2015 SC Interfaith Harmony Month Events

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All are welcome and invited to attend each of the following events held during South Carolina Interfaith Harmony Month (January) and through World Interfaith Harmony Week February 1 – 7, 2015.  If you have an event to add to the calendar, email us.

Thurs., Jan. 8 – 6:30 pm – (Women of Many Faiths)
“Costly Grace”
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Greater Baha’i Center of Columbia
2020 Assembly St., Columbia
Parking and entrance in the rear. Refreshments served.

Fri., Jan. 9 – 6:30 pm (Jewish)
Sabbath Service
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Sun., Jan. 11 – 4:00-5:30 pm ( Unitarian Universalist & Christian)
Love Your Muslim Neighbor As Yourself series: Islam 101
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 178 Sam’s Point Road, Beaufort, video and discussion.

SGI attendees smallerWed., Jan. 14 – 7:00 pm (Buddhist)
“Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism”
SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 228-B O’Neil Ct., Columbia

Thurs., Jan 15 – 6:00 pm (Interfaith)
“Interfaith Friendship and Harmony Celebration”
ArunimaTalkingPresentations by different faiths on the theory of creation
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, 1740 Jervey St, Charleston
For more info: 843-875-9753

Sat., Jan. 17 – 4:00 to 6:00 pm (Muslim)
“Understanding Islam and Muslim”
MuslimChildrenMasjid Noor Ul Huda, 517 Winmet Dr., Columbia
Recommended attire: Fully covered clothing.
Women are requested to wear a head scarf please!
Refreshments served.

Sat., Jan. 17 – 7:00 pm (Baha’i)
“Rethinking Prosperity”
WorldCitizenChildrenGreater Baha’i Center of Columbia, 2020 Assembly St.
Columbia Parking and entrance in the rear.

Sat., Jan. 17 – 9:00 am ( Unitarian Universalist )
Interfaith Service Project for High School youth groups of all faiths at Howlmore Animal Sanctuary
2013-02-17_12-43-34_562Start with breakfast at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia (Heyward and Woodrow) and then travel to the project site. Light lunch will be served. Plan to stay till 3:00 pm
For more info: dre @ uucolumbia.org

Sun., Jan. 18 – 10:45 am (Unitarian Universalist)
Discussion: Interfaith Service Project OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAResults and how it applies to UU and other faiths’ values and principles
Universal Universalist Church of Columbia
2710 Heyward St., Columbia

Sun., Jan. 18 – 11:30 am (Sikh)
Observance and Prayers
girlsCUGurdwara Nanaksar, 11419 Broad River Rd., Columbia

Sun., Jan. 18 – 4:00-5:30 pm ( Unitarian Universalist & Christian)
 Love Your Muslim Neighbor As Yourself series: Misconceptions About Islam
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 178 Sam’s Point Road, Beaufort, video and discussion.

2013-06-16_16-06-48_666Thurs., Jan. 22 – 6:30 to 8:00 pm (Interfaith)
“How Does the Earth Speak to Us?”
USC McKissick Museum, 816 Bull St., Columbia
An interfaith panel on the relationship between
Earth, our environment and faith-based practices.

Sun., Jan. 25 – 4:00-5:30 pm ( Unitarian Universalist & Christian)
 Love Your Muslim Neighbor As Yourself series: Islam in America
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 178 Sam’s Point Road, Beaufort, video and discussion.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASun., Jan. 25 – 7:00 pm (Pagan)
“Book of Night” – Ritual drama based on the afterlife journey and transformation of the soul described in the Ancient Egyptian religious tests.
Space is limited. Reservations required.
Contact holli @ sc.rr.com for reservations and directions.

DSCF0070smallerSun, Jan. 25 – 2:30 pm (Interfaith)
“Introduction to Understanding Baha’i and Islam”
Followed by Q&A and light refreshments.
Florence Library, 509 Dargan St., Florence

Tues., Jan. 27 – 1:00 pm (Interfaith)
“The Meaning and Importance of Compassion
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Judaism, Judith Evans, Adath Yeshurun Congregation, Aiken
Christianity, Bill Collins, St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish, Aiken
Islam, Mohammad Hailat, Islamic Society of Augusta
Moderator: Blanche Premo-Hopkins, St Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish, Aiken


IMG_20150129_181156_477Thurs., Jan. 29 – 6:00 to 7:30 pm (Interfaith)
“Compassion in Our Many Faiths”
Harper College (Gressette Room), USC Horseshoe, Columbia
Co-sponsored by PICNA, USC Department of
Religious Studies and Interfaith Partners of SC

Fri., Jan 30 — 4:00 to 6:00 pm (Muslim) 
“Introduction to Islam”
Central Mosque of Charleston, 1082 King St., Charleston

Sun., Feb. 1 – 10:00 am (Buddhist)
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World Peace Prayer
SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 228-B O’Neil Ct., Columbia

Sun., Feb 1 – 4:00-5:30 pm ( Unitarian Universalist & Christian)
Love Your Muslim Neighbor As Yourself series: Making Connections-Part 1
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 178 Sam’s Point Road, Beaufort, video and discussion.

IMG_4950Sun., Feb 1 – 4:00-5:30 pm ( Unitarian Universalist & Christian)
Love Your Muslim Neighbor As Yourself series: Making Connections-Part 2
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 178 Sam’s Point Road, Beaufort, video and discussion.

PrestonJoycecropFriday, Feb. 6, 2015, 6:30 – 7:15 pm (Jewish)
“My Sacred Journey to Judaism” Rabbi Funnye, Jr.
Rabbi Capers C. Funnye, Jr.,  Head Rabbi at Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, Chicago, IL, dubbed President Barack “Obama’s Rabbi” by The New York Times, will be the featured speaker on February 6, 7, and 8.
Beth Shalom Synagogue , 5827 N. Trenholm Rd., Columbia.

PanelHolliAmarjitsmallerFriday, Feb. 6, 2015, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
“Dances of Universal Peace”
As Rumi said, “Moon and evening star do their slow tambourine dance to praise this universe.  The purpose of every gathering is discovered: to recognize beauty and to love what’s beautiful.” Please join us as our leaders guide us through beautiful dances inspired by a variety of spiritual traditions.  Each dance is a practice that helps us to recognize the universe in and around us, and to express our praise and love.  After dancing, we socialize over refreshments. For directions contact mff426@gmail.com, or call 803-743-0731.

if12Saturday, February 7, 2015 (Jewish)
9:45 AM-12:00 pm – Shabbat Service
Sermon\D’var Torah – “Global Judaism” Rabbi Funnye, Jr.
12:15-1:15 pm – Kiddush Luncheon
1:30-2:30 pm – Open conversation with Rabbi Funnye, Jr.
Break
5:30-6:00 pm – Havdalah Service followed by refreshments
6:15-7:30 pm“Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel” Rabbi Funnye, Jr.

Thursday, February 19, 2015, 7:30 pm
“Does the History of Anti-Judaism
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The 2015 Solomon Tenenbaum Lecture by David Nirenberg, Ph.D., Deborah R. and Edgar D. Jannotta Professor of Medieval History and Social Thought and Dean of the Division of the Social Sciences at the
University of Chicago, followed by panel responses.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia

WillPamShaneSat., Feb. 21 – 7:00 pm (Baha’i)
“How to Change a Thought of War Into Peace and Loving Acts”
Greater Baha’i Center of Columbia
2020 Assembly St., Columbia Parking and entrance in the rear.

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