Lunch and Learn: Sept. 17

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Please join us here at noon, Abraham Silverman’s topic will be “Israel: Is a 2 state solution the answer and can it be achieved?” He is manager of Public Affairs in Alberta for B’nai Brith Canada whose mandate is combating antisemitism and empowering the grassroots Jewish community throughout the province.

He has a long history of active participation in the Canadian Jewish community, served on many boards, and over the last 15 years taught classes and lectured in universities, churches, service clubs and business associations about topics such as the Holocaust and Israel.

The entrance is in the back lane across from Tim Horton’s, bring your lunch if you like, hot and cold drinks provided, $2 donation gratefully accepted.

The parking situation has changed, please plan to park elsewhere unless you are very lucky, the lot across 84 Avenue (south of us) is the cheapest.

#113, 11148 – 84 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 0V8
780 – 413 – 6159
intfaith@shaw.ca
edminterfaithcentre.ca

UN International Day of Peace – Sept. 21

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Please join us for our annual celebration at noon on Sept. 21. We will be in a different location this year due to city hall outdoor renovations, north of 103A Avenue where the Community Flag Pole has been relocated to the Homeless Memorial Park. The United Nations set aside September 21st each year to remind the world of its commitment to working for world peace. In these turbulent times, it is more important than ever for all of us to continue to imagine a world without war.

The principles and purposes of the United Nations involve a passionate commitment to ensuring that the human race progresses toward a firm realization of fundamental rights of freedom based on peace and security in their lives, and of all future generations.

The program will include music, reflections, and short talks.

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2019 Multifaith Calendar Now Available

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Celebrating its 33rd edition, the 2019 Multifaith Calendar’s theme is ’Coming Together: Exploring New Directions.’ Published annually by the Multifaith Action Society (MAS), the Multifaith Calendar is a unique educational resource that facilitates understanding of religious observances, occasions and festivals important to a wide spectrum of cultural and faith communities.

Find out more and order your copy here.

NAIN Connect: July 31-August 3!

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERFAITH NETWORK

July 31 to August 3, 2018

Robbins Health Centre, 109 Street and 104 Avenue

MacEwan University, Edmonton

For full information see website nain2018edmonton.ca

Conference Registration

$400 – Includes everything, days and evenings

$100 – One Day, does not include evening events.

$200 – Young Adults (18 – 35) includes everything

Daily Parking – underground $ 20 per day.

 

TUESDAY, JULY 31

Registration-11 AM to 3 PM., Opening Ceremonies at 3, Bannock & Stew at 5

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Marie Wilson, formerly of Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Stephen Kakfwi, former Premier of Northwest Territories.

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

Morning Workshops, Afternoon Tours

Banquet 6:30 PM – Coast Hotel – 10155 -105 Street,

parking – $21 or $5 across the street.

Speakers:

Shachi Kurl, Executive Director of the Angus Reid Institute

Nakita Valerio, Edmonton writer and academic.

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

Morning Workshops, Afternoon Tours

Public Lecture at 7:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 10025 – 105 Street.

Speaker – Lieutenant-General, the Honourable Romeo Dallaire (Ret’d), Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide and leader of numerous organizations dealing with eradicating the use of children as weapons of war. Former Canadian Senator.

Cost (for those not registered for the Conference)

$25 or $50 with reserved seats and reception . Street parking.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 – 10 AM – Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Robert Sellers, Chair of the Board of the Parliament of the World’s Religions.

 

For further information see website – nain2018edmonton.ca

Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action – 780-413-6159

AGM: June 21

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY JUNE 21st

Please join us at the Unitarian Church, 10804 – 119 St. at 7:30 p.m.

The annual report will be presented to update you on our work, followed by a short business meeting and the latest exciting news about the NAIN conference in less than 2 months! Our host Rev. Brian Kiely will talk about current issues in Unitarian Universalism.

Lunch and Learn: Monday, May 14

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LUNCH AND LEARN TOMORROW, MAY 14: Please join us here at noon, Avau Fast will tell us “Everything We Always Wanted to Know About Zoroastrians”. The entrance is in the back lane across from Tim Horton’s, bring your lunch if you like, hot and cold drinks provided, $2 donation gratefully accepted.

The parking situation has changed, please plan to park elsewhere unless you are very lucky, the lot across 84 Avenue (south of us) is the cheapest.

#113, 11148 – 84 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 0V8
780 – 413 – 6159
intfaith@shaw.ca
edminterfaithcentre.ca

Our Upcoming Events

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OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Interfaith Explorations: We have been invited to a Saturday morning Shabbat service at Beth Shalom synagogue on April 28th.
 
It will begin at 9:30 a.m. and Netta will sit with you to show which book we are using as we switch between two, and answer questions.
 
There is a lunch at noon, please rsvp to this office for catering purposes. The parking lot and entrance are at the back,
 
11916 Jasper Avenue.
 
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY JUNE 20th Please mark your calendars, the location will be announced.
 
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CELEBRATING OUR FAITHS There is a Sikh display in city hall for April and in May the Buddhists are taking a turn.
 
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There is still time to register for the North American Interfaith Network conference, July 30 to August 3, the “early bird” price has been extended to April 30th.
 
 
Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education & Action
#113, 11148 – 84 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 0V8
780 – 413 – 6159
intfaith@shaw.ca
edminterfaithcentre.ca

Lunch and Learn: April 16

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Monday April16 12 here at noon Robert Blundin will tell us about his amazing pilgrimage walk in Spain, complete with photos.

The entrance is in the back lane across from Tim Horton’s, bring your lunch if you like, hot and cold drinks provided, $2 donation gratefully accepted.

The parking situation has changed, please plan to park elsewhere unless you are very lucky, the lot across 84 Avenue (south of us) is the cheapest.

#113, 11148 – 84 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta

T6G 0V8

780 – 413 – 6159

intfaith@shaw.ca

edminterfaithcentre.ca