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We Shared our Sacred Texts
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In each of our traditions, we have sought over the years to detail, define and codify the history and teachings of our faiths. Whether our books are divine in provenance or inspired by the contemplation of divine will, each serves to help us understand and connect with God.
On Sunday, a group of the curious gathered at the Mata Tripta Ji Gurdwara Sahib in Plymouth to explore our Sacred Texts with a panel of scholars, clergy and experts, moderated by Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray, President of the Ecumenical Theological Seminary.
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Bruce Millan
Detroit Repertory Theatre Founder
to receive
IFLC Community Service Award
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As the Detroit Repertory Theater celebrates its 60th year, the IFLC is proud to honor its founder, Bruce Millan, with the Community Service Award at the year's annual awards dinner on October 5.
Millan's passion for art and the importance of its role in a functional society has been the driving impetus behind the Millan Theater company in 1956 and then the Detroit Repertory Theater in 1966.
"I've been a crusader of sorts," says Millan. "I believe that art can be instrumental in changing the world."
Read about Bruce Millan
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IFLC Annual Awards Dinner
Tickets Available Until This Thursday
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On Wednesday, October 5, please join us to celebrate another great year of building impactful interfaith efforts and educational experiences for children and adults. And help us honor Nancy Schlichting, Bruce Millan and WISDOM for their work.
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Come Learn about the "Word of Wisdom" and the Book of Mormon
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In 1820, young Joseph Smith was visited by God and by Jesus Christ in the woods near his New York home. In early fall of 1823, the angel Moroni visited Smith and showed him where the golden plates inscribed with the text of the Book of Mormon were buried. Four years later the angel delivered the plates to Smith for translation and publication, and in 1830, the Book of Mormon was published.
On Tuesday, November 29, Exploring our Religious Landscapes participants will have the opportunity to gather at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 37425 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills to learn about the teachings found in the Book of Mormon and how they shape the lives of Church members.
Click here to read about this very special evening
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Bid on a special experience
at the
IFLC Annual Awards Dinner
October 5th, 2016 at Burton Manor
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Continuing a wonderful IFLC tradition, dinner attendees will have a chance to bid for a number of special experiences with our wonderful supporters.
Click here to preview the list of silent auction offerings!
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Exploring Our Religious Landscapes
Next Session September 27
at the Jain Temple of Farmington Hills
Registration Still Open
for Remaining Sessions
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Every day we read the newspapers and see the unrelenting pain and suffering caused by failures of understanding, failures of openness, failures of communication. For those of us who involved in interfaith work, we know that a little bit of religious understanding can go a very long way. And we're excited about the many opportunities we can create in our community to create it.
Click here to register.
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What do you want to know?
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As we are about to start our fall session of Exploring Our Religious Landscapes, we are looking ahead to the next series. And we'd like to know what you might like to learn about.
Please click here to let us know.
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Multi-Religious
Conflict Transformation Training
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Free Energy Upgrades for
Houses of Worship
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Houses of Worship in the Flint, Saginaw, Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Jackson areas, can receive free energy assessments and upgrades.
Click here to find out how.
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Question of the Week
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Q: What does Gurdwara mean?
A: Click here for the answer.
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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September 2016 Events
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International Day of Prayer for Peace
1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207
Tuesday, September 20, 7 PM
Faith Communities Coalition on Foster Care Meeting
Grosse Pointe Memorial Church
16 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms - Fellowship Hall
Thursday, September 22, 6:30 PM
Click here for more info
Interfaith Amigos -
The Power of Interfaith Dialogue
Thursday, Sept. 22 Workshop 1: Creating Trust in an Interfaith Environment 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. * Alpena Community College, Granum Theatre Workshop 2: The Value of a Core Teaching 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. * Alpena Community College, Granum Theatre Challenges to Interfaith Cooperation 7 p.m. * Alpena High School, Stanley Beck Auditorium
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Suicide Prevention Training
Maplewood Community Center
31735 Maplewood St, Garden City
Friday, September 23, 2016 11am to 1pm
2016 Zaman Hope for Humanity Run Walk Picnic
Ford Field Park, Dearborn
Saturday, September 24, 8:45 am
Click here for more info
Suicide: Preparing Parish/Faith Community Nurses in
Their Identification & Response to Those at Risk for Self-Harm
Franciscan Ministries' Canticle Café
St. Josaphat location, 645 E. Canfield, Detroit
Saturday, September 24, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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
Little Ghandi
Detroit Film Theater
5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Thursday, September 29, 7:00 PM
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October 2016 Events
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'ETS On The GO'
Panera Bread
34635 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Saturday, October 1, 9am-Noon
Click here for more info
Jesus, Judaism, and Early Christianity - 7 week class
Pine Hill Congregational Church
4160 Middlebelt Road, West Bloomfield
Starting October 4, 3 pm
Click here for more info
Refugee Resettlement: Exploring
Needs, Issues, and Opportunities
Troy-area Interfaith Group
Big Beaver United Methodist Church
3753 John R Road, Troy
Tuesday, October 4, 7:00-8:30 pm
InterFaith Leadership Council 4th Annual Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 5th, 5:30pm
Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia
How Jews and Christians Read Scriptures Differently
With Dr. Amy-Jill Levine
Kirk in the Hills Refectory
1340 W Long Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills
Friday, October 7, 6:30 p.m.
Click here for more info
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine
Kirk in the Hills
1340 West Long Lake Road Bloomfield Hills
Congregation Shir Tikvah
3900 Northfield Parkway Troy
Saturday, October 8, 10 am - 5 pm
Eleanor's Walk for Hope
Focus: HOPE Campus
1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit
Sunday, October 9, 10 am
Walk With God 2016
Boy Scouts of America Great Lakes Council and Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
The Islamic Center of America
19500 Ford Rd. Dearborn
Saturday, October 22 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Faith Leaders and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Interfaith Health and Hope Coalition
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
2080 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit
Thursday October 27th - 11AM - 2PM (arrival @ 10:30)
Global Fridays
Raman Kalyan & Deepak Ram
The Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn
Friday, Oct. 28, 8 pm
Open House
Ecumenical Theological Seminary
2930 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
Saturday, October 29, 10am to Noon
Click here for more info
Multi-Religious Conflict Transformation Training
Interfaith Leadership Council
First Baptist Church of Birmingham
300 Willits Street, Birmingham
October 31, November 2, 7, and 9
December 5, 7, 12, and 14
Monday and Wednesday 7 - 9 pm
Click here for more info
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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
30th Annual Muslim Unity Banquet
Burton Manor
27777 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI
Sunday November 6, 5 pm
Click here for more info
Multi-Religious Conflict Transformation Training
Interfaith Leadership Council
First Baptist Church of Birmingham
300 Willits Street, Birmingham
October 31, November 2, 7, and 9
December 5, 7, 12, and 14
Monday and Wednesday 7 - 9 pm Click here for more info
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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December 2016 Events
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Multi-Religious Conflict Transformation Training
Interfaith Leadership Council
First Baptist Church of Birmingham
300 Willits Street, Birmingham
October 31, November 2, 7, and 9
December 5, 7, 12, and 14
Monday and Wednesday 7 - 9 pm Click here for more info
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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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