Council
Abilene Interfaith
Abilene Interfaith Council
Breaking Bread Together in Peace
In 1999, three Abilene friends - a Jew, a Muslim, and a Priest - decided to create an organization where people of all faith traditions could gather for a meal and learn about each other. The motto selected was, "Breaking Bread Together in Peace."
Since then, AIC has brought outstanding speakers, scholars, and musicians to our community and partnered with Abilene's universities and museums for special presentations.
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Dr. Arun Gandhi, Grandson of the Mahatma, on peacemaking,
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Dr. Diana Eck, Harvard University and Harvard Divinity School, Director of the Pluralism Project, on increasing religious pluralism,
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Maestro David Itkin, Abilene Philharmonic, on the inspiration for his Pulitzer-nominated symphony "Jonah,"
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Latif Bolat, Muslim musician and poet, on the healing sounds of ancient Turkish mystic Sufi music traditions,
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Dr. Rob Sellers, international Board Chair of the Parliament of the World's Religions, on why Interfaith matters to us and to the world.
AIC has sponsored programs from a variety of faith traditions, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Baha'i, and Pagan, and conducted various panel discussions at the Grace Museum and all three universities.
Since 2004 AIC has sponsored a community celebration on the National Day of Prayer in May. Prayers for peace are led by participants from our own community's multiple faith traditions.
Since its founding, AIC has witnessed an increase in understanding and appreciation of other faith traditions in our community. May we continue to light candles of acceptance and welcome in this sometimes-dark world.
About us
The Abilene Interfaith Council is a non-profit organization of Individuals and congregations from the Abilene area dedicated to promoting communication, understanding, and peace among people of different faiths who live together in our community.
Cafe Conversations
Join the conversations, regularly scheduled on the second Thursday of each month, at Mezamiz Deux Coffee House at 7:00 pm. For time and map of location go here.
Abilene Interfaith Council Meetings.
Meetings are from September through May (except for December). Meeting places and subject matter varies, so check the Calendar for the schedule.
Join AIC
We gather once a month, September through May, breaking bread together, sharing our spiritual stories, and sponsoring programs and public forums for the education of ourselves and others.
Our meetings are free and open to the public. If you are interested in becoming a member or would simply like to visit, we encourage you to attend.
2016 National Day of Prayer video
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May 4, 2017
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Calendar
March 2, 2018
"Living in the Other Closet"
Eugene Bowman
Discussion of his life as an atheist in a Protestant nation
Friday, 12 Noon, ACU Duncum Center, SE corner Judge Ely and NE 16th
April 10, 2018
"Covering the Religion Beat"
Loretta Fulton
Former Abilene Reporter News religion editor describes her time at the paper and her new website, "Spirit of Abilene"
Tuesday, 12 Noon
Church of the Heavenly Rest, Parish Hall, So 6th at Meander
May 3, 2018
National Day of Prayer Interfaith Observance
"World Religions and World Peace
Prayers for peace let by participants form Multiple Faith Traditions in our Community.
Thursday 12 noon
Center for Contemporary Arts,
220 Cypress St.