Arizona Interfaith Movement

NAIN Connect 2011

“Many Lands, Many Faiths, One Common Principle – THE GOLDEN RULE”  - Register before July 20th via our link below…

 

Please join us for the North American Interfaith Network’s NAIN-Connect 2011 Conference, to be held July 24-26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in beautiful Tempe, Arizona. The conference keynote speaker will be by Mussie Hailu, a Golden Rule World Leader from Ethopia. We look forward to a wonderful conference, with great fellowship and lots of fun.  Sponsored by N.A.I.N. (North American Interfaith Network) and AIFM (Arizona Interfaith Movement)

Conference Details:

Hotel: $74/night at the Embassy Suites (click the link to book reservations online at the group rate, or call 1-480-897-7444). There is a free shuttle to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  Info Sheet Click.  After the July 20th deadline, contact by phone only to register.

Conference Registration: $250 for full conference registration. Includes Meals.

Sunday-Only Registration: $50, includes banquet.

Monday/Tuesday Registration: $100 per day, includes meals.

Keynote Speaker, Ambassador Mussie Hailu, Golden Rule World Leader from Ethiopia:

 

 

 

Mussie Hailu was born and grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and studied Comparative Religions, International Relationships, Management and Metaphysical Philosophy. He also attended the Peace building & Development Institute at the School of International Service at American University.

 

He has spoken to the United Nations and International Peace Cities Conference in Hiroshima.  He also has established International Golden Rule Day for April 5th the past three years at the United Nations and around the world. He is an international advocate and activist for a culture of peace and interfaith harmony.  “May Peace Prevail on Earth” and The Golden Rule are his mottos in life.

Mussie Hailu Bio

REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT:

Conference Registration:  

Price: $250.00 Full Conference Pre-Registration Sunday July 24th Only ($50) (subtract) -$200.00 Monday July 25th Only ($100) (subtract) -$150.00 Tuesday July 26th Only ($100) (subtract) -$150.00

Note on Weather in July: Phoenix is very warm in the summertime, so be sure to drink plenty of water!  And do bring a sweater, regardless of the weather outdoors, it’s 72° at the airport, 72° in the shuttle, and 72° at the conference. The Embassy Suites also has a very lovely and refreshing swimming pool.

What’s in Arizona?  See this incredible short overview, with awesome music – CLICK.  Also, see below for items of interest close to Embassy Suites.

Official Arizona Guide – CLICK.

What about Phoenix and what is there to do – CLICK.

While you’re in town, you might also consider taking an extra day to visit the majestic Grand Canyon, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. More information about reservations and travel below.

Download Our Flier:
NAIN Conference Announcement

Welcome letter from Dr. Paul Eppinger, AIFM Executive Director

Welcome letter from Bettina Gray, NAIN Executive Director

Welcome letter from AZ Secretary of State, Ken Bennett

Welcome letter from AZ Attorney General, Tom Horne

Welcome letter from Governor Jan Brewer

Welcome letter from AZ Superintendent of Schools

Welcome letter from Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, Chandler and Mayor Jim Lane, Scottsdale. Also, Gilbert Mayor John Lewis and Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs.

If you have any questions, please contact the Arizona Interfaith Movement at 602-261-6705.

Program Schedule (subject to change)

Sun. July 24

9:00 a.m. to  11:00 a.m. – N.A.I.N. Board Meeting (For N.A.I.N. Members)

11:15 a.m. – Leave Hotel for Gurdwara, located at 2303-9th Street (9th St. and Oak) in Phoenix.

Noon to 12:45 p.m.- Gurdwara worship service and 1:00 – Langar where a vegetarian lunch will be served, then tour of the new Gurdwara, pictured behind original Gurdwara.  Then, back to the Hotel.  (This is optional and an advance RSVP will be needed for transportation – Nancy@azifm.org.)

3:00 – 6:00 – Registration for NAIN-Connect attendees – get your badge, program, hospitality bag and more…

4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Special Feature Movie: “GLOBALIZED SOUL”

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Hotel “Happy Hour” Get Acquainted Reception with Mariachi Band

6:30  to 8:30 p.m.  Dinner and Program – Dr. Paul Eppinger, Emcee / Special Welcome by Bettina Gray – Chair – NAIN Board of Directors

Interfaith Invocations:

Sounding of the Shofar – Fred Missle;  Muslim Call to Prayer – Sid Shahid;   Prayers by Sikh – Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa; Jain – Mahendra Shah, Christian Science – Blythe Evans, Native American Hoop Dancers.

Music:  ”Livin’ the Golden Rule” – Zephryn Conte, Rene Morgan Brooks

8:00 – 8:30 — Ambassador Mussie Hailu, Keynote Speaker

Mon. July 25

6:00 to 8:30 – Breakfast at the hotel

8:30 to 8:35 – Eldred Spain (President of AIFM) Emcee and greeting

8:35 to 8:50 — Devotions—Baha’i Community Music and prayer

8:50 to 9:30 — Keynote Speaker – Dr. Harry Gensler:  ”Golden Rule Reasoning”

9:30 – 9:45 — Workshop leaders introduce workshop

10:00 to 10:50 — Workshops

1) Jeffrey Wattles:  ”The Golden Rule and the Ethics of Reciprocity”

2) Betsy Wiggins:  ”Women Transcending Boundaries”

3) Paul McKenna:  ”The Golden Rule Curriculum for Schools”

11:00 to 11:50 — Workshops

1) Grove Harris:  ”The Golden Rule and the U.N.”

2) Ralph Singh:  ”The State of Interfaith Education”

3) Karen Boyett:  ”Women’s Leadership”

12:15 — Load Buses

12:45 — Tour Hindu Temple, 2804 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix —  

1:00 — Hindu Lunch

2:00 — Leave for Hotel

3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Grand Ball Room Plenary – John Giles, Emcee

– Panel:  “Broad Questions Faced by Interfaith in the 21st Century” Beverly George, Buddhist; Mr. Salim Jaffer, Muslim; Rabbi David Kunin; Jason Smith,  Young Adult, Dr. Paul Eppinger, Moderator.

4:15 to 5:1 5 — Attend N.A.I.N. Annual Meeting (For N.A.I.N. Members and Non-N.A.I.N. Members are welcome.)

5:30 — Board Buses

6:00 — L.D.S. Institute, Daniel Woolston, Stake Public Affairs co-Chair / Dinner (Buffet, including vegetarian / chicken pasta, salad, green beans, cookies)

7:00 to 8:30 — Young Adult program:  Jason Smith

Tuesday,  July 26

6:30 – 8:30 – Breakfast at Hotel

8:30 to 8:45 — Devotions: Soka Gakkai Community:  Sherry Roberson, Soloist; Dr. Susan Brewer, prayer

8:45 to 9:30 — Plenary Session, Ahmad Daniels, Emcee:

Arizona Interfaith Movement and the Golden Rule, Dr. Paul Eppinger, Moderator, Anne Taylor, Dr. Hedda Alsworth, S.S. Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa, N. V. Shamasundar, Ahmad Daniels, Rev. Dr. Mitzi Lynton – AIFM Board members.

9:30 to 9:45 — Introduce workshop leaders

9:45 to 10:00 — Break

10:00 to 10:50 — Workshops

1) Jannet Nordemann — “Canadians for Compassion and Compassionate Cities”

2) Dr. Harry Gensler — “Defending the Golden Rule”  and  Don Frew:  ”Weaknesses of the Golden Rule.”

3) Rev. Sam Muyskens — The Wichita, KS Golden Rule Project

11:00 to 11:50 — Free-time / Table Top Viewing (INFO for sharing, purchasing, learning from participants)  in Grand Ball Room A

12:00 — Lunch:  Indian Cuisine

2:00 to 2:50 — Workshops

1) Izzy Kalman:  “The Golden Rule Solution to Racism and Prejudice

2) Ruth Broyde Sharone:  ”Beyond Theories, Were the Rubber Meets the Road”

3:00 to 3:50 — Jeffrey Wattles:  “Taking Interfaith Golden Rule Movements to the Next Level”

4:00 to 4:50 — Plenary Small Group Discussion:  “Where Do We Go From Here” – Sybil Eppinger, Discussion Leader

5:00 to 6:00 — Free Time / Feature Movie:  “Animating the Golden Rule”

6:00 to 9:00 — Dinner and Closing Session – Dr. Paul Eppinger, Emcee

Ambassador Mussie Hailu Keynote Speaker

Sharing:  “What meant the most to you about the NAIN – Connect, 2011?”

Music:  ”We are One” – Sherry Roberson, Renee Morgan Brooks and Zephryn Conte

Closing words – Bettina Gray, NAIN Chair of the Board of Directors

Music:  “Living the Golden Rule” – Zephryn and Rene

Prayer:  Dr. Tex Sample, Protestant Christian

Closing of NAIN-Connect, 2011

Wednesday, July 27

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – GUIDED TOUR TO THE GRAND CANYON.  First bus is sold out and a waiting list is started for a larger bus – please let us know if you’d like to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World!

Cost — $99.00 – Includes travel, park admission, professional guide.

Price: $99.00

Cost — $11.00.- Optional Imax Movie about the forming of the Grand Canyon

Cost — $3.00 each – suggested tip for the driver and the guide.

Cost — $your expense — Lunch at Grand Canyon and dinner on the way home.

Grand Canyon Tour Schedule

RESERVATIONS: Needed to AIFM by June 30 with full payment by July 18th.  This was extended until July 11, but options still exist if you let us know right away.  (See link above to register for this trip!)

Close to Embassy Suites:  Denny’s (across the street), Garcia’s Mexican Food Grill (on site), .4 mile south, a hot walk that we don’t recommend:  Whole Foods, Starbucks, McDonalds, Pita Shack, Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shop, QDoba Mexican Grill.