Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Come Early or Stay Late


At the Interfaith Event: Why Must I Suffer there will be tables set up to purchase books written by the speakers at the event and to become aware and involved in several important causes.  Attendees of the event can look at the displays and purchase books before or after the event. After the event the speakers will be at the tables to talk with audience members.

The week of the Interfaith Event, Canterbury School will be in the midst of their annual canned food drive for Associated Churches of Fort Wayne. It would be wonderful if the attendees of the Interfaith Event would bring canned food to the event to support Associated Churches and their important work in Fort Wayne.

Bright Stars of Bethlehem will have information about the work they are doing in Bethlehem at Dar al-Kalima College. The Dar Al-Kalima College is committed to building a culture of democracy, critical thinking, and free expression, thus contributing to the strengthening of the civil society in Palestine.   

Compassion International is an organization who focuses on the spiritual, physical, economic and social needs of children in poverty. Through their sponsor-a-child program Compassion is actively involved around the world in meeting the needs of children in poverty. 

Robert Rogers, will be offering his book, Into the Deep: one man’s story of how tragedy took his family but could not take his faith, for a donation of any amount.  In 2004, Robert began Mighty in the Land Ministry to help others Know God and Live a Life of No Regrets.  Robert depends on God mightily in his life.  After the Interfaith Event, Robert will be available to discuss arranging a speaking engagement at your church, community, or organization.  (He has no agent and charges no fees.)


Arjia Rinpoche will be selling his memoirs, Surviving the Dragon: A Tibetan Lama's Account of 40 Years under Chinese Rule.  This book provides insight into the situation in Tibet and China after the Communist occupation.  Rinpoche is accompanied by seven monks from Tashi Kyil Monastery, a Tibetan refugee monastery re-established in north India by monks who escaped from Tibet in 1967.  Tashi Kyil  is very poor and its ninety-plus monks are in need of help and support.  Rinpoche wishes to assist them and he hopes with all of his heart that his friends will help them.   

The mission of the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace is to promote critical awareness of issues that impact a just peace in the Middle East and to facilitate intercultural and interfaith awareness both locally and globally.  We host monthly lectures and symposia with local, national, and international speakers, as well as sponsor study and solidarity tours to Israel and Palestine where we meet with Jews, Christians, and Muslims who are working for a non-violent, just peace.

The mission of Associated Churches Food Bank states, “We are communities of faith united through acts of compassion, education and service to our region.” Associated Church is drawn into fellowship by the recognition of the gift of Christian Unity offered to us through the example of Jesus Christ.  They honor the community of rich culture from which we come. As such, Associated Churches will strive to build relationships that are humane, compassionate and just while committed to ecumenism that engages and partners with other faith traditions.

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