Public Lecture

"A Muslim, a Christian, a Jew -- Three Women Search for Understanding."

Date: April 9, 2008

Time: 7p.m.

Location: Woodruff Auditorium, University of Kansas 

Registration: No registration needed. However, space is limited to first come first served so plan to arrive early.

Following the lecture will be a book signing and partner's trade show displays.  

Workshops

Date: April 10, 2008

Time:  8: 30 am  - 11 am

Location:  Signs of Life Bookstore, 722 Massachusetts St.  Lawrence, Kansas

Registration is limited.  We are near capacity.  We have 15 spots left.  Please email

Womanspirit Connection.

An Interfaith Dialogue: 

Moving Toward Mutual Appreciation

These events are an opportunity for residents of Douglas County, Kansas to discuss and learn about interfaith dialogue and cooperation from the authors of "The Faith Club".

Authors Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner will present a public lecture on thier journey to build interfaith relationships on April 9 (details to the left).   On April 10, members of the Lawrence, Kansas faith community will share their experiences in interfaith dialogue and share resources for starting more 'Faith Clubs'.   

To learn more about the authors and their recommendations for interfaith dialogue go to their website at www.thefaithclub. com.  

SPONSORING PARTNERS.  

In an effort to provide these opportunities free to the public,   sponsoring partners are donating money, time and talent to organize these events.

COMMITTED SPONSORING PARTNERS: Womanspirit Connection,  Community Religious Alliance, First Presbyterian Church, Theologian in Residence, Trinity Episcopal Church, Plymouth Congregational Church, Islamic Center of Lawrence, Ecumenical Christian Ministries, Jewish Community Center, Baker University, Spencer Museum of Art, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, Signs of Life Bookstore and Gallery, Lawrence Public Library, St. John the Evangelist Church, First United Methodist Church, and numerous community volunteers.

To become a sponsoring partner contact -

Oraganizer:  Dru Mort Sampson (785)749-5358; dsampson@sunflower.com 

Public relations/marketing executive:  Asra A. Haq (785)979-0245; asrahaq@yahoo.com 

Womanspirit Connection Chair:  Vicki Penner (785) 760-3791, vickipenner@sunflower.com.

PARTNERS LUNCHEON -

A luncheon will be held at 11: 30am on April 10 for representatives of the committed partner agencies and community volunteers. The authors of "The Faith Club" will be attendance and will answer questions from the partners.  Attendance is by invitation only.  Contact Judy at Trinity Episcopal Church to confirm your reservation. 

CONTRIBUTIONS for these events can be sent to :

Womanspirit Connection

P.O. Box 442428

Lawrence, KS 66044

Attn:  The Faith Club

Make checks payable to Womanspirit Connection.