhedrin 27b
The best of men are those who are useful to others. -Islam. Hadith of Bukhari
Without selfless service are no objectives fulfilled; In service lies the purest action. -Sikhism. Adi Granth, Maru, M.1, p. 992
God is present in every act of service. -Hinduism. Bhagavad Gita 3.10-26
In the Book of Mormon (Mosiah 2.17), it says "I tell you these things that you may learn wisdom; that you may learn that when you are in the service of your fellow beings you are only in the service of your God." To help each of us fulfill the sacred task of service, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has created a digital clearing house for volunteer opportunities called JustServe.
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Exploring Our Religious Landscapes
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Christ Church Cranbrook
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Last week, Exploring our Religious Landscapes participants were welcomed at Christ Church Cranbrook. See the photos.
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Exploring Our Religious Landscapes
Registration Open for Fall!
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IFLC Annual Awards Dinner
October 5th, 2016 at Burton Manor
Discount tickets available until June 30
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2016 Honorees
Dan Hart Krichbaum Visionary Civic Leader Award
Nancy M. Schlichting, CEO: Henry Ford Health System
Community Service Award
Bruce Millan, Founder and Artistic Director: Detroit Repertory Theater
Interfaith Leadership Award
WISDOM (Women's Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue and Outreach in MetroDetroit)
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Check out our Religious Diversity Journeys
Student Videos
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1st Place- Amani Mubeen and Navya Paingol, Abbott Middle School
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A visit to a mosque, temple, church, synagogue, or gurdwara can be an eye-opening experience for the 7th grade Religious Diversity Journeys participants.
"It can," says Orchard Lake Middle School participant Abby Freitag, "completely change the way you look at different religions."
This year's students were challenged to share that learning with others through a video contest. Students were invited to create a 5 minute video about the importance of religious diversity and interfaith learning.
Please take a moment to watch and to share the terrific work of our students:
First place: Amani Mubeen and Navya Paingol from Abbott Middle School. Watch the video.
Second Place: Abby Freitag, Samantha Cooper and Amulya Setlur from Orchard Lake Middle School. Watch the video.
Nasrene Mroue, Tabarek Ahmed, Ola Albayati from Unis Middle School. Watch the video.
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Question of the Week
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Q: What is iftar?
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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 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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IFLC Your Link to Religious Literacy
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Interfaith News and Events
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 Are there topics that you would like to learn more about within our newsletter? Questions that you would like answered? As our dedicated weekly readers, we invite you to share with us!.
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Don't Miss These Upcoming InterFaith Events
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June 2016 Events
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Heartfulness Meditation ConferenceThe Cobo Center, Grand Ballroom 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit Saturday, June 4, 9 am - 12 pm
Click here for more info
D.R.I.V.E. Detroit Regional Interfaith Voice for Equity Troy-area Interfaith Group
First United Methodist Church of Troy
6363 Livernois Road, Troy
Monday, June 6, 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, June 8th, 7:30 - 10 pm
Click here for more info
Prison Ministry Workshop
Plymouth Congregational
United Church of Christ
600 E. Warren Ave, Detroit
Friday, June 10, 10 am - 3pm
Peacemaking Circle 101 Training
Detroit Area Restorative Justice Center
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
1950 Trumbull St., Detroit
Saturday, June 11, 1pm - 5pm
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Workshop
Franciscan Ministries - Canticle Cafe
645 E. Canfield, Detroit
Saturday, June 18, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Interfaith Conflict Transformation Training
Gurdwara Sahib Mata Tripta (Hidden Falls)
40600 Schoolcraft Road, Plymouth
Wednesday, June 29th, 9am - 4pm
Click here for more info
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August 2016 Events
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Troy-area Interfaith Group picnic
City of Troy Boulan Park pavillion-picnic area
3671 Crooks Rd.
Monday, August 1, 6:30-8:30 pm
Interfaith Suburban-Urban Annual Unity Picnic
Detroit Interfaith Outreach Network
Belle Isle, Detroit (Central Ave)
Sunday, August 7, noon - 5 pm
Click for more info
Exploring Our Religious Landscapes
Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple
26233 Taft Road, Novi
Tuesday, August 30, 6 - 9 pm
Click here for more info
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September 2016 Events
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Troy-area Interfaith Group
"Belief", a screening of Oprah Winfrey's television series
Northminster Presbyterian Church
3633 West Big Beaver Road, Troy.
Monday, September 12th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Exploring Our Religious Landscapes
The Jain Temple of Farmington Hills
29278 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Tuesday, September 27, 6 - 9 pm
Click here for more info
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October 2016 Events
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InterFaith Leadership Council
4th Annual Awards Dinner
Wednesday, October 5th, 5:30pm
Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia
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November 2016 Events
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Exploring Our Religious Landscapes
The First Church of Christ- Scientist
191 North Chester Street, Birmingham
Tuesday, November 1, 6 - 9 pm
Exploring Our Religious Landscapes
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
37425 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills
Tuesday, November 29, 6 - 9 pm
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IFLC is a community resource for interfaith education, news and events. To suggest an event for our next calendar, send us an email.
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