Book Club to Discuss ‘The Immigrant Advantage’

Our Book Club will meet on July 24 to discuss The Immigrant Advantage: What We Can Learn from Newcomers to America about Health, Happiness and Hope by Claudia Kolker. Journalist Kolker investigates the imported traditions and attitudes toward health, hard work, and education that give newcomers an edge over the native-born. Her explorations teach and entertain with their curiosity, can-do spirit, and vibrant bouquet of cultures and customs. For information about location, call Jennifer Roberts Crittenden, 315-633-2817.

Sycamore Hill Gardens Tour May 21

We enjoyed beautiful May flowers at Sycamore Hill Gardens on Sunday, May 21. This is an amazing private family garden located  west of the village of Marcellus. We explored nearly 40 acres of breathtaking views: 500 varieties of trees, 200 varieties of flowering shrubs and perennials, ceremonial bells, and sculptures. Bonnie Shoultz from the Zen Center of Syracuse led a Buddhist meditation and Ann Pia guided a series of Tai Chi Chih movements.

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Nearly 40 acres of beauty and wonder

Smelling the flowers

Many areas for children to explore

A welcoming tent

Making the acquaintance of a sculpture

A Zen meditation

Time for reflection

Bridges transition from one area to another.

Three friends enjoying an afternoon together

Music by the Riverstone trio

Several groups enjoying a picnic on the terrace

A family relaxing on the lawn

This pastoral scene used to be a dairy farm.

Another entrancing vista

Discussion of Death and Dying Concludes Life Cycle Series

The theme of our April 23 Life Cycles program was “Death and Dying.” We had panelists from Buddhist, Methodist, Quaker, Muslim, and Jewish faith communities who shared their experiences, addressing two questions: how death and dying have affected their life personally and professionally, and the principal thoughts, teachings, and rituals of their community about death and dying. For minutes of the meeting click here.

Community Events of Interest

Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build: Women Transcending Boundaries is invited to participate in a Habitat for Humanity build in Syracuse this fall.

‘Love Is the Answer’ Is Theme of 2017 Interfaith Assembly

The University United Methodist Church hosted our 7th Interfaith Harmony Assembly Feb. 6 on the theme “Love Is the Answer.” The program showcased Syracuse’s increasing diversity, with representatives of the 12 participating faith communities including immigrants from the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Europe, and Africa. For a report of the event, click here.

Turkish Cultural Center

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

United Methodist soloist

Korean United Methodists

Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas, Conservative Jewish

Unity of Syracuse

May Memorial and First Unitarian-Universalist Societies

Sikh Foundation of Central New York