Solidarity with the Sikh Community of Sonoma County

NOT IN OUR TOWN
A gathering in solidarity with The Sikh Community of Sonoma County, CA

An Interfaith community gathering will be held on Sept. 9th at 7 pm to stand in solidarity and support with the Sikh neighbors to counter the the horrific attacks against the Sikh community and Gurduwara in Oak Creek,WI resulting in deaths of innocent members of the Sikh community. Members of various faith traditions, including members of the Santa Rosa Interfaith Ministerial Association, will share the words of prayer, song, and inspiration on the theme of Universal Fellowship and Peace.

Speakers will include the elected representatives, religious and community leaders:

Rabbi George Gittleman - Congregation Shomrei Torah
Lukhbir Singh Gill - Founding Chairman, North Bay Sikh Foundation
Rev. Ann Gray Byrd - Santa Rosa Interfaith Ministerial Association
Rev. Richard Carnahan/Debbie Carnahan - Flutist, Faith Lutheran Church
Jill Ravitch - District Attorney, Sonoma County
Imam Ali Siddiqui - Director, Muslim Institute for Interfaith Studies and Understanding
Rev. Amy Seymour Haney - Windsor Presbyterian Church
Dr. Mandep Singh Nadra, Director, North Bay Sikh Foundation
Glo Wellman - Christ Church United Methodist
Christ Church United Methodist Choir
Harnam Singh - Priest, Gurudwara, Sikh Community, Santa Rosa
Shirlee Zane - Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, 1st District
Rabbi Mordicai Miller - Congregation Beth Ami
David Park-Ramage - First Congregational United Church of Christ
Sukhwinder Lamba and Dr. Rumka Singh - Gurudwara, Sikh Community, Santa Rosa
Susan Gorin - Santa Rosa City Council, Candidate for 3rd District Board of Supervisors
Rabbi Stephanie Kramer/Cantor Stephen Abelson,
Soloist – Congregation Shomrei Torah
Sue Fleenor - Knox Presbyterian Church

Please come and join us and stand in solidarity with the victims of the horrific attack and against the campaign of hate. Let's spread love, respect, and understanding across these United States.

WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 2012
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
WHERE: Congregation Shomrei Torah
2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa


Refreshments will be served