[OSList] Open Space and Interfaith

Tue Sep 20 14:45:55 PDT 2016

The one Harrison refers to is the one that I mentioned in my previous post.  It was supposed to be 100 but due to the fact the pope was in Washington at the same time only about 45 came.

As mentioned it was the most poignant and productive open space I have been involved with.  There were some very deeply held beliefs that were discussed openly. Ecumenists by definition, are folks that should/are open to finding common ground amongst all the  various truisms and universalisms amongst their various faiths.  Although all were Catholic or Protestant, we did have some Christian scientists and others who hold differing beliefs than the other sects.

Nick, glad to discuss further if helpful. 
Judy Gast

> On Sep 19, 2016, at 4:30 PM, Harrison Owen via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
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> Doubtless there multiple experiences… but the last one I heard about was a gathering of 100+ for a multi faith / ecumenical gathering sponsored by the National Council of Churches.  Of course there was also the time that Michael Pannwitz and I took on 250 very senior Rabbis and Imams from all over the world. Got real exciting, and it all worked.
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> From: OSList [mailto:oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Nick Heap via OSList
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> Hi All
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> I was wondering if anyone has used Open Space to facilitate Interfaith dialogue. It might be between people of different faiths or between people working with those of different faiths (or both). I work with a local Interfaith group and we are planning a public meeting for up to 250 people. We're at the beginning of thinking about it, so any experience or ideas you have would be very useful.
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> I've had a quick search of the archive but found nothing relevant. 
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