That We May Know Each Other: Calgary Interfaith Initiatives

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74246693342857692402010-01-04T07:52:29.259-07:00That We May Know Each Other: Calgary Interfaith InitiativesEncouraging Interfaith Dialogue to promote Pluralism, which is essential for world peaceAlmoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-4335319615515077812010-01-03T22:54:00.006-07:002010-01-04T07:52:29.275-07:002010-01-04T07:52:29.275-07:00University of Alberta's Calgary Centre Lecture - The Contemporary Muslim World and the West: Dialogue or Clash?

The Contemporary Muslim World and the West: Dialogue or Clash?Speaker: Dr. Ibrahim Abu-Rabi, Chair in Islamic Studies, University of AlbertaDate: Thursday, January 21 2010Location: University of Alberta Calgary Centre (120-333 5th Avenue SW)Opening Reception: 4:30-5:15 pm Lecture and Q&A: 5:15-6:30 pmClosing Reception: 6:30-7:00 pmThe contemporary Muslim world is made up of over a billion people

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-1635467409488711172009-12-10T12:42:00.004-07:002009-12-11T10:20:40.301-07:002009-12-11T10:20:40.301-07:00Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank’s Children’s Milk Program

Once again my firm, Callow & Associates, is sponsoring (7th year) and participating in the annual “Amble with Angus” on Friday, December 18th 2009 @ 7:30am. The event occurs live “on air” during the peak air time of the CBC Radio One (99.1 FM) morning show, the Calgary Eye Opener.This year, this 5K fun run is in support of the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank’s Children’s Milk Program. Last year the

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-24381771907377716842009-12-04T13:11:00.014-07:002009-12-04T14:44:21.268-07:002009-12-04T14:44:21.268-07:00Calgary's Jewish, Christian and Muslim Communities Commemorate Eid-ul-Adha

On Thursday, December 3, 2009, Calgary's Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities came together at City Hall to commemorate Eid-ul-Adha with Mayor Dave Bronconnier and other municipal leaders. The event was hosted by the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community of Calgary.One of the major Muslim festivals, Eid-ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) commemorates the willingness of Abraham, the Father of the three

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-75908047384458992922009-11-27T12:00:00.012-07:002009-11-29T12:22:07.016-07:002009-11-29T12:22:07.016-07:00Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims really Think! - Calgary Premiere

Muslim Council of Calgary (MCC) Proudly Presents the Calgary premiere ofInside Islam: What a Billion Muslims really Think! When: January 3, 2010 @ 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14th Ave NW, Calgary)Tickets: $15 advanced from Ticketmaster; $20 at the doorPanelists:John Esposito: Professor of International Affairs and Islamic Studies at Georgetown

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-17827185625199412422009-11-26T20:51:00.006-07:002009-11-26T20:57:36.384-07:002009-11-26T20:57:36.384-07:00Upcoming Inter-Faith Network of Calgary meeting at Deer Park United Church

The next meeting of the Inter-Faith Network of Calgary (IFNC) will be hosted by Deer Park United Church (77 Deerpoint Rd S.E.) on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m.Our theme for this year is: 'How is your faith tradition responding to the challenges of life in 21st century Calgary?'Reverend Tom Melvin will provide some thoughts from the United Church context on sexuality, climate change, and

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-18183586807525738222009-11-25T10:27:00.003-07:002009-11-25T11:30:37.186-07:002009-11-25T11:30:37.186-07:00Calgary says NO to hate - Thursday, November 26 2009

"Calgary says NO to hate!" rally When: Thursday, Nov. 26th 2009 at 5:30 pmWhere: Boyce Theatre, 1410 Olympic Way S.E. (Stampede Grounds)This rally is in response to the recent Antisemitic vandalism and graffitti that was inflicted on the Jewish Community last week.All our communities are vulnerable to hate mongering and we need to make a strong statement showing ZERO TOLERANCE for hate incitement

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-35548745866455558572009-11-18T09:42:00.001-07:002009-11-18T09:45:02.846-07:002009-11-18T09:45:02.846-07:00Anti-Semitic Graffiti in Calgary – My Response

SourceDeplorableBy Almoonir DewjiCalgary Herald November 18, 2009Re: "Police treat graffiti as possible hate crime," Nov. 17.I was horrified to read that a fellow citizen committed such a ghastly act. I was saddened to think of my Jewish friends who woke up that morning to a grotesque message in my city. Calgary prides itself on being a growing, pluralistic community and normally sets an example

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-47994929221646922122009-10-30T08:32:00.008-06:002009-11-05T09:49:59.309-07:002009-11-05T09:49:59.309-07:00Upcoming Inter-Faith Network of Calgary meeting at Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre

The next meeting of the IFNC for this year will be hosted by the Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre (1128 45th Ave. NE ) on Sunday, November 15 2009 at 2:30pm.Our theme for this year is:‘How is your faith tradition responding to the challenges of life in 21st century Calgary?'The discussions will be lead by Rani Murji and her topic is "Expression of faith through literature".Inter-Faith

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-21354971239611932422009-10-27T17:21:00.024-06:002009-10-28T11:27:01.562-06:002009-10-28T11:27:01.562-06:00Catholic World Religion Students Visits Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre

On October 7 and 8, 2009 Chaplain Mike Javier accompanied Grade 11 and 12 students from Father Lacombe High School (Calgary) and St. Martin de Porres School (Airdrie) to visit the Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, as part of the Canadian Centre for Diversity's "Discover Religious Diversity: Full day guided outing" program.The Catholic tradition is inclusive and respectful of other faith

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-13874623010337611712009-10-16T12:32:00.000-06:002009-12-05T08:48:45.902-07:002009-12-05T08:48:45.902-07:00Inter-Faith Network of Calgary meeting at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue

On October 15, 2009 the Inter-Faith Network of Calgary (IFNC) met at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue.Azim Jivraj, the Muslim representative on the executive of IFNC, provided the following summary of the session:Topics to be discussed were "What is the spiritual significance of climate change and humanity's role in it; what can I and my faith group do about climate change, etc."The evening started with

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-67907004325355822322009-10-10T14:29:00.007-06:002009-10-10T15:08:46.478-06:002009-10-10T15:08:46.478-06:00Presentation on Islam at Knox Presbyterian Church

The parishes of St. Martin's Anglican and Knox Presbyterian have organized sessions on World Religions. They have invited speakers from various world religions to come and talk to them about their faith tradition.On October 7, 2009 it was an honour and a privilege to have been asked by Rev. Christine Conkin to present on Islam. The session was held at Knox Presbyterian Church (3704 – 37 St. SW).I

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-30717436239793896342009-10-08T07:50:00.005-06:002009-10-30T08:45:06.652-06:002009-10-30T08:45:06.652-06:00Upcoming Inter-Faith Network of Calgary event at Beth Tzedec Synagogue

The next meeting of the IFNC for this year will be hosted by Beth Tzedec Synagogue (1325 Glenmore Tr. SW) on Thursday, October 15 2009 at 7:30pm.Our theme for this year is:‘How is your faith tradition responding to the challenges of life in 21st century Calgary?'Rabbi Saul Osadchey, the new Rabbi at Beth Tzedec, will be discussing the Jewish response to Gender issues and to the Environment.If you

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-71094543655277038832009-09-30T10:10:00.007-06:002009-10-28T11:24:57.322-06:002009-10-28T11:24:57.322-06:00The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews (CCCJ) Fall 2009 Dialogue - Mothers and Daughters in the Holocaust

The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews - Alberta RegionA Fall DialogueMothers and Daughters in the HolocaustSunday, November 1, 20092:30 to 5:00 p.m.St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Parish321 - 90 Avenue S.E., CalgaryTickets: $10.00 (refreshments to follow)Presented by:Professor Doris BergenChancellor Rose and Ray Wolfe Professor of Holocaust StudiesDepartment of History, University of

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-4929021343690615592009-09-27T19:13:00.019-06:002009-09-28T14:39:15.431-06:002009-09-28T14:39:15.431-06:00Christian Conference Participants Visits Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre

On September 19, 2009 Pastor Wagdi Iskander accompanied participants of a weekend conference to visit the Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre:Part of the conference was to help Christian communities understand the diversity of Islam.Some of the participants visited the Ahmadiyya Muslim community's Baitun Nur mosque.Wagdi serves as pastor of Arabic Baptist Church and is a colleague on the

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-51088919141570379092009-06-24T07:53:00.004-06:002009-06-24T08:00:59.556-06:002009-06-24T08:00:59.556-06:00Multi-Faith Walk to end family violence - 27th of September 2009

Alliance to End ViolencepresentsMulti-Faith Walk to end family violenceSeptember 27, 2009 Location: Eau Claire MarketAddress: 202, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.The Multi-Faith Walk to End Family Violence calls attention to the valuable and powerful role that people of faith have in ending violence in our families. Family violence knows no boundaries – it happens in all

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-81203243680070030392009-06-14T11:09:00.004-06:002009-06-14T11:14:55.103-06:002009-06-14T11:14:55.103-06:00End of Life and Bereavement Practices - Alberta Children's Hospital

End of Life and Bereavement Practices - Alberta Children's HospitalOn June 9, 2009, I was invited to make a presentation about funeral services of the Shia Ismaili Muslim tradition to the health care professionals at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary.The objective of the session was to provide the staff of the hospital an insight of funeral and bereavement practices of the various faith

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-52867155788072667632009-05-25T16:02:00.002-06:002009-05-25T16:15:39.925-06:002009-05-25T16:15:39.925-06:00Presentation on Islam to Students of Roman Catholic Perspectives of Other Religions

On May 23, 2009 I was invited by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary to talk about Islam to adult students learning more about their faith. This particular session explored the Roman Catholic Church's (RCC) view of other religions. The objective of the class was to review what the RCC understands as the role of non-Christian religions in what Christians might call God's plan of salvation. The

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-20571077407417542632009-05-21T12:37:00.016-06:002009-05-21T13:51:11.480-06:002009-05-21T13:51:11.480-06:00Western Canada High School visits Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre

On May 21, 2009 Ms. Shelley Buckingham and students from the World Religions class of Western Canada High School came to visit the Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre.World Religions introduces students to an exploration of religions around the world: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. This course provides students with an awareness of the nature, place and function

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-69336910858270773522009-05-13T10:48:00.002-06:002009-05-13T10:58:51.508-06:002009-05-13T10:58:51.508-06:00Bahái Community hosts the InterFaith Network of Calgary

The next meeting of the IFNC for this year will be hosted by Calgary's Bahái community on Thursday, May 28 2009 at 7:30pm. Please RSVP by May 22nd.We have been invited to share in a Devotional gathering. The description of the event below has been provided by Ramin Bogzaran:"The event we will be holding is what we call a Neighborhood Devotional Gathering. Bahái's around the world host regular

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-44887023569524999372009-05-07T16:46:00.002-06:002009-05-07T16:49:23.320-06:002009-05-07T16:49:23.320-06:00The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews – Annual Spring Breakfast Dialogue

The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews – Alberta Region Invites Clergy, Lay leaders and the Public to attend their:Annual Spring Breakfast DialogueUnderstanding Scripture: Jewish and Christian Perspectives - with a special look at Isaiah 53Wednesday, May 20th, 20098:30 to 10:15 a.m.Calgary Jewish CentreKindly Reserve by Tuesday, May 19thTickets: $10.00; Students: $5.00 (Breakfast Included)

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-49954946369543988272009-05-04T13:56:00.016-06:002009-05-21T13:00:14.348-06:002009-05-21T13:00:14.348-06:00Lord Beaverbrook High School visits Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre

On May 4, 2009 Ms. Nicole Cameron, Ms. Michelle Kuss-Hornby and students from the World Religions class (Gr. 11 and 12) came to visit the Calgary Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, as part of the Canadian Centre for Diversity's "Discover Religious Diversity: Full day guided outing" program.I have had the opportunity to conduct numerous sessions for the Canadian Centre for Diversity. This session

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-79754224264650994492009-04-16T13:39:00.009-06:002009-04-16T13:47:16.603-06:002009-04-16T13:47:16.603-06:00Upcoming InterFaith Network of Calgary event at Calgary Islamic Center

The next meeting of the IFNC for this year will be hosted by Calgary Islamic Center (5615 14th Ave. SW) on Wednesday, April 22 2009 at 7:30pm. Calgary InterFaith Network of Calgary (IFNC) is an informal and grassroots group of Calgarians, belonging to several faith traditions, who have come together to promote goodwill and mutual understanding. We believe that this objective is best achieved by

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-40201551012702732942009-03-06T16:34:00.008-07:002009-03-07T16:33:08.273-07:002009-03-07T16:33:08.273-07:00The Media and Muslims - Roundtable Discussion

On March 4, 2009 I attended a very engaging roundtable discussion between local media and Muslims held at the Leacock Theatre of Mount Royal College.The panel consisted of the following:Robert Bragg - Professor of Journalism, Centre for Communications Studies, Mount Royal CollegeGraeme Morton - Calgary Herald (Faith Reporter)Faiz Jamil - CBC Calgary (Reporter)Aftab Sabir - CAIR-CAN (Board Member)

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-83831258011809081282009-03-03T16:50:00.014-07:002009-06-14T17:31:41.947-06:002009-06-14T17:31:41.947-06:00Upcoming InterFaith Network of Calgary event at St. Matthew’s United Church

The next meeting of the IFNC for this year will be hosted by St. Matthew’s United Church (2035 26a St. SW) on Wednesday, March 11 2009 at 7:30pm.The issue for discussion will be "Ethics". We will be discussing Declaration Toward a Global Ethic by the Parliament of the World’s Religions .The 2008 - 2009 schedule can be found here.The theme for this year is: Issues Arising When Practising Your

Almoonir Dewjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742581383383140919almoonir@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424669334285769240.post-29086297414703699142009-02-28T15:28:00.017-07:002009-02-28T17:21:20.652-07:002009-02-28T17:21:20.652-07:00Multifaith Network Lunch

On February 26 2009, I had the pleasure of representing the Muslim-Christian Dialogue Group at the Multifaith Network Lunch.The lunch was sponsored by Faith and Common Good and was held at Temple B'Nai Tikvah.The objective of the meeting was to learn about and to celebrate all the wonderful interfaith work that is taking place in Calgary, and to collaborate with one another on various initiatives

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