Know Thy Neighbors

 knowthyneighbors.org

#get2KTN

After the success of our third session, we are almost done with our four lecture series, and it’s about the time of our fourth session:

Know Thy Neighbor – Our Sacred Text on Wednesday, January 29, 2020

At

St. Joseph University Parish 3269 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214

At

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Farina Mirza,

Community Outreach Coordinator, WNYMuslims

wnym@wnymuslims.net (716) 923-4386

Claire A. Rung,

Director of Communications, St. Joseph University Parish

parish@stjosephbuffalo.org (716) 833-0298 ext 315

For the fourth and final time, WNYMuslims and St. Joseph University Parish are getting together in their collaborative interfaith effort, called “Know Thy Neighbor” (knowthyneighbors.org #get2KTN), which was created from the perspective of conversing about religious articles of faith, worship, traditions, intentions and sacred texts of both faiths.

On January 29, 2020, from 7 PM-8:30 PM the public is invited for “Know Thy Neighbor’s” fourth and final conversation of the 4-lecture series, Our Sacred Text. Panelists and guests will share their knowledge of Christian and Muslim faiths for the purpose of educating, finding commonality and joining in shared projects of good works and charity that benefit our community. This is a free event. (Refreshments will follow).

We hope that the individuals, communities, and organizations, who want to foster peace and understanding between our communities will join our caravan. We are Looking for partners to help create opportunities for friendship. Women and men are invited to assist and participate. For donations, please click here

“These sessions provide a bridge between the two religious traditions in which each can learn about the other’s basic religious ideas and practices. Our vision involves starting a dialogue between the two religions, that moves into the future where we both grow in respect and knowledge of each other so that both communities can engage with each other effectively in ways that promote peace and relationship in the City of Good Neighbors.” -Deacon Ted Pijacki, Permanent Deacon of the Roman Catholic Church.

“We believe in developing new bonds, strengthening interfaith relationship and spread the awareness about religious and cultural values through social exchange and Know Thy Neighbor will serve as an interfaith networking channel to promote understanding and exploration of different religious traditions, which will further fortify the bond between the two faith communities and strengthen the diverse neighborhood of WNY.” Prof. Faizan Haq, Founding President, WNYMuslims.

The “Know Thy Neighbor” Conversation Series Topics:

Concepts of God: Wed. Oct. 23, 2019 – – Highlights

Traditions/Worship/Prayers Wed. Nov. 20, 2019 — Highlights

Putting Religion into Daily Practice Wed. Dec. 18, 2019 — Highlights

Our Sacred Text Wed. Jan. 29, 2020