40th Anniversary Gala "Sharing Stories: Empowering People" Videos
The Fig Tree's 40th Anniversary Gala, "Sharing Stories: Empowering People," from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 28, at the Cathedral of St. John, Spokane.
Keynote:
Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister & President/CEO, United Church of Christ; Member of the World Council of Churches Central and Executive Committees
Faith Leaders Response Panel: The Rt. Rev. Gretchen Rehberg, The Rev. Meggan Manlove, Auxilliary Bishop Ezra Kinlow
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40th Anniversary Gala Greetings and Congratulations from local and state officials.
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Video #1 -
Introductions – Raymond Reyes, MC for evening; member of Fig Tree Board; GU administrator
2.52- 9.49 Solutsu (Barry Moses) – stories
Invocation - Dean Heather VanDeventer – Cathedral of St. John
14.07 – 17.45 Greetings from Spokane Mayor, Lisa Brown, by Spokane City Council President, Betsy Wilkerson
18.17 – 22.0 Greetings from Washington Governor, Jay Inslee by Luc Jasmin III, Governor's Office
Video #2
Recognitions and Thanks for long-time volunteers and supporters
0:33 – 5:0 Malcolm Haworth, The Resource Directory Editor, The Fig Tree
5:13 – 8:0 Mary Stamp remarks
8.32 – 11.30 Marijke Fakasiieiki, Development and Editorial Assoc., The Fig Tree
Announces the beginning of Fig Tree Endowment with memorial gift of $10,000 in memory of Nancy Minard, former editorial associate.
"Interfaith Celebration of The Fig Tree and Trees"
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Interfaith Celebration of The Fig Tree and "Trees"
The Ngatae Tree – The Rev. Dr. Ikani Fakasiieiki, Tongan theologican
Prayer for Connection with Nature – Rabbi Tamar Molino, Temple Beth Shalom
Micah 4:4 Song – The Rev Deb Conklin, United Methodist pastor and The Rev Kaye Hult, United Church of Christ pastor
Reflection – Karen Stromgren, Muslims for Community Action and Support (MCAS)
Buddha Awakening under Bodhi Tree and Son – Thubtem Hyataso, Thubten Rinchen, Thubten Semkye, Sravasti Abbey
Call to Action/Stories of Generations – Brianna Dilts, Faith Action Network
SpoCanopy Project – Amanda Parrish, The Lands Council
Song: Ha-mba na-thi mku-lu wethu – Zulu Song
Closing Words: Anastasia Wendlinder, Gonzaga University; The Fig Tree Board
