Arlington Interfaith Council Action Line II

You are encouraged to ask that these items be "cut and pasted" into your congregation bulletin or newsletter to provide the widest possible exposure.

 

NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES

You’ve heard about them. Maybe you have had one. Here is a chance to learn more from an expert. Meet Dr. Pamela Kircher, Director of Integrative Medicine and member of the Advisory Board of Hospice at Mercy Medical Center, Durango, CO. Dr. Kircher will address "How Near-Death Experience and Hospice Are Changing American Values." Sunday, March 5, 2-4 PM at Kenmore Middle School Auditorium. Info/Tickets: 540 554 2098. Sponsor: Arlington Metaphysical Chapel, Rev. F. Reed Brown, Pastor.

 

CARTOON GENERATES INTERFAITH DIALOGUE

Why did a Danish political cartoon create so much carnage? Who was the prophet Mohammad? How do Abrahamic Faiths relate? Get answers at an interfaith open house sponsored by InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington and the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Two Arlington opportunities:

Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St, Mar 5, 2-4 PM

St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3304 Washington Blvd, April 2, 7:15-9 PM.

Further details: contact Rev. Mark Hoelter, 202 234 6300 or markh@ifcmw.org.

ASPAN AWARDS DINNER

Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) at our annual Awards Dinner honoring the exceptional work of volunteers and the generosity of our contributors. The event will be held at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus from 6:30-9:00 PM on Saturday, March 18. Tickets and table sponsorships are available. Please contact Lana Bilyeu for additional information at (aspandevelopment@aol.com), or 703-820-4357 ext. 20.

WOMEN OF FAITH CELEBATING … A DAY OF UNITY

Arlington Interfaith Council and the Muslim Women’s Coalition invite you to hear the stories of women leaders of major faith traditions and experience our diverse religious cultural traditions in a program of celebration and dialogue. Sunday, March 26th, 2-4 PM, at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 890 N. McKinley Rd, Arlington. Free.

For details contact Judy Wolff, 703 243 0714 or Jwolffcsb@aol.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOMEN OF FAITH … A DAY OF UNITY

The Arlington Interfaith Council and the Muslim Women’s Coalition invite you to a celebration of the rich diversity of Arlington’s faith communities. Sunday, March 26th from 2-4 PM at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 890 N McKinley Road. Women leaders of faith communities will share their experiences, beliefs, traditions and hopes. Hear:

Rabbi Lia Bass, Congregation Etz Hayim

Uzma Farooq, Vice President, Muslim Women’s Coalition

Rev. Betsy Bijoni, Trinity Episcopal Church

Rev. Vernice Simmons, Community Church of God.