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Monthly Meetings and Events for 2011 – 2012
Dates and Topics
| 2011 | |||||||||
| Thurs., June 23 |
ICGR SUMMER RETREAT
LOCATION: Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Avenue, corner of Malvern & Grove Avenues. Click 7th St. Christian Church Map for a map. | – 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | |||||||
| Thurs., September 8 |
"Reflections on 9-11 & Hope for the Future" Commemorative program in recognition of the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11/2001 disaster Event MC: Jonathan Zur, CEO, Virginia, Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) The following panelists will reflect on the effects of this disaster on communities of different faiths and how we can avert the recurrence of such events.
Potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m., program at 7:00 p.m. Members are asked to bring something to share.
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| Sund., Sept. 25 |
Annual Family Peace FestivalThe Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond supports the annual Family Peace Festival. The Mission of the annual Family Peace Festival is to provide an opportunity for children, youth, and adults of the greater Richmond area to gather in celebration of peace and diversity. Click HERE for more information PLANNING: For information on becomming a Sponsor, Vendor or Exhibitor please click on http://www.familypeacefestival.org/contact.shtml. LOCATION: Byrd Park, Richmond, Va. Click HERE for a map. | – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |||||||
| Thurs. Oct. 20 |
October 2011 Program: "Significance of an Interfaith Organization in our Multicultural Community"
Guest Speaker: Lee Brazzell, Chairperson of the Multicultural Advisory Commission, Chesterfield County. Program at 7 p.m. Click HERE for a flyer. Potluck Dinner: Bring a dish to share. Please note dietary restrictions for Interfaith dinners: vegetarian items preferred; no pork or ham; please label items. LOCATION: Seventh Street Christian Church, 4104 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA. Click MAP for a map. | – 6:00 p.m. | |||||||
| Thurs. Nov. 10 |
November 2011 Program: "Our Diverse Expressions of Praise and Gratitude".
Potluck Dinner: Family and friends potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Please note dietary restrictions for Interfaith dinners: vegetarian items preferred; no pork or ham; please label items. Program: Interfaith Café discussion at 7 p.m. Please join us on November 10th with an international pot-luck of dishes you traditionally associate with your celebrations of gratitude – whatever they may be. Vegetarian dishes are preferred so that all may share in the enjoyment of the bounty of this year. We would love for you to bring friends, neighbors, family members, members of your various congregations along with songs/stories/traditions of your faith's celebrations. Following dinner, we will begin our Interfaith Café discussion where all participants will have the opportunity to share their own expressions of gratitude. This is a universally wonderful time to share, learn, enjoy, and be grateful for all that we have – faith, family, friends, and freedom of expression. LOCATION: Seventh Street Christian Church, 4104 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA. Click MAP for a map. | – 6:00 p.m. | |||||||
| Thurs. Jan. 19 |
January 2012 Program: "And then they came for me..." - Pastor Martin Niemöller; An examination of at-risk faith-based communities.
A version of the complete quote by Pastor Martin Niemöller in his address to the American Congress on October 14, 1968: "When Hitler attacked the Jews I was not a Jew, therefore I was not concerned. And when Hitler attacked the Catholics, I was not a Catholic, and therefore, I was not concerned. And when Hitler attacked the unions and the industrialists, I was not a member of the unions and I was not concerned. Then Hitler attacked me and the Protestant church -- and there was nobody left to be concerned." There are many other versions, with some conjectures that the first time was probably in 1945-1946. Reception/light refreshments: 6:30 p,m,. Please bring a dish to share. Please note dietary restrictions for Interfaith meals: vegetarian items preferred; no pork or ham; please label items. Program: Program at 7 p.m. LOCATION: Seventh Street Christian Church, 4104 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA. Click MAP for a map. | – 6:30 p.m. | |||||||
| BRIEF PROGRAM SUMMARY FOR 2011-2012 | |||
| Date | Program | Time | Location |
| 9/8/2011 | "Reflections on 9-11 & Hope for the Future": General Membership Meeting and potluck dinner (ICGR membership to approve budget and programs for the year)) | 6:00 p.m. | Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA. Click HERE for a map |
| 9/25/2011 | FAMILY PEACE FESTIVAL FYI International Day of Peace 9/21/2011 | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Byrd Park near the Carillon (for map click on MAP) |
| 10/20/2011 | Potluck Dinner and Guest Speaker: Ms. Lee Brazzell, Chairperson of the Multicultural Advisory Commission, Chesterfield County will be the speaker. | 6:00 p.m. | Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA. Click HERE for a map |
| 11/10/2011 | Family and friends potluck dinner. Interfaith Café discussion: "Our diverse expression of Praise and Gratitude." | 6:00 p.m. | Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA. Click HERE for a map. |
| 1/19/2012 | And then they came for me..." - Pastor Martin Niemöller; An examination of at-risk faith-based communities. | 6:30 p.m. | Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA. Click HERE for a map. |
| 2/23/2012 | Brotherhood-Sisterhood Youth Awards, dinner | 5:30 p.m. (dinner) | River Road Church, Baptist, 8000 River Road, Richmond, Va., Click HERE for a map. |
| 3/12/2012 | Four Chaplains Clergy Breakfast | TBA | Roslyn Retreat Center |
| 3/29/2012 | Festival of Many Faiths | TBA | TBA |
| April 19 | Celebrate Humanity through art, music and dance. ICGR Fundraising event with Virginia Benefit Chorale and others. | TBA | Second Baptist Church , River Rd. at Gaskins Rd. Click HERE for a map. |
| May (tba) | President's Dinner & Reception; Election and Installation of officers | TBA | TBA |
| June (tba) | Orientation board meeting Planning session (to be determined by new President) | TBA | TBA |
| June (tba) | Retreat | TBA | TBA |
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Committee chairs are responsible to coordinate their team meetings and to arrange for venue/date/time. Minutes from each committee meeting should also be sent to Malik.
Cancellation
In case of snow or ice, ICGR meetings will be cancelled or postponed if Henrico County Public Schools close, as announced on WRVA, as well as most other radio and TV stations. There will be no separate ICGR announcements. You can also visit this website.
| For information, send Email to Malik Khan or Annette Khan |
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