Interfaith Group

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts) Sun Apr 7, 2013, 12:21 PM Apr 2013

I thought this group would enjoy this story.

Born in wake of 9/11, Interfaith Prayer service thrives in Eugene - Islamic prayers, Hindu stories and Sikh prayers echoed off the vast dome of the First Christian Church down onto the audience peacefully absorbing the presentations. The quiet crowd of 160 was from all walks of life and faith traditions, young and old.

Created in response the events of 9/11, the Interfaith Prayer and Reflection services were intended to help the community heal and overcome any fear or intolerance of different faiths. It was expected to last three months.

Instead, almost 12 years later, the renamed Interfaith Prayer Service International (IPSI) just held its 138th service. Today it is an international non-profit organization, at the suggestion of UNESCO a few years ago.
http://www.kval.com/news/local/Born-after-911-monthly-Interfaith-Prayer-service-endures-in-Eugene-201677121.html

Photos and everything at the link, which I hope I did right as I never make OP's. Enjoy.

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I thought this group would enjoy this story. (Original Post) Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 OP

Very cool. K & R. cbayer Apr 2013 #1

The pics are grand! MADem Apr 2013 #2

Here's their website - pinto Apr 2013 #3

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

1. Very cool. K & R.

Reply to Bluenorthwest (Original post)

Sun Apr 7, 2013, 12:54 PM

Apr 2013

The church where this is occurring is the denomination I grew up in. I would love to see more of this.

Thanks for posting it here, BNW.

MADem

(135,425 posts)

2. The pics are grand!

Reply to Bluenorthwest (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 02:12 AM

Apr 2013

Sounds like a great place for people who can't make up their mind, as well as those who don't really care about the "organized" part of religion but who just enjoy a spiritual experience.

pinto

(106,886 posts)

3. Here's their website -

Reply to Bluenorthwest (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 03:17 PM

Apr 2013

http://interfaithprayer.org/home/

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