Oregon faith group to hold religious unity gathering on 9-11

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Oregon faith group to hold religious unity gathering on 9-11

September 10, 2010

Oregon Faith Report News Note: Several Oregon faith organizations are rallying for religious unity in light of the Koran burning debate. The groups are Interfaith Council of Greater Portland, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, the Catholic Archdiocese of Portland, the Dharma Rain Zen Center and the P’nai Or Jewish community. Below is a press release from Interfaith Council of Greater Portland.

Interfaith Council of Portland,
Press Release:

The Portland Rizwan Mosque is hosting an event this Saturday, September 11th with several other religious organizations, including ICGP, in a gesture of solidarity among faiths and to promote the brotherhood and sisterhood that bonds us all together as children of God. I reach out to you today to humbly request if you and your congregation would be willing to join us in presenting this communion of various faiths.

I realize that this requires quick action because September 11th is just 1 day away. I hope you and/or members of your congregation will be able to join us at 11AM on the 11th for this event at Portland Rizwan Mosque 9925 SW 35th Drive,Portland, OR 97219

Best Regards,

Harris Zafar
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Portland Chapter
Phone: 503.888.8123
Email: harris.zafar@ahmadiyya.us