Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4 PM
Daughters of Abraham-Women's Interfaith Book Group
This group is for Jewish, Christian and Muslim women who want to deepen their knowledge of their own and the other Abrahamic faith traditions. By reading and discussing books that teach us about each other's history, sacred texts and practices, we increase our respect for all Abrahamic religions and build a trusting and intellectually stimulating interfaith community of women. We also visit each other's places of worship, share opportunities to experience each other's religious observances, and share an annual potluck supper for both groups.
There are two book group sections. One meets from 4-6 pm and the second from 7-9 pm. The groups read the same books and meet in the same location each month. The groups meet from September to June, and not in July and August. A joint potluck supper is held in June.
2010 Discussion Schedule:
- January 19: Minaret by Leila Aboulela
- February 23: Souls on Fire-Portraits and Legends of Hasidic Masters by Elie Weisel
- March 23: Anam Cara -a Book of Celtic Wisdomby John O'Donohue
- April 27: Journey through Ten Thousand Veils by Maryam Kabeer Faye
- May 25: Jewish selection not yet chosen yet
- June 15: Christian selection not yet chosen. Potluck supper and discussion with both groups together at the Cathedral College
For more information contact The Rev. Dr. Carol M. Flett, Washington National Cathedral, Interfaith Programs Coordinator.