Interfaith Forum Past Program Audio Downloads--Fall 2014

NOTE: For those who do not have audio software, we have added a play in browser option for two of the three files. We could not get the third file to work with that option.

Below are links to audio recordings to our past two programs on:

Perspectives on the Afterlife--Including Who Gets to

Go to Heaven According to Each Faith Tradition

Muslim and Baha'i Perspectives (both in one file)

Muslim and Baha'i faith tradition perspectives on the topic from the October 12 program are available in one audio file. Click here to download.

Jewish Perspective

Jewish faith tradition perspective on the topic from the October 26 program is available here.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Perspective

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints perspective on the topic from the October 26 program is available here.

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Love Wins Overview and Panel Summaries

Summary of the book Love Wins (by Rob Bell) presented by Rev. Ken Clark for insight into the Christian perspective on the topic, plus reviews from the various faith tradition perspectives is available here.

Fall 2014 Program Schedule

Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton Fall Programs

Fall Lecture series:  Perspectives on the Afterlife-- Including Who Gets to

Go to Heaven According to Each Faith Tradition

This series is a combination of lectures from various faith traditions on the topic and a book study.  We are reading the book Love Wins by Rob Bell, which reflects Bell’s changing thinking from a narrow understanding of who goes to a heaven to a broader one.  The last session of the series will be a panel response to Bell’s book from the traditions that addressed the forum at the October programs. We encourage you to read the book (although you do not have to have read it to attend the last session) and will have copies for purchase at the Oct. 12^th and Oct. 26^th presentations.  The cost for the book is $10.

All Fall Programs will be held at Christ Untied Methodist Church 3440 Shroyer Kettering

Date:               October  12^th  3-5pm

Speakers:         Dr. Wayel Azmez:      Muslim 

                        Jason Combs :             Baha’i

Location:         Foster Hall, 3^rd floor

Date:               October  26^th   3-5 pm

Speakers:         Judy Heller:                 Jewish

                        Rick Valencia:             The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Location:         Foster Hall, 3^rd floor

Date:               November 9^th    3-5 pm

Moderator:      Rev. Ken Clark           United Methodist

Location:         Foster Hall, 3^rd floor

Social, Business Meeting, and Election of Board Members

Date:               December 4^th   , Thursday  6:30-8:30 pm

Topic:             Angels and Faith Traditions—What Role Do Angels Play in Your Personal Faith

Location:        Foster Hall, 3^rd Floor

The social is a potluck.  Please no shellfish or pork.  We will have cards available so that you can mark the ingredients on your dish for people with allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Christ United Methodist has asked that in lieu of payment for the space that we donate canned goods to their collection.  There are bins near the main entrance and the next entrance to the right as you are facing the building. 

Interfaith Forum Schedule & Past Program Audio Downloads

The remaining Spring Program Schedule sponsored by the Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton is below, as well as audio files of our past two programs.

Completed Programs

February 23 Program: The Meaning and Relevance of Mysticism in the Christian Tradition

This program was presented by Dr. John Quinn, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Dayton. To listen to an audio recording of Dr. Quinn's presentation, feel free to download the audio recording by clicking here.

March 23 Program: Jewish Mysticism - Kaballah

This program was presented by Lorraine Kotler. To listen to an audio recording of Lorraine's presentation, download the audio recording by clicking here.

These are large files (over 24MB), and will take a minute or so to download with a reasonable internet connection. iTunes or other free audio software can play this audio file for you.

Future Programs

April 6 Program: Rumi and Sufism

April 24 Social: IFGD Quarterly Social (the topic will be on ideas for the fall program schedule, and everyone will bring items from their food traditions from their faith)

May 4 Program: Baha’i Mysticism

Also, don’t forget to pay your dues for the new year. Dues are only $10 per year (though larger donations are welcome), and may be paid to Ron Gilbert at one of the upcoming programs or by mail at the following address.

Ron Gilbert

8201 Elmway Dr.

Dayton, OH 45415

Thank you!

IFGD Program Schedule

The Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton is excited to announce a series of programs on mysticism in various faith traditions. Please join us for these events!

Completed Programs

February 23 Program: The Meaning and Relevance of Mysticism in the Christian Tradition

This program was presented by Dr. John Quinn, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Dayton. To listen to an audio recording of Dr. Quinn's presentation, feel free to download the audio recording by clicking here. 

The file is nearly 24MB, and will take a minute or so to download with a reasonable internet connection. iTunes or other free audio software can play this audio file for you.

Future Programs

March 23 Program: Kabbalah

April 6 Program: Rumi and Sufism

April 24 Social: IFGD Quarterly Social (the topic will be on ideas for the fall program schedule, and everyone will bring items from their food traditions from their faith)

May 4 Program: Baha’i Mysticism

Also, don’t forget to pay your dues for the new year. Dues are only $10 per year (though larger donations are welcome), and may be paid to Ron Gilbert at one of the upcoming programs or by mail at the following address.

Ron Gilbert

8201 Elmway Dr.

Dayton, OH 45415

Thank you!

IFGD PROGRAM CANCELLATION (January 26) - Rumi & Sufism

Due to the high probability of inclement weather on Sunday January 26th , the board of the Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton has decided to cancel tomorrow's program on Rumi and Sufism.  We will work on rescheduling it at our next planning committee meeting.  The rest of the Winter program is nearly in place and a complete schedule will be coming out to you all shortly.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause anyone.  We wish you warmth and safety through the next cold snap.

 

Khurshid Ahmad  and Judy Heller

2014 Events

We have updated the calendar for planned 2014 events, with additional ones to be added soon!

Please join us for the following:

January 26, Sunday - "Rumi and Sufism", speaker Shawn Tadayon, 3-5 PM, Foster Hall, CUMC. Rumi was a 13th century Iranian poet/philosopher who was and is much respected by all faith traditions. Sufism is the mysticism movement of Islam.

 

February 23 (date tentative), Sunday - "Kaballah", speaker TBA, 3-5 PM, CUMC. Kaballah is Jewish mysticism.

Calendar Update

There are several new events on the calendar, with details soon to come!