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- News Alert! Job Opportunities at Interfaith Partnership
- Interfaith Partnership Helps Heat-Up St. Louis
- IP Launches 2005 Interfaith Educational Series
- 25th Annual Women's Interfaith Conference March 15
- Quadir's Host April 3rd Fundraiser to Support IP Dialogue Groups
- Mark Your Calendars for the Interfaith Music Event In April and IP Annual Meeting in May
- Health Initiatives News
Job Opportunities at Interfaith Partnership
Part-Time Administrative Assistant - Click here for a job descriptionPart-Time Project Coordinator, Health Initiatives - Click here for a job description
INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP HELPS HEAT-UP ST. LOUIS
In partnership with the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the St. Louis Metropolitan Clergy Coalition, IP encourages congregations to take up a special collection or donation on the weekend of February 4 through 6 to support Heat-Up St. Louis. Heat-Up St. Louis is a regional, independent non-utility, energy assistance and advocacy charity to assist needy senior citizens, disabled individuals, and poor households with small children. The group started four years ago with mostly members of the laity of Christian and Jewish faiths and has since expanded to include the broader interfaith community.100% of all tax-deductible donations are directed to the needy through the partnership of 13 area social service and community action agencies who qualify the households based on income eligibility and health. Donations are accepted through March 1. Last year Heat-Up St. Louis collected more than $10,000.
If you have any questions, call Tim Gorline at (314) 241-0001, ext. 14. Anyone needing assistance, please direct them to the resource hotline at (314) 241-7668. For more information, visit the website at www.heatupstlouis.org.
IP LAUNCHES 2005 INTERFAITH EDUCATIONAL SERIES
January through April 2005, Interfaith Partnership will collaborate with the Center for Adult Jewish Education (CAJE) to organize educational classes that foster understanding of various world religions. These courses will be offered on Thursday evenings. In January the educational sessions will focus on the Movements in Judaism. The classes from February through April will focus on one religion per class. Speakers from the following religions will be asked to speak about the tenets, sacred texts, ritual and forms of worship for their faith; Christianity (Catholic and Protestant), Bahá'í, Muslim, Hinduism, Buddhism. There will also be a time for participants to dialogue with speakers.
February 10
Christianity
Father Vince Heier and Rev. Barbara Willock
February 24
Muslim
Dr. Waheed Rana
March 10
Bahá'í
Omid Ghaemmaghami
March 31
Hindu
Swami Nishpapnanda
April 7
Buddhist
Mike Gaillard
Classes start at 7:30 p.m. and will take place at the Jewish Community Center in the Kopolow Federation Building, 12 Millstone, St. Louis, MO 63146. For more information contact Beth Damsgaard-Rodriguez at (314) 531-4787 or e-mail.
Many Faces of Faith
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between certain religious groups or pondered why there are often various distinctions or groups within each religious group? For example, what does it mean to be part of Islam’s Nation of Islam, and what are the differences between reform, conservative or orthodox Judaism? These are among the questions that will be addressed as the Interfaith Partnership offers the "Many Faces of Faith" series. Each forum will include a panel discussion and dialogue between faith leaders sharing various perspectives of the same faith. Those attending will have an opportunity to interact with panelists. More details forthcoming.
Tentative Topics:
- Many Faces of African -American Thoughts in Faith
- Many Faces of Islam
- Many Faces of Judaism
- Many Faces of Eastern Religions
- Many Faces of Christianity
25th ANNUAL WOMEN'S INTERFAITH CONFERENCE
Once again, IP supports the 25th Annual Women's Interfaith Conference "Women of Faith: Celebrate Sacred Moments" and invite all to attend. Panelists include Rabbi Andrea Goldstein (Reform Judaism), The Reverend Lillie Fenderson (African Methodist Episcopal Zion), Dina Abdelrahman (Islamic Faith), Sr. Cathy Doherty (Roman Catholic), Nora Yazdi-McMorrow, M.D. (Bahá'í) and Maryl Walters (Christian Science). The cost for registration and lunch is $10. Lunch will be prepared acccording to Jewish and Muslim traditions. For registration information (314) 469-3553 or make your check payable to "Women's Interfaith Conference" and send to Jerri Livingston, 14466 Corallin Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017.Tuesday, March 15, 2005
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Principia
13201 Clayton Rd.QUADIR'S HOST APRIL 3RD FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT IP DIALOGUE GROUPS
Dr. & Mrs. H. Quadir to Host
Fundraiser for Benefit of
Interfaith Partnership's Dialogue Groups
"Sharing Food & Faith Traditions"On Sunday, April 3, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., Dr. and Mrs. Quadir will host and provide a Hallal Kosher ethnic dinner for dialogue group members, their friends and supporters. Speakers from four faith traditions will each discuss a topic selected to give others a better insight into the presenter's faith. Each presentation will be followed by questions from guests. Suggested tax deductible donation is $50 per individuals. Seating is limited. Reservations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration Deadline is March 18.
For additional information, contact Irene Randall, 314-531-4787 or e-mail.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE INTERFAITH MUSIC EVENT IN APRIL AND THE IP ANNUAL MEETING IN MAY
14th Annual Interfaith Music Event
Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 p.m.
Temple Israel
#1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63141
More details forthcoming! Contact Beth Damsgaard-Rodriguez for more info at (314) 531-4787 or e-mail.Intefaith Partnership Annual Meeting and Award Ceremony
Wednesday, May 18 (registration at 11:00a.m.) 11:45a.m.-1:30p.m.
Sheraton Westport Chalet
Included will be William D. Chapman Faith in Action Award, Msgr. John A. Shocklee Interfaith Social Justice Award and Abraham's Children's Congregational Award.More details forthcoming! Contact Irene Randall for more info at (314) 531-4787 or e-mail.
Shocklee Interfaith Social Justice Award
We are seeking nominees from campus ministers and/or college or university staff. The award is intended for students currently enrolled in colleges and universities who have demonstrated a commitment to social justice. For nomination form and criteria, contact Irene Randall.
HEALTH INITIATIVES NEWS
Abraham's ChildrenAbraham's Children Launches Faith in Action Initiative
In 2005, Abraham's Children will empower congregations to strengthen their health advocacy efforts through the Abraham's Children Faith in Action initiative. Throughout the year, Abraham's Children will identify several key health-related activities and call on the faith community to support these activities through active participation and advocacy. Abraham's Children will then present a Faith in Action award to the congregation with the highest level of involvement. The selected congregation will be presented with a Faith In Action award as well as a contribution to support future health initiatives.The first Abraham's Children Faith in Action opportunity is the National Women's Heart Day Health Fair on Friday, February 18, 2005 . Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States? Abraham's Children encourages the faith community to get involved in the fight against this deadly - yet highly preventable - disease. Encourage women from your congregation or faith community to attend the event and/or encourage women from your faith community to attend as a group. Attendees should stop by the registration table to sign the Faith in Action roster. The National Women's Heart Day Health Fair is sponsored by the Sister to Sister organization. For more information click here or contact Kassandra Alcaraz at the IP office.
Healthy Mind-Body-Spirit
Ask the Doctor
HMBS Clergy Forum
On Sunday, December 5, Friendly Temple MBC hosted an Ask the Doctor event as part of the Healthy Mind-Body-Spirit (HMBS) project. Following a worship service focusing on health, physician panelists Katharine Mathews, Michael Railey and Collins Lewis answered questions on topics such as hypertension, diet, exercise, joint pain, depression and fertility. Most interesting was the array of questions asked. Sixty-six people attended the event. Ask the Doctor wraps up almost a year of Friendly Temple's participation in HMBS. In the coming weeks, health advocates from Friendly Temple's congregation will be trained to strengthen and focus their health initiatives and develop a post-HMBS plan.
On Tuesday, December 14, a lunch forum was held for clergy and others interested in finding out more about the HMBS project. This event provided an opportunity to discuss the program, answer questions and find out whether groups would be willing to partner with others in the same neighborhood to form a cluster. Current participants spoke about the congregation's experiences and involvement in the program. Many forum attendees wanted to learn how HMBS could be implemented within their congregation. A total of 23 people representing 11 congregations attended the event.Healthy New Year
On Sunday, January 9, Lane Tabernacle CME Church hosted a Jogging for Jesus event. Following a sermon focused on fitness and healthy living for the New Year, the event officially began with a keynote speech by Dr. Michael Railey, HMBS Medical Director. Attendees were able to try out different form of fitness activities - from dance aerobics to free weights to wheelchair exercises. Volunteers from SSM/DePaul Health Center and Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. conducted blood pressure screenings and Body Mass Index assessments. A relaxation session was held for those wanting to cool down after the event. Approximately 175 people attended the event, which was recently highlighted in the St. Louis American .
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