MPC partners with Kehilla Synagogue and the Islamic Cultural Center in an ongoing fellowship called the Faith Trio. We are glad to be hosting an interfaith service with them on Sunday, September 11th (the ten-year anniversary of 9/11). This sad anniversary is a crucial time to remember the importance of interfaith cooperation.
So much violence, hatred, and estrangement is carried out in the name of religion. Often overlooked, however, are the reconciling efforts made at local levels between people of various faiths who truly have a lot in common. On 9/11 we will mourn all that has gone wrong, but will also celebrate all that contributes to peace and understanding among us. Rabbi David Cooper and Imam Rahim Nobahar will join with Pastor Beth in leadership, and the members of all three communities are invited to join us: for celebration at 10 AM, and for a reception following. Associate in Music Kim Rankin will include some of the musical traditions of the three religions during celebration as well.
On a recent Forum piece on KQED (NPR), Payman Amiri of the Islamic Cultural Center mentioned us and the Interfaith partnership. Listen to the show here.
(this mention comes at about the 10:30 mark)