December 6 - SPLC president, Richard Cohen, to speak in Milwaukee

November 28, 2012 SPLC president, Richard Cohen, will speak at the Milwaukee Interfaith Conference's Annual Luncheon and Awards on Thursday, December 6, 2012. The conference is honoring the Sikh community for its exemplary response to the temple shootings in Oak Creek. Richard will speak about the SPLC's work tracking and investigating the Sikh temple gunman and other racist ideologues; the rise of domestic extremism in our nation; the massive growth of radical anti-government groups since President Obama's election; and the SPLC's other critical work fighting hate and racism in our country. We hope you're able to attend. Italian Community Center 631 East Chicago Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 December 6, 11:30 a.m. To register, click here or call 414.276.9050. There is a fee for this program, and all proceeds go to the Interfaith Conference. For more information visit www.interfaithconference.org. Sincerely, Your friends at the Southern Poverty Law Center  Follow SPLC on Twitter.  Become our fan on Facebook. We welcome your feedback. Contact us online. 400 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL 36104

Interfaith Awareness Open Houses start Sunday

2012 COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES

Interfaith Awareness Week  

December 2 – 8, 2012

These are special events of faith and interfaith communities during Interfaith Awareness Week.  They are open and free to everyone.  These are presented in addition to the annual Capitol Celebration (12-05-2012) and displays in the Capitol Rotunda (Monday thru Friday).  More information is available at the Interfaith Awareness Week group on Facebook or http://www.interfaithsociety.blogspot.com

 

Sunday 12/02/12

 

Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Chapel

9:30 am 621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3, Madison, WI

Syrian Orthodox Liturgy of St James entirely in English, followed by fellowship

www.maruroopa.blogspot.com (608) 242-4244 (voicemail) transfiguration@usa.com  

 

Madison Eckankar Community (Ancient Wisdom for Today)

10:30 am. Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street, Madison WI

Eck Worship Service followed by pot luck and fellowship.

 

American Hindu Association

11 am Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Wisconsin, 2138 S Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 

Worship Service followed by fellowship. (608) 234-8634

 

Wisconsin Sikh Society – Middleton Gurdwara

11:30 am Middleton Gurdwara (temple), 6970 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI  

Worship Service followed by Langar (free community meal) and fellowship at 12:30 pm. (608) 831-9520

 

Monday 12/04/12

 

WORLD RELIGION DISPLAYS IN THE CAPITOL

Starting Monday morning

ALL WEEK LONG – CAN BE VIEWED DURING CAPITOL OPEN HOURS

 

Wednesday 12/05/12

 

CONTINUING DIALOGUE WITH THE SIKH COMMUNITY

6 pm, Prairie UU Society, 2010 Whenona Way, Madison, WI

Short panel presentation, tours and light refreshments. (608) 271-8218

 

The Madison Eckankar Community

Community HU Prayer Song by people of all spiritual paths and religions

7:30 pm at the Gates of Heaven, 302 E. Gorham St in James Madison Park, Madison, WI

Followed by fellowship and refreshments.

 

Thursday 12/06/12

 

Madison Baha'i Center Open House

6:30 - 9:00 pm, Baha’i Center 324 W. Lakeside St. Madison, WI

Brief presentation on the Baha’i Faith at 7:00 pm

Informal tours of the Center - Refreshments & socializing

 

Saturday 12/08/12

 

Circle Sanctuary Interfaith Open House12 - 4 pm 5354 Meadowvale Road, Barneveld, WI

Noon potluck social
2 pm talk by Selena Fox on December Holidays.
Free, open to the public, warm cider & other refreshments.
For more info, call (608) 924-2216 or events@circlesanctuary.org  

For 15th year, Wisconsin Governor Proclaims Interfaith Awareness Week

For the 15th year in a row, the Wisconsin governor signed an official proclamation of Interfaith Awareness Week. 

Wednesday night open house

Community HU, A Love Song to God
 

Gates of Heaven

302 E. Gorham St., James Madison Park, Madison, WI

December 5th, 7:30 pm

Hosted by ECKANKAR of Madison, Wisconsin

 

People of all faiths are invited to discover how singing HU, an ancient name for God, can open the heart to God's Love.
 

"When your day is hard, remember to sing HU. It puts you back in line with the Holy Spirit"

Harold Klemp, The Slow Burning Love of God, Mahanta Transcripts, Book 13, pg 25

To learn more about HU: www.HearHU.org

Sunday Interfaith Awareness Open Houses

2012 COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES

Interfaith Awareness Week  

December 2 – 8, 2012

These are special events of faith and interfaith communities during Interfaith Awareness Week.  They are open and free to everyone.  These are presented in addition to the annual Capitol Celebration (12-05-2012) and displays in the Capitol Rotunda (Monday thru Friday).  Check out the Interfaith Awareness Week group on Facebook

 

 

Sunday 12/02/12

 

Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Chapel

9:30 am 621 N. Sherman Avenue, Suite B3, Madison, WI

Syrian Orthodox Liturgy of St James entirely in English, followed by fellowship

www.maruroopa.blogspot.com (608) 242-4244 (voicemail) transfiguration@usa.com  

 

Madison Eckankar Community (Ancient Wisdom for Today)

10:30 am. Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street, Madison WI

Eck Worship Service followed by pot luck and fellowship.

 

American Hindu Association

11 am Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Wisconsin, 2138 S Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 

Worship Service followed by fellowship. (608) 234-8634

 

Wisconsin Sikh Society – Middleton Gurdwara

11:30 am Middleton Gurdwara (temple), 6970 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI

Worship Service followed Langar (a free community lunch) and fellowship at 12:30 pm. (608) 831-9520

ONLY A FEW 2013 MULTIFAITH WALL CALENDARS

ONLY A FEW 2013 MULTIFAITH WALL CALENDARS!

As November comes to a close, only a few wall calendars remain at this special price.

The Multifaith Wall Calendar is an excellent source of accurate dates and descriptions of over 350 observances, including events from 14 world religions, and is an essential source of information for government, educational institutions, business people, travelers, and all who want to become enlightened global citizens.

 Holidays and festivals accurately dated and described  Large, color-coded easy-to-read calendar grid

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For more information:

 

http://interfaithsociety.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/2013-multifaith-wall-calendars-are-here.html

For individual calendar, please send a check for $12.00 +$3 shipping ($15 total) to:

Inroads Ministry
P.O. Box 5207, Madison, WI 53705
(608) 242-4244 ~ inroads@minister.com
inroads@minister.com
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IAW 2012 Circle Sanctuary Happy Holidays Interfaith Open House

Here's info about our Open House for IAW - please add to your list:

https://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.php/events/happy-holidays-interfaith-open-house-12-8-2012

Happy Holidays Interfaith Open House 12/8/2012

December 8, 2012
Noon - 4pm
at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve
near Barneveld, WI

This Circle Sanctuary Open House is part of Interfaith Awareness Week in Wisconsin as well as part of the series of Yuletide events sponsored by Circle Sanctuary.  The Open House begins with a potluck lunch at noon.  The Spiral Labyrinth will be open for self-guided walks during the afternoon and the Owl's Nest Shop will be open for Yuletide shopping from 10 am - 4 pm.  

At 2 pm, Circle Sanctuary Senior Minister Selena Fox will give a talk on Happy Holidays including lore and traditions connected with a variety of celebrations during the Yuletide season such as St. Nicholas Day (Holland), St. Lucia's Day (Sweden), Mother's Night (Germany), Befana's Night (Italy), Hogmanay (Scotland), Kwanzaa (USA), Festivus (USA), and worldwide, Solstice, Christmas, and New Year's.

Bring a prepared dish of food to share for the potluck.  Bring canned goods for the charity food drive.  Free.  Open to the public.  RSVP appreciated.

IAW Open House - Dec. 6 at 7:00 at the Baha'i Center

Interfaith Awareness Week

Baha'i Center Open House
324 W. Lakeside Street, Madison

Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:00pm

Contact: Ellie Jacobi pejacobi@aol.com

Special Interfaith Events on December 5, 2012

THE FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER 2012, JOIN US FOR

THE 15^TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH AWARENESS WEEK

 

MONDAY-FRIDAY

WISCONSIN FAITH AND INTERFAITH GROUPS ON DISPLAY IN THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA

 

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

 

 

CAPITOL CELEBRATION

12 NOON - CAPITOL ROTUNDA

HONORING THE SIKH COMMUNITY AND FEATURING THE REGGAE MUSIC OF NATTY NATION

 

 

CONTINUING THE DIALOGUE WITH WISCONSIN SIKH COMMUNITY

6:00PM-7:00PM – PRAIRIE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY

2010 WHENONA DRIVE, MADISON

(608) 271-8218

 

 

COMMUNITY HU – ECKANKAR OPEN HOUSE

7:30PM-8:30PM – GATES OF HEAVEN

302 EAST GORHAM STREET @ JAMES MADISON PARK

 

 

Capitol Celebration - December 5 - 12 Noon

TEXT BELOW:

THE FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER 2012, JOIN US FOR 

THE 15^TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH AWARENESS WEEK

THE ANNUAL CAPITOL CELEBRATION  WILL BE CELEBRATING OVER A DECADE OF INTERFAITH AWARENESS IN THE STATE CAPITOL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012  
IN THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA AT 12 NOON
  
HONORING THE WISCONSIN SIKH COMMUNITY
AND FEATURING THE REGGAE MUSIC OF NATTY NATION

Interfaith Awareness Week is sponsored by many religious and spiritual groups in Wisconsin, coordinated by Inroads Ministry and the Greater Madison area Inter-religious Association (GMAI).  For more information on IAW-15 events and history, inroads@minister.com – www.interfaithsociety.blogspot.com - (608) 836-6778