Issue in this issue >>> ELEVEN 2012 Continuum of Caring Award Pluralism Project Recognizes SLIR Secretary National Consumers League Honors Roundtable Member Roundtable Executive Director Named Director Emeritus Beauty and Belief Obon Festival Interfaith Culture and Art Religious Diversity One Family Under God The Drop Interfaith Candlelight Vigil Earth Day Forum Islam and Peace Saint John's Bible Islamic Society Dinner Dialogue in Nigeria

Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable Receives 2012 Continuum of Caring Award Friends of St. Joseph Villa Foundation for Charity Care

The Roundtable is this year’s recipient of the annual Continuum of Caring Award from the Friends of St. Joseph Villa Founda- tion for Charity Care, Salt Lake City. The award recognizes the accomplish- ments of community leaders who have dem- onstrated strong support of the senior popu- lation in caring for the elderly and their re- lated issues, needs, and causes. Past recipi- ents include Norma Matheson, Jon and Karen Huntsman, and Pamela Atkinson. In her letter notifying Roundtable Board Chair Alan Bachman of the award, Founda- tion President Beth Ehrhardt wrote that, “The Friends of the Foundation felt this year’s event would be a wonderful opportu- nity to recognize the work of the Salt Lake Interf aith Roundtable with the Continuum of Roundtable board members gather for photo at St. Joseph Villa Foundation Hope Benefit Caring award. The missions of the two or- ganizations intersect when considering the Susan Northway, Roundtable board Divine and, because of that, we reach out in faith communities’ activities that arise from member and Diocese of Salt Lake Office of works of chari ty and hospitality. Showing our shared compassion for the elderly.” Religious Education Director, told the aud i- hospitality to the stranger is something that Alan accepted the award on behalf of ence that, “C haritable works arise from a we practice in the Interfaith (Roundtable).” the Roundtable’s membership at the Foun- common belief held by the St. Joseph Villa Alan said that, like the St. Joseph Villa dation’s annual Hope Benefit dinner and Foundation and the Salt Lake Interfaith Foundation, the Roundtable is also about auction, Wednesday, August 22, at Little Roundtable. This belief is that we were all faith cooperation and the result is each faith America Hotel. created in the likeness and image of the Continued on next page 2012 Continuum of Caring Award / Continued Continued from first page

Pamela Atkinson emceed the awards banquet comes o ut stronger by meeting other faiths. “Wisdom is understanding plus knowledge. A silent auction helped to raise funds for the Friends of St. Joseph Villa Foundation for Charity Care The understanding of other people requires getting to know them to break down the divine source; Tefillah, praying for good of this special occasion that the mission of bodies of fear. All of the faiths that are rep- things to happen; and Tsedakah, charity, — the Foundation and the Roundtable will be resented in the Roundtable have major parts “the active component and the end result of strengthened; that there will be an increasing that a re devoted to charity. You have to be the other two.” understanding of our diverse community; active in the world; if your neighbor is hurt- Alan adds, that, “The Salt Lake Inter- and that the quality of life will be enhanced ing, you can’t hide under your bed.” faith Roundtable is very grateful for receiv- for seniors of all faiths.” He added that, in Judaism, there are ing this a nnual award from the St. Joseph Additiona l information can be found at three pillars: Teshuvah, connecting to a Villa Foundation. “We hope that as a result http://www.stjosephvilla.com/ .

Pluralism Project Recognizes SLIR Secretary Roundtable Secretary Elaine Emmi Honored for Her Work on “America’s Interfaith Infrastructure: An Emerging Landscape”

In conjunction with the launch of its share) and an “add an interfaith organiza- website, “America's Interfaith Infrastructure: tion” function as ways for active “interfaith- An Emerging Landscape” ( http:// ers” to continue the dialogue, and keep their www.pluralism.org/interfaith ), the Harvard finger on the pulse of the interfaith move- University Pluralism Project (HPP) has rec- ment (www.pluralism.org/interfaith/add). ognized Roundt able Secretary Elaine Emmi According to the HPP website, the Plu- for the time and energy she has spent work- ralism Project has followed the development ing with the HPP on this project. of America’s fast-changing religious land- In her letter to Elaine, HPP’s Whittney scape for twenty years, including studying Barth said that, “We greatly appreciate your new forms of civic and interfaith relation- willingness to share with us about your work ships. “The e vents of 9/11 demonstrated the and your local context. ...we wanted you to importance of interfaith groups already Roundtable Secretary Elaine Emmi be among the first to know about the website formed; in the ensuing decade we have wit- launch since without you this resource nessed the growth of hundreds of new inter- would not have been possible. ...best wishes faith initiatives.” as you continue to build a culture of reli- In 2011, the HPP embarked on a pilot interfaith/salt_lake_city). “Although it is a gious pluralism in your community.” study to look closely at interfaith efforts in selective portrait, it is the HPP’s first step The website features a “shar e your twenty cities across the United States, in- towards a larger goal of documenting and story” portal (www.pluralism.org /interfaith/ cluding Salt Lake City (www.pluralism.org/ resourcing America’s interfaith movement.” National Consumers League Honors Roundtable Member Linda Hilton Receives the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award

The National Consumers League (NCL), measurable impact on the lives of people in the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy o r- her community—both those for whom she ganization, has honored Linda Hilton, Dire c- advocates, and the students and community tor of Community Outreach and the Coal i- members she trains to become their own tion of Religious Communities (CORC) at advocates at the grassroots level, ” said NCL Crossroads Urban Center, with the Florence Executive Director Sally Greenberg. Kelley Consumer Leadership Award, named Linda has been on staff at Crossroads for NCL’s early leader and awarded to for over 14 years, and was an active volun- grassroots consumer advocates. The award teer with Crossroads for many years before was presented at NCL’s annual Trumpeter that. She is well known for her advocacy Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., Oct o- work through CORC, particularly at the ber 4, by Susie Johnson, Executi ve Secretary Roundtable member Linda Hilton Utah Legislature, where she has helped peo- for Public Policy for the United Methodist ple from a variety of religious traditions Women. of low-income and homeless families; she express their concern for the poor and op- Linda is being honored by NCL for her trains students and members of faith co m- pressed by engaging in the political process. work on the funding of critical needs for munities to advocate for low-income cit i- “The Board and staff of Crossroads Urban low-income and homeless residents of Utah, zens; and she conducts community wor k- Center are very proud of our colleague the reduction of Utah’s grocery tax, and shops on the need for increased wages for Linda Hil ton,” said Crossroads Executive increased regulation of the payday loan i n- the working poor and adequate benefits for Director Glenn Bailey. “She has worked dustry, including scrutiny of short-term loan those who are unable to work. long and hard to improve the lives of low products offered through credit unions n a- “Linda Hilton’s advocacy for low - income Utahns and it’s gratifying to see her tionwide. She speaks frequently to comm u- income and underserv ed communities is work recognized with such a prestigious nity and religious groups about the struggles remarkable, and she has personally had a award.”

Roundtable Executive Director Rev. Dr. W. Ivan Cendese Named Director Emeritus

cially the Salt Lake community, the Roun d- Ivan says he accepted the call to Page table board deci ded to honor him with the because “he was moved by the commitment title of Director Emeritus, which denotes his and dedication of the parishioners of St. perpetual status of an individual who has Da vid’s, not only to the church, but also to moved the Roundtable to new heights. the outreach work done through The Circle “How else can you begin to properly of Page.” He also likes the outdoor activity thank someone who’s been there from day in the area. one and has invested as much in the Roun d- Ivan was born in Niagara Falls, Canada, table’s success as Ivan?,” says Board Chair and received degrees from Bishop Duffy Alan Bachman. High School, Catholic University of Amer- The Board appointed Ivan as Executive ica (Washington, D.C.), Utah State Univer- Director in October 2010. He was a foun d- sity, and The University of Utah. ing member of the original Olympic Winter Games Interfaith Roundtable in 1999, and the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable in 2002. Did you know? Rev. Dr. W. Ivan Cendese He was received as a priest in the Epi s- Thanks to our Webmaster Andalin copal Church in 1989, while serving as pri n- Bachman, you can now access regularly updated links to print and broadcast coverage In March, Ivan accepted a two-year ap- cipal of Salt Lake’s Highland High School. of Roundtable activities at our new pointment as priest-in-charge of St. David’s After 32 years in education, he began full - www.interfaithroundtable.org/media.htm Episcopal Church in Page, AZ. time ministry as Canon to the Ordinary u n- page. Because of his new responsibilities and der Bishop Carolyn Tanner Irish in 1995, the fact that Page is some distance from Salt and retired in 2003. Lake, he decided it was in the best interest He came out of retirement to serve part - Views expressed in this newsletter do of the Roundtable to r esign his position of time at St. Francis Episcopal Church in not necessarily reflect the views of each executive director. Moab as priest-in-charge, and as assistant member or member organizations. The Roundtable encourages open discussion In consideration of his many years of priest at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in and dialogue. commitment to the Roundtable and espe- Clearfield. Beauty and Belief: Crossing Bridges with the Arts of Islamic Culture

LDS Public Affairs hosts the Roundtable and Utah Valley Ministerial Association at BYU Museum of Art “Beauty and Belief” exhibit

On May 24, after dinner in the Hinckley Alumni Center, members were taken on a tour of the exhibit, where they learned more about Muslim culture. They also wrote notes on the wishing tree and put together pieces of Islamic puzzles. “Beauty and Belief” is the largest traveling survey ex- hibition of Islamic art ever assembled in the United States, and features more than 250 objects from 10 countries. “Here is a religious community that is actually inviting and accepting a different way to see the world,” said exhibit director Dr. Sabiha Al Khemir in a press release. Dr. Stephen Jones, Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications said in a press release, “It is our hope that these works of art and the meaning and spirit they convey will enable our students, the Utah Mormon and Muslim communities and people all across the nation to develop a greater understanding and shared sense of purpose and affinity one with another.” (http://moa.byu.edu/ )

Interfaith Culture and Art: Creativity, Compassion & Community NAIN Connect 2012 Conference in Atlanta

Former Roundtable Board Chair Brian boards for the College of Social and Behav- Farr joined Atlanta Rabbi Pamela Jay ioral Sciences, the International Center, and Gottfried on Monday, July 16, as they lead a the Norman and Barbara Tanner Center for conversation on “Interfaith Culture and Art: Non -Violen t Human Rights Advocacy. He is Creativity, Compassion & Community,” a member of the Salt Lake Area Public Af- Brian shared his experience with inte r- fairs Council for the Church of Jesus Christ faith music, dance, glass sculpture, and of Latter-day Saints. BYU’s Beauty and Belief exhibit of Islamic Rabbi Gottfried is a teacher, author and art. Rabbi Gottfried, a potter and writer, New York City native who moved to At- talked about the importance of tactile cre a- lanta in 1999. She is a fellow at Clal's “Rab- tivity as an avenue to a deeper connection bis Without Borders,” and serves as the with ourselves, others, and life. Together, Interim Rabbi at Congegration Sha'arey they discussed how the appreciation of arti s- Israel in Macon, Georgia. She is also man- ti c expression can provide a new lens aging editor of the popular Interfaith blog, through which we see the beauty and unity “She Answers Abraham,” and is a featured © John Jelte of life. blogger at Tiferet Journal. Brian is on the board of the North This year’s NAIN (North American In- Former Roundtable Board Chair, Brian Farr American Interfaith Network. He is past terfaith Network) conference was held July chair of the Utah Council for Citizen D i- 15-18, at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta plomacy, and is current Chair for Conflict Airport Hotel. The 2013 NAIN conference Resolution and Peace for the Utah District will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. of Rotary International. In addition, he (http://www.nain.org ) serves on the University of Utah’s advisory One Family Under God Reverend ’s Lasting Legacy

Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, the interna- “We human beings, who were born from the tional religious leader and founder of the spirit world, eventually return to that world. and the Universal Peace In Korea, we commonly use an interesting Federation was laid to rest on September idiom in reference to death. When someone 15th, 2012, in a series of moving ceremo- dies, we say, "he has returned." To where nies held in the mountainous countryside does he return? It is not to a cemetery. We just outside Seoul , South Korea, that Father mean that we return to the point of life’s Moon loved so much in life. He was 92. origin. We return across the vast expanses Rev. Moon passed away on September of history. In the process, we shed our na- 3, at 1:54 a.m. local time from complications tionality. We return to the world that of pneumonia, surrounded by family, brought forth the human ancestors. If a friends, and followers. Creator exists, then we are returning to the Unificationist and Roundtable Board world of the Creator. That is where we member Wendy Stovall, with her husband originated, so it is there that we finally re- Mike, Pastor of the Salt Lake Unification turn.” - Rev. Sun Myung Moon (12/18/98) Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon Church, attended the memorial. They trav- eled to the town of Cheongpyeong for the viewing and funeral, joining over 35,000 heart and head of the Unification movement. instead of black. The life of their loved one mourners gathered at the Cheongshim “According to Unification tradition, ” is celebrated with smiles, instead of shed- World Peace Stadium. Wendy explained, “ death marks the period ding tears. The Seonghwa Address was delivered in which one’s spirit ascends to the spiritual In the Unification faith, the Seonghwa by Rev. Hyung Jin Moon, the Moons’ realm, and one’s body returns to the earth. ceremony has three basic phases: (1) youngest son and the International Presid ent Due to this belief, followers of the Unifica- Ghihwan, meaning “returning to joy,” which of the Unification Church. Frequently paus- tion tradition do not practice cremation as it is the farewell greeting that the immediate ing to wipe away tears, he called on all pre- prevents the bo dy from returning to its family, trinity members, and close friends sent to join together to realize his father’s original source.” share with the elevated spirit; (2) Seonghwa, vision of a kingdom of peace. “It is only “A Unification funeral, known as the meaning “ascension and harmony” or “joy- today that we realize the meaning of his Seonghwa Ceremony ( 성화 예식),” Mike ful ascension,” which is the service held for words,” he said. “As he asked us to d o, let added, “marks a celebration of the de- the elevated spirit by family and friends and us offer everything for the ideal world of ceased’s life beginning in the spiritual is similar to a memorial service; (3) Won- freedom that God and True Parents envi- world.” As such, the ceremony is one of jeon, meaning “returning home to the pa l- sioned for this earth.” beauty, enlightenment, and joy. ace,” which is the ceremony at the burial Dr . Moon, True Mother and The traditions of the Seonghwa Cere- site. For more information visit wife of Rev. Moon, remains the spiritual mony requires the people to wear white www.upf.org .

Sikh Community Interfaith Candlelight Vigil

As part of a nationwide gathering, over “This tragic incident is a cause of great concern. Our Sikh friends are about 100 people of different faiths met at the equality and love of all people. Perhaps few people in the U.S. know about the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple of Utah, faith. Part of our r ole as the Interfaith Roundtable is to help promote a better under- Wednesday, August 8, to remember and standing of the various faiths and belief systems. By people getting involved with pray for those who lost their lives at the interfaith activities, prejudices, misconceptions, and stereotypes will disappear and Wisconsin Sikh Temple, Sunday, August 5. the world will be a better place.” – Roundtable Board Chair Alan Bachman In a p ress release, the Roundtable asked members of all faiths to offer their support to the Sikh community by attending the allow hate to divide it. ...hope emerges in Utah. “While we have to be very sad about prayer service and conveying their condo- great tragedy, and religious freedom contin- the persecution that did occur, we are alive lences. ues to prevail across the country.” and we have a lot to be thankful for.” The evening program began with kirtan J.B. Singh, a temple board member and The more than 1,000 members of the (chanting), followed by ardas (prayers) and its state secretary, thanked everyone for their Sikh faith in the Intermoun tain West are the candlelight vigil. prayers and gestures of love. “[This] vio- served by the Taylorsville temple, located at According to a Salt Lake Tribune arti- lence has not shattered the community, but 4897 South Redwood Road. cle, “The message was one of peace, love in fact made us stronger.” (www.sikhtempleofutah.com ) and acceptance of all religious beliefs. Roundtable Boa rd Chair Alan Bachman ...Organizers said the community will not said he hopes the Sikh faith will flourish in Islam and Peace Dr. Muhammad Tahir Ul Qadri at the University of Utah

In an interview with the Salt Lake Trib- une a few days before his visit, Dr. Qadri stated that, “There is no place for extremism in Islam, no place for radical attitudes, ex- tremist attitudes... Islamic religion and Is- lamic theology stand for peaceful coexis- tence.” The Roundtable, Al-Mustafa Foundation of Utah, and the Peace and Integration Dr. Muhammad Tahir Ul Qadri Council of North America (PICNA), wel- comed Muslim scholar, Shaykh-Ul-Isla m Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri Saturday afternoon, June 16, in the U’s Orson Spencer Hall Auditorium. On March 2, 2010, Dr. Qadri issued a comprehensive 600-page ‘Fatwa’ (religious ruling) explaining the Islamic stance on terrorism and suicide bombings: on e of the most comprehensive condemnations of ter- rorism to date by any leading Islamic au- thority. He was introduced by Roundtable Board Islam. He quoted at length both from the Roundtable Board Chair Alan Bach man Chair Alan Bachman, a Utah assistant attor- greets Dr. Muhammad Tahir Ul Qadri ney general who referred to the length of the Quran and Hadith. religious ruling, saying “(t)hat might come His audience included non-Muslims and from the lawyer in him,” but admonished the Muslims who were glad to hear their faith audience to take the scholar’s message to portra yed accurately by a respected scholar heart. Dr. Qadri earned a doctorate in law of international standing. “This means a lot,” from the University of Punjab in Lahore, said Shazia Faizi, events director of the Al- Islamic Society Dinner Pakistan. Mustafa Foundation of Utah. “Through him In his talk, Dr. Qadri clarified the key we’re able to express our real feelings to the Salt Lake City Mayor concepts of peace and j ihad in Islam. He community.” Guest of Honor opened with an Arabic recitation of the first The program was streamed live over the words revealed to Muhammad, beginning Internet to several countries. The Islamic Society of Greater Salt with “Iqra!,” or “Read!,” one of Islam’s In addition to appearances on CNN, Lake welcomed Sheikh Karim Abuzaid at its most crucial messages, he said, because it BBC News, and Al Jazeera, Dr. Qadri spoke June 9 dinner, where he spoke on the theme admonishes Muslims to seek knowledge, at last year’s World Economic Forum in of this year’s event, “Goo d Muslim, Good wherever found. Davos, Switzerland, and was hosted by the Citizen,” and what Muslims’ roles should be It is through knowledge that peace and United States Institute of Peace. Educated at in America in order to succeed. He is I mam understanding are found, he told the audi- a Catho lic mission school as a child, he at the Colorado Muslim Society. ence. He related how Muhammad founded began his religious education at age 12. In an interview, society president Iqbal the world’s first Islamic society in 7th- Sources for this article: Lisa Schencker, Hossain said being a good citizen is com- century Medina in the Arabian Peninsula, “Scholar to emphasize Islam as religion of patible with being a good Muslim. Referri ng arranging a peaceful compact with non- peace during Utah visit,” June 8, 2012; and to the dinner, he said, “It’s a good opportu- Muslims and Jews founded on just ice, rule Ben Fulton, “Islam is a religion of peace as nity for both the Muslim and non-Muslim of law, religious tolerance, and the dignity exemplified by its founder, Islamic scholar community to get to know each other a little of all people. says,” June 16, 2012. Minhaj ul-Quran In- better. There is no better way to kind of He said that non-Muslims who base ternational (www.minhaj.org ): “Shaykh-ul- break down some of the mistrust and hostil- their opinions of Islamic teachings on media Islam addresses a peace conference in ity we see in America regarding Muslims in accounts are not likely to know the reality of USA,” June 20, 2012. this country.” what Islam stands for. He added in the same The evening’s guest of honor was Salt context that the misguided elements who Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker. commit acts of terrorism do so because of Visit www.utahmuslims.com for more their narrow and li teralist understanding of information.

Obon Festival Salt Lake Buddhist Temple Hosts Annual Celebration

The Salt Lake Buddhist Temple hosted According to the temple’s website, the enced by the past actions in thought, speech this annual celebration throughout the after- first Obon is said to ha ve been held in China and the physical acts of our ancestors. Those noon and evening of July 10; a cultural fes- in 538 CE. As Buddhism traveled from past actions continue to affect who and what tival filled with authentic food, craft booths, China to Korea, from Korea to Japan, and we are at this moment. We in tur n affect the and entertainment that included the popular now into the United States, the meaning and future, as a result of the actions we create. It Taiko drummers. type of Obon festivities have evolved de- is a revolving cycle of birth and death from Obon is the traditional Japanese Bud- pending on the culture of the country. moment to moment. This awareness speaks dhist commemoration and honoring of de- “...our Obon Festival is a time w hen a to us at the deepest levels that we are not ceased family members. Among the ele- wide variety of individuals come together to alone. Our Obon Festival and Obon and ments of this commemoration is bon odori, celebrate along with us. The entire weekend Hatsubon service is a wonde rful opportunity or dancing to celebrate the lives and accom- is a memorial service for the dead and an to remember those who have died, accepting plishments of those who have gone before. acknowledgment and celebration of the and forgiving in our continuing relationship Traditionally costumed dancers performed continuing influence of our deceased rela- with them. ...let us not forget all those that on the street outside the temple at 211 W. tives upon our present lives. Thus a celebra- have come before us, to allow us this wo n- 100 South, and visitors were invited to par- tion of we the living at this moment in time. derful celebration.” (www.slbuddhist.org ) ticipate. For we are profoundly molded and influ-

A Surprising Amount of Religious Diversity Colorado’s Silverton School’s World Religions Class Visits Salt Lake City

Eight students from Silverton School in meet diverse groups of people and helps historical and political content. Silverton, CO culminated a year-long study them learn to see past stereot ypes...Salt Lake According to a Daily Utah Chronicle of world religions and world history with has a surprising amount of religious diver- newspaper article, Middle East Center visits to several Utah faith communities, sity...” (MEC) academic advisor June Marvel March 25-29. She hoped that by meeting others who stressed to the students “that tolerance Silverton is a small, public Expedition- are working on interfaith initiatives, her comes through education... the (MEC) is a ary Learning School. Because of its remote students would be able to see some exam- place for that kind of culture education...” location, students do not have the opportuni- ples of religion helping to build peace. Kelly has taught at Silverton for six ties to experience diversity that students in The students’ itinerary incl uded Spanish years. “The thing I enjoy most about this larger settings do. Fork’s Krishna Temple, Kadeeja Mosque class is how compelling it is for the students “We feel that it’s really important for and Islamic Center in West Valley, Kol Ami — from the very beginning they are hooked. kids to travel and expand their view of the Synagogue, Kanzeon Zen Center, and St. It gives them a good context for understan d- world,” said Kelly Habecker, teacher of the Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral. On Tuesday, ing the historical and current events we world religions class. “The main purpose of March 27, they met with professors in the study. It also helps them build compassion the trip is to help students connect what University of Utah’s Middle East Studies and tolerance for other people.” we’ve learned in the classroom to the real and political science departments to address world. It also gives students a chance to

“The Drop” International Interfaith Service Project at Westminster College

People from communities all over the students to take on international summer G3SLC, LDSSA, Catholic Club, Rotaract, Salt Lake area voiced their values, engaged service projects; a flower project for senior Circle K Hillel, Pierced, Eco Club, Hockey with others, and acted together for good, centers; and a food bank box project. They Club, MCSYG – Muslim Community Se r- during the Saturday, April 21 afternoon also packed hygiene kits for local and global vice Youth Group, ACWC, and Economics event, sponsored by Westminster College’s distribution. Club. (www.westminster.edu/spiritlife/) Office of Spiritual Life. The event was a collaboration of West- Participants worked on making recycled minster College’s Office of Spiritual Life, crayon animals and friendship bracelets for and these campus clubs and organizations:

The Intersection of Poverty and the Environment Cathedral Church of St. Mark’s Earth Day Forum A panel of experts from across the country met Saturday morning, April 21, at Salt Lake’s St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral to take an in-depth look at how poverty and the environment overlap. Joining them was Kim Lawton of PBS’s “Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly” television program. The panel included George Handley of Utah Interfaith Power and Light. In addi- tion, panelists discussed Salt Lake City’s role as an environmental justice pilot city. For those unable to attend in person, Be a part of our Interfaith work! the program was webcast live at www.episcopalchurch.org. Both attendees The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organiza- and viewers personally participated in the tion. Your tax deductible contributions are very much appreciated and help discussion by submitting questions to pan- to make our work of faith cooperation and event planning possible. Please elists during the forum and webcast. mail your check or money order to: www.stmarkscathedralut.org/ Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable P.O. Box 112016 Salt Lake City, UT 84147

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Issue Eleven published October 11, 2012