Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable ~ Increasing harmony and understanding in the community ~

 

Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable

P.O. Box 112016

Salt Lake City, UT 84147-2016

www.utahfaiths.org/slc

801-582-0719

           

 

Contact: Elaine Emmi - 582-0719  //  eemmi@mac.com  //  www.utahfaiths.org/slc

 

PRESS CONFERENCE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 -- 11:00 A.M.

 

Salt Lake City - Kicking off its annual Interfaith Week, the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable will hold a press conference on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the downtown Marriott Hotel, 75 S. West Temple – Main Floor – Deer Valley Room.

 

This yearly event was born out of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games when chaplains from diverse faiths decided to continue the interfaith dialogue they initiated at the Olympic Village.

 

This year, the Roundtable will feature a panel discussion about the invaluable contribution interfaith work is making in Utah.  Participants in the discussion will be this year’s recipients of the Roundtable’s 2008 Interfaith Award, including:

 

Scott Hansen, special counsel to area non-profit organizations, including the Roundtable;

Albert C. Jones, Editor & Publisher of the Diversity Times newspaper;

John Kesler, Coordinator of the Salt Lake Diversity Dinners;

Elise Lazar, Organizer of the Salt Lake Diversity Dinners;

Carrie Moore, Religion reporter at the Deseret News; and

Scott Parker, long-time community representative of the LDS Public Affairs office and active supporter of interfaith initiatives.

 

This press conference kicks off the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable’s Interfaith Week 2008 which officially runs from February 4-10, 2008, and includes a series of films, talks, and special events.  (www.utahfaiths.org/slc)

 

These events culminate in the “Interfaith Musical Tribute to the Human Spirit” concert to be held at the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square on Sunday, February 10, 2008.

 

A long-time favorite of area Utahns, this concert will include musicians, drummers, dancers, and singers from the Buddhist, Jewish, First Nation, Quaker, Muslim, Hindu & Christian faiths who will share their unique religious traditions.  A special interfaith chorus of youngsters will end the program with a song about peace.

 

The concert is free to the public and runs from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m.  Doors open at 4:00 p.m., and families are encouraged to come with their children.

 

The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable is a group of faith leaders who come together to promote love, harmony, and understanding among people of all faith traditions, cultures, and belief systems in the spirit of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

 

 

 

INTERFAITH  WEEK  2008  INCLUDES  WIDE  DIVERSITY  OF  EVENTS

FROM  MANY  FAITH  COMMUNITIES

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Salt Lake City – The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable announces its Sixth Annual Interfaith Week 2008, beginning Monday, February 4^th and ending on Sunday, February 10^th with the free “Interfaith Musical Tribute to the Human Spirit” concert to be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square.

 

This year’s theme is: “Harmony of Faiths  --  A Common Thread”

 

The official “kick-off” will be a press conference held on Monday, February 4^th at the downtown Marriott Hotel at 11:00 a.m.  (Press – please contact our office for a lunch reservation - 582-0719.)

 

At the press conference, the Interfaith Roundtable will honor local citizens who have made significant contributions to interfaith understanding, including: Carrie Moore, religion reporter at the Deseret News; Elise Lazar, organizer of the Diversity Dinners; Albert C. Jones, Editor & Publisher of the Diversity Times newspaper; Scott Hansen, special counsel to area non-profit organizations; John Kesler, Diversity Dialogues convener, and Scott Parker, long-time community representative for the LDS Public Affairs office and active supporter of interfaith initiatives.  At the press conference each honoree will engage in a panel discussion that highlights the importanc e of i nterfaith harmony in Utah.

 

Many faith events are scheduled before, during, and after Interfaith Week 2008, which highlight interfaith work including:

 

Saturday, February 2^nd

Interfaith Film Series – SLC Public Library, Auditorium: 1:30 p.m. Chronos; 2:30 p.m. Little Buddha; 4:30 p.m. Toward the Within  

Keepers of the Sacred Fire: Celebrating St. Brigid of Cill Dara - St. Mark’s Cathedral – Women’s service & tea - 3:00 p.m.

 

Sunday Feb 3^rd

Choral Mass – St. Mark’s Cathedral - 10:30 a.m.

Interfaith Films – SLC Public Library, Auditorium: 12:10 p.m. WestBank Story; 1 p.m. The Frisco Kid;   3 p.m. Three Faiths, One God
Candlemas Service – Holy Cross Chapel – 6:00 p.m.

 

Monday, February 4^th

Interfaith Film Series – SLC Public Library, Auditorium: 1 p.m.  Islam, A Closer Look; 2 p.m. Luther; 4 p.m. A Heart in Protest

 

Wednesday, February 6^th

World Peace Meditation – Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living - Featuring talks by faith leaders and music - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Services will be held at: University of Utah Student Union Building at 11:50 a.m.; Cathedral of the Madeleine, 12 noon and 6:00 p.m.; Holy Cross Chapel at 6:00 p.m.

  

Thursday, February 7^th

SHIM & Hospice for Utah Conference – U of U Student Union/Saltair Room – Speaker: Hank Dunn - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Quaker Silent Witness for Peace – Main Street between 200 and 300 South - 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

 “Divine Feminine Through the Ages” – Downtown Public Library, 4^th Floor - Lecture by Alan Bachman - 7:00 p.m.

 “Service for the Common Good” – Westminster College/Nunemaker Hall – Student interfaith forum - 7:00 p.m.

 

Friday, February 8^th

 “Applied Spirituality” – Westminster College/Gore Auditorium – Friday Forum talk by Jan Saeed - 12 Noon

“Muslims Embracing Neighbors” – Khadeeja Mosque/1019 W. Parkway/WVC –Prayers & talk - utahmuslims.com - 5:00-7:30 p.m.  Enjoy Muslim hospitality and meet Imam Muhammed Shoayb of The Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake at Khadeeja Mosque (access from Redwood Road and 2495 South going east ).  Pakistani/ Arab refreshments will be served at 5:00 p.m.  Evening prayers will be observed in Arabic at 5:55 p.m . sharp.  Short talk and Q&A session at 6:10 p.m.  Recitation of The Holy Quran in Arabic and translation at 6:45 p.m.

“Nobelity” – Holladay United Church of Christ & Utah Interfaith Power & Light – A free film on Nobel laureates - 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, February 9 ^th
Dialogue on religion & environment, a faith-based approach to protecting Utah's wildlands, UVSC, Sorensen Student Center, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  
Hosted by Ted Wilson (SUWA) and George Handley (BYU.)  More information HERE

Native American Sweat-lodge – VA Medical Center – Interfaith Chaplains & Caregivers – Reservations 582-1565 x 1587.

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10^th  

“Interfaith Musical Tribute to the Human Spirit” - Free Concert - 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. - Salt Lake

Tabernacle on Temple Square – Buddhist, Jewish, First Nation, Quaker, Muslim, Hindu & Christian faiths share their music, dance, & prayers.  Doors open at 4:00 p.m.

 

Additional events surrounding Interfaith Week include:

 

Now through February 28 ^th

Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats – Utah Cultural Celebration Center – Photography Exhibit - Monday through Thursday, 9:00 - 6:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, February 13^th

LDS Church Discussion with the Community about understanding cultural differences – Christian Center - 7:30 p.m. –

1100 Iron Horse Drive, Park City

 

Wednesday, February 20^th

 “Constantine’s Sword” – Westminster College/Gore Hall - A film and talk with author James Carroll - 7:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, February 24^th

Heritage Musical Concert – Calvary Baptist Church – 1090 S. State Street, SLC - 6:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, February 27^th

Special Films – Utah Museum of Fine Arts at U of U – “West Bank Story” and “Paradise Now” – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.                                                                                                                               

 

Churches of Christ, Scientist all over the world offer services based on readings from the Holy Bible and correlative citations from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.  This verse from the Bible highlights the spirit of Interfaith Week “And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.” (I John 4: 21)  May this spirit of brotherly love permeate our community through the efforts of the Interfaith Roundtable group in Salt Lake City.  Everyone in the community is lovingly invited to attend one of the local Christian Science churches in the Salt Lake area including:  Second Church of Christ, Scientist, 1165 So. Foothill Drive, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.; and Third Church of Christ, Scientist, 1306 East Spring Lane, Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

 

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During February, the downtown public library will display books on diverse faiths and religious leaders throughout February.

 

In addition, the public is invited to visit a house of worship not their own.

 

The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable is a group of faith leaders who come together to promote love, harmony, and understanding among people of all faith traditions, cultures, and belief systems in the spirit of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.