Children of Abraham
Serving Our Community
Children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 are invited to quarterly gatherings hosted by four faith communities: Grace United Methodist Church, The Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Springfield Board of Jewish Education, and Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Youth in Grade 6 – 12 are invited to partake in their own gatherings during the same timeframe and to join in the fellowship of the meal. The youth gatherings are coordinated by Shahnila Baqai and the Reverend Susan Phillips.
Children and youth from all faith communities are invited as we build friendships, learn about one another, and share a vegetarian meal. The 2023-2024 theme is: “Serving Our Community.”
Children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 are invited to quarterly gatherings hosted by four faith communities: Grace United Methodist Church, The Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Springfield Board of Jewish Education, and Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Youth in Grade 6 – 12 are invited to partake in their own gatherings during the same timeframe and to join in the fellowship of the meal. The youth gatherings are coordinated by Shahnila Baqai and the Reverend Susan Phillips.
Children and youth from all faith communities are invited as we build friendships, learn about one another, and share a vegetarian meal. The 2023-2024 theme is: “Serving Our Community.”
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2023-2024 Scheduled Events
Wednesday, September 27, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Islamic Society of Greater Springfield (3000 Stanton Street) Wednesday, November 15, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church (533 South Walnut) Wednesday, February 21, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Grace United Methodist (1612 E Capitol Ave) Wednesday, May 8, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Springfield Art Association (700 North Fourth Street) |
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Children of Abraham Planning Committee:
Rabbi Arthur Stern and Chuck Faingold
Springfield Board of Jewish Education
Rev. Dr. Cary L. Beckwith, DeAnne Hubbard,
Rhonda Hubbard, Terrie Hammons
Grace United Methodist Church
Mahnaz Habib, Shaista Shaikh, and Shahnila Baqai
Islamic Society of Greater Springfield
Rev. Dr. Blythe Kieffer, Dale Rogers,
Meleah and Aaron Berkowitz, and Mary Ray
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Rev. Susan Phillips
First Presbyterian Church
Rabbi Arthur Stern and Chuck Faingold
Springfield Board of Jewish Education
Rev. Dr. Cary L. Beckwith, DeAnne Hubbard,
Rhonda Hubbard, Terrie Hammons
Grace United Methodist Church
Mahnaz Habib, Shaista Shaikh, and Shahnila Baqai
Islamic Society of Greater Springfield
Rev. Dr. Blythe Kieffer, Dale Rogers,
Meleah and Aaron Berkowitz, and Mary Ray
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Rev. Susan Phillips
First Presbyterian Church