Sacred Spaces 2024 – Intensive Learning @ MFS

Sacred Spaces: Visit to the Gracious Center of Learning and Enrichment Activities (GCLEA)

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Philly Sacred Spaces

On the last day of our Intensive Learning program we went to the GCLEA in Cherry Hill. We had a tour in the mosque. The mosque was big, with two prayer rooms, a children’s room, a library, a kitchen, and more. When we entered, we met Imam John Starling, who hosted us for our...

Sacred Spaces: Congregation Mikveh Israel and The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Philly Sacred Spaces

On Wednesday, we had breakfast at the Reading Terminal Market and walked around Philadelphia; we made our way to Congregation Mikveh Israel. Although it may at first seem like an average place of worship, it has a deep and interesting history. Congregation Mikveh Israel was established in 1740 and is one of the first...

Homemade Gifts for FBCM Food Pantry

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024Philly Sacred Spaces

Today was the service day for our Intensive Learning at Moorestown First Baptist Church Food Pantry. At 8:30 in the morning, we had a brief meeting at the field house discussing our plan for the day with Mrs. Barna and Mrs. Pande. Our plan was to bake cookies and brownies and attach appreciative notes...

Sacred Spaces: Visits to Christ Church and Arch Street Meeting House

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Philly Sacred Spaces

Today, we had the pleasure of visiting the historic Christ Church in Philadelphia. It is an Episcopal church, located by the Delaware near Market St. The Christ Church tradition welcomes all people, from all walks of life, wherever they are on their journey of faith. In the courtyard at the entrance, there were multiple...

Sacred Spaces: A Visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024Philly Sacred Spaces

Hey everyone! Today in Sacred Spaces, we visited the largest Hindu temple in the United states, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, NJ, with Mrs. Mitali Pande and Mrs. Gail Barna. It’s an amazing environment that helped us immerse ourselves in Hindu art, architecture, culture, and inspiring thoughts. At the campus entrance, we...