Interfaith Week

February 8-13: For a full schedule of events, and more information, please visit our Facebook page here.

Sunday February 8, 2009
First Congregational Church of Berkeley Open Service and Interfaith Luncheon
Service 10:00am-11:00am
Luncheon 11:30pm (Dana, btw Durant and
Channing)

Kick off Interfaith Week with a Progressive Christian service! Free student luncheon with reflection on service with Reverend Shelly!

“Keeping the Faith” (Ben Stiller, Edward Norton, Jenna Elfman) Movie Screening
6:30pm, be there or be square! Unit 1 Freeborn

Delve into the evening with a laugh! Join us in Unit 1 for a great movie with great people, great popcorn, and great conversation about Religion and Relationships.

Explain-The-Mass Mass

10:00pm, Newman Hall 2700 Dwight Way Roman Catholic Mass celebrated by the community with explanations about the service. All are welcome and hot chocolate is included!

Monday February 9, 2009

Random Acts of Kindness
Tabling on Sproul from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Come to our table and pledge to do one random act of kindness today. It’s worth it.

Sufi Open House
7:00pm-9:00pm, MTO Sufi Center, 2855
Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA
Number: (510) 704-1888

Come and enjoy a delicious Persian dinner while learning about the School of Islamic Sufism! RSVP is appreciated so please contact them soon!

Interfaith Text Study
3:00pm-4:00pm, 2345 Channing

Study and discussion of foundational biblical texts!!

Tuesday February 10, 2009

Panel Discussion: Keeping the Faith in Times of Crisis
5:00pm, Westminster House Multipurpose Room

Enjoy stimulating, intellectual dialogue? Well then come to Westminster and listen to faith leaders discuss Religion in Times of Crisis.

Wednesday February 11, 2009

Hillel Barbeque
6:00pm-7:00pm, 2736 Bancroft Way

Don’t pass up on free food! Come to Hillel for a free BBQ and fun company.

Coffee Break and Interfaith Fair
7:30pm-9:00pm, Multicultural Center (MLK Building)

After some barbeque make your way to MCC for desert, coffee, and information about everything interfaith. Student groups will be tabling about their organizations so please come show your fellow students some support and feed your NEED to learn.

Thursday February 12, 2009

Interfaith Service
6:30pm-8:00pm, Tan Oak Room MLK

Hindu Student Council is hosting a momentous multifaith devotional service. Experience diverse prayers, chants, and songs!

Friday February 13, 2009
Art Project on Sproul
12:00pm-2:00pm, Sproul Plaza

Join us on Sproul for a community art project!

Muslim Open Prayer
1:15pm, 237 Hearst Gym

Come observe the weekly Friday prayer of Muslims. We will be having a talk in the beginning by a local faith community leader, and then a short prayer. Feel free to bring your friends!

Sufi Meditation!
4:00-5:30pm, GPB Building 107

Amazing opportunity to relax and reflect! Dress comfy! (No physical prerequisites)

Shabbat at Hillel
Service 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm

Traditional, interfaith friendly service followed by a delicious, gourmet Shabbat dinner!