February Forums
Two Forums in February designed to deepen our understanding and commitment to Peace and Justice.
On February 8, Karen and Tony will share their experiences on their recent trip to the Middle East.
On February 22, Sunday, 11:15 AM after church, all are welcome to this lively PowerPoint presentation on Islam: a Religion of Peace? by Dr. Saleem Ahmed, also author of Beyond Veil and Holy War: Islamic Teachings and Muslim Practices with Biblical Comparisons. He describes the “mixed signals” in the sacred text of the Qur’an (Koran) then clarifies the context in which the Qur’an’s “war and peace” signals were revealed to Muhammad; discusses psyche of Muslims following these diverging paths; and suggests a way for global peace, also based on the Qur’an.
Dr. Ahmed, a founding member of the All-Believer’s Network, was born in India, educated and worked in both Pakistan and Hawaii, is multi-cultural, (soil scientist, financial consultant), and has worked for universities, related organizations, and multinational corporations. Saleem is a best selling author with Simon & Schuster.
VOTE!
The Peace and Justice Committee of Westminster is sponsoring a Voter Information Night to be presented by Debbie Blum of the League of Women Voters. It will be in the Library on October 20, 2008, at 7 pm. It is suggested that you bring a pencil and paper as often the propositions are complicated.
Dates to put on your calendar:
· October 4th Peacemaker at Jerry Griffith’s house at Noon.
· October 5th World Communion and Peacemaking Sunday
· October 11th Pastor’s Interfaith picnic, Westminster Park, 11-4
· October 12th Pastor’s Forum, Video, After Church
