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Sacred Space Update
Friends,
I have some disappointing news regarding our interfaith project. The president of Congregation Etz Chaim's Board of Directors let me know that their congregation has decided to not move ahead with the Tri-Faith initiative. Their plan had been to hold a series of small group meetings and to then take a congregational vote by
November 15th. However, at their last board meeting they came to the conclusion that while there were a number of members of their congregation that were passionate about the initiative, they didn't feel that most people were in favor of it. They wish to maintain a close cooperative relationship with All Saints' and the Bentonville Islamic Center, but do not wish to build and share a building with us.
After extensive discussion, All Saints' Vestry voted to move ahead with the creation of a sacred space; and if we are joined by another Abrahamic congregation by the end of 2016, that sacred space will be shared.
The Bentonville Islamic Center is scheduled to hold a congregational vote on participation in the interfaith building project by November 15th. Every indication is that they hope to move forward in cooperation with All Saints'.
I ask for your prayers for our congregation and for the congregation of the Bentonville Islamic Center as we move through a time of important decision-making.
In Christ's peace,
Roger+
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