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SUMMARY:D.C. Unity Walk 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rumi Forum and thousands of others for this years’ Unity Walk! September 10th\, 2017 \nMay we see the day when war and bloodshed cease\, when a great peace will embrace the whole world. When nation will not threaten nation\, and humanity will not again know war. For all who live on earth shall realize we have not come into being to hate or to destroy. We have come into being to praise\, to labor and to love. \n-Rabbi Nathan Sternhartz of the Ukraine (1780-1845) \n#knowyourneighbor \n \nSunday\, Sept 10th 12:30-5 pm\nResource Fair 12:30-1:30 pm\nWalk begins 1:30 pm \nOpening Ceremony: \nWashington Hebrew Congregation \nClosing Ceremony: \nIslamic Center of Washington \nThe Unity Walk is open and free to everyone. There is a suggested donation of $25 for adults and $10 for students\, seniors\, and those of limited income. \nService projects will include:\n– Apple-bagging at Annunciation Roman Catholic Church\n– Green service project at the Apostolic Nunciature to the United States \nThe Unity Walk cares about our planet!\nDon’t forget that bringing your own water bottle and utensils goes a long way in making our region friendly towards the environment. \nRegister Now! \n  \n\nInterfaith Picnic at the National Cathedral\n \nSaturday\, September 9th 5-8 pm\nWashington National Cathedral\n3101 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20016 \nBring a meal to this interfaith\, intergenerational picnic with music\, art and activities on the Cathedral’s west front. Get to know neighbors from the community and around the region as we share a meal and celebrate together. \nEnding with Havdalah (the Jewish ritual that marks the end of Shabbat) \nRegister Here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \nVolunteer Opportunities:\nWe are looking for volunteers to help at the Unity Walk and the Interfaith Picnic.\nIf you are interested or have any questions about volunteering for the Unity Walk\, please contact us at unitywalk@ifcmw.org \nIf you’re interested in volunteering for the picnic – find out more and sign up HERE \nResource Fair Opportunities:\nShare what your organization does with others! Have a table at the Unity Walk resource fair from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Washington Hebrew Congregation. \nThe resource fair gives you an excellent opportunity to share information about your organization with walk participants. \nA table is just $75\, or can be included in the higher level donations (see below for more details). \nMore Pre-Walk Opportunities:\nHouses of worship along Massachusetts Avenue invite members of the general public to attend services and learn more about different religious traditions the week of the Unity Walk. \nParticipating houses of worship include Washington Hebrew Congregation\, St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral\, Annunciation Catholic Church\, and Sikh Gurdwara DC. \n \n \n  \nATTENTION College Students!\nAmerican University invites YOU to a special Bagel Brunch on the AU campus on the morning of the walk\, Sunday\, September 10th. \nMeet other local students committed to creating a campus community that promotes respect for all faiths and cultures. Enjoy great conversation\, free food and exciting entertainment. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSupport the Walk! \nThe Unity Walk is a signature IFC event. Your contribution will help sustain\nthe year-round work that fits with the goals and aspirations of the IFC.\nPlease consider donating at any of the following levels: \nSuggested Donation: $25 for adults and $10 for students\, seniors\, and those of limited income. \nIFC Neighbor: $50 and up. You will receive a Unity Walk Thank-You gift the day of the walk. \nResource Fair Participant: $75 for a table. This is a prime opportunity to share information about your organization with a diverse cross-section participants from throughout the greater DC area. \nOther Sponsorship Opportunities:\nIFC Partner: $100-$250.\nIFC Sponsor: $250-$500\nIFC Patron: $500-$1\,000\nThese include a table at the resource fair and a Thank-You in our promotional materials. \nContribute online:\nSponsorship or Donation: Donation Box (Please select “Unity Walk” on the Donate drop-down menu).\nResource Fair: Donation Box (When signing up\, please enter your organizational name at the first name prompt and “resource fair” at last name prompt.) \nContribute by check:\nMail your contribution to The Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington 100 Allison St NW\, Washington DC 20011 \nTHANK YOU!
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