A progressive voice in Hawai'i promoting the positive healing role of religion in public life by encouraging dialogue, challenging extremism, and facilitating nonviolent community activism
For more information, please contact:
+1.808.779.3606
or
+1.808.261.4585
Welcome to our Web site
The Interfaith Alliance Hawai‘i
(TIAH) has risen to be a voice for justice in our state.
It is an organization of individuals that speak from the
perspectives of over 30 faith-based traditions. TIAH is
designed to create an environment in which many people and
groups of good will can come together to address public
concerns.
TIAH is a chapter of the national group located in Washington, D.C. that is honored to have received a mantel of support from the former Hawai‘i Council of Churches.
In addition to the Executive Committee, TIAH has a diverse 25-member Board of Directors, representing many religious traditions and community groups. Also, an Advisory Council of distinguished religious leaders has been formed with the purpose of providing wisdom and counsel. The momentum of TIAH is dynamic and exciting.
Together, this uniting of diversity aims to provide a meaningful place of respect, understanding, and harmony in our land of aloha!
Rev John Heidel, PhD
President
Local Interfaith Conversations
Now Early Morning, Evening and Midday
Interfaith Open Table
First Wednesday, 7:00-8:30AM
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu
Interfaith Conversations Windward
First Monday, 1:00-2:00PM (after lunch)
Pohai Nani Retirement Community
All Believers Network
Last Tuesday, 7:00-8:30PM
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu
Promoting the positive healing role of religion in public life
by encouraging dialogue and community building.
First Wednesday, January 7, 2009
7:00-8:30AM
Harris United Methodist Church
20 South Vineyard Boulevard
(At Nu‘uanu Avenue)
NOTE NEW LOCATION FOR 2009
7:00AM
Call to Order, Introductions, & Announcements
Irene Matsumoto
7:10AM
Interfaith Marriage and Spiritual Care
Melvin Hayase, MA, LSW
Hawai‘i has the distinction of being
perhaps one of the most diverse communities in the world in
terms of interracial and inter-cultural marriage. We are
also one of the most diverse in terms of interfaith marriage.
We are known for our Aloha Spirit and getting along reasonably
well, but sometimes there may be challenges.
Mel Hayase is a counselor and the Interim Administrator of the
Counseling and Spiritual Care Center
of Hawai‘i. He has 30 years experience working with
individuals, couples and families. He is particularly
sensitive to interfaith marriage, especially Buddhist/Christian
mix. Mel himself is in an interfaith marriage as are many
participants in Interfaith Open Table.
The Counseling and Spiritual Care Center of Hawai‘i believes
there is a close relationship between body, mind, spirit and
community and that the best counseling approach involves
consideration of all four. However, their counselors also
work with those who profess no religious ties or background.
Mel will share his experience and insight and bring us up to
date on the work of the Counseling and Spiritual Care Center of
Hawaii. Their counseling offices are located at First
United Methodist Church, Central Union Church, Honpa Hongwanji
Hawaii Betsuin Temple, Windward United Church of Christ, and Our
Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
He brings with him a couple for the next generation and perhaps
for the future to come. The couple is closely related to
him and they will be willing to share their experiences and the
challenges they face in an interfaith and multi-cultural family.
8:10AM Discussion.
8:30AM Adjourn. Networking.
The TIAH sponsors conferences and other public events. All are welcome.
© 2008 The Interfaith Alliance Hawai‘i. All rights reserved.
Date last updated: 26 December 2008