Let Auburn be a resource to you in your planning.  For the week of October 4, here are resources for you to trouble the waters and heal the world in your community.  Be sure to save the date for October 6th to watch Auburn’s live stream coverage of Take the Bully Out of the Pulpit, a thoughtful dialogue that looks at the NYC events surrounding the Park 51 Community Center and how these can be a teachable moment for us to learn new strategies for religious bridge building.

Take the Bully Out of the Pulpit If you’re part of Auburn’s New York City community we’ll hope you’ll join us in person and click here to learn how.  Or keep checking the Auburn Web site to watch this program featuring Rev. Dr. Jim Forbes, 20-something activisti Valarie Kahr and others as they learn from the “perfect storm” of recent event surrounding Park 51 Islamic Community Center and how we can prepare for the upcoming 10th anniversary of September 11th. Click here to learn more.
Want to get an early taste?  Click here to listen to this week's Auburn's Today's Religious Leader Valerie Kaur.

In the Calendar this week Its Columbus Day, its Pioneer Day , its…a great moment to bring a strong justice moment into your community (don't worry about small attendance - those gathered are eager to hear your message of hope and healing!)  Let Auburn documentary resources inspire great conversation in your community.  Auburn recommends Abraham’s Children as a new documentary that offers great insight into American Muslim life.  Click here to learn more.  Auburn also recommends New Muslim Cool which explores the intersection between being a faithful Muslim and how interfaith conversation can create the bridge to peace. 

And its World Food Day next week on 10/16.  Auburn has just the resource for your community!  Follow this link to book a screening of Food Inc. and learn how fair food practices can bring a justice moment to your faith congregation. http://www.auburnseminary.org/food-inc?par=24 ">Click here for more. 

In the News this Week  Called the perfect interfaith storm, the NYC Park51 Community Center continues to dominate the news cycle. Click here to watch a clip from two Muslim leaders on “This Week for Christiane Amanpour” to see what you think.  Don’t forget to save the date for Wednesday October 6th to watch Auburn Live for Take the Bully Out of the Pulpit. 

Looking to build your bold and resilient leadership? Sign up for Auburn’s Coaching Institute. Click here to listen to Rev. Dr. Laurie Ferguson who will lead this upcoming workshop.

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