An interfaith prayer service in support of welcoming the stranger was held at Brighton’s Temple B’rith Kodesh Feb. 5. Religious leaders from across the area, including Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, spoke in favor of diversity and welcoming those who may be different.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano shakes hands with Imam Ismet H. Akcin of the Islamic Center of Rochester during a Feb. 5 interfaith prayer service at Temple B’rith Kodesh in Brighton.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano reads a passage from the Old Testament during the interfaith prayer service.
Director of Education Ilan Adar of Temple Sinai sounds the shofar.
Imam Ismet H. Akcin of the Islamic Center of Rochester, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano and other clergy members sing “God bless America.”
Congregants participate in the interfaith prayer service.
Dr. Marvin A. McMickle of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and the Rev. Amy Williams Fowler of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley light a candle during the service.
Imam Ismet H. Akcin of the Islamic Center of Rochester gives a Muslim Call for Worship.
Congregants participate in the interfaith prayer service.
Rabbi Alan Katz of Temple Sinai gives a “Call to Action.
Rabbi Peter W. Stein of Temple B’rith Kodesh, Imam Ismet H. Akcin of the Islamic Center of Rochester and Bishop Salvatore R. Matano along with other clergy sing “God bless America.”
Rabbi Debbi Till, of Temple Sinai gives the Jewish Prayer.
Members of the clergy take part in the Welcoming the Stranger: Interfaith Prayer Service.
