PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2008 PRAYER VIGIL FOR THE EARTH

	Lighted Friday at dawn, the Sacred Fire is tended throughout the Vigil, when all can toss sage, prayers and dreams into its embers

A Collaborative Offering from the Abrahamic Traditions Sunday Morning
	The Sounding of the Jewish Shofar
The Islamic Call To Prayer		The Reciting of the Prayer of St. Frances

Singing and Dancing to the Patterns of Devotion
	Led with exuberance (during a very cold night) by Rabbi David Shneyer, Amkolel

Christian Communion in the Shadow of the Washington Monument
	Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington DC

Taiko Drums: Calling the Sound of Peace and a New Civilization

	As always, everyone was mesmerized and energized by the rhythms of the ancient drums of Japan brought to us by Shumei, a Shinto-based spiritual organization dedicated to art and beauty, Natural Agriculture, and spiritual healing called jyorei.

Journey into the Center: for Children and Everyone Open to a Labyrinth Visit
	Children walking the labyrinth that is circled with turkey feathers.

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Join us next to the Washington Monument, Oct, 10 & 11, 2009.
We look forward to seeing everyone – old friends and new friends!