Interfaith Alliance of Pennsylvania

Perhaps the subtitle of the last chapter of his book says it all: "From the Scopes Trial to George W. Bush."
 
If so many Americans claim that America is a Christian country, then what do they think Christianity is really about? Are "rugged individualism," military might and the Almighty Dollar core Christian values? This is the sort of question Dr. Richard Hughes raises in his recently published book, "Christian America and the Kingdom of God."  In his book, Dr. Hughes argues that the claim that America is a Christian country is a powerful myth that distorts the meaning of Christianity. 
 
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 Dr. Richard Hughes, Distinguished Professor and Sr. Boyer Fellow of Messiah College in Grantham PA, will address this theme before an audience of the Interfaith Alliance of PA.   The meeting will be held at 7 pm at the Jewish Community Center at 3301 North Front Street, Harrisburg. 

For more on Dr. Richard T. Hughes,

http://tia-pa.org/news/89-dr-richard-t-hughes-the-myth-of-christian-america 

 

The Amazing Faiths Project, developed by the Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston, is a nationwide effort to get people of all faith perspectives talking to each other in meaningful ways. The centerpiece of The Amazing Faiths Project is a set of Dinner-Dialogues, held annually in cities around the United States and other countries.  To learn more, see www.amazingfaithsproject.org. 

The dinners sponsored by The Interfaith Alliance of PA will be held on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. at  St. Stephens Episcopal Cathedral, 221 North Front Street, Harrisburg.  TIA_PA would like everyone to participate.  Let us know you are participating by contactnig us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The dialogues provide an opportunity for people to meet people of other faith traditions, to share their experiences and listen to the sharing of others, and to converse about matters of faith and spirituality.  The evening will be managed by moderators who facilitate the conversation in a structured way that creates a safe space for all to share and listen.  Guests share a meal together and dialogue together with the use of dialogue cards created exclusively for the Amazing Faiths Project, which contain thought provoking questions about the broad themes present in nearly all faith traditions and worldviews. 

Do you know that anyone in Pennsylvania can legally be denied or fired from a job, or denied housing accommodation, on the grounds that someone else does not like your sexual orientation? Discrimination is legal.  A bill before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would change that.  Of course, the loudest part of the religious community does not want such discrimination to be outlawed.   It is because of religion that this discrimination still is legal.  If you don't think that should be the case, click here to learn more:

http://tia-pa.org/news/91-hb-300-fact-sheet-pas-non-discrimination-bill 

Let your voice be heard.  Tell your state representative that you don't think religion should be used to justify discrimination.

The Red Rose Intercultural & Educational Foundation, an interfaith organization in Lancaster, invites you to a "Turkish Coffee Night."  Enjoy Turkish Coffee, a Whirling Dervish Live Performance, a performance on the Ney (a musical instrument), turkish Delight, Appetizers & Turkish finger foods, Live Traditional Turkish Music and more.  Learn how to make Turkish Coffee.  A delightful evening with your friends at Red Rose.
 
11/14/2009, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
274 W. Main St. Leola, PA  17540
 
RSVP by 11/13/2009
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or  717-566-0818
 
www.RedRoseFoundation.org

 

"Gonul Ne kahve ister , ne kahvehane, 
 Gonul Sohbet ister kahve bahane."

What the Soul desires is a Friendly Chat,
Neither the Coffee nor the Coffee house matter.

Following upon the successful conference at Penn State main campus on Religion and the Ethics of Climate Change, a group of interfaith leaders are gathering again to discuss the possibility of establishing a Pennsylvania chapter of Interfaith Power and Light.  The gathering will be on Sunday November 15 from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on Penn State's main campus in State College.

 

If you would like to attend this working meeting to establish a faith-based response to climate change, please respond by Wednesday, November 11th either by email or Facebook:
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- Facebook RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events.php?oid=141715194260&vm=all 

 

For more details:
http://tia-pa.org/administrator/index.php?option=com_content§ionid=1&task=edit&cid[]=92

The InterReligious Forum of Greater Harrisburg invites you to the 20th annual Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving. It will be held at 7:30 p.m. on November 25, 2009, at Penbrook United Church of Christ, 56 Banks Street, Harrisburg.  The service will include presentations by two well known choirs, the Penbrook United Church of Christ Bell Choir and the Unisingers of the Unitarian Universalist Church.