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By Jess Hoffert<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday afternoon, a group of nine Brethren young adults carpooled to Tri-Faith, a spacious campus home to Temple Israel, Countryside Community Church, and American Muslim Institute. The three independent religious communities are all connected by a circular walkway known as Abraham\u2019s Bridge, surrounded by native plants and near a community garden and orchard tended by all three groups. It\u2019s the only place of its kind in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tri-Faith volunteer Gail Knapp, who regularly attends Temple Israel, provided an enlightening overview at the headquarters of Tri-Faith Initiative, the independent nonprofit group that sparked this endeavor in the early 2000s. \u201cWhenever I step onto this campus, I feel hope,\u201d Knapp said, noting the collective dedication of each faith group to serving the greater community despite–or perhaps because of–unique theologies and practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Of the many interfaith events hosted by Tri-Faith, Knapp said some of her favorites are the ones involving the culinary offerings of each community. \u201cThe Christians often do hot dogs and fish fries, while the Jews frequently serve bagels and other traditional foods. And then there\u2019s the Muslim community, which has 40 countries represented. Their community potlucks are like a world showcase of food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young adults in attendance asked many questions while finding inspiration in Tri-Faith\u2019s mission to \u201c\u2026cultivate inclusive environments to advance interfaith relationships and understanding.\u201d Tri-Faith Initiative\u2019s vision states: \u201cWe envision a world in which differences are honored, similarities are built upon, and everyone belongs.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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After a 90-minute tour of the Tri-Faith headquarters and a walk around Abraham\u2019s Bridge (accompanied by birdsong and a rabbit that hopped among the lush greenery), the group of young adults drove to Modern Love, a celebrated vegan restaurant in the city. While many of the participants didn\u2019t consider themselves connoisseurs of vegan cuisine, everyone approached the meal with open minds. If the \u201cmmms\u201ds and \u201cOMG\u201ds were any indication, nobody regretted this delicious step outside of a few peoples\u2019 comfort zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Tri-Faith Initiative, visit www.trifaith.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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