Local United Religions Initiative hosts
Reflections on Grief & Gratitude “Dinner”
(Tri-Cities, TN) Join us on December 5th at 3pm to reflect not just on Gratitude, but also how Gratitude interweaves with Grief at a very special gathering across all faith communities. United Religions Initiative - Northeast Tennessee Cooperation Circle has traditionally hosted an in-person community Gratitude Dinner. This will be the second year in a row that URI NE-TN will be holding our “Gratitude Dinner” on Zoom due to concerns around Covid-19 transmission.
In our religious diversity, there are some basic human emotions that we all hold in common. We all experience Grief. We all practice Gratitude. Come participate in this interactive sharing, supported by prayers of Gratitude from numerous local faith leaders, and concluding with an opportunity to express both Gratitude and Grief honoring the lives of some significant peacemakers in our community.
The following faiths will be bringing prayer into our circle of Thanksgiving, introduced by Rev. Tiffany Sapp of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalists and Pat Griggs, Vice President of United Religions Initiative of Northeast Tennessee Cooperation Circle:
Rev. Vincent Dial of Bethel Christian Church
President Shahram Malik of Johnson City Islamic Center
Marina Munjal, Buddhist Practitioner
Dr. Jay Mehta, Hindu Practitioner
President Jeff Bauserman, Kingsport Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
December 5, 2021 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET
ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86823861243
PASSWORD: JOY
ALL ARE WELCOME to join us!
United Religions Initiative UNITES to bridge differences between people of all beliefs, to create community, and to solve local and global challenges. Our work focuses on 14 areas that address the world’s most pressing issues. Local groups called Cooperation Circles connect to a global network that amplifies impact. Our URI – Northeast Tennessee works locally on all areas of common challenges for peace and justice.