MIDLAND, TEXAS, March 30, 2011: An interfaith event is scheduled in Midland Texas, on April 7th, 2011, 7 pm at St Stephen’s Catholic church. This will be the Permian Basin’s first interfaith event, where leaders of five religious traditions will discuss contemporary issues and how our faith allows us to understand and confront present day matters.
These fascinating and challenging topics for the discussion have been submitted by the speakers. The distinguished panel of speakers includes Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami of Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, Monsignor James Bridges of St. Stephens Catholic Church, Rabbi Sidney Zimelman of Temple Beth El, Reverend James E. Liggett, Jr. of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church and Pastor Jay Mayo of Stonegate Baptist Fellowship. Mr. Russel Meyers, CEO of Midland Memorial Hospital will be the moderator of the event. The panel of speakers will answer questions from the audience following their presentation.