Last night was our interfaith community service like we did last year, but with a difference. There wasn't a seat left in the house! It was held at the Jewish temple and some people couldn't find parking spaces for blocks. There were over 120 people there and about 25 of them signed up to join our Tent of Abraham.
This is another tough one for me. Syed and I have been the founders and organizers for these past three years. I have wanted to back away from leadership on this, but if we double our membership we are at a critical point and ready to create a more formal structure that could grow and last as part of this community. I know I won't be able to let go at this point.
When we moved here this was a bland look alike place; I missed the ethnic diversity of Joliet. Now we have so many people from other lands; Muslims, Hindus, etc. This is the only place and event where we come together and agree that we have much in common. I really feel like I am making a difference in one small way, although it's hard to separate that ego needs.
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