INTERFAITH CONNECTION

Interfaith Works is an association of congregations, affiliated

non-profit organizations and individuals. Our purpose is to
promote interfaith understanding, and serve the community through
NOVEMBER 2009 charitable, social and educational endeavors.

CELEBRATION OF THANKS, BAHA’I DAY OF SERVICE:

CELEBRATION OF GIVING
Sunday, November 22, 2:30 pm
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE
will indeed be a celebration of thanks, and a
celebration of giving. Through words and music,
presenters from many spiritual traditions will
express gratitude for the gifts we have received,
what it means to be grateful and, inspired by
gratitude, what gifts we may hope to give. Gifts
given through the free will offering will be shared
with the Thurston County Food Bank.
Children are welcome at this interfaith celebration.
Presentations are varied and short. Please come
and invite your friends and family and stay for a
reception with light refreshments and the chance to
meet friends old and new.
“FLOW: HOW DID A HANDFUL OF
CORPORATIONS STEAL OUR WATER?”
Wednesday, November 11, 7 pm
Traditions Fair Trade Café, 300 5th Ave
An award-winning documentary on the world water
crisis. See www.oly-wa.us/interfaith/Event.php?id=20091111.
Co-sponsored by Earth Care Catholics of Olympia and
Interfaith Works Earth Stewardship Committee.
Baha’u’allah’s Birthday
Richard Young is a member of Baha’i Assembly of
Thurston County East and IW Board of Directors.
Baha’is in the Olympia area joyfully announce that they
will be doing service projects November 11 in honor of
Baha’u’llah’s birthday, November 12. Work performed
in the spirit of service is a form of worship in the Baha’i
Faith. We will be helping families as well as organiza-
tions. After a day of service, we will gather at 6:30 p.m.
at the Student Union Building at St. Martin’s University
for an evening of fellowship, live music, readings, and
refreshments. The public is invited to attend.
Baha’u’llah was born Mirza Husayn-Ali in Tehran, Per-
sia (now called Iran). His title means “The Glory of
God”. He announced in 1863 that He is God’s Messen-
ger for this age. His sacred writings are the basis of the
Baha’i Faith which has now reached every country of
the world. Baha’is number at least five million.
Baha’u’llah teaches that God’s love is the cohesive
force that holds the entire universe together and that
the Word of God is what began all creation and keeps it
going. He taught that God sends a new Manifestation
of God every 500 to 1000 years to renew spiritual laws
and to give humankind new teachings which are rele-
vant to the time and place in which they appear. Today
we have teachings for a world civilization.
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He proclaims that these Divine Messengers include
Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad,
Krishna, Buddha, Zoroaster and the Bab as well as
others. He writes that the religions of the past were
part of a prophetic cycle which began with Adam and
ended with Muhammad. This is the meaning of Mu-
hammad’s designation as “The Seal of the Prophets.”
The Baha’i prophetic cycle began with the declaration
of Baha’u’llah’s forerunner, The Bab, in 1844.
Baha’u’llah wrote over 100 books and tablets of great
beauty and inspiration, which are the foundation of
Baha’i Holy Writings. Some of His teachings are:
there is One God, the source of all religions is God so
that they are all divine in origin, all people are mem-
bers of one human family, we should independently
investigate truth for ourselves rather than rely on what
we are told, women and men are equal in the sight of
God, religion must be in accord with science and rea-
son, we should find a way to eliminate extremes of
wealth and poverty without force, and many other
teachings designed to bring about a thousand years of
peace and prosperity for all people.
Baha’is the world over celebrate Baha’u’llah’s birthday,
The people of each culture celebrate in a way that is
meaningful to them. To learn about the Baha’i Faith,
visit www.bahai.us, or call 1-800-22unite.
THE TASTE OF SUCCESS!
IW’s first ever dessert auction was a festive occasion
and a whole lot of fun! Hardly a person in the room
could refrain from foot stomping, hip swaying, hand
clapping to the music was of Artesian Rumble Ark-
estra. Of course, no one went away hungry after tast-
ing twenty or thirty luscious desserts. And what an
array of desserts there was: chocolate-orange cake,
baklava make with fresh local honey, pies of rhubarb,
apple and blueberry, cinnamon rolls, cream cheese
brownies, and hand made candies were just some of
the delights.
Four tables held other, inedible, auction items includ-
ing a large number of framed paintings and photo-
graphs, original works from local artist Paddy Mackin,
an exquisite china tea set, two hand made art quilts, a
gourmet dinner for six, and the personalized services
of local writers, artists, musicians and technicians.
Bottom line? Proceeds from the auction exceeded
$2,400. Bushels of thanks to First Christian Church for
providing space for the event; Artesian Rumble Ark-
estra for enlivening the event with great music; the
many generous people who donated desserts and
other amazing auction items; the many wonderful,
smiling people who bid and bought, and the planning
committee, Miles, Barnett Kalikow, Kathleen Peppard,
and Marge Johnson, who did everything else.

HELP PLAN INTERFAITH YOUTH CAMP

Several positions are opening up on the Interfaith Camp’s planning committees for the 2010 program
year. Available slots for the right persons include Steering Committee, Program Committee, Fundraising,
and Marketing and Publicity. Bring your talents and experience to this wonderfully successful program and
help us make it even better. If it takes a village to raise a child, you can imagine the number of people it
takes to raise a camp for 60+ youth—help us plan this incredible program!
For more information about the camp, visit www.SoundInterfaithCamp.org or call 253-383-3056,
x105. Send a letter or e-mail of interest to Kathy Erlandson at office@interfaith-works.org or IW, P.O. Box
1221, Olympia, WA 98507. I look forward to hearing from you.

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 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
A listing of some of the activities and events of Interfaith Works members, affiliated organizations, and of general interest.
IW does not necessarily endorse these events. More details and events at www.Interfaith-Works.org.

October 24 Cambodian Dinner Gala. Traditional Cambodian meal, dance and stories. Benefit for
Saturday Adopt-A-Cambodian Family project. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 114 20th Ave SE, Olym-
5:30 pm pia. Tickets $20. Call 705-1974.
October 28 Faith-Inspired Forum for Health Care Reform. Leaders from the three Abrahamic faiths
Wednesday and Buddhism share teachings and a panel. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, 98101.
7:30-9:00 pm Free, Music, Exhibits. Info and tickets www.brownpapertickets.com, 800-838-3006.
November 6 Neighbors in Need Dessert Auction Fundraiser. South Sound Community Church,
Friday 4710 Park Center Ave NE, Lacey. Tickets ($10/25 family) at 705-0291, or
6:00 pm www.citygateministries.org, at the door. Raffle $5 for Cowlitz River Fishing Trip.
November 11 Interfaith Works Earth Stewards Meeting. All are invited to become part of a group
Wednesday working to link faith and earth stewardship. The monthly meetings are at
Noon First Christian Church, 7th and Franklin. For info contact LeslieHR@aol.com.
November 11 EARTH CARE SERIES #3.FLOW - award-winning documentary investigating the most
Wednesday important political and environmental issue of the 21st century, the world water crisis.
7:00 pm Discussion follows. Free admission. Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia.
November 14 A Wintery Wonderland Bazaar. Silent auction, Cookie Walk, Bakery and Candy booths,
Saturday Christmas items, Quilting and Gift items, Children’s, Household, Outdoor items.
9 am—3 pm First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia. 943-2661.
November 22 St. John’s Concert Series with Seattle Pro Musica. Described as “one of the finest cho-
Sunday ral groups in America”, this is their third appearance at St. John’s. Free-will offering ac-
3:00 pm cepted. St. John’s Episcopal Church. 114 20th Ave SE, Olympia.
November 22 26th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. ”Celebration of Thanks, Celebration of
Sunday Giving” features music, words and songs from many faiths and spiritual traditions. Learn
2:30 pm something new and wonderful about your neighbors. Light refreshments offered.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE (downtown Olympia at Washington St.).
Offering to benefit Thurston County Food Bank, and Interfaith Works programs.
December 11-13 Olympia Choral Society Christmas Concert, ‘The Holly and The Holy’. North Thurston
Fri, Sat. 7:30 pm Performing Arts Center, 600 Sleater-Kinney Rd SE, Lacey. Free admission. Donations
Sun. 2:30 pm gratefully accepted to benefit Capital Kids Connection. www.olympiachoral.org.

December 12 Alternative Gift Fair. Tired of commercialized holiday gift-giving? Give a gift from twenty-
Saturday five local charitable organizations which feed the hungry, help the homeless, protect our
10 am—3 pm environment and more. Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW. Contact Debbie, 754-5397.

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Interfaith Works
PO Box 1221
Olympia WA 98507
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Thank you for supporting
Interfaith Works,
your local, Thurston County
non-profit.
DESSERT AUCTION FUNDRAISER FOR
NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Friday, November 6, 6:00 pm
Tickets: $10 adults $25 family of 4 $50 table of 8
Raffle: Cowlitz River Steelhead Fishing for 3 - $5
South Sound Community Church
4710 Park Center Ave NE, Lacey
Advance tickets www.citygateministries.org,
or 705-0291, or at the door.
Olympia Choral Society
“The Holly and The Holy”
December 11 & 12, 7:30 December 13, 2:30
North Thurston Performing Arts Center
600 Sleater-Kinney Rd., Lacey
ADMISSION IS FREE; DONATIONS ACCEPTED
www.olympiachoral.org
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 325
Olympia, WA 98501
“A Wintery Wonderland Bazaar”
Saturday, November 14, 9 - 3 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia; 943-2661
Spaghetti Luncheon, 11:30 am–1:00 pm
One of--a-Kind Silent Auction  Varieties of Nuts 
One--of
Cookie Walk  Bakery and Candy booths  Christmas items
Support Interfaith Works with a Paid Ad $10
Quilting and Gift items  Children’s & Household items 
Outdoor booth  “Go Green” booth
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