Bring Them Home Vigils. Witness against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Come and leave as it fits your schedule. The goal is to bring an awareness of the war into our daily lives, remind those driving by that the wars are still going on, call for our troops to come home, and advocate for another approach to healing in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sponsored by the UU Peace Advocates. Dates and locations TBA.
The Next Generation: Living Together in a Multi-Religious Society. The Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue will soon be holding this fourth annual workshop. The event is open to youth (grades 9-12) who would enjoy learning about world religions and interfaith relations. The workshop will take place July 19th through the 23rd, and will include educational speakers on a variety of world religions, interactive group activities, and visits to local centers of worship. If you are an education or youth ministry professional, or otherwise interact with youth, and know someone who would be interested in this program, please pass along this attached information. If you have any questions, please contact us at 585-389-2963 or cisd@naz.edu.
5th Annual Upstate New York Re-entry Conference. This full day conference will include a panel discussion and presentations about the most up to date information on research and best practices in the re-entry field. The remainder of the day will focus on improving intervention skills and understanding the contexts that are particularly helpful for assisting those in re-entry from jail or prison. The emphasis during the afternoon is on skill development and practice. These approaches are relevant for volunteers and agency staff members, as well as skilled professionals. For more information please contact
Sara Taylor at (585) 654-9083 or sarataylorr@aol.com
Moving Beyond Racism Book Discussion. Mixed by Angela Nissel. Monday, August 2nd, 7-8:30 pm, Barnes & Noble - Pittsford Plaza - Upstairs Community Room. Everyone is welcome whether or not you have read the book. Join us for a safe, stimulating discussion. For more information call 585-288-8644 or e-mail at mbrbookinfo@aol.com
How on Earth Did We Get Where We Are (and What Can We Do About It?). A conversation on the immigration crisis with
the Rev. Philip Wheaton and Deacon George Dardess
* Examining the historical record of the US’s treatment of agricultural workers;
* Challenging today’s stereotypes of Hispanic migrant laborers;
* Imagining a better future for us all
Philip E. Wheaton is an Episcopal priest and missionary for many years in Latin America; George Dardess, a Permanent Deacon of the Roman Catholic Church of Rochester, is a consultant to the Diocese’s Parish Support Ministry in the areas of Catholic Migrant Ministry and Interfaith Relations. 7:00 PM; St. Luke and St. Simon Sirene Episcopal Church; 17 S. Fitzhugh St.
TIAR Monthly Board Meeting. The monthly Board Meeting of TIAR is held from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at Covenant United Methodist Church on Culver Road at Parsells. All members and visitors are welcome. Future meetings of the Board:
October 21
November 18
December 16
January 20, 2011
February 17
March 17
April 28
May 19
June 12 – Annual Meeting
The First Amendment, Religion and Public Schools. A nationalsymposium hosted by Roberts Wesleyan College with plenary sessions, workshops, panels, displays, etc. This symposium is designed for public school practitioners, school board members, school attorneys, academics, and religious leaders. The keynote address will be delivered by a leading authority on this topic, Dr. Charles Haynes of the First Amendment Center. Several other nationally recognized speakers and authors will be part of this event. Sunday evening will include an in depth look at the landmark Supreme Court case about school prayer and Bible reading, Abington v. Schempp with New York University scholar Stephen Solomon. The Sunday evening portion of the symposium (not including dinner) is free and open to the public. Monday will include a keynote address by Charles Haynes followed by several expert panel discussions on curriculum and instruction issues and religious liberty issues. Participants will receive a variety of texts and materials and may be eligible for up to eight hours of professional development credit. The cost of the conference is $85 ($45 for full-time students). Visit www.roberts.edu/symposium to register.
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As a growing and diverse interfaith community, we bring a constructive and healing witness to public and political life in the Greater Rochester community. The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester is one of many local alliances in a national coalition of people of faith.
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