Religions Meet To Discuss Peace

By Corey Fischer

Nov 26, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Representatives from 11 different religions are scheduled to meet in Vernon to discuss how to bring peace to the world.

The event called Pathway To Peace, will be held tonight at the Vernon Recreation Centre.

Organizers say religions ranging from the United Church, to Buddist, Sikh, Latter Day Saints, and Islam will be on hand.

“It seems the world is breaking up into groups with diametrically different positions on almost all issues of our day, splitting our society. This conference discusses ideas to bring Peace to the world,” says moderator Gordon Oliver.

It’s free to attend, and you can register at www.worldreligionsconference.ca

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The conference begins at 6 pm and features Moderator, Gordon Oliver of Kelowna, Byron Louis, Chief of the Okanagan First Nation, Garrett Brisdon of Baha’i, The Reverend Elizabeth Bowyer of Trinity United Church, Umang Patel, Hindu Faith, Imam Tariq Azeem, Islam, Kent Burnham, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rev. Dale Jukes, Spiritual Living, Balwant Kaur Thind, Sikh, Rev. Chris Harwood-Jones, All Saints Anglican Church, Susan Shawlee, Jewish Faith, and Mike Boudreau, Buddhist.

“A stimulating evening with a respectful dialog brings these faith groups together to work to a common goal of respect and peace in the world,” adds Oliver.

by Corey Fischer