Friends of the Religious Center

The Religious Center at Southern Illinois Edwardsville receives no money from the University.  We need funds to continue offering programs to students and the community.  Please join our Friends (FRC) group and give what you can to preserve and expand this precious resource for the spiritual growth of our next generation of leaders.  The Friends of the Religious Center sponsor several activities and events throughout the year, such as an Awards Banquet, Christian Concerts and the Celebration of World Faiths.  The 2007 Awards Banquet was held October 20. The next Celebration of World Faiths will be held in the spring of 2008.  All of these events and more will be held at the Religious Center under the Dome.  Proceeds from these events help towards future improvements and activities for the Religious Center.

NEWSLETTER FROM HARVARDS' PLURALISM PROJECT

Friends of the Religious Center at SIUE sponsor the Harvard Pluralism Project's on line newsletter about national and world religious issues.
Click to view newsletter:  Religious Pluralism  

Friends of the Religious Center's 5th annual Spiritual Leadership Awards dinner was held on October 20, 2007.  This years theme was "A Fuller Future: Historic Preservation for the Religious Center Dome".  This year's award was presented to Mr. Gary Karasek, AIA, of Belleville, IL  Gary Karasek is an architect, landscape designer, illustrator, painter and creator of public art.  With over 20 years experience in religious architecture, Gary's current work is on the leading edge of "green" architecture.

COAST SALISH SPIRITUALITY & SUSTAINABILITY

Celebration of World Faiths - 2008 at the Religious Center at SIUE

Pauline Hillaire of the Lummi Nation of the Pacific Northwest Coast presents on June 25 thru June 28 at 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM each day.  Attend any or all sessions, open to the public with stories and songs for all ages.  Donations accepted with thanks.  Call the center for more information at (618) 650-3246 or click here for pdf. flyer.  

Parking is available in Visitor's Lot B between the Religious Center and Morris University Center for $1 per hour, parking is free Friday evening and all day Saturday.

For additional information on becoming a member of the Friends of the Religious Center, please contact Professor Greg Fields at 618-650-2461 or                gfields@siue.edu.