SPIN's (Saint Paul Interfaith Network) Fall Dialogue Series
Family Feuds: How We Deal with Difference –Across Faith Traditions, Within Our Own Tradition, and Inside Ourselves

Five Monday evenings / Five houses of worship / from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Oct 19, 2009 - Race
Vivian Jenkins Nelson (Christian)
Suhag Shukla (Hindu)
Rabbi Adam Spilker (Jewish) 
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
700 S. Snelling Ave in St. Paul 55116
www.gloriadeistpaul.org

Oct. 26, 2009 - Gender
Rabbi Lynn Liberman (Jewish)
Dr. Fatma Reda (Muslim) 
Islamic Center of Minnesota
1401 Gardena Avenue, Fridley 55432
www.islamiccentermn.org

Nov. 2, 2009 - Socio-Economic Status
Abdisalam Adam (Muslim)
Dr. Tim Burkett (Buddhist) 
Klas Center at Hamline University
www.hamline.edu/visitors/PDF/campus_map.pdf

Nov. 9, 2009 - Sexual Orientation 
Dr. Jay Barnes (Christian)
Bishop Peter Rogness (Christian)
Rabbi Sharon Stiefel  (Jewish) 
Temple of Aaron
616 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul 55116
www.templeofaaron.org

Nov. 16, 2009 - Religious Difference
FINAL SESSION WILL BE 7-9:15 PM 
Owais Bayunus (Muslim)
Dr. William McDonough (Catholic)
Ed Rice (Baha’i)
Bjorn Watland (Atheist) 
Central Baptist Church
420 Roy St. N, St. Paul 55104
www.centralbaptistchurch.com
 
For more detailed information, please see www.spacc.org/spin

A Path Home: A Story of Thich Nhat Hanh

November 6-22, 2009
IN THE HEART OF THE BEAST PUPPET AND MASK THEATRE 1500 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis
612.721.2535
www.hobt.org

Dates and Times
Fridays, Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 7:30 pm
Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14 & 21, 7:30 pm
Sundays, Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2 pm

Tickets
$17/person
$12/seniors, youth, and groups of 10 or more For reservations, call 612-721-2535 or visit http://hobt.org/mainstage/pathhome/index.html

A Path Home: A Story of Thich Nhat Hanh is an intimate performance which explores the life and work of Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese monk, poet, and peace activist. In the hands of creator and master visual storyteller Masanari Kawahara, eloquent puppets weave an interpretation of the man and his teachings in this new In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre production, running November 6-22, 2009.

Based on writings by Thich Nhat Hanh, this active meditation juxtaposes the simple joys of life with the horrors of war and violence, and illuminates his influential path through both. Performed by just one puppeteer, accompanied by a live musician, this show serves as introduction for those unfamiliar with Thich Nhat Hanh, and also illuminates details of his life and the important people surrounding him that may be less known even to those familiar with his teachings.

Thich Nhat Hanh, the inspiration for and central character in A Path Home, was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1967, after playing a central role in the Vietnamese peace movement. He is a founder of Engaged Buddhism, which centers on love, mindfulness, and courage in action. He has dedicated his life to generating peace and social change through compassion.

Humphrey Institute Information Sessions for graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology and Environmental Policy and Urban and Regional Planning

September 24 - December 1, 2009
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
225 Humphrey Center
301 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN  55455

You are invited to an information session to learn more about graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology and Environmental Policy and Urban and Regional planning on the following dates:

* Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
* Monday, October 5, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
* Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM
* Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 12:00-1:30 PM
* Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM

The information sessions will take place in Room 205 Humphrey Center (Freeman Commons). Beverages and pizza will be served. Faculty and current students will speak briefly about each of our degree programs and will also be available to answer questions.

This event is free and open to the public.

Space is limited, so please visit our recruitment events page to RSVP:

http://www.hhh.umn.edu/learn/LearnMore.html

Information about our degree programs can also be found on our website at www.hhh.umn.edu