Clayton Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church hosted the first of its Community Conversations. The topic of “Islam Today” brought over 40 participants from the Midlands area from a variety of faiths and ethnicities in an effort to improve understanding and build relationships. The next Community Conversation on July 31 will focus on blended families.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_clayton1.jpgClayton Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church hosted the first of its Community Conversations. The topic of “Islam Today” brought over 40 participants from the Midlands area from a variety of faiths and ethnicities in an effort to improve understanding and build relationships. The next Community Conversation on July 31 will focus on blended families. Courtesy photos

Face to face dialogue between Muslim and Unitarian Universalist participants helps to overcome negative perceptions popular in today’s culture.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_clayton2.jpgFace to face dialogue between Muslim and Unitarian Universalist participants helps to overcome negative perceptions popular in today’s culture. Courtesy photos

Guest speakers Zorah Arastu and Imam Omar Shaheed, both members of Interfaith Partners of South Carolina, answer participants’ questions openly.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_clayton3.jpgGuest speakers Zorah Arastu and Imam Omar Shaheed, both members of Interfaith Partners of South Carolina, answer participants’ questions openly. Courtesy photos

Clayton Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church hosted the first of its Community Conversations. The topic of “Islam Today” brought over 40 participants from the Midlands area from a variety of faiths and ethnicities in an effort to improve understanding and build relationships. The next Community Conversation on July 31 will focus on blended families.

Face to face dialogue between Muslim and Unitarian Universalist participants helps to overcome negative perceptions popular in today’s culture.

Guest speakers Zorah Arastu and Imam Omar Shaheed, both members of Interfaith Partners of South Carolina, answer participants’ questions openly.