Philadelphia Interfaith Committee Event:...

Ramayana! This is a story of biblical importance to Hindus the world over, an epic tale of Superheroes, Beauty, Truth, Fidelity, Betrayal, Evil, Duty and the progressive revelation of God Incarnate. Many believe that merely to hear the Ramayana, or even parts of it, brings the hearer divine blessings and freedom from sin. So, mark your calendars now and come out on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, 7pm in Barbelin Hall to hear the Word of God-Hindu-style. You won’t want to miss it. Guaranteed!

The 8th Annual Interfaith Walk for Peace...

The 8th Annual Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation took place on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in the Overbrook Farms neighborhood in West Philadelphia. The purpose of this annual walk is to promote the growth of peace in our interfaith communities and neighborhoods. The group met for a pre-walk welcome gathering with prayers at the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society. The walk route began at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas and continued on to Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship and ended at Overbrook Presbyterian Church. For photos from the event, please enjoy our slideshow...

Interfaith Series begins this Wednesday,...

An Interfaith series entitled “Care for the Earth, A Common Value” will begin this Wednesday, Feb. 16, 7-9 pm in Barbelin Hall. Viewing of the video “Renewal” will be followed by discussion. This is the first of two sessions on different aspects of the same topic., Session Two will be held same place and time on Wed. March 16. All are invited to both or either session. Rabbi Sussman returns to OSJ to offer his take on the topic, Wed. April 6. Please calendar these dates and join us at Old St. Joseph’s for some interestingly relevant learning...

ECUMENISM & INTERFAITH

In interfaith circles, much has happened since Thanksgiving.  Our Muslim colleagues celebrated EID al-Adha, the “Feast of Sacrifice” commemorating Ibrahim’s willingness to submit to God’s Will even if that meant sacrificing his son Ishma’il . Our Jewish colleagues, in the person of Henry Siegmund, presented a fascinating lecture about Hanukah and the re-sanctification of the Temple in Jerusalem.  The Indian half of my family celebrated Divali. And, Catholics and Protestants celebrated Advent and Christmas. All of these feasts celebrate...

Presentation by the Ecumenical and Inter...

Chair Person Bob Culleton will lead a panel of Committee members in a presentation to share with other members of the Parish Community the Committee’s experiences in interfaith dialogue and how it has helped their own faith formation.