Interfaith Thanksgiving 2022 Program
WELCOME
Rabbi Michael Schadick
Temple Emanuel
HINEIH MAH TOV
Arranged by Elana Arian
Cantor David Fair
Temple Emanuel
A MESSAGE FROM THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY
Chairman Ron Yob
Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians
A SIKH THANKSGIVING
Rishi Makkar, Bhai Baljeet Singh, and Bhai Amrit Singh
Sikh Society of West Michigan
RECITATION OF THE QUR'AN
Imam Kip Curnutt
Masjid Al-Tawheed Islamic Center
UNLIKELY HEROES
Chris McLaughlin
Michigan Humanists
SONG OF CELEBRATION
West Michigan Jewels of Africa
THE OFFERING IS GOD
Emily Napier
West Michigan Hindu Temple
NEVERTHELESS I CHOOSE THANKS
Rev. Dr. Denise Kingdom Grier
Mars Hill Bible Church
BAHA'I PRAYER
Michael Hampton
Grand Rapids Baha'i Community
COMMUNITY REFLECTION
Tov L'Hodot: It Is Good To Give Thanks
Rabbi Michael Schadick
Temple Emanuel
RESPONSE
Modim Anachnu Lach by Rachelle Nelson
Temple Emanuel Choir
CALL TO OFFERING
Rabbi Schadick
OFFERING
Joseph Jones
Feeding America West Michigan
Feeding America West Michigan is at the center of a united community effort driven by the core beliefs that hunger is unacceptable and meals can change lives.
We invite you to a freewill offering to their organization.
Follow this link to donate: feedwm.org/donate
More information about Words of Faith
COMMUNITY SONG
Accompanied by Rev. Christian Brocato
*Please Stand, If Able*
WORDS OF SENDING
Meal Gatha by Thich Nhat Hanh
Kaji Su
Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple
POSTLUDE
Modim Anachnu Lach by Aminadav Aloni
Cantor David Fair
Temple Emanuel
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Thank you for joining us! Please stay for light refreshments provided by Temple Emanuel.
Event Sponsors and Participants
Al-Tawheed Islamic Center | grmasjid.com
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | lds.org
Congregation Ahavas Israel | ahavasisraelgr.org
Dominican Chapel Marywood, Grand Rapids | grdomincans.org
Feeding America West Michigan | feedwm.org
Grand Rapids Baha'i Community | bahaiconnect.org
Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple | zengr.org
GR Meditation Circle of Self Realization Fellowship | grsrf.org
Kaufman Interfaith Institute | interfaithunderstanding.org
Mars Hill Bible Church | marshill.org
Michigan Humanists | michiganhumanists.org
Sikh Society of West Michigan | michigangurdwara.com
St. Mark's Episcopal Church | stmarksgr.org
St. Mary Catholic Church | stmarygr.org
Temple Emanuel | templeemanuelgr.org
Trinity Lutheran Church | tlcgr.org
West Michigan Hindu Temple | westmichiganhindutemple.org
Westminster Presbyterian | westminstergr.org
Upcoming Events
Stress-Less Event: Allendale Campus
December 8, 2022 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Feeling bogged down by end-of-semester stress? Join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and the Recreation & Wellness team to unwind, even if just for a moment, during one of the busiest seasons of...
Light the Night! @ The GRAM
December 15, 2022 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Make the most of one of the longest nights of the year with activities exploring how light is celebrated in cultures around the world! Organized in partnership with the Kaufman Interfaith Institute,...
See No Stranger: An Evening with Valarie Kaur
February 23, 2023 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening with Valarie Kaur! Valarie Kaur is a renowned civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, innovator, and best-selling author of SEE NO STRANGER....
Building Trust Across America, One Relationship at a Time
March 23, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
At a time when America feels like it is ripping apart at the seams, there is a pressing need for civil conversation and relationship-building. Please join us for an event that involves two components:...