On Monday (MLK Day) Gabby, Jeff, Natasha, Jessica, and I spent several hours with the Interfaith Youth Core at an event called "Inspired to Serve". IFYC is the group that sponsored the Jordan trip that Gabby and Cassie went on earlier this month.
This was my first event with IFYC and it was a great time. We spent the morning thinking about the importance of listening in our faith traditions and in general. It was neat to think about how much time we spend listening at church and how listening was also central to the other religious traditions represented. Listening is also an important part of inter-religious dialogue, which is an absolutely crucial endeavor in our world today.
In the afternoon we interviewed representatives from Chicago organizations doing great work in the fields of education, health care, immigration, and the environment. The goal was to further the planning of IFYC's day of interfaith service on April 22. I can't wait to see how the plans for this day shape up and I know that it will be a great event and the Senior Highs are planning on participating.
What a great way to celebrate MLK Day!
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