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Children of Abraham

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​Be the Light

Children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 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. Children from all faith communities are invited as we build friendships, learn about one another, and share a vegetarian meal. The 2021-2022 theme is: “Be the Light.”  The Springfield Liturgical Arts Festival will host a collaborative project at the Springfield Art Association in May of 2022.
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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. 

Scheduled Events
Wednesday, September 22, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Islamic Society of Greater Springfield (3000 Stanton Road)
 
Wednesday, November 10, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church (533 South Walnut)
 
Wednesday, March 9, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Temple B'Rith Sholom (1004 South 4th Street)
 
Wednesday, May 11, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Springfield Liturgical Arts (700 North 4th Street)
  

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On Wednesday, June 2, 2021,  WPC hosted “Children of Abraham” welcoming over thirty children and youth. The hosting faith communities donated over 40 books and 90 meal kits to the Boys and Girls Club library and little pantry. The books focus on respecting and celebrating our differences and being good neighbors. Click the following link to see the list of donated books.
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Children of Abraham Planning Committee:
Rabbi Stern, Rabbi Goldstein,
and Adrienne Daniels
Springfield Board of Jewish Education

Rev. Lisa Bozeman, Rhonda Hubbard,
Terrie Hammons
Grace United Methodist Church

Mahnaz Habib, Shaista Shaikh, and Shahnila Baqai
Islamic Society of Greater Springfield

Rev. Dr. Blythe Kieffer, Rev. Christian Choi,
Karen Sherrick, and Dale Rogers
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Rev. Susan Phillips
First Presbyterian Church
Worship Times 
Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. in Sanctuary and Streamed Online
Child Care Available during Service

Sunday School at 10:15 a.m.
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533 S. Walnut Street
Springfield, Illinois 62704
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