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THE LAKESHORE INTERFAITH INSTITUTE AND GALLERY OPEN APRIL-DECEMBER

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  VISITORS WELCOME !
 
 

  SYMBOLS OF FAITHS
 

When you walk through the doors of our temple, you will find symbols of various religions. Shintoism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam, Zorast-rianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Native American, Buddhism, Jainism and Judaism. These traditions are a few of the many faiths that are discussed and shared in our Interfaith Programs and Sunday Services. Individuals and groups interested in renting the center for a day for $75.00 should contact president, Peter Chilstrom at (269) 543-3951. Interfaith Weddings and holidays are a great success.

   
 

INTERFAITH TRAILS

 
The center maintains a series of trails throughout the property. The paths wind around the main buildings and disappear into the woods and fields. All together, the trails are several miles in length and suitable for quiet reflective walks. Signs with sayings from world religions, veiled among the trees, and flowers blooming along the path, remind us of the beauty of nature. There are meditation huts and benches along the way for rest and contemplation.
   
  SACRED SITES
 

The Labyrinth, Medicine Wheel, Interfaith Trails, Hidden Shrines, Sacred Fires, Drumming Circles and Meditation Huts are a few sacred sites found on the beautiful landscaped and wooded 15 acres of the property. Weekend programs describe the sacred nature of ritual and ceremony, as practiced in world faiths and rites of passage worldwide. A guided meditation walk on the labyrinth is always popular with our visitors. Flyers of programs and events are available in the building.

   
  PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
 

Visitors are welcome! Sunday Services are from 11am to 1pm. A guest speaker begins with a presentation of their tradition at 11am, followed by an Interfaith Service at 12pm. Children interfaith services are from 11-1pm. A vegetarian lunch is shared at 1pm. Refer to our calendar for special events in the afternoons. If you would like to be on our mailng list for news-letters and program flyers, please contact the center at (269) 543-3951 or join our "spirit of interfaith newsgroup online".

   
 

2 MILES FROM LAKE MICHIGAN, NEAR SAUGATUCK, GALLERIES AND SCENIC ROUTES

 

Many of you will be greeted by our dogs who love dog biscuits, birds who love bird seed and sheep who love crackers. Feel free to treat them during your visits. Children will love it! Park tables are provided for picnics and a concession stand is available with refreshments. On weekends, all visitors are welcome to join us in our Sunday pot-luck lunches at 1:00pm. The Lake Michigan shoreline is just 2 miles away with beautiful beaches and a scenic route. Saugatuck sand dunes and galleries are filled with family and fun.

   
 
   
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