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Building Bridges Workshop
IMPORTANT: Registration is required for both sessions.
A two part program designed to learn and discuss contemporary issues related to civil liberties and develop strategies for action. Speakers include James Yee, former Muslim Chaplin at Guantanamo, ACLU, Bill of Rights Defense Committee, UUSC, and local Muslim and Unitarian leaders. Child care is available. Sign up for morning session and/or lunch/afternoon workshop. There is a $5.00 charge for the lunch/afternoon workshop.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All Tickets say start time is 8:45
Morning session starts at 8:45 (Free)
Lunch/workshop starts at 12:15 ($5.00)
BUILDING BRIDGES WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
East Shore Unitarian Church Bellevue WA May 21, 2011
Moderator: Atema Eclai, UUSC Program Director
MORNING SESSION:
8:45-9:00 Coffee and Refreshments
9:00-9:15 Welcome: Peter Luton, East Shore UU Church & Alaa Badr, Muslim activist
9:15-9:30 Islam, UUSC, and Civil Liberties: Tarek Dawoud, Pres. CAIR WA
9:30-9:45 UUSC Civil Liberties Program: Atema Eclai, UUSC Program Director
9:45-10:30 Overview of Civil Liberties: Matt Adams, ACLU Lawyer
--10:30-10:45 Morning Break
10:45-11:45 Keynote Speaker: James Yee, Chaplain
Being Muslim in Post 9/11 America
--11:45-12:15 Networking Activities
AFTERNOON SESSION:
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:15-1:20 Afternoon Welcome: Atema Eclai, UUSC Program Director
1:20-1:30 The Practice of Prayer & Call to Prayer: Alaa Badr, Muslim activist
1:30-1:40 Prayer
1:40-1:45 Meditation: Jon Luopa, University Unitarian Church
1:45-2:15 Panel Discussion: Personal Stories, Arsalan Bukhari Facilitator
2:15-3:15 Presentation: Taking Action Against Racial and Religious Profiling, Shahid Buttar,
Bill of Rights Defense Committee
3:15-4:00 Facilitated Discussion: Regional Events and What Can We Do
Jeff Siddiqui, American Muslims of Puget Sound
Rahwa Habte, OneAmerica
Shahid Buttar, Bill of Rights Defense Committee
4:00-4:15 Closing Remarks: James Yee, Chaplain & Eric Kaminetzky, Edmonds UU Church
4:15-5:15 Fellowship Hour: Atema Eclai, UUSC Program Director
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LocationEast Shore Unitarian Church
12700 SE 32 St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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