Sunday in SLC – Two Choirs and a Film

Mormon Tabernacle Choir

We had reserved seating for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performance this morning.  They have been broadcasting for over 80 years.  It was wonderful.  I found watching the camera choreography almost as interesting as the performance.  But the music was exquisite.

NAIN was recognized twice by the announcer. Then the choir and orchestra performed a special piece for us – the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

We then walked back to the hotel for a continuation of the NAIN Board meeting.

We broke at 1 PM for a quick lunch and the premier screening of the documentary “The Asian and Abrahamic Religions:  a Divine Encounter in America.”  The film will air on PBS this fall.  Two of the producers, Gerald and Adam Krell were present for inroduction and discussion.  Locally in Toledo we screened a previous Krell film, “Thee Faiths, One God.”

We hurried back to finish the Board meeting before hurrying to the Salt Lake City Buddhist Church [yes, they call it a church].  We were entertained by the One Voice Children’s Choir, directed by Masa Fukuda. 

One Voice Children’s Choir, Masa Fukuda, Director

Our co-hosts were members of the SLC Interfaith Roundtable, which originated to provide chaplaincy for the SLC Olympics and has continued since, due to the bonds formed then.  Participants were Alan Bachman, Chair of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable, the Rev. Jerry Hirano of the Salt Lake Buddhist Church, Bettina Gray, NAIN chair, and Reverend Dr. Stephen Albert and Reverend Abigail Albert of the All Faith Center, Powoy, California. 

We now have about 90 people registered, with more to come tomorrow.  Great to see old friends and a wonderful contingent of Young Adults.

NAINConnect 2010 in SLC

We have arrived in beautiful Salt Lake City for the NAINConnect. We came early to do some genealogy work in the Family History Library next door to the conference hotel, the Plaza on Temple Square.

Tomorrow morning we will watch the Pioneer Day parade from our hotel. Our NAIN Board meetings start tomorrow evening.

The TRAX trolley is wonderful and free in city center. All cities should do this!

8th Annual MultiFaith Picnic

Islamic Center of Perrysburg Pavillion

The 8th Annual MultiFaith Free Potluck Picnic will be held this year for the second time at the Islamic Center of Perrysburg picnic shelter, just south of the center, on Sunday, July 11, from 3 PM – 7 PM.  There are activities for all ages.  The shelter permits this to be a rain or shine event.

Please bring: Appetizers, salad, or dessert to share, Lawn chair, musical instrument (optional).

Provided are: Beverages, tableware, grills, Best Kosher hotdogs, buns, corn, watermelon.

See our flyer at
http://www.multifaithcouncil.org/pages/picnicflyer10.pdf

Charter for Compassion

Charter for Compassion.

The Charter for Compassion was unveiled Monday, November 12, 2009.  If we all affirmed this Charter, we could transform the world.

It is simple (though not easy).  It is essentially the Golden Rule.  We are called to return to our core values and respect everyone.

It is really up to each of us.  Traditional media are not spreading this message.  It is being spread by email, the Internet, and social network platforms.

Potluck Attendees Create Slogans for the Build

Click here to see the creative slogans by attendees of the MultiFaith Habitat Potluck/Build Blessing at the Hindu Temple of Toledo mfchabitatslogans

MultiFaith Habitat 2008 Update

Sabrina, Jamie (18), Channing (13), Caullin (11), grandson Jordyn (1)

We may not be as ‘extreme’, but we are really excited about our sixth MultiFaith Council Habitat for Humanity Build with partners CitiFinancial and Lowe’s. 

Faith group participants include the Baha’i Faith; Church of the Brethren (Heatherdowns); Church of God, Seventh Day; Corpus Christi University Parish; First Church of Christ, Scientist – Maumee; First Unitarian Church; Hindu Temple of Toledo; Islamic Center of Greater Toledo; Masjid Saad; Muslim American Society – Toledo; Religious Science; Sufi Faith; Toledo Buddhist Sangha; Trinity Episcopal Church; United Jewish Council of Greater Toledo, Inc.; and Unity of Toledo. 

Additional support comes from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield – Toledo; Dad Patchen, Inc – Electric; Boy Scout Troop 154; Mick Electric; Panera’s; Stylecraft, Fremont; and West Toledo Rotary.  Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity has additional sponsors.

Our partner family is looking forward to the building of their new home.  The Build starts Saturday, September 27 and continues through October 25, with dedication slated for Tuesday, November 11, at 6:00 PM.

You may sign up to help at www.multifaithcouncil.org. An online form may be accessed in the right-hand column.

MultiFaith Habitat 2008

Our MultiFaith Build Co-Sponsors

We are pleased to announce the 2008 MultiFaith Habitat Build, our Sixth Build.  The Build starts on Saturday, September 27.

We are building a four-bedroom, 2-bath home for Sabrina English, her children Jamie (18), Channing (13), Caullin (11), and grandson Jordyn (1).  It will be at 429 Waybridge Rd, Toledo, OH 43612.

The steering committee meetings for faith group representatives will be at 7 PM Sept. 9 and 16 at our home 3009 Gunckel Blvd, Toledo, 43606 – near Toledo Hospital.

Faith groups and other sponsors may send their financial contributions, checks to Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, to the Gunckel address for data basing and forwarding to our Build.  Individual contributions may be made in honor of a special person.

The Volunteer Rally Potluck and Build Blessing will be held Wednesday, September 24, from 6:30 – 8:30 at the Hindu Temple of Toledo, 4336 King Road, Sylvania, OH  43560.

Volunteer sign-up sheets are on our website, www.multifaithcouncil.org, and from your faith representative.

429 Waybridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sixth Annual MultiFaith Picnic

It’s Picnic Time

Our free, potluck, inter-generational picnic is an annual favorite.  This year’s date is Sunday, July 13, 2008, from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  All are welcome to this event held at Jean & Glen Torrence’s Farm at 5002 Black Rd., Monclova, OH 43542. 

 

 

The barn and grounds provide indoor/outdoor eating space, so the picnic is rain or shine.

 

 

Activities include a wading pool for toddlers, fishing (bring equipment – no license required), face-Painting, crafts, music, fellowship, hayrides, volley ball, soccer & games for ages, (but no child care – parents, please be responsible for your children’s safety).

 

 

For safety reasons, there is no swimming in the pond.  Please do not feed the animals.  NO PETS (in respect for the animal residents!).

 

 

Please bring a food dish to share and an optional lawn chair.  We provide beverages, tableware, grills, Best Kosher hotdogs, buns, corn, and watermelon.

 

 

For more information, see our website www.multifaithcouncil.org or phone Woody at 419-475-6535.