BIRTH AND RETURN OF JESUS (pbuh)

TCC Albany starts Abraham Table Discussion and forum series where representatives and experts on the three major monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, present their religion’s stance on issues to promote mutual understanding. In this session we will try to understand the miraculous birth and second coming of Jesus according to Christianity and Islam.

The goal of Abraham's table forums is to bring communities together for better understanding that we have very much in common that is more powerful than what divides us.

SPEAKERS:

Rev. Christopher DeGiovine

Dean of Spiritual Life and Chaplain

The Collage of Saint Rose

Ibrahim Sayar

Director of the Center

For Interfaith Affairs

of Peace Islands Institute

Topic: Birth and Return of Jesus (pbuh)

Date&Time: Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Address: 291 Broadway Menands NY 12204

Everyone is welcomed. Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (518) 951 0309

Turkish food & drinks will be served.

Media contact: Ali Kupeli, Media Director

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Festival of nations is an organization that brings together a rich diversity of cultures ranging form Haiti to Korea and from Nigeria to Netherlands in Albany, NY. This year marks its 40^th anniversary and was participated by 25 nations.

The Turkish-American community feels sad about the strong earthquake which struck Turkey with a 7.2 magnitude on Sunday.

We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims who lost their loved ones, relatives, and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this terrible earthquake. We ask God Almighty to give them relief and hope in the difficult days ahead. We wish for an earliest recovery, materially and spiritually.

Currently, the Turkish Cultural Center New York with its 9 centers in NYC, 12 centers in NYS and 24 centers in the East Coast region has already started a fundraising campaign for the families of the victims to rebuild their houses and provide with tents, blankets, food, water, and other needed supplies. We are collaborating with the Helping Hands Relief Foundation (www.hhrelief.org ) to send our donations to Turkey and many American friends, community, religious and business leaders and elected officials have responded quickly and offered help in any ways that they can.

For those who would like to help, you can choose one of the following:

BANK ACCOUNT
(You can transfer donation directly to the bank account)

Bank of America: Routing #: 021200339 Account #: 3810 2913 0560

ONLINE DONATIONS

(Please visit the web site below for online donations)

http://hhrelief.org/index.php?option=com_jdonation&view=donation&Itemid=118

As one of its signature annual events, Turkish Cultural Center Albany (TCCA) organized the annual friendship dinner with a well-fitting theme of “Celebrating Diversity: Finding Ways for a Peaceful Co-existence.”. The event took place on April 12, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Albany and was attended by around 200 guests from all segments of the Albany population including political, religious, business as well as academic leaders.