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TAKING HEART: RAMADAN IFTAR OPEN HOUSEAttendee Overview
WHAT CHALLENGES ARE OUR COMMUNITIES FACING TODAY?
….FEAR?
….DISTRUST OF THOSE THEY DO NOT KNOW?
WHAT IS TAKING HEART
Started in 2005. Create opportunities for Christians to
interact with Muslims in a welcoming environment.
Partnership of Minnesota Council of Churches and Muslim American Society of Minnesota.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT A TAKING HEART IFTAR?
WELCOMING COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Muslim American Society – Inver Grove Community Center
AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE A GUEST
AND INTERACT WITH YOUR HOSTS
Northwest Islamic Community Center, Plymouth
IF YOU ARE WONDERING WHAT IT WILL BE LIKE
Islamic Civic Society of America, Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis
TO ENTER SOMEONE ELSE’S WORLD
Islamic Civic Society of America, Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis
THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING
Masjid Ar Rahman Islamic Center Bloomington
YOU HEAR FROM A COMMUNITY’S PERSPECTIVE
Northwest Islamic Community Center, Plymouth
ABOUT ISLAM,
Muslim American Society – Blaine Community Center
RAMADAN…FASTING…
Masjid An Nur Minneapolis
AND HAVE TIME FOR Q&A
Al Farooq Youth & Family Center Bloomington
THERE IS THE BREAKING OF THE FAST WITH DATES
Islamic Center of Woodbury
GUESTS OBSERVE THE COMMUNITY IN THEIR EVENING PRAYER
THEN SHARE A TASTY MEAL
Muslim American Society – Blaine Community Center
IN EACH UNIQUE SETTING
Muslim American Society – Blaine Community Center
BECOMING ACQUAINTED
Ja’afari Islamic Center Brooklyn Park
LEANING IN AND SHARING PERSPECTIVES
Masjid Ar Rahman Islamic Center Bloomington
TOGETHER IN A NEW WAY
Masjid An Nur Minneapolis
PERSONAL DISCUSSIONS
Northwest Islamic Community Center, Plymouth
MEETING NEW FRIENDS
Islamic Civic Society of America, Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis
A COMMUNITY GATHERING OF ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Islamic Civic Society of America, Masjid Dar Al Hijrah, Minneapolis
BETWEEN GROUPS OF ALL SIZES
Niagara Foundation
SHAPES
Masjid Al Ihsan, St. Paul
AND NUMBERS
Islamic Center of Woodbury
RELIGIOUS LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, POLICE OFFICERS, TEACHERS, SOCIAL WORKERS –
COMMUNITY LEADERS AND FRIENDS!
SOME CENTERS GAVE TOURS – AND GUESTS SAW SCHOOLS, FOOD SHELVES, MEDICAL CLINICS
Masjid Imam Hussein Brooklyn Center
AND BEAUTIFUL FACILITIES
Muslim American Society – Inver Grove Community Center
WHETHER YOU ENCOUNTER A CROWD
Northwest Islamic Community Center, Plymouth
OR ONE PERSON
Masjid Al Ihsan, St. Paul
THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEAVE
Northwest Islamic Community Center, Plymouth
HAVING TRIED NEW THINGS
Muslim American Society – Blaine Community Center
DELICIOUS FOOD
Muslim American Society – Inver Grove Community Center
NEW WAYS OF CONNECTING
Imam Hussain Islamic Center, Brooklyn Center
AND HAVING MET SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES
Masjid Al Iman, Minneapolis
THANKS FOR PASSING THE WORD WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2015!
HOW TO ATTEND
Attendance is free
Just register for free on the website of MN Council of Churches
Choose the date and location most convenient for you
Bring your entire church group with you
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please call with any questions or concerns The Rev. Cynthia Bronson Sweigert, Minnesota
Council of Churches Taking Heart Organizer, 412-638-0680 (Cell Phone) [email protected]
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU
