Interfaith Service

partners with and the Islamic Cultural Center in an ongoing fellowship called the Faith Trio.

The trio will be hosting an interfaith service on the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday, September 11. This sad anniversary is a crucial time to remember the importance of interfaith cooperation.

So much violence, hatred, and estrangement is carried out in the name of religion. Often overlooked, however, are the reconciling efforts made at local levels between people of various faiths who truly have a lot in common. On 9/11 these interfaith partners will mourn all that has gone wrong, but will also celebrate all that contributes to peace and understanding among people.

Rabbi David Cooper and Imam Rahim Nobahar will join with Pastor Beth in leadership, and the members of all three communities are invited to join: for celebration at 10 AM, and for a reception following.

Associate in Music Kim Rankin will include some of the musical traditions of the three religions during celebration as well.

On a recent Forum piece on KQED (NPR), Payman Amiri of the Islamic Cultural Center mentioned this interfaith partnership. Listen to the show here.
(this mention comes at about the 10:30 mark)

Parts of this originally appeared on the Montclair Presbyterian Church website.