More than 10 Christian, Muslim, Jewish and non-denominational organizations are collaborating to conduct an interfaith program to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the events of 9/11.
This is the second 9/11 interfaith program hosted by the Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church and IMAN Center in Kirkland.
Last year, more than 300 people attended a reading of the Qur’an in English and Arabic in response to the planned burning of the Qur’an in Florida.
This year’s Ashes to Hope program will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. The event includes many more diverse congregations to amplify the connectedness of all people and to build healing.
A collection will be taken for Habitat for Humanity.
Some of the organizations that will be participating are:
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church
IMAM Center of Kirkland
Temple B’Nai Torah
The Church of Jesus Christ of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Northshore United Church of Christ
Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church
Woodinville United Church of Christ
Together We Build
Clergy and religious leaders from other faith communities are also participating. Several Kirkland dignitaries will also participate, including Mayor Joan McBride, Fire Chief J. Kevin Nalder and Police Chief Eric Olsen.
People of all ages, cultures, and spiritual traditions – all are welcome as to observe the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Together we will remember, reflect, and open our hearts to the possibility of peace.
