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Date: September 01, 2009 at 12:40:29
From: Andra Baylus via VFP, []
Subject: INTERFAITH GATHERING: Wednesday, Sept 9 @6:30 pm - Washington DC |
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September 1, 2009
Dear Friends,
The mission of the "D.C. Interfaith Peace Initiative" is to promote peace and harmony among people of all faiths and beliefs. Therefore, we are honored to invite you to the experience of a very special interfaith gathering, "SHARING RAMADAN: Breaking Bread Together ~ Exploring Common Values!" at Busboys and Poets Restaurant. Please reference their calendar of events ~ www.busboysandpoets.com
Join us for this "Interfaith Iftar"! Experience the festive atmosphere that accompanies the daily breaking of the fast! Learn about the traditions and practices of Ramadan fasting! Explore the significance of Ramadan fasting as an instrument for social change and the role of fasting in all three Abrahamic traditions with our esteemed interfaith panel.
It will be held on Wednesday ~ September 9th, 2009, at 7:00 pm at Busboys & Poets (Langston Room), 14th & V St. NW DC 20009. Doors will open at 6:30 pm ~ Please arrive promptly! *There will be an opportunity for Muslims to offer Salat Prayers and for Non-Muslims to learn their meaning and significance. No alcohol will be served and all food served will be halal.
Please see the attached flyer for further details and information! (Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded for free.)
RSVP to: dc.interfaithpeace@gmail.com
Please support this wonderful effort by forwarding this message to all of your friends and family and anyone you know who would be interested in attending this special event ~ unique to the Washington metropolitan community !
We look forward to welcoming all of you on Wednesday ~ September 9th!
Karin Slenczka
Andra Baylus
703 606-2764
meherababa@yahoo.com
for The DC Interfaith Peace Initiative
D.C. Interfaith Peace Initiative
The D.C. Interfaith Peace Initiative is committed to promoting peace and harmony among people of all faiths and beliefs. We strive to bring a greater awareness of the bonds and values that join us together as one humanity sharing a common experience. We work to raise consciousness through purposeful dialogue, collaborative social action and ethical education, and to explore and support spiritual sources of inspiration and joyful celebration among faith communities. We seek to build a culture of understanding, justice, and peace.
If you are interested in hearing more about the group or attending one of our monthly meetings, please contact Steve Sawmelle, SLKursban@erols.com, 301-633-0875, or Jennifer Ireland, Ireland@umd.edu.
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The DC Interfaith Peace Initiative
is honored to invite people of all faiths to the special experience of…
~ SHARING RAMADAN ~
Breaking Bread Together ~ Exploring Common Values
Join us for an Interfaith Iftar! ~ Experience the festive atmosphere that accompanies the daily breaking of the fast! ~ Learn about the traditions and practices of Ramadan fasting! ~ Explore the significance of Ramadan fasting as an instrument of social change and the role of fasting in all three Abrahamic traditions with an interfaith panel.
* An opportunity will be made available for Muslims to offer Salat Prayers.
PANELISTS
Asma Hanif, Muslimat Al-Nisaa Shelter, Baltimore, Md.
Rev. Arthur S. Brown Jr.,Third Street Church of God, Wash.,DC
Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, Dar Al Hijrah Mosque, Falls Church, Va.
Rabbi David Shneyer, Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Center, Beallsville, Md.
WEDNESDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 9th, 2009 ~ 7:00 pm
* Doors open at 6:30 pm - Please arrive promptly!
BUSBOYS & POETS
Langston Room
www.busboysandpoets.com
2021 14th (& V) St. NW, DC 20009
Fixed Price Menu - $26 per person - Limited financial aid available for Students
~ Hummus with Warm Pita & Salad ~
Choice of Roasted Chicken or Beans and Red Rice with Guacamole & Pico De Gallo ( Vegan )
Beverages are a la carte – All food is prepared Halal - No Alcohol
Please RSVP to: dc.interfaithpeace@gmail.com
Co-Sponsors:
Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Center, Beallsville, Md. ~ Dar Al Hijrah Mosque, Falls Church, Va...
Muslimat Al-Nisaa Shelter, Balto, Md. ~ Yes We Can: Middle East Peace (YesMEP), Washington, D.C.
Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan Blessings!
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