We live in a global society where faith traditions, religions, spiritualities collide. We need to engage in the space between our faith traditions, so that rather than colliding and fighting, there can be peace. This is what I call the Interfaith Society.
~ JBP+
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL INTERFAITH AWARENESS WEEK
~ 12/01-07/2013 ~
Multifaith events will be scheduled during the week in the Madison area. Information, reports, pictures on past events below.
2nd Annual Good Neighbor Interfaith Gathering
(photo by Selena Fox)
Here are some of the displays that were up in the capitol rotunda for the week.
Comments or questions can be made here. Choose "comments"
Peace!
Rev. John-Brian Paprock
Inroads Ministry
P.O.Box 5207, Madison, WI 53705
608.242.4244
This is Part 3 of the Capitol Celebration for the 10th Annual
solstice singers
This is audio of the opening of the Capitol Celebration of the 10th Annual Interfaith Awareness Week and 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
c. Reading of Governor's proclamation of the 10th Annual Interfaith Awareness week
[en englis: "Day in Honor of the Universal Declaration of DD. HH. at the Capitol" written by La Comunidad News. La Comunidad is the Madison area Spanish weekly. The article is in Spanish, but there are pictures from the Capitol Celebration. Text in Spanish is below the link. - JBP+]
Día en Honor a la Declaración Universal de DD. HH. en el Capitolio
escrito por La Comunidad News
Este lunes 10 de diciembre, al medio día, en el Capitolio se celebró el día en honor a la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos, proclamado por las Naciones Unidas, organizado por INTERFAITHSOCIETYBLOGSPOT.COM, que congrega a los representantes de todas las religiones sean estas Cristianas, Ortodoxas, musulmanes, Católicas, Hindúes, Arabic y otros.
En este evento cada representante de las diferentes iglesias oró por el respeto a los principios universales de DD.HH. y por la paz que se ve deteriorado en el mundo. Algunas iglesias además de estar representados por sus guías espirituales, presentaron también sus coros, conjuntos musicales e inclusive danzas típicas de diferentes países, ante una numerosa concurrencia que se dio cita en el Capitolio. El conjunto musical de guitarra y canto “Pukra” del Perú, Sur América, dirigido por Numa Armacanqui, represento a los latinos y a Latinoamérica interpretando canciones del ande peruano.También estuvieron presentes los medios de comunicación como la TV local y extranjera y la prensa escrita, entre los cuales un reportero de La Comunidad News cubriendo este importante evento para informar a sus lectores de los acontecimientos más importantes que se producen aquí en Madison, Wisconsin.
El Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock, Pastor consejero de la iglesia “God all things are posible”, fue el maestro de ceremonia en este evento, quien entre otras cosas dijo que tanto el Gobernador de Wsiconsin, Jim Doyle; cuanto Kathleen M. Falk, Ejecutiva del Condado de Dane County, proclamaron el 10 de diciembre, como INTERFAITH AWARNESESS WEEK y el Capitolio del Estado de Wisconsin como un lugar de paz y reconciliación. La Declaración Universal de DD.HH. en su Art. 18 dispone “Todos tienen el derecho a la libertad, a la libertad de religión, el derecho de cambiar o no de religión y creencia, el derecho de estar solo o en comunidad con otros, en público o privado, de enseñar una religión o creencia, el derecho de practicarla, realizar talleres y ayunar”. Por lo tanto, dijo que con este acto público piden el respeto a los derechos humanos en el mundo entero, no queremos guerra somos partidarios de la paz.
ENTREVISTA“Soy peruana y católica, desde mis 4 años me dedico al baile, pero como a mí me gusta el arte de la India, en esta oportunidad estoy representando a la India en este evento de “Tolerancia entre las religiones” aquí en el Capitolio”, dijo Natalia Hildner.
“Este evento trata de la coexistencia de todas las religiones, que hoy aquí en Capitolio están celebrado el día dedicado a DD.HH. y la paz. Nosotros hemos venido a hablar de la gente que ha muerto en las sierras del Perú (más de 70.000) durante la presidencia de Alan García y Alberto Fugimuri. Aquí están representantes de las regiones andinas, la India, el Caribe con Jamaica, la religión Ortodoxa, el Islam, el Cristianismo y las demás religiones que hay en el mundo”, sostuvo por su parte Richard Hilder.
Numa Armacanqui: “Es un evento muy importante particularmente en estos momentos en el que se vive un ataque frontal cruel y despiadado fascista en contra de DD.HH. No solamente contra quienes tienen papeles o no; el ataque también es contra los residentes y ciudadanos. Por supuesto con mayor intensidad a las hermanas y hermanos cuyos papeles legales están por regularizarse”. “En este evento por encima de quien lo haya organizado yo, creo que hemos venido acá no porque seamos tal o cual religión, de tal o cual militancia política, étnica o cultural; por encima de todas las cosas hemos venido a este evento por RESPETO A LA PERSONA HUMANA EN DERECHO A CRECER Y FLORECER donde sea que la vida lo lleve a vivir”, explica Numa.
PART OF INTERFAITH AWARENESS WEEK
From: Dennis Jenkyns, Bahá'í Center
Great News!
Lucia Nunez, Director of the City's Department of Civil Rights will be
attending tonight's Unity Feast at the Bahá'í Center. In her email response
she said, "I'm thrilled to be stepping in for the Mayor." Ms. Nunez will be
accepting a special bronze on walnut plaque prepared for the event by the
World Religion Day organization in Phoenix, AZ. Regrettably, Mayor
Cieslewicz was not available, however I firmly believe that God's has was at
work in providing us Lucia Nunez.
Ms. Nunez is widely known throughout the region. When I spoke with the
editor of the Madison Times Newspaper, I learned that he is a long time
friend of Ms. Nunez. He is attending the event and will be writing a feature
article. A similar response has been voiced by Jon Gramling, and the editor
of the Spanish language newspaper/radio station. All other medial outlets
notified accordingly, including the three affiliate television stations.
We hope you can find time in your busy schedule to attend. It would be
particularly nice to recognize John-Brian and Anne for their sterling
efforts.
With warm regards and appreciation for all of your hard work. God bless you
all.
Dennis
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Unity Feast
In support of the 10th Annual Interfaith Awareness Week, the Madison Area
Bahá'í Community is hosting a Unity Feast and open house. All are welcome
for a wonderful evening of music, uplifting readings from the world's major
religions, and an opportunity to learn more about the Bahá'í Faith.
There will be refreshments and socializing.
7 P.M.
324 W. Lakeside
Madison, WI
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From: selena
Due to the winter storm, we have rescheduled our interfaith open house and
Yuletide talk at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve near Barneveld -- it will
be held next Tuesday, December 18, from 7-9 pm instead.
Selena
Katy Sai and StoryBridge.tv has produced a wonderful piece on the capitol celebration of the Tenth Annual Interfaith Awareness Week:
www.StoryBridge.tv/episode/032
or play video here
Note from Katy Sai - StoryBridge Exec. Producer and host
Hello -- hope you're enjoying the snow!
I'd love for you to leave a comment with your perspective on the event. It's a great way to add a personal touch and more information to the video story -- feel free to include a link to your organization. Here's a link to leave a comment: www.storybridge.tv/node/283?cmode=comment#comment-form
Also, if you like what we're doing, please sign up! It's a quick and easy way to support positive storytelling. Here's a link to register for the site: http://storybridge.tv/user/register
Thanks in advance!
Take care,
Katy
Displays in the Wisconsin Capitol Rotunda
Continuing through Friday, December 14, 2007
Wisconsin's Capitol building is open to the public weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/wisconsin_state_capitol_tour.html
Here is the list of displays as of 12/03/07 (there may be some changes in this list):
10th Annual Interfaith Awareness Week Proclamations
American Hindu Association – Wisconsin
Baha'i
Deer Park Tibetan Buddhist Center
Dialogue International
Episcopal Church in Wisconsin
Greater Madison Interreligious Association
Islam
Judaism
Moravian Church
Multifaith Calendar by Inroads Interfaith Ministry
Orthodox Christianity in Wisconsin
Presbyterian Church in Wisconsin
Roman Catholic Church in Wisconsin
Sikh
Sufi Order of the West
United Methodist Church in Wisconsin
Unity of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Satsang Society - Eckankar
Yuletide by Circle Sanctuary and other area Pagan churches;
In addition, we acknowledge the “Holiday Tree;” the Freedom from Religion
Foundation Solstice declaration; the Dane County Evangelicals Jesus
declaration and the Hanukkah Menorah (which will be in the capitol at the
beginning of the week) that inspire and complement the intent and purpose of
Interfaith Awareness Week.
Yuletide Home Blessings by Rev. Selena Fox
7pm, Circle Sanctuary, near Barneveld, Wisconsin, 13 miles west of Mt. Horeb
Program: Interreligious and multicultural exploration of ways of blessing household and home with the spirit of Yuletide renewal. Learn about ways of creating and developing December holidays traditions and rituals at home. (bring canned goods for charity food drive, and snacks to share for the Yuletide social that follows)
MORE INFORMATION
Second Annual Good Neighbor Interfaith Celebration/Gathering
International Dialogue
and
Dialogue International
Multimedia presentation
by Fikrullah Kisa of Dialogue International
Fikrullah will also speak of his experience of interfaith dialogue in
Wednesday ~ December 12, 2007 ~ 6:30pm
Middleton Public Library ~
The event is free and everyone is welcome. If able, please bring non-perishable donation for Middleton Outreach Ministry food pantry.
Visit the display of symbols of the world religions at the Middleton Public Library, lower level,
For more information: inroads@minister.com or 236-9622 (Voice Mail)
In support of the 10th Annual Interfaith Awareness Week, the Madison Area Bahá'í Community is hosting a Unity Feast and open house. All are welcome for a wonderful evening of music, uplifting readings from the world's major religions, and an opportunity to learn more about the Bahá'í Faith.
ü Refreshments and socializing
For More Information:
608-221-8416 or jenkyns@sbcglobal.net
Madison Muslim Dawa Circle Open House
Event topic: Prophecy - One Message to All
As a part of the Interfaith Awareness Week The Madison Muslim Dawa Circle 2617 E. Washington Ave. invites you to share in understanding the value of Prophetic Tradition. December 14th 2007 @ 6:30pm. This is a chance to see a masjid (Islamic prayer hall) for yourself. Come join us for an evening of refreshments and conversation. The night prayer will be @ 7:00. A short discourse on the topic of prophethood will be presented around 7:15. Q&A and general interaction into the night.......
6:30pm, 2617 East Washington Avenue, Madison 242-9937
Invite you to an Open House
Saturday, December 15th at 6pm
At Body In Balance Yoga Studio
6333 Odana Road (Basement)
Madison, Wisconsin
Join us as we share readings, prayers, and contemplative practices from two ancient religions. There will be time for questions and sharing after the program
Refreshments will be served
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Inroads Ministry
P. O. Box 5207
Madison, Wisconsin 53705