November 2009 Interfaith Connection Newsletter, Interfaith Works

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INTERFAITH CONNECTION

Published Monthly by Interfaith Works, P.O. Box 1221, Olympia, WA [email protected] (360) 357-7224 www.Interfaith-Works.org

Interfaith Works is an association of congregations, affiliatednon-profit organizations and individuals. Our purpose is topromote interfaith understanding, and serve the community through

charitable, social and educational endeavors.

CELEBRATION OF THANKS,

CELEBRATION OF GIVINGSunday, November 22, 2:30 pmTemple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE

will indeed be a celebration of thanks, and a

celebration of giving. Through words and music,presenters from many spiritual traditions willexpress gratitude for the gifts we have received,what it means to be grateful and, inspired bygratitude, what gifts we may hope to give. Giftsgiven through the free will offering will be sharedwith the Thurston County Food Bank.

Children are welcome at this interfaith celebration.Presentations are varied and short. Please comeand invite your friends and family and stay for areception with light refreshments and the chance tomeet friends old and new.

NOVEMBER 2009

BAHAI DAY OF SERVICE:

Bahauallahs BirthdayRichard Young is a member of Bahai Assembly ofThurston County East and IW Board of Directors.

Bahais in the Olympia area joyfully announce that theywill be doing service projects November 11 in honor ofBahaullahs birthday, November 12. Work performed

in the spirit of service is a form of worship in the BahaiFaith. We will be helping families as well as organiza-tions. After a day of service, we will gather at 6:30 p.m.at the Student Union Building at St. Martins Universityfor an evening of fellowship, live music, readings, andrefreshments. The public is invited to attend.

Bahaullah was born Mirza Husayn-Ali in Tehran, Per-

sia (now called Iran). His title means The Glory ofGod. He announced in 1863 that He is Gods Messen-ger for this age. His sacred writings are the basis of theBahai Faith which has now reached every country ofthe world. Bahais number at least five million.

Bahaullah teaches that Gods love is the cohesive

force that holds the entire universe together and thatthe Word of God is what began all creation and keeps itgoing. He taught that God sends a new Manifestationof God every 500 to 1000 years to renew spiritual lawsand to give humankind new teachings which are rele-vant to the time and place in which they appear. Todaywe have teachings for a world civilization.

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FLOW: HOW DIDA HANDFULOFCORPORATIONS STEAL OUR WATER?Wednesday, November 11, 7 pm

Traditions Fair Trade Caf, 300 5th Ave

An award-winning documentary on the world watercrisis. See www.oly-wa.us/interfaith/Event.php?id=20091111.

Co-sponsored by Earth Care Catholics of Olympia and

Interfaith Works Earth Stewardship Committee.


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He proclaims that these Divine Messengers include

Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad,Krishna, Buddha, Zoroaster and the Bab as well asothers. He writes that the religions of the past werepart of a prophetic cycle which began with Adam andended with Muhammad. This is the meaning of Mu-hammads designation as The Seal of the Prophets.The Bahai prophetic cycle began with the declaration

of Bahaullahs forerunner, The Bab, in 1844.Bahaullah wrote over 100 books and tablets of greatbeauty and inspiration, which are the foundation ofBahai Holy Writings. Some of His teachings are:there is One God, the source of all religions is God sothat they are all divine in origin, all people are mem-bers of one human family, we should independently

investigate truth for ourselves rather than rely on whatwe are told, women and men are equal in the sight ofGod, religion must be in accord with science and rea-son, we should find a way to eliminate extremes ofwealth and poverty without force, and many otherteachings designed to bring about a thousand years ofpeace and prosperity for all people.

Bahais the world over celebrate Bahaullahs birthday,The people of each culture celebrate in a way that ismeaningful to them. To learn about the Bahai Faith,visit www.bahai.us, or call 1-800-22unite.

Bahai Day of Service (Continued from page 1) THE TASTE OF SUCCESS!

IWs first ever dessert auction was a festive occasionand a whole lot of fun! Hardly a person in the roomcould refrain from foot stomping, hip swaying, handclapping to the music was of Artesian Rumble Ark-estra. Of course, no one went away hungry after tast-ing twenty or thirty luscious desserts. And what anarray of desserts there was: chocolate-orange cake,baklava make with fresh local honey, pies of rhubarb,apple and blueberry, cinnamon rolls, cream cheesebrownies, and hand made candies were just some ofthe delights.

Four tables held other, inedible, auction items includ-ing a large number of framed paintings and photo-graphs, original works from local artist Paddy Mackin,an exquisite china tea set, two hand made art quilts, a

gourmet dinner for six, and the personalized servicesof local writers, artists, musicians and technicians.

Bottom line? Proceeds from the auction exceeded$2,400. Bushels of thanks to First Christian Church forproviding space for the event; Artesian Rumble Ark-estra for enlivening the event with great music; themany generous people who donated desserts andother amazing auction items; the many wonderful,smiling people who bid and bought, and the planningcommittee, Miles, Barnett Kalikow, Kathleen Peppard,and Marge Johnson, who dideverything else.

HELP PLAN INTERFAITH YOUTH CAMP

Several positions are opening up on the Interfaith Camps planning committees for the 2010 programyear. Available slots for the right persons include Steering Committee, Program Committee, Fundraising,and Marketing and Publicity. Bring your talents and experience to this wonderfully successful program andhelp us make it even better. If it takes a village to raise a child, you can imagine the number of people ittakes to raise a camp for 60+ youthhelp us plan this incredible program!

For more information about the camp, visit www.SoundInterfaithCamp.org or call 253-383-3056,

x105. Send a letter or e-mail of interest to Kathy Erlandson at [email protected] or IW, P.O. Box1221, Olympia, WA 98507. I look forward to hearing from you.


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COMMUNITY CALENDARA listing of some of the activities and events of Interfaith Works members, affiliated organizations, and of general interest.

IW does not necessarily endorse these events. More details and events at www.Interfaith-Works.org.

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October 24

Saturday5:30 pm

Cambodian Dinner Gala. Traditional Cambodian meal, dance and stories. Benefit for

Adopt-A-Cambodian Family project. St. Johns Episcopal Church, 114 20th Ave SE, Olym-pia. Tickets $20. Call 705-1974.

October 28Wednesday7:30-9:00 pm

Faith-Inspired Forum for Health Care Reform. Leaders from the three Abrahamic faithsand Buddhism share teachings and a panel. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, 98101.Free, Music, Exhibits. Info and tickets www.brownpapertickets.com, 800-838-3006.

November 6

Friday6:00 pm

Neighbors in Need Dessert Auct ion Fundraiser. South Sound Community Church,

4710 Park Center Ave NE, Lacey. Tickets ($10/25 family) at 705-0291, orwww.citygateministries.org, at the door. Raffle $5 for Cowlitz River Fishing Trip.

November 11WednesdayNoon

Interfaith Works Earth Stewards Meeting. All are invited to become part of a groupworking to link faith and earth stewardship. The monthly meetings are at

First Christian Church, 7th and Franklin. For info contact [email protected].

November 11Wednesday7:00 pm

EARTH CARE SERIES #3.FLOW - award-winning documentary investigating the mostimportant political and environmental issue of the 21st century, the world water crisis.

Discussion follows. Free admission. Traditions Caf, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia.

November 14Saturday9 am3 pm

A Wintery Wonderland Bazaar. Silent auction, Cookie Walk, Bakery and Candy booths,Christmas items, Quilting and Gift items, Childrens, Household, Outdoor items.First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia. 943-2661.

November 22Sunday3:00 pm

St. Johns Concert Series wi th Seattle Pro Musica. Described as one of the finest cho-ral groups in America, this is their third appearance at St. Johns. Free-will offering ac-cepted. St. Johns Episcopal Church. 114 20th Ave SE, Olympia.

November 22Sunday2:30 pm

26th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. Celebration of Thanks, Celebration ofGiving features music, words and songs from many faiths and spiritual traditions. Learn

something new and wonderful about your neighbors. Light refreshments offered.Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE (downtown Olympia at Washington St.).

Offering to benefit Thurston County Food Bank, and Interfaith Works programs.

December 11-13Fri, Sat. 7:30 pmSun. 2:30 pm

Olympia Choral Society Christmas Concert, The Holly and The Holy. North ThurstonPerforming Arts Center, 600 Sleater-Kinney Rd SE, Lacey. Free admission. Donationsgratefully accepted to benefit Capital Kids Connection. www.olympiachoral.org.

December 12Saturday10 am3 pm

Alternative Gift Fair. Tired of commercialized holiday gift-giving? Give a gift from twenty-five local charitable organizations which feed the hungry, help the homeless, protect ourenvironment and more. Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW. Contact Debbie, 754-5397.


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Friday, November 6, 6:00 pmTickets: $10 adults $25 family of 4 $50 table of 8Raffle: Cowlitz River Steelhead Fishing for 3 - $5

South Sound Community Church4710 Park Center Ave NE, Lacey

Advance tickets www.citygateministries.org,

or 705-0291, or at the door.

Residential Vacancy

in Quality Group Home Loving, supportive atmosphere Private room

Live-in care provider Home-cooked meals Regular exercise and activities Opportunities for

personal growth and independence

For more information, contact

Don M . Tierney, 360-491-7140

My Family, Inc., a WA State non-profit corporation that providesquality residential services for men with developmental disabilities.

Olympia Choral SocietyThe Holly and The HolyDecember 11& 12, 7:30 December 13, 2:30

North Thurston Performing Arts Center600 Sleater-Kinney Rd., Lacey

ADMISSIONISFREE; DONATIONS ACCEPTEDwww.olympiachoral.org

A Wintery Wonderland BazaarSaturday, November 14, 9 - 3 p.m.

First United Methodist Church1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia; 943-2661

Spaghetti Luncheon, 11:30 am1:00 pm

OneOneOne---ofofof---aaa---Kind Silent AuctionKind Silent AuctionKind Silent Auction Varieties of Nuts Cookie Walk Bakery and Candy boothsBakery and Candy boothsBakery and Candy booths Christmas items

Quilting and Gift items Childrens & Household itemsChildrens & Household itemsChildrens & Household items Outdoor boothOutdoor boothOutdoor booth Go Green booth

Thank you for supporting

Interfaith Works,

your local, Thurston Countynon-profit.

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