Building Community that is Humane, Compassionate and Just: Puget Sound Interfaith Youth Camp
At YMCA Camp Seymour (in Pierce County, on the Sound -- since 1905, American Camp Association accredited)
August 27 to September 1, 2006
For boys & girls entering the 7th and 8th grades
Seeking CAMPERS
Girls & boys entering grades 7 & 8
~10 Christians
~10 Jews
~10 Muslims
~20 kids of other faith traditions
Seeking COUNSELORS
~Men and women
~At least 18 years old
~Experience with children
~Multi-state background check required
With the goal of a more peaceful and just world, the camp will offer a safe place for youth from a variety of faith and religious perspectives to be themselves, have a great time in a beautiful natural setting, and discover more about their common humanity. Organizers hope that campers’ growing understanding of each other’s worldviews will result in greater respect, appreciation, empathy and compassion.
There is no charge to attend the camp.
SPONSORS: Associated Ministries’ South Sound Peace & Justice Center, Islamic Center of Olympia, InterfaithWorks (Olympia), People for Peace Justice & Healing, Temple Beth El, YMCA Camp Seymour
CAMPERS contact Kathy Erlandson, 360-357-7224 or Interfaithworks@aol.com
COUNSELORS contact Rabbi Bruce Kadden, 253-564-7101 or bkadden@templebethel18.org (18)
http://www.soundinterfaithcamp.org
For general info, call Sallie Shawl, 253-383-3056, ext 105.
posted by Shanta Premawardhana @ 3:52 PM
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4 Comments:
This post relates to another Interfaith organization that I urge people to get involved in called Children of Abraham.
Children of Abraham seeks to foster dialogue and tolerance between Muslim and Jewish youth all around the world through internet discussion programs, a global forum for speaking about religious issues, and photography competitions. We believe that exposing the humanity of both Muslims and Jews will increase the desire to live in peace.
Please check out our site at www.children-of-abraham.org. Also, check out our forum on the site, and start some discussion! We could really use some moderate, pro-interfaith perspectives. For more information, email me at julia@children-of-abraham.org.
thanks to ELK SHOALS UNITED METHODIST CAMP and the "TRUST ME" documentary....the vision for world peace is spreading....
many paths...one journey.
The contact email for Interfaith Works is now InterfaithWorks@comcast.net.
CAMPERS contact Kathy Erlandson, 360-357-7224 or Interfaithworks@comcast.net (updated email address)
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