| Did you know? The Bible was written by about 40 men over a period of about 1600 years dating from 1500 BC to about 100 years after Christ. |
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| Sunday, 04/10/09 01:30 - 05:00 | |
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Sacred Places Tour, October 2009 From glorious, ornate buildings spiraling toward the heavens to temporary earthen domes, the sacred places within our neighborhoods are repositories of spiritual wealth and wisdom. Discover the rich diversity of sacred places in Central Indiana and learn more about the faith communities that house our shared aspirations for peace and justice, promise personal sanctuary and community celebration, and nurture our relationship with the Divine. Visit www.internationalinterfaith.org for directions and a brief description of each faith community. Please bring a monetary donation or non-perishable food items for the Interfaith Hunger Initiative (www.interfaithhungerinitiative.org) as admission to each event. October 4, 2009 1:30-3:00 p.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3500 Graceland Avenue 3:30-5:00 p.m., Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 West 70th Street MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Tour on Sunday, 10/4/09, 1:30-3pm "Mount Zion Baptist Church was organized on Fletcher's Farm, south of Indianapolis in 1869. The church’s first meeting house was an old tool shed donated by Mister Stoughton Fletcher. The congregation moved to the near westside of the city in 1872. Previously housed on 2nd Street; and then Fayette Street, the congregation moved into the present edifice on October 23, 1960. "The present building was designed by Chicago architect Benjamin F. Olsen, and constructed by McKissack & McKissack, Inc., a renowned African American architectural and building firm of Nashville, Tennessee. Mount Zion’s architectural style is impressive. Constructed with Indiana limestone, the edifice has one hundred foot bell and clock tower with an electronic Schulmerich carillon. "To the north end of the sanctuary is the chancel with an elevated marble baptistery and multi-colored waterfall. The "Tree of Life" stained glass window includes the shields of the 12 Apostles. Numerous Christian symbols adorned sanctuary. "A prayer light hangs over the communion table and symbolizes the church's vigil of prayer. Its pulpit desk is in the center of the platform and is symbolic of the centrality of the preached word in the Baptist Church. The two candles on the communion table are symbolic of the human and divine natures of Christ. The open Bible means that the Word of God is opened for reading and interpretation by all members of the congregation." CONGREGATION BETH-EL ZEDECK Tour on Sunday, 10/4/09, 3:30-5pm "Unique and creative, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck has kept pace with the changes of modern Jewish thought, while embracing the richness of our religious civilization. "The rich history of our congregation began in 1915 when a small group of Indianapolis residents joined in High Holy Day services. This small group called itself Beth-El and eventually settled in a building at 34th and Ruckle Streets in 1926. In 1928, Beth-El was joined by Ohev Zedeck and Congregation Beth-El Zedeck was born. Thirty years later the congregation followed the Jewish population’s move northward and dedicated the present synagogue facility at 600 West 70th Street in 1958. Beth-El Zedeck is led by Rabbi Dennis C. Sasso and Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso since 1977. "Beth-El Zedeck (The House of the God of Righteousness) has kept pace with the changes of modern Jewish thought and practice while embracing the warmth and richness of our religious civilization. Affiliated with both the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation, the synagogue supports equal participation by men and women in every aspect of the congregation. Beth-El Zedeck is a traditional, yet innovative synagogue where we experience Judaism as “the evolving religious civilization of the Jewish people.” We are a large congregation, yet we are dedicated to creating an environment of personal warmth, caring and spiritual growth for all members. Our biblical motto, Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof – “Justice, justice you shall pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20), commits us to be agents of Tikkun Olam, the perfection of society and the world. "On the tour you can learn about Jewish ritual specific to the synagogue worship but also have an opportunity to dialogue with George Kelley, the Education Director who will answer any question you might have about the experience or Judaism in general. "Beth-El Zedeck welcomes you for this wonderful opportunity to share sacred places." |
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| contact-person: | Charlie Wiles |
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| homepage: | www.internationalinterfaith.org |