Statements
February 2017: Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable Statement Regarding Refugees
Media Archives 2017
04/16/17: Religious leaders, Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable release statement on ‘homelessness, compassion, civility.
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865677768/Religious-leaders-Salt-Lake-Interfaith-Roundtable-release-statement-on-homelessness-compassion.html
03/27/17: Interfaith Musical Event on Temple Square Celebrates Diversity.
https://www.lds.org/church/news/interfaith-musical-event-on-temple-square-celebrates-diversity?lang=eng
03/20/17: Mormon News Room
https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/interfaith-musical-event-held-historic-tabernacle-temple-square.html
03/19/17: Want to build interfaith friendships? Here’s how music can help.
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865675992/Want-to-build-interfaith-friendships-Heres-how-music-can-help.html
02/26/17: Several Interfaith Month activities scheduled for this week
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/765692668/Several-Interfaith-Month-activities-scheduled-for-this-week.html
Media Archives 2016
“Gov. Herbert, Interfaith Roundtable encourages Utah public to attend interfaith events this month”
27/02/16: Going inside: 3 churches open their doors as part of bus tour for S.L. Interfaith Month”
Media Archives 2015
18/12/15: “Utah groups pledge to support Muslims, wear scarves on Friday”
17/12/15: “Groups pledge to support Muslims and religious freedom Friday”
09/12/15: “Trib Talk: Utah Muslims respond to terrorists, rhetoric”
19/11/15: “Paris attacks hit close to home for BYU students and faculty”
18/11/15: “Ecumenical look at Laudato Si’ ”
22/10/15: “Welcoming the world’s religions to Temple Square”
19/10/15: “Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake ‘best ever,’ chairman says”
18/10/15: “A celebration of ‘Many Faiths, One Family’ in Salt Lake Tabernacle”
18/10/15: “Faith traditions unite for program at Salt Lake Tabernacle”
02/10/15: “Parliament of the World’s Religions brings interfaith movement to Utah”
16/05/15: “First hospice for Utah’s homeless dedicated by community, religious leaders”
11/05/15: “Religious, community leaders dedicate Utah’s first hospice for the homeless”
27/04/15: “Salt Lake City bishop named as new Santa Fe archbishop”
27/04/15: “Utah’s Catholic bishop named archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico”
26/04/15: “Utah’s faith leaders prep to host Dalai Lama, world religions parliament”
24/04/15: “Preview event this weekend for global religious summit in Salt Lake”
15/04/15: “Join the Parliament and Salt Lake officials for preview…”
13/03/15 : “Women share their journeys of faith for Interfaith Season”
03/12/15 : “Six Utah women share their journeys in faith”
03-02-15 : “All aboard the Interfaith Roundtable guided bus tour”
03/01/15 : “Utah’s oldest black church celebrates founding
20/2/15 : “Interfaith luncheon at JDCHS demonstrates students’ love for their Catholic school”
07/02/15 : “Acts of extremism not representative of religion, interfaith panel says”
05/02/15 : Utah Religious Leaders discuss faith love and respect
04/02/15 : “Interfaith Roundtable chairman inspired by family to give service”
31/01/15 “UVU religious scholar elected to global panel”
30/01/15: “Interfaith Month in Utah offers chance to explore other faiths, ‘get out of comfort zones’”
Media Archives 2014
28/11/14 : “Tickets on sale now for Dalai Lama’s visit to Utah”
21/11/14 : “Dalai Lama to speak in Salt Lake City”
21/11/14 :“Dalai Lama Coming to Utah for Parliament of the World’s Religions”
20/11/14 : “Dalai Lama to speak at religion parliament in Salt Lake City”
12/09/14: “Service a way for interfaith group to spread peace”
03/12/14: “Travelers in West wing it without airport chaplains”
“05/02/14: “A month of introspection Interfaith Roundtable promises to enrich religious attitudes”
05/02/14: “Interfaith group honors agency, advocates”
05/02/14: “CCS honored by Interfaith Roundtable”
“Interfaith event in Salt Lake City brings together community”
28/01/14 : ” BYU Universe – Glenn Rowley”
Media Archives 2013
12/14/13:LDS magazine “Ensign” features interfaith work with the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable
05/08/13: “Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable announces leadership changes” The Salt Lake Tribune
05/06/13: The Deseret News-Joseph Walker
03/14/13: Picture of the Day: Interfaith Roundtable event in Salt Lake City, UT … “A child takes notice of the camera during the interfaith evening at the Sikh Temple of Utah, March 6” and Letter from our Media Chair Colleen M. Scott.
03/10/13: “Harmony, love abound at Interfaith Musical Tribute” Deseret News – Joe Walker
02/10/13: “A Mormon and a Baha’i go to an Episcopal church, elbow rubbing ensues” -Salt Lake Tribune-Peggy Fletcher Stack
02/02/13: “Salt Lake group launches annual Interfaith Month” Cody Clark-Daily Herald
02/01/13: Governor celebrates faith, prayers, miracles during interfaith blessing ceremony” Joseph Walker-Deseret News
01/31/13: Love is the answer to bullying, interfaith leaders told” Joseph Walker-Deseret News
01/25/13: “Interfaith Month schedule of events” Deseret News-Joseph Walker
01/25/13: “Interfaith Month Activities to promote understanding of many faiths one family kick off Feb1” Deseret News-Joseph Walker”
01/19/13: ‘Indra-Aunty’ prays for Utah — and Utah’s Hindus” Deseret News-Joseph Walker
01/09/13: “Unique choices for inauguration prayers nationally and locally produce firsts” Deseret News-Matthew Brown
01/05/13: “Hospice for the homeless: Faith community unites to help provide death with dignity” Deseret News – Joseph Walker
Media archive 2012
11/12/12: The Salt Lake Tribune – Ray Walker “School psychologist to help parents, educators handle bullying”
11/02/12: KBYU Eleven Community Connection: Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable An Interview with our Media Chair, Colleen M. Scott. Deseret News – Joseph Walker
“Eco-spirituality: Utah faith groups ask question, ‘Who do we think …” 10/31/12 KBYU TV – Ask Eleven “The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable is a group of faith leaders who come together to promote love, harmony and understanding among people of all faith, …”
09/27/12: “Journey of the Baha’i Faith“
09/27/12: interview with author Robert H. Stockman – KCPW CityViews interview – Jennifer Napier-Pearce “Baha’i’s Utah beginning: It started with a prophet’s trip”
09/25/12 Salt Lake Tribune newspaper article – Peggy Fletcher Stack 09/24/12 The National Consumers League, the nation’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, will honor our own Linda Hilton (Founding SLIR Member)
, who is the Director of Community Outreach and the Coalition of Religious Communities (CORC) at Crossroads Urban Center.
08/31/12:“Hope Benefit honors Interfaith Roundtable ” The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable board received the Continuum of Caring Award at the Hope Benefit held at Little America Hotel Aug. 22. 08/31/12 Intermountain Catholic – Christine
08/17/12: “Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable earns award for supporting seniors” Young – Standand-Examiner newspaper article – Staff
08/08/12: “Utah Sikhs show unity with temple shooting victims” Salt Lake Tribune newspaper article – Janelle Stecklein
08/08/12: “Utahns of all faiths gather to support Sikh congregations” KSL 5 TV News – Jed Boal
06/16/12: “Islam is a religion of peace as exemplified by its founder, Islamic scholar says” Salt Lake Tribune newspaper article – Ben Fulton
06/09/12: “Islamic scholar to speak in SLC” Provo Daily Herald newspaper Religion Briefs – Cody Clark
06/08/12: “Scholar to emphasize Islam as religion of peace during Utah visit” Salt Lake Tribune newspaper article – Lisa Schencker
05/25/12: “Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable Visits the BYU Museum of Art” – BYU Daily Universe newspaper – Kristen Christensen
04/13/12: “Panel on poverty, environment set”- Standard-Examiner – Staff
03/28/12: “High school students tour with Middle East Center”- Daily Utah Chronicle – Kelly Jones
02/28/12: “Interfaith Friends Bring Music and Energy to Historic Mormon Tabernacle” Newroom, Headquarters Edition (from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ~ with Photos)
02/27/12: “Interfaith Music Tribute returns to Tabernacle”- Salt Lake Tribune – Kim Raff ~ with Photos Click here to read the Tribute Event Description at the Ticket Office
02/15/12: “Founder of AME Church remembered in Salt Lake” KSL Television
02/14/12: – Nadine Wimmer “Faiths come together to help congregation renovate church” KSL Television Story – Carole Mikita
02/07/12 :“World Interfaith Harmony Week 2012 Observed in 34 Nations” by Joy Pople, UPF – International “The Trinity AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church in Salt Lake City…”
02/06/12: KCPW CityViews interview – Jennifer Napier-Pearce
02/04/12: “Faith in harmony: Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable celebrates 10 years with many faiths, one family” Deseret News – Joseph Walker ~ with Photos
02/04/12: “Interfaith Month seeks to open eyes to the religious diversity in Utah” 02/04/12 Daily Herald Feature Story – Cody Clark ~ with Photos
02/03/12: “SL Interfaith Roundtable uniting faiths 10 years after inception” KSL Television – Carole Mikita
02/02/12: “Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Salt Lake City” By Michael A. Stovall, UPF – USA for The Universal Peace Federation . Universal Peace Federation International Recognizes our Board on the occasion of the World Harmony Interfaith Breakfast
02/01/12: “Interfaith Month 2012 encourages understanding and sharing of our commonalities” – KUED Contact interview – Mary Dickson
Deseret News Editorial Opinion re: SLIR Efforts to assist Trinity AME Church to rebuild – Alan Scott Bachman
11/30/11: BYU Museum to Host International Islamic Art Exhibit The exhibit opens February 23, 2012 and continues through September 29, 2012.
11/01/11: Announcing Book Launch November 1st! Our own Jan Saeed is among the 28 contributors.
Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership
Media Archive 2011
09/11/11: Muslims Feel Comfortable in Utah
July 25: 2011: Utah Presbyterians Counter Qu’ran Burning by Giving Away Free Copies