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Sacred Friends Explore Hinduism<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We invite you to join our upcoming Fall Interfaith Program, Sacred Friends Explore Hinduism<\/mark><\/strong>. With the increasing need for interreligious understanding and fellowship, our Sacred Friends have decided to begin a series of in-depth programs on five of the World\u2019s Major Religions. We begin this Fall 2026<\/mark><\/strong> with a study of the most ancient faith, Hinduism! In cooperation with Hindu leaders and followers, we will embark on an eight-week examination of the Hindu faith including its extensive history, unique cosmology, complex theology, and diverse practices. Together, we will gather on Tuesday evenings to listen to a short talk by a Hindu leader and then, spend the remainder of our time discussing these presentations in our small, interfaith circles. We will begin and end each meeting with interfaith prayer and a brief large group sharing. A week prior to each meeting, we will receive a short, five-page reading that will prepare us for the topic of each talk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We will also be invited to participate in three Guided Hindu Temple Visits. These exclusive visits will provide further context for our learning. Together, we will endeavor to better understand the Hindu faith and our Hindu neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As in the past, Sacred Friends Explore Hinduism is a free series<\/strong> and will be held Tuesday evenings<\/mark><\/strong> from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.<\/mark> <\/strong>on Sept. 15 \u2013 Nov. 3<\/mark>. <\/strong>Friend Circles will be composed of 4-6 persons of different faiths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope that you will join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best,
Heidi
Heidi M. Tauscher, Ph.D., M.Div., J.D.<\/em>
Principal
Sacred Friends Interfaith, LLC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Click Here to Register<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For further information, please contact us at sacredfriends@att.net<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program Schedule for Fall 2026<\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Event Timing:<\/strong> Tuesday Evenings Sept. 15 \u2013 Nov. 3 from 7:00 p.m. \u2013 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Location:<\/strong> Zoom (so that all may participate)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No Cost:<\/strong> Free of Charge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sacred Friends Explore Hinduism Program<\/strong><\/mark> will introduce interfaith participants to the many aspects of Hinduism through short readings as well as presentations by Hindu leaders and practitioners. We will reflect upon this information within small interfaith circles of 4-6 persons and in large group settings. Finally, participants will have several opportunities to engage in special Guided Hindu Temple Visits to acquire greater context and personal experience of the Hindu faith and community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Module 1 \u2013 Tues, Sept. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 2 \u2013 Tues, Sept. 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temple Visit \u2013 Thurs, Sept. 24<\/strong>
(10:30 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.)<\/strong><\/mark> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 3 \u2013 Tues, Sept. 29<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 4 \u2013 Tues, Oct. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 5 \u2013 Tues, Oct. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temple Visit \u2013 Thurs, Oct. 15<\/strong>
(10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 6 \u2013 Tues, Oct. 20 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 7 \u2013 Tues, Oct. 27 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temple Visit – Thurs, Oct. 29<\/strong>
(10:30 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/strong>)<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module 8 \u2013 Tues, Nov. 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Namaste:<\/em> Getting to Know One Another<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Hinduism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hindu Temple of Atlanta<\/strong>
5851 Highway 85, Riverdale, GA 30274<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worldviews of Hinduism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gods & Goddesses: Many Faces of Divinity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sacred Scriptures & Holy Persons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir<\/strong>
460 Rockbridge Road NW, Lilburn, GA 30047<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worship & Devotion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on Hinduism\u2019s Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sanatan Mandir<\/strong>
1281 Cooper Lake Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30082<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaborative Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Click Here to Register<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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