When Gratitude Comes Hard

Tuesday, November 20th, was Associated Ministries’ Interfaith Celebration of Gratitude at First Christian Church in Tacoma. Among the many who joined with us in song, chant, ritual and perspectives from…

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The Compassion of Faith Communities

“Standing United with Compassion” Compassion Month October 13 – November 12   Where did the Compassion Month idea stem from?  More than 30 Pierce County faith leaders came together earlier…

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Honoring Our Neighbors

The 3rd Annual Ramadan Iftar dinner, co-hosted by Associated Ministries, Pacifica Institute and University of Puget Sound, proved to be a beautiful evening for all who attended.  I am so…

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The Sacred Month of Ramadan

Ramadan, the most sacred of months for Muslims, begins this year on May 27th (ending June 25th). Most people think of fasting when they think about Ramadan; however, it is…

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Uniting Together in Prayer

It’s not every day that faith leaders from nine different faiths gather together to lead prayer.  But that’s exactly what happened last Thursday, at AM’s annual interfaith observance of the…

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