Week of November 27, 2015
Eman Beshtawii, center, makes a point during a conversation she and other religious leaders held within the Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering on November 22 at Newtown United Methodist Church. The annual event was celebrated this year at Newtown United Methodist Church, and was presented by members of Newtown Interfaith Clergy Association. With Ms Beshtawii, who is co-founder of Al Hedaya Islamic Center, are, from left, The Reverend Leo McIlrath, chaplain, The Lutheran Home of Southbury; Pastor Kathie Adams-Shepherd, rector, Trinity Episcopal Church; Rabbi Shaul Praver, Jewish chaplain, Connecticut Department of Corrections; and John Woodall, representing Baha’i Faith of Newtown. The group discussed the Golden Rule from their religious points of view, and vowed to keep open minds concerning all people. (Hicks photo)
