Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Bodie, AAIC Chair of Spiritual Life’s letter in the Akron Beacon Journal: A little more than three years ago, this nation stood transfixed by a senseless act of mass murder at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Antisemitism had reared its head …
The First One Hundred Days: Promises Made, Promises Kept?April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 7:00-8:15 pm Because of the importance of an individual’s religious/spiritual choices in developing his or her values, faith communities can contribute to the development of a more just, humane, and …
The Akron Area Interfaith Council and the local interfaith community stand in solidarity with the Asian American community as it grieves the many incidents of racism and bigotry that have increased in the last year. We join with you in combating this bigotry and will …
Interfaith council condemns violence The Akron Area Interfaith Council condemns the invasion into the Capitol building on Jan. 6, putting legislators and all personnel at risk for harm. While protests are appropriate for raising often unheard voices, this was a blatant disregard for property and the …
Prayer from the Jewish Faith: Mi Sheberach in English Translation May the One who blessed our ancestors — Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah — bless and heal the one who is ill: ________________ son/daughter of ________________ . May the …