2018 Fall Programs GREATER ARKANSAS INTERFAITH NETWORK
Multi-Faith Mondays When: Mondays from 5 to 6 pm Where: Morgan House (part of St. Peter's Episcopal Church), 1926 Prince St., Conway, AR In each session, Dr. Jay McDaniel will introduce key ideas from a particular religious tradition. The spirit is relaxed and exploratory. Join us for one or all of the following discussions: September 10 – An Overview of the World’s Religions September 17 – What’s to Learn from Hinduism? September 24 – What’s to Learn from Buddhism? October 1 – What’s to Learn from Daoism and Confucianism? October 15 – What’s to Learn from Judaism? October 22 – What’s to Learn from Islam? October 29 – What’s to Learn from Christianity? November 5 – What’s to Learn from Humanism and Atheism? November 12 – What’s to Learn from Indigenous Traditions? November 19 – What Are They Saying about Science and Religion? November 26 – Spiritual Hybridity and Double Religious Belonging
RUMI TUESDAYS Music & Spirit
When: Tuesdays from 4 to 5 pm Where: Ellis Hall, Hendrix College What songs would you want to have with you on a deserted island? Come hear what our speakers have to say. September 4 – Jay Barth (Politics Professor) September 11 – Anne Goldberg (Anthropology Professor) September 18 – Todd Tinsley (Physics Professor) September 25 – Danny Grace (Theatre Arts Professor) October 2 – Hendrix Spoken Word Poets (KHDX) October 9 – James Dow (Philosophy Professor) October 16 – Ralph Scott (Economics Professor) October 23 – Introducing Hendrix Singers/Songwriters (KHDX) October 30 – John Krebs (Music Professor) November 6 – Cathy Jellinik (French Professor) November 13 – Stella Capek (Sociology Professor) November 27 – Lilian Contreras-Silva (Spanish Professor)
Worldview Wednesdays: Religious & Spiritual Wisdom
When: Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm Where: Parlor of the Trinity Building, First United Methodist Church, Conway, AR (1610 Prince St.) Join us for any or all of the following sessions: September 5 – Moments of Dharma: Short Videos on Buddhism, Conway Buddhist Society September 12 – Moments of Dharma: Short Videos on Buddhism, Conway Buddhist Society September 19 – Moments of Sufism: Readings from Rumi September 26 – Moments of Sufism: Short Videos on Sufism October 10 – Moments of Torah: Short Videos on Judaism, Hendrix Hillel October 17 – Moments of Torah: Short Videos on Judaism, Hendrix Hillel October 24 – Moments of LGBTQ Faith October 31 – Moments of LGBTQ Faith November 7 – The Wisdom of Howard Thurman, with Jay McDaniel & Phillip Fletcher November 14 – The Wisdom of Howard Thurman, with Jay McDaniel & Phillip Fletcher
A POETRY SLAM Performance Poetry Embracing Diverse Community
Featuring poetry from the River Valley, music from Some Guy Named Robb, and an array of coffee, teas, and desserts in a coffeehouse environment The first half of the evening will consist of poetry by previously scheduled artists, and the second half of the evening will be open to those who sign-up that evening to perform. Performances should be limited to three minutes, one poem per person, language discretion encourgaged.
Thursday, September 27, from 7 to 9 pm
All Saints' Episocpal Church, 501 S. Phoenix St., Russellville, AR
A BOOK STUDY Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker Palmer
In our time of political polarization, we need Parker Palmer 's insightful words about the heart of democracy.
When: Four Sundays in October from 6 to 7:30 pm (October 7, 14, 21, and 28) Where: All Saint's Episcopal Church, 501 S. Phoenix St, Rusellville, AR. "For those of us who want to see democracy survive and thrive -- and we are legion -- the heart is where everything begins: that grounded place in each of us where we can overcome fear, rediscover that we are members of one another, and embrace the conflicts that threaten democracy as openings to new life for us and for our nation. --from the "Prelude" in Parker J. Palmer's Healing the Heart of Democracy.
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