Talks focus on efforts
to bridge 3 religions

A Nobel nominee will speak
about his work toward Mideast peace

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Star-Bulletin staff

A Palestinian Christian and retired top executive of the Jerusalem International YMCA will discuss that agency's role in bringing Christians, Jews and Muslims together in a series of talks in Honolulu next week.

Rizek Abusharr was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for pioneering programs that cross religious borders in the city sacred to all three religions.

He has received international recognition for his commitment to peace in the Middle East.

Representatives of Hawaii's Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other faith communities will join him in "A Universal Gathering for Peace."

The 4:30 p.m. program on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Tenney Theater at Queen Emma Square is free and open to the public.

Abusharr will also speak at services at several locations, all open to the public:

Wednesday: 6 p.m., St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 1515 Wilder Ave., an evensong service

Friday: 10 a.m., Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., a dialogue with Oahu religious leaders

Friday: 7 p.m., Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway, a talk on "Peaceful Co-existence" at the weekly Shabbat service

Sept. 14: 8 a.m., Hawaiian service, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square, a sermon "About My Father's Business"

Sept. 14: 10:30 a.m., Church of the Crossroads, a sermon at the Sunday service

Abusharr is on a speaking tour in the United States. His Hawaii visit is sponsored by the Oahu YMCA, the Episcopal diocese, the Church of Crossroads, St. Clement's Church and Friends of Sabeel.

Donations will be accepted for support of the Jerusalem International YMCA.

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