PLEA FOR PEACE – Akron Beacon Journal Opinion Column Oct – 27 – 2024 Plea for Peace LetterIt has now been a year since the events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a major attack on Israel, killing 1,195 and taking 251 hostage, escalating …
Dear friends of the Interfaith Movement: In January of 2022, the Rabbi and several members of a synagogue in Houston, Texas, were taken hostage by a gun-wielding British Pakistani, during sabbath services. In the end, the hostages were safely released. But, the incident itself could …
Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Bodie, AAIC Chair of Spiritual Life’s letter in the Akron Beacon Journal:
A little more than three years ago, this nation stood transfixed by a senseless act of mass murder at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Antisemitism had reared its head again, as it has so many countless times, across the globe, throughout history. Tree of Life caught our attention, in no small measure because of its magnitude — 11 dead, seven injured. The news coverage was around the clock, page one. Vigils were held and the entire faith community reflected. The gunman sits in his prison cell, awaiting his trial.
Fast forward three years… Read more>>
The First One Hundred Days: Promises Made, Promises Kept?April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 7:00-8:15 pm Because of the importance of an individual’s religious/spiritual choices in developing his or her values, faith communities can contribute to the development of a more just, humane, and …
The Akron Area Interfaith Council and the local interfaith community stand in solidarity with the Asian American community as it grieves the many incidents of racism and bigotry that have increased in the last year. We join with you in combating this bigotry and will …
Interfaith council condemns violence
The Akron Area Interfaith Council condemns the invasion into the Capitol building on Jan. 6, putting legislators and all personnel at risk for harm. While protests are appropriate for raising often unheard voices, this was a blatant disregard for property and the proceedings of democracy. We also see this as voter suppression and disregard for the democratic processes as promoted by and enabled by the current president. We urge those in faith communities to call out this extremism and articulate the meanings of peace and justice as established in our faith traditions.
AAIC has been in existence for 40 years, when faith leaders of different denominations came together to discuss issues of racism and social justice and to promote understanding between the religions. For centuries, religion has been misused to cause wars, hate and division worldwide. AAIC is a witness to the power of love and compassion for all humankind which is the basis of every faith tradition. Our organization seeks to contribute to peace in the midst of a world which continues to suffer from divisions among and between religious adherents.
Kathryn A. Ress, chair, Akron Area Interfaith Council
You are invited to our screening featuring a civil rights advocate and hero named Hesburgh. He is in the hearts of many he fought for and will be the star of this event. Please come and social distancing and masks are required for this event. …
Attend the next Interfaith Vigil Stand Together: Interfaith Vigil Against Racism Sunday August 16 from 2pm-3:30pm. Masks and Social distancing required. Will be broadcasted live on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/secondbaptistchurchakronohio and here: http://www.facebook.com/AkronInterfaith. See flyer for more information! Contact: Rev. Dr. Joyce Penfield, 401-369-1514 or Alan Fortnoff 330-903-0982, akroninterfaithsocialjustice@gmail.com …
Prayer from the Jewish Faith: Mi Sheberach in English Translation May the One who blessed our ancestors — Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah — bless and heal the one who is ill: ________________ son/daughter of ________________ . May the …
