Religious groups build bridges to commemorate 9/11
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue's University Religious Leaders and religious student organizations are commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 by building bridges among diverse faiths with the following events:
* Wednesday (Sept. 7), 6-7 p.m., Side by Side Interfaith Scriptures Study of Creation at First United Methodist Church, Room 209. The church is located just west of campus at 1700 Ind. 26 W.
* Thursday (Sept. 8), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Faith Awareness and Friendship Day. Students can stop by tables on Purdue's Hello Walk to talk with various groups to learn more about their faith and ministries.
* Thursday (Sept. 8), 7:30-9:30 p.m., Interfaith Soccer and Ultimate Recreation Night at the black intramural fields.
* Friday (Sept. 9), 12:30-2:30 p.m. Muslim Student Association invites Purdue students to join them for lunch, socializing, discussion and tours of the Islamic Center, 1022 First St. (modest dress requested).
* Sunday (Sept. 11), 3-4:30 p.m., Purdue 9/11 10th anniversary commemorative event on the Purdue Mall.
* Sunday (Sept. 11), 6:30 p.m., Community Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Hope at Columbian Park (Memorial Island) featuring reflections, songs and prayers from six faith traditions.
Writer: Jeanne Norberg, 765-494-2084, jnorberg@purdue.edu
Source: Rev. Lana J. Robyne, president, University Religious Leaders, 765-586-0124 (cell)
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