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
DECEMBER 2009 charitable, social and educational endeavors.

Published Monthly by Interfaith Works, P.O. Box 1221, Olympia, WA 98507

office@interfaith-works.org  (360) 357-7224  www.Interfaith-Works.org
 THANKS TO YOU, OUR VOLUNTEERS
You are the heart and soul and hands of Interfaith Works.
Without you, we could not fulfill our purpose.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barbara Lantz Scott Stevens Traditions Fair Trade Tim Tayne
Susan Apt Lorna Linden Roger Tanquist Café Connie Walker
Kasey Carter Tom Linden Fran Williams MOMENT OF BLESSING Mary Wharton
Alexa Johnson Richard McCarten Marvin Young Barbara Gibson PERSPECTIVE COLUMN
Marge Johnson Elsa McLain EARTH STEWARDS Rev. Carol McKinley
Barnett Kalikow
SATURDAY OLYMPIAN
Abby Mountjoy-Venning Karen Bray Rheo Aieta
Mustafa Mohamedali Lacey O’delle Smith NEWSLETTER FOLDERS
Don Foran Catherine Arnold Curt Bidwell
Miles Pam Parsons Bonnie Guyer-Graham
Kathleen Peppard Julie Baker Nathan Boyd
Pat Perry Joe Joy Rev. Mark Dowdy
Dan Ryan Rev. Mark Rambo Pat Collins
Sue Langhans Janette Egan Leslie Edwards-Hill
Jan Spiller Paul Rocks Pat Lisoskie
Rich Young Anna Gurol Brian Frisina
Deb Ross Mimi Maloney Joel Graves
Cathy Shaughnessy Jean Holz
CROP WALK, MAY 2 Clarice McCartan Bob Holz Tony Irving
Over 400 walkers Bill Smith Carol McKinley Mark Johnson
Roger Tanquist Carol Judge
Girl Scout Troop Leslie Romer Pat Perry Barnett Kalikow
#41084 Jessica Tarvin R. Peggy Smith Selena Kilmoyer
Wanda Turner Lin Sciacotta
Artesian Rumble Arkestra Bernie Stecklet Jan Spiller Patti Logan
The Olympia Highlanders Marj Twelves Joyce Steckler Jody Mackey
Howard Ullery Alex Willis
Kris Baird Ruth Wilson Lark Willis Doug Mackey
John Bowden CHARITY FAIRS INTERFAITH YOUTH Melissa Young Mimi Maloney
Brian Boyd Rev. Carol McKinley
Maryln Brady
Laurie Brown SUMMER CAMP OVERFLOW SHELTER Bernie Meyer
Alan Corwin Heidi Behrends- COORDINATION
Willis Brown Terry Kirkpatrick Kathleen Peppard
Susan Campbell Cerniwey Ralph Blankenship Paul Pierce
Dan Ryan Mary Hanneman Linda Blustein
Kristina Cummins Dan Ryan
Dave Devoe & Radio DESSERT AUCTION, Roseann Martinez Mark Bohe Char Simon
Watch OCTOBER 10 Riley McLaughlin Lisa Cairy Janet Tanaka
Joan Drittenbas Everyone who contrib- Miles Jill Esbeck Art Vaeni
Susan Einhorn uted items and desserts Diane Pieroni Elie Halpern Connie Walker
Jim Shulruff Brenda Hatcher
Becky Grossman Miles
Jane Spalding PROGRAM COUNCIL
Dave Groves Leslie Edwards-Hill Liz Hopkins
Barbara Lantz Anise Ahmed
Carol Gruen Kathy Erlandson MEETING HOSTS Juanita Anderson
Wayne Gruen Marge Johnson First Christian Church Emily Lardner
Alexa Johnson Annie McManus Susan Apt
Beth Halpern First United Methodist Cherie Berthon
Kattie Harden Karen Lohmann Church Karen Roede
Carol McKinley Ruth Shearer Jeremy Clarke
Rob Harper Gloria Dei Lutheran Alan Corwin
George Hollingberry Mustafa Mohamedali Church Bill Stutz
Kathleen Peppard Vonnie Tallon Leslie Edwards-Hill
Janice Holz Providence St. Peter
Diana Kildow Diane Pieroni Hospital Roger Tanquist
(Continued on page 3)
Jan Spiller Temple Beth Hatfiloh Paul Taylor
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 VOLUNTEERS Jeff Bartone Brandy Lockley HOME BEFORE THE
(Continued from page 2) Julie Bennett Jose Luis
Sr. Monika Ellis Anch Bergeson Caitlin Mason HOLIDAYS
Barbara Gibson Lynn Bowen Teisha McCallum
Carol Gruen Charlie Brown Richard Miles The Family Support Center, in partner-
Wayne Gruen Eric Bunker Pat Perry ship with other concerned homeless
Janice Holz Gene Busby Diane Pieroni service providers and advocates, is
Steffe Jewell Rajinder Daisy Jan Priesmeier launching a fundraising campaign to
Terry Kirkpatrick Dirk Deskins Ceu Ratliffe provide housing assistance to home-
Tia Kreamer Clara Dexter Lynn Ruth less families this winter. As homeless
Larry Larson Rev. Mark Dowdy Dan Ryan advocate Selena Kilmoyer noted, “last
Pat Lisoskie Sr. Monika Ellis Patt Savage
year families at our shelter received
Heather Mary Kathy Erlandson Kay Schultz
Rev. Carol McKinley Barbara Gibson Kolya Schweppe tons of toys and things they didn’t need
Tom McLain Diems Haffner Tom Siegedas during the holidays. What they really
Mustafa Mohamedali Hatty Haffner Char Simons needed was money for housing!”
Pat Perry Rebecca Hendryx Luther Smith Our hope is that businesses, individu-
Diane Pieroni Belinda Hill Scott Stevens als, school classrooms, service clubs,
Dan Ryan George Hinkel Janet Tanaka
government agencies, church groups,
Jim Shulruff Janice Holz Mike Tanaka
Luther Smith Cheri Howe Roger Tanquist and more will join together with their
Scott Stevens Diane Jasik Cindy Teixeira friends to raise money to help home-
Roger Tanquist Dennis Johnson Marcus Tengesdal less families put down a deposit and
Fran Williams Erik Johnson Delynne Troy pay rent on a house or apartment.
Wendy Wilson Jack Johnson Howard Ullery
Similar to “Adopt-a Family” style pro-
WEBMASTER Marge Johnson Martha Webb
Rose Kenny Sarah Weinreich grams, people can choose an anony-
Scott Bishop mous family to raise money (ideas:
Terry Kirkpatrick Levi Whalen
WORLD SACRED MUSIC Larry Larson Steve Whalen house parties, proceeds from an event,
FESTIVAL, MARCH 7 Jeannette Larson Yvonne Wilhelmsen pooling donations together, passing a
Heather Allen Julie Leimkuehler Wendy Wilson plate, putting a jar out, raffles, making
Brent Apt Ray Leimkuehler Joann Young calls to get pledges, etc.) or just write a
Susan Apt David Lewis Melissa Young check!
Vicki Armstrong Terry Liberty Mike Young
Elizabeth Bachman Pat Lisoskie Rich Young 100% of funds raised will be allocated
Allyn Balch Dan Locke Terry Zander to homeless families working with local
case managers. The Family Support
Center has offered to lead this effort
CITRUS, CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and be the fiscal sponsor. We will not
Community for Interfaith Celebration Annual Fundraiser helps be taking any administrative fees from
eight local charitable organizations, including Camp Quixote, donations to this project. For more in-
meals at Salvation Army Community Kitchen and more. formation on how to participate or be-
coming a Community Parnter, contact
Purchase oranges, grapefruit, satsumas, fair trade chocolate Schelli at executivedirec-
and coffee. Contact Kathleen Peppard at 360-570-1237. tor@familysupportctr.org.
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 OUR WORLD NEEDS INTERFAITH UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION

2009 Dear Friend,

Board of Directors
Thanks to our faithful supporters, Interfaith Works continues to present programs and events
Alexa Johnson that engage hundreds of Thurston County residents in service, advocacy, study, and dialogue.
Marge Johnson
Just last month, in response to a homicide at Lattin’s Cider Mill, IW conducted a Moment of
Barnett Kalikow Blessing, a public ceremony to reclaim the place of violence as a place of life and peace, and to
Richard Miles bring comfort and healing to the victim’s neighbors, family and friends. “Thank you so much for
Mustafa Mohamedali creating healing in our community,” said one community member. “… we have come to Lattin's
regularly with all of our kids for over 20 years. This feels close to home.”
Kathleen Peppard
Our contributors have made this and other work possible:
Dan Ryan
Jan Spiller  Emergency Overflow Shelter for homeless women and families provided 107 individuals
with shelter last winter, for a total of 1889 bed nights (1 person, 1 bed, 1 night= 1 bed night)
Richard Young
 Thurston County Crop Walk has raised over $1,000,000 for hunger relief since 1980
 Puget Sound Interfaith Youth Camp builds peace through friendships among youth of
many faith traditions
 Earth Stewardship Committee promotes community education and action around
environmental issues
Our Annual Report (http://www.oly-wa.us/interfaith/PDF/AnnRptFY08-09.pdf, on the Reports
page of our web site) shows how your contributions make this work possible. You can read
more about all of our programs and projects at www.interfaith-works.org.
Our members represent a variety of spiritual beliefs and faith traditions, including Baha’i,
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and others. Working together since 1974, we build
community, and nurture respect and understanding between people of diverse backgrounds
and beliefs. Together, we serve, we act, we educate and we celebrate.
Your support is vital! Your gift makes a difference in bringing real change in peoples’ lives.
Please, make your generous donation today by going to our website www.interfaith-works.org
and clicking the PayPal button. Or, print and use the form below!

Thank you, sincerely,

Richard Miles Kathy Erlandson

Board President Executive Director

P.S. Make a real difference with a 2009 tax-deductible contribution; make your donation
before the Dec. 31st deadline!

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 THANKS TO YOU, OUR INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Your contributions and commitment to our mission keep
our programs and events alive in our community.
Laura Abernathy Kathy Erlandson Rebecca Liebman Daniel Roselle
Frederick & Mary Jane Adair Jared Erlandson Theresa Lilley Connie Ruhl
Robert Aieta James Fulton Robert & Sara Lyon Daniel C. Ryan
Anonymous Barbara Gibson Ramona Marshall Pam Schroeder
Clyde & Elizabeth Bachman Kathleen Giglio Carol McKinley Larry & Susan Scott
Betty Bailey M. Jeanne Gordner Thomas & Elsa McLain Jim Shulruff
David & Kathleen Bellefeuille-Rice Kristofer Graap Joni Merten Char Simons
Ann & Maxwell Berry Linda Graetz Helena Meyer-Knapp J.J. Smith
Shannon Blood Wayne & Carol Gruen Miles R.P. Smith
Carol Britton Elie & Beth Halpern Mustafa & Fauziyabanu Joanne Spiller
James Cammack Hilari Hauptman Mohamedali Theresa & Dale Stubbart
Susan Campbell George & Mary Jo Hinkel Cezanne Murphy-Levesque Vonnie Tallon
Jeremy & Heather Clarke Marguerite Holcomb Roger Nielsen Janet & Mike Tanaka
Patricia Collins Lynne & Thomas Holz Molly Oberbillig Roger Tanquist
Alan Corwin Alexa Johnson Lois & Philip Parker United Methodist Women
Edith & Kenneth Countryman Marge Johnson Jim & Ines Parker Connie Walker
Wm. Alfred Cullen Lisa Johnson Lois & Philip Parker Ruth Weber
Joanne Thornton Curtz Zula Johnston Pamela Parsons Laura Danielle Westbrook
Donald & Cherie Davidson Tom & Samara Joldersma Kathleen Peppard Judy Williams
Luke Devine Barnett Kalikow Patricia Perry Fran Williams
Sonja Dordal Isabel Keeffe Paul Pickett Ann Yeo
Edith Downing Jeanne & Terry Kirkpatrick Diane & Pat Pieroni Rich & Melissa Young
Joan Drittenbas Leif & Barbara Lantz Nancy Powers Zernythia Zaire
Leslie Edwards-Hill Pat & Marilyn LaViollette Susan E. Preciso
Marlene Epp Patricia Lazar Truxton & June Ringe

FOND FAREWELL
Interfaith Works wishes a fond farewell to Reverend Mary Olney-Loyd, pastor of First Christian Church.
She will be leaving her post there at the end of this year, where she has served since summer of 2003.
Mary brought a strong sense of service to the congregation, helping them become deeply involved in min-
istries to the homeless and marginalized, particularly in downtown Olympia. An early and strong proponent
of Camp Quixote, under her leadership First Christian was one of the first congregations to host the camp.
Her congregation has continued annually hosting IW’s Emergency Overflow Shelter, and this year they
provided 10 weeks of continuous shelter for families during summer months.
Mary will be missed by many. Her infectious smile and cheerful nature brighten any gathering. Her commit-
ment to serving and helping others is an example for her church and for the wider community. When asked
where she will be going next Mary answered, “God hasn’t told me that yet.” Wherever she goes, we can be
sure that Mary will be found in the forefront of those working to make her community a better place for eve-
ryone. Blessings and Good luck, Mary, as you journey forward!
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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.

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.
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 30 Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra Family Holiday Concert. Corbet Theater at
Monday Centralia College, Centralia. Includes How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Christmas Carol
7:30 pm Audience sing-along, Instrument Petting Zoo and more. Free. Children are welcome.
December 4 Fridays at the First Free Advent Concert Series opens with High F’lutin’. This versatile
Friday flute quartet performs classics from Baroque to Modern, with touches of jazz and novelty
Noon explorations. Free-will offering accepted. First Christian Church, 7th and Franklin.
December 11 Fridays at the First Free Advent Concert Series with Gary Scott-Joe Baque Jazz Duo.
Friday Tenor sax and keyboard play holiday favorites and jazz standards. Free-will offering ac-
Noon cepted. First Christian Church, 7th and Franklin.
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.
December 18 Fridays at the First Free Advent Concert Series ends with Kippy Lou Scott, Harpist. A
Friday gifted arranger with a special talent for bringing standards to a new and vibrant life. Free-
Noon will offering accepted. First Christian Church, 7th and Franklin.
January 13 EARTH CARE SERIES #3: Poetry and Sustainability. Stephen J. Gould said,”...we will
Wednesday not fight to save to what we do not love.” Don Foran and Kathleen Byrd, presenters.
7:00 pm Discussion follows. Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia. Free, donations accepted.
January 25-29 40-Hour Professional Mediation Training with The Dispute Resolution Center. Learn pow-
Mon-Fri erful skills you can use at home, at work, or as a DRC volunteer helping people to solve con-
8 am—5 pm flicts in a healthy way. Training fee $585. Info: 956-1155, www.mediatethurston.org.

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Moment of Blessing
Olympia Choral Society Monday, November 23, 2009, Noon
17th & Capitol Way, Olympia
“The Holly and The Holy”
In response to the homicide of Shaun Allen Peterson, Inter-
December 11 & 12, 7:30 December 13, 2:30 faith Works will conduct an interfaith ceremony intended to
North Thurston Performing Arts Center reclaim the place of violence as a place of life and peace, and

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to bring support to the victim's family and friends, and to the
600 Sleater-Kinney Rd., Lacey neighboring community. Led by the Reverend Carol
ADMISSION IS FREE; DONATIONS ACCEPTED McKinley, we will gather near the place the victim was found,
www.olympiachoral.org to conduct a service of comfort and healing. All are welcome.

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Interfaith Con
Interfaith Works is seeking volunteers to fold our (mostly) monthly newsletter
at our Tumwater office at 9:30 a.m. on third Tuesdays.
Come meet other readers and enjoy interesting conversations while you fold.
If you might be able to help, please contact Yvonne at 357-7224, or
office@interfaith-works.org.