For January Newsletter, click here

Interfaith Event Set for This Sunday

For the second year, WTB joins InterFaith Works in observing World Interfaith Harmony Week, a time when interfaith groups  show the world what a powerful movement they are.  It’s also a time to affirm the similarities in common values among all faith traditions.

So come join us Saturday, Jan 29 from 3-6 p.m. at Temple Society of Concord, 910 Madison St., near Syracuse University.

Fifteen faith traditions will present short programs highlighting one  element of their spiritual life. This spiritual buffet will be similar to last year when we experienced varied readings,  choral and instrumental music, and dance. A reception follows, offering people time to talk with each other about the various presentations.

The World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed at the UN General Assembly last year by the King of Jordan and was adopted  unanimously  by the UN for the first week of February. It focuses on two religious principles shared by many traditions:  love of God and love of neighbor.

Temple Concord offers handicapped parking and is handicap-accessible. Parking is also available at Grace Episcopal Church, down the street, and University United Methodist Church, one block north on University. For more information, see this.

Book Club Continues Sunday Meetings

The Book Club tried moving from Monday night to Sunday afternoon during January and enjoyed it, avoiding the  after-dark winter driving.  So the group decided to meet Sunday, February 26 from 2 to 4 at the home of Sue Savion.  It will also meet on Sun., March 26, before moving back to the regular Monday nights in April.

The February book selection is Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow, by Elizabeth Lesser.  Jennifer Roberts Crittenden has two copies if you have trouble finding it.  This is a change from the previous list since the book first designated for February is not readily available at local libraries.  Sue Savion volunteered to be our hostess. (address and directions sent later)

Click here: Book Club, for an updated schedule.

Call Jennifer   at 633-2817 if you’d like more information. Click here: Book Club, for more information on upcoming books.

Great Food and Discussion at Masjid

Nearly 50 women came to the masjid (Islamic Society of Central New York) bearing wonderful dishes from around the world to share at our Dec. 11 meeting.

But as good as the food was, the conversation was even better!

At one table women from Pakistan, India and China shared their stories.  One young Muslim woman wanted to learn about Judaism, saying she didn’t know anything about it. Another wondered what Wiccans believe. A Christian woman asked the times of the five different prayers each day for Muslims.  These are just snippets of the conversations across the room.

We learned from each other and left committed to continuing to reach out with openness to others.

Yes, International Dinner Returns in 2012

Back by popular demand — WTB’s famous International Dinner is set for Sunday, May 6. So mark your calendars and plan to bring some women friends to spread the word of WTB and for them to learn from other women of different faith traditions.  More on this later, but save the date!

If you are interested in being a part of the planning team for the event, we’d love your input.  Contact Janet
Donoghue, at 449-0618.

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