World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation brings together children of peace

On January 29, children of all ages will gather at Greater New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate the diversity of Metro Detroit faith traditions at the 13th Annual World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation. 

With a mission to "teach our diverse population in Metro Detroit that the work of building a community of justice, equality, respect and peace is a calling that we all share," the World Sabbath has outgrown is original space at Christ Church Cranbrook and includes well over 100 children and youth, thanks to the leadership of chairperson and IFLC board member Gail Katz.

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Daniel Buttry leads screening of 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' on January 11

The inspiring documentary film "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" will be shown beginning at 6:30 p.m. January 11 at the Birmingham Community House, 380 South Bates in Birmingham.  Daniel Buttry, global consultant for peace and justice of the American Baptist Churches, will facilitate discussion after the film.

A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" honors the perseverance of the women of Liberia.

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Did you miss the IFLC symposium at the DIA? Watch video clips here

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More than 100 friends and supporters of the InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit enjoyed fellowship, food and friendly exchange at a program titled  "Religion, Community, and the Arts: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges" event, held in conjunction with a special tour of the Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts on December 4. 

During the program, guests were treated with presentations by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scholars sharing each tradition's perspectives on the person of Jesus. Co-sponsor of the event was the Building Communities initiative, a joint project of the Jewish News and the Chaldean News. 

Click below to see short video clips of each presentation.

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Seminary celebrates Dan Buttry's 'Blessed are the Peacemakers'

Daniel Buttry urged attendees at the Ecumenical Theological Seminary's advent celebration to find renewed inspiration from Isaiah Chapter 11: ". . . and a little child shall lead them."

"We say it every year, but we have forgotten the power of the words," said Buttry, international peace activist, author and IFLC board member, in reference to the oft-quoted Bible verse. 

Bringing the ancient prophecy into present day reality, Buttry shared stories of two impactful child activists--Choc’late Allen and Mayerly Sanchez--from his latest book, "Blessed are the Peacemakers". 

Read more about those child activists, the ETS's celebration honoring Dan Buttry, and the book "Blessed are the Peacemakers" at ReadTheSpirit.com. 

Rev. Susan McGarry joins interfaith symposium panel at the DIA

The Rev. Susan E. McGarry will represent the Christian tradition at the Religion, Community and the Arts: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges interfaith symposium at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Sunday, December 4 in conjunction with the Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus exhibit. McGarry will speak in place of Dr. Marsha Foster Boyd, who is unable to attend due to personal and family reasons.

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