The Hassan Institute for Interfaith Encounter at American Islamic College, A Center for Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace & Justice at The Lutheran School of Theology, and Interfaith Institute at Chicago Theological Union bring you a tour of the “Interfaith Alley” a 1.6-mile stretch in Willowbrook of diverse congregations.
The tour group will visit worship sites, hear from practitioners, and discuss what it means to live in a multi-faith community over a shared meal at the end. In just 1.6 miles of Kingery Highway, the group will encounter Buddhist, Christian Orthodox, Hindu, Islamic, and Zoroastrian traditions.
Transportation is provided from Hyde Park (departure at 3:00 p.m. and return by 8:00 pm), or folks can meet us in Willowbrook from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Bus departs Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, or Meet us at 4 pm at the first stop (see below)
Tour Schedule
3:00 pm – Depart Chicago Theological Seminary by bus
4:00 pm – Zoroastrian Center of Chicago
4:30 pm – Wat Buddha Damma Meditation Center
5:00 pm – Macedonian Orthodox Church
5:30 pm – Anjuman-e-Saifee Chicago
6:15 pm – The MECCA Center Dinner and Interfaith Discussion
7:00 pm – Departure and return to Chicago Theological Seminary
$20 for non-students, $10 for students, free for 12 and under – financial assistance available upon request. Fare covers transportation and dinner.
The dinner is graciously being sponsored by The MECCA Center.
For more information, contact Sara Trumm at strumm@lstc.edu or Romana Manzoor at romana@aicusa.edu.
