For Immediate Release
Contact: Rev. Jennie Ott/ 503-635-4348 /
Rabbi Alan Berg / 503-568-1241 /
Mr. Wajdi Said / 503-579-6621 /
“Giving Thanks: An Interfaith Service of Gratitude” – Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 – 7 PM to 8 PM
Lake Oswego United Church of Christ, Congregation Beit Haverim, and the Muslim Educational Trust celebrate the many things we share in common as people of God, as well as our diversity. We invite you to join us in a celebration of gratitude - for the love of God, for the love of humankind, for the love or our shared values, and the diverse ways we express our faith. We see ourselves as brothers and sisters members of both small and large communities seeking to understand ourselves and each other better. Mr. Wajdi Said of Muslim Educational Trust, Rabbi Alan Berg of Beit Haverim, and Pastor Jennie Ott of Lake Oswego United Church of Christ will guide the service with members of each faith community offering their voices in readings, prayers, poetry and music.
By coming together as beloved children of God we hope to make the world a better place for all. Following the service, we will gather over refreshments to get better acquainted. Invite your family, neighbors, and friends to join us. We see the evening as the first of many opportunities to come together.
Reverend Jennie Ott states, "We are excited to share in this gratitude service with Beit Haverim and the Muslim Educational Trust. In a world that seems increasingly divided, it is important for us to bear witness to the profound inclusiveness of God's love. As a Christian congregation, we rejoice in worshipping with Jewish and Muslim friends, as we are all the beloved children of God."
Rabbi Alan Berg agrees adding, “"The sense of shared mission was so clear in our planning. Gratitude is the foundation of a caring community. Beit Haverim joins hands with LOUCC and the Muslim Educational Trust to build a foundation for tomorrow that will endure."
Executive Director Wajdi Said concurs, “MET’s focus on education through positive interaction with Muslims and non-Muslims and honest communication with the media and public officials has positively impacted not only the people of Portland, but well beyond our local area. We are grateful to join our friends as we come together for this service”.
Giving Thanks: An Interfaith Service of Gratitude
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Shared Home of Lake Oswego United Church of Christ and Beit Haverim
1111 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Optional donations: Non-perishable food for Oregon Food Bank and/or donations to be shared among three non-profit organizations offering valuable support to Metro Portland residents: Neighborhood House, Interfaith Council of Greater Portland, and Hereford House.