Houses of Faith

Houses of Faith

In celebration of the Carbondale Interfaith Council’s 40th anniversary, we are hosting a Houses of Faith Tour February 2 – 9. Individual faith communities will open their doors and offer hospitality to visitors. You are invited to have an opportunity to learn about our faith cultures in Carbondale. No reservation is necessary. Just drop in! [View Brochure] [View Flyer]

Morning Conversations

WSIU Radio's Jennifer Fuller spoke with Father Bob Flannery of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, and Luke Tolley of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Tolley is the President of the Carbondale Interfaith Council, Flannery a past-president. They both preview the upcoming Interfaith Harmony Week and its significance. [Listen]




Schedule of Events

Saturday, February 2
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Dayemi Tariqat (Sufi)
2271 S. Illinois Ave
On Old 13 Near Arnold's
(618) 559-0489
 
Saturday, February 2
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Film Viewing: Globalized Soul
Carbondale Public Library
Parking on Monroe St.
 
Globalized Soul chronicles the worldwide phenomenon of interreligious or interfaith dialogue. More and more, spiritual leaders and activists are coming together in search of unity and harmony in addressing the crises facing humanity and the earth.
 
Monday, February 4
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Church of Good Shepherd UCC
515 S. Orchard Drive
(618) 457-2232
 
Monday, February 4
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Congregation Beth Jacob
904 N. Norwest Drive
(618) 549-1409
 
Tuesday, February 5
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Gaia House Interfaith Center
913 S. Illinois
(618) 549-7387
 
Schedule at Gaia House:
4 pm: So. IL Pagan Alliance
5 pm: Questions of Faith & Reality
5:30 pm: Tai Chi
6 pm: Who are the Quakers?
7 pm: Shawnee Dharma
 
Tuesday, February 5
Epiphany Lutheran Church
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1501 W. Chautauqua
(618) 457-2065
 
Wednesday, Feb 6
Church of L.D.S. (Mormons)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
7168 Old Hwy 13
(618) 549-3034
 
Thursday, Feb. 7
7:00 PM
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church
303 S. Poplar
(618) 457-4556
 
Friday, February 8
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Unitarian Fellowship
105 N. Parrish Lane
(618) 529-2439
 
Friday, February 8
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Carbondale Muslim Center
530 N. Wall St.
North of Walgreens
(618) 457-6522
 
For more information, call Ken Starbuck at (618) 942-3986 or email cdaleinterfaith@gmail.com