Bainbridge Island North Kitsap Interfaith Council
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Interfaith Reflections 2007-2008
YOUTH IN A CARING COMMUNITY
August 2008
by Richard Goff, Member Eagle Harbor Congregational United Church of ChristMost of us care deeply about the welfare and futures of our community's youth. We want ours to be a community where all young people receive the attention, respect, opportunities and supportive relationships they need to be happy and grow up healthy, caring and responsible.
Our area’s numerous diverse faith congregations are committed to realizing this kind of caring community. So, they offer to youth many opportunities and experiences that can make strong positive differences in their lives. more...BE THE CHANGE
November 2007
By Michael Lisagor, member of SGI-USA (Soka Gakkai International-USA, Nichiren Buddhism)The theme of this year’s Interfaith Council Thanksgiving service is “be the change.” Many of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders have embodied this sentiment. Mahatma Gandhi told his followers, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” However, agreeing with this quotation is much easier than actualizing it. So, what does Buddhism teach us about this concept and how can we be the change we wish to see in the world? more...
FORGIVENESS
September 2007
By Zann Jacobrown
Chavurat Shir Hayam
Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, one of the founders of the Jewish Renewal movement, teaches that what connects the people of the world is far greater than what separates us. At a time when world events remind us daily of our differences and stories of war and discrimination threaten to strengthen them it seems fitting to contemplate that truth. One way to do so is to consider the concept of forgiveness. Not as you would expect, the forgiveness of others but, rather, forgiveness of ourselves. Because the rabbis teach us, one must start with oneself if one is to heal the world. more...MAKE ROOM FOR GOD IN THESE DAYS OF PREPARATION
March 2007
By Father Donald Maddux, Interim Priest
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church
Many Christian people and denominations are currently observing a forty day season (exclusive of Sundays) of preparation for Easter, known as Lent. The name has origins in Old English, and refers to the lengthening of the days in spring. A clearer name is used by Spanish speaking Christians who refer to Cuaresma, the forty days. more...
Interfaith Reflections
These articles, written monthly by members of various IFC faith groups, appear in the Bainbridge Island Review and on this web site. They offer spiritual and faith-inspired perspectives on matters and issues that touch our lives and our society.Upcoming Events
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