REMINDER/Rev. Thomas Breidenthal, Princeton University Dean of Religious Life, Addresses Interfaith Council For The Homeless Children's Sabbath.Business Editors REMINDER...for Oct. 27 (Sunday Sunday: see Sabbath; week. ) --(BUSINESS WIRE)
WHO The Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Breidenthal, Dean of Religious Life and
Dean of the Chapel at Princeton University, a scholar, teacher and
Episcopal priest who has been a leader in interfaith cooperation,
will address the annual Children's Sabbath hosted by Interfaith
Council for The Homeless of Union County.
WHAT Interfaith Council for the Homeless of Union County is sponsoring
the annual Children's Sabbath. Children of different faiths from
churches, temples and synagogues throughout Union County will come
together and read verses from their respective holy books. The
theme this year is "Repairers of the Breach: Congregations Acting
to Leave No Child Behind."
Many individual congregations throughout Union County are coming
together to hold a special interfaith services, inspiring people
of faith to respond to children's needs, making this a better and
safer world for all children.
Attendees are asked to bring a new item of clothing for a child 3
years old or younger. The clothing will be donated to a charity
that helps families with young children.
WHEN Sunday, October 27, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE Rose of Sharon Community Church
825 West Seventh Street (at the corner of Grant and
Seventh Streets)
Plainfield, New Jersey
WHY The goal of the Children's Sabbath is to generate new, long-term
efforts to meet children's need by raising awareness, serving
children directly and advocating on behalf of our children.
Endorsed by more than 200 denominations and religious
organizations, the National Observance of Children's Sabbath
unites tens of thousands of religious congregations of many faiths
in speaking out and acting faithfully for justice for children and
families. This event encourages a long-term commitment to help
children and families through prayer, education, service, and
advocacy. This year a special emphasis is being put on tolerance
and peace.
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