Journey from the MidWest to the MidEast ...

The Indianapolis-based International Interfaith Initiative (III), in collaboration with the Village Experience, led a trip of a diverse group (including representatives from Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, Evangelical, and Hindu religious communities) to the Middle East from December 27, 2009 to January 9, 2010. It was a follow-up to the very successful III Mideast trip of 2008. Read about the adventure on this blog. Look for partnership opportunities for your group at www.internationalinterfaith.org ... and be part of the next trip from Indy to the MidEast.


Tuesday, June 17, 2008

From the 2008 Trip: Movin' Up & Up

Now known as the group of all trades, our team has nearly finished walling the outside of the home we've been working on and having a great time while doing so. Not only do we specialize in cement making, mortar mixing, brick laying and block moving, but we're also getting better at wiping our plates clean at all three meals which seem to get bigger as the day pushes onward.

Last night we shared dinner with 25 Iraqis who have taken refuge in Amman, hearing their stories of escaping war, living without the ability to get a job and answering questions about the land from which we come. In each exchange, we were all reminded of the ties we share as humans regardless of backgrounds--stories which will be talked about and shared in the days and weeks to come.

We now have one day remaining at the work site before a dedication ceremony tomorrow at the house--until then, I'll make way for some pictures to be posted soon...

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