Grame UMC- Science & Religion: Ancient and Modern Wisdom Meet

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A free, 6-week course led by Dave Hickman and Todd Noren-Hentz

Wednesdays @ 6pm, August 13th thru October 1st in Fellowship Hall Room 1

This course is intended to give you some insights into the processes by which God’s creation may have occurred. We’ll examine reasons for tensions between these two worlds, some of the great contributors to each field, and gain deeper insights into both worlds. Being a whiz in science is not needed. No text is required and read-ahead handouts will be provided.

Participants can register online or at Grace UMC.  Participants can expect 30 minutes to an hour of recommended reading per week, but classes are designed to provide value to those who are unable to complete the weekly reading as well.

For more information contact Dave Hickman at daglhi@bellsouth.net or (256) 527-9721 or Todd Noren-Hentz attoddnorenhentz@graceumchsv.org or (256) 430-0003

http://www.graceumchsv.org/scienceandreligion/

Rabbi David Saperstein nominated to be U.S. ambassador for religious freedom

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Rabbi David Saperstein, who spoke in Huntsville in 2007 on the roots of Jewish social justice during a summit organized by the Interfaith Mission Service, has been nominated by President Obama as U.S. ambassador for religious freedom.

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Today and Tomorrow – Candlelight vigil and peace demonstrations

Posted by admin on Jul 25, 2014 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Members and friends of the Huntsville Islamic Center will host a candlelight vigil for peace between Gaza and Israel on Friday, July 25, 2014, in Huntsville.

The vigil will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the gazebo area of Big Spring Park, on the southwest corner of the downtown park.

The Huntsville Islamic Center and the North Alabama Peace Network will also be hosting a demonstration for peace on Saturday, July 26, 2014, from 10 to 11 a.m. on the “Peace Corner,” at the corner of Airport Road and Whitesburg Drive.

Al.com Article

Violence in Israel hits close to home

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For Rabbi Elizabeth Baha the violence in Gaza is hitting close to home.

Bahar leads the congregation of the Temple B’nai Sholom in downtown Huntsville but has family in Israel.

“I spoke with my cousins in Israel today; my husband has spoken with his brothers in Israel,” she said Wednesday morning.

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Jim Wallis, Christian ethicist and social justice activist, to speak in Huntsville

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Jim Wallis, the Christian minister who has taken the Christian principle of protecting the weakest as his life’s work, will be speaking in Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 2 and 3, 2014, as part of a conference being organized by the Interfaith Mission Service. Read more….

Art of Living Happiness Course – Registration Deadline 7/22/14

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Pastor Dennis Fakes closes 40-year chapter of ordained ministry, looks to a new start

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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – For most people, retirement marks the end of identification as a certain kind of professional or worker. But for ministers, retirement from being a minister in charge of a congregation doesn’t mean retirement from ministry — ordination is for life. Read More

This Sunday – Lunar Communion

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On Sunday, July 20, 2014,Monte Sano United Methodist Church in Huntsville, home to many of the rocket scientists over the years and current home congregation for astronaut Jan Davis, will continue its annual tradition of celebrating Lunar Communion on the Sunday closest to the moon landing’s anniversary. Happily, on this 45th anniversary year, that day is a Sunday. …… Read more

Tonight – Candle Light Vigil for Peace

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Friday Night (7/18/14) there will be Candle Light Vigil for Peace in the rear patio of the Huntsville Museum of Park facing the lake. This event will take place from 5:30-7:30. Candles will be provided insha Allah. Your attendance will be greatly appreciated. By lighting the candles we pray to stop the winds of wars that are killing innocent victims, including mothers and helpless children in Gaza and all around the world.

Huntsville Islamic Center Facebook Page

One Huntsville’s July meeting to focus on local, regional fight against hunger

Posted by admin on Jul 14, 2014 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Hungry kids in Huntsville, one of Alabama’s most prosperous cities? Yes – but a growing network is working to build “food security,” as the activists call it, for all children. Both local and regional leaders in those efforts will be speaking at One Huntsville on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.  Read article.