WHAT:

Interfaith Reflections on the Meaning of Life in Ritual and Reason: PART 3: Death and Dying - An evening bringing together Christians, Jews and Muslims to share the beauty and meaning of the different ways we deal with Death and Dying in our traditions. Three brief presentations will be followed by facilitated dialogue in mixed-faith groups to share our own experiences and learn from and about each other.

Light refreshments will be served. Cost is by donation only.

For information or to register, please call or email Laurie Gross at 372.6567 x 172; lauriegross@jccs.org

Registering in advance will assist us in catering and facilitating dialogue groups.

WHO:

Presenters include Rabbi Zvi Engel, Congregation Ahavath Achim, Fairfield; Father Mark Villano, C.S.P., Sacred Heart University, Fairfield; Dr. Kareem Adeeb, American Institute for Islamic & Arabic Studies

WHERE:

Sacred Heart University, University Commons, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
6:30 p.m. – Registration and Refreshments
7 – 9 p.m. – Program Presentations

SPONSORS:

American Institute for Islamic & Arabic Studies
Bridge Building Ministry, The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport
The Jewish Center for Community Services
Sacred Heart University

PRESS:

Media coverage is welcomed. Please contact Funda Alp at 203-396-8241 or alpf@sacredheart.edu for further information.