 9/11 10th Anniversary Local Events
Press Club of Dallas Presents "Legacies of 9/11" Discussion The Press Club of Dallas presents "The Legacies of 9/11... Ten Years Later," a public event to be held Tuesday, September 6, at KERA Studios. Examining the outcome of the September 11th attacks, the event features moderator Tod Robberson, Pulitzer Prize winning editorial writer at The Dallas Morning News, and panelists Seyom Brown, PhD, John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in International Politics and National Security at Southern Methodist University's (SMU) Tower Center for Political Studies, Robin Lovin, PhD, Professor of Ethics at SMU's Cary Maguire University, Joe W. "Chip" Pitts III, Lecturer in Law at Stanford Law School and Oxford University and former chair of Amnesty International USA, and J. Matthew Wilson, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science at SMU. Event registration begins at 5 p.m. followed by the discussion at 6:15 p.m. A question-and-answer session immediately follows the discussion in the KERA Studio Community Room, 3000 Harry Hines Boulevard. Admission is $10 per person for members of the Dallas Press Club, World Affairs Council of DFW and Dallas Producers Association, $15 for non-members and free for full-time students who present valid ID. Seating is limited; for reservations, email nikin@nikimccuistion.com or call 214-750-5157 and leave your name, telephone number, email address and number of attendees. Admission is payable by cash or check at the door. For more information, visit www.pressclubdallas.com. Red Bird Mall Remembrance 911 Tribute Project Saturday, September 10: 911 Tribute Project Since every name will be called, we need over 2,900 persons to help. Contact Edna Pemberton by email to ednapemberton AT yahoo.com. (7 AM, calling of names, 8:45 AM, drum and flag ceremony, parking lot, Southwest Center Mall( Red Bird Mall ) 9/11 Prayer Vigil Friday, Sept, 9th - Sunday, Sept. 11th Remember those who died ten years ago on 9/11. Pray for our country and our world. Pray for an end to terrorism. Pray for the global economy. Pray for a just and safe world for ALL. Sign up to pray for an hour. Resources to aid your prayer time will be made available. The 40 hour prayer vigil will begin with Worship Friday, Sept, 9th at 7pm and conclude with Worship, Sunday morning, Sept. 11th. MCC of Greater Dallas | 1840 Hutton Drive | Suite 100 | Carrollton | TX | 75006 www.mccgd.org Community-wide Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Sunday, September 11, 2011. 2:00 p.m. Open to the public. The Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St., Dallas TX. No cost. The entire community is invited to participate in this community-wide commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, co-sponsored by: Catholic Diocese of Dallas, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Dallas, Rabbinic Association of Greater Dallas, and the Islamic Association of North Texas. More details to follow in the next Federation newsletter, or you may contact Laura Matisoff of the JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Council) at lmatisoff@jfgd.org or 214.615.5292. The Day the Whole World Watched Sunday, September 11, 2011 6:00p.m. - 7:15p.m. Moderator: Dr. Rita Kirk, Ph.D., Director, Maguire Center Dr. Matthew Wilson, "The Intersection of Religion and Politics" Dr. Robin Lovin, "Politics, Morality & Ethical Responsibility in a Terror-Afflicted Society" Dr. Seyom Brown, "How the World Has Changed" SMU Service of Remembering Sunday, September 11, 2011 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Dallas Hall, SMU Dr. R. Gerald Turner and Chaplain Stephen Rankin, Presiding Christina Rancke, Student Event Chair Co-Sponsored by the Dallas Peace Center First Unitarian Church host Multi-Faith Prayer Service 10th anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks People from all faith backgrounds, as well as those without any religious affiliation, are invited to gather together on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at a 6 p.m. service of prayer and remembrance, intended to serve as a positive expression of our common hopes and aspirations on Sunday, September 11, at First Unitarian Church of Dallas,4015 Normandy Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205. A reception will follow the service. First Unitarian Church of Dallas Temple Emanu-El, Dallas Islamic Association of North Texas West Plano Presbyterian Church, Plano Northaven United Methodist Church, Dallas The Catholic Community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Plano When: Sunday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m. Where: First Unitarian Church of Dallas, at 4015 Normandy Avenue, Dallas, 75205 Contact: Church office at 214.528.3990. AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH TO COMMEMORATE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11. SPECIAL 9/11 BLOOD DRIVE AT THE INVITATION OF AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY USA, THE OLDEST MUSLIM ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA, AND THE ALLEN, TEXASBAITUL IKRAM MOSQUE, WE WILL HOLD OUR FALL BLOOD DRIVE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH TO COMMEMORATE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11. AMC's motto is "Love for All, Hatred for None." With this in mind they are launching a nationwide campaign and inviting other religious communities to join them in holding blood drives all over the United States. Together, in the spirit of inclusion and collaboration with which our great country was founded, we will celebrate the sanctity of life that all faiths teach. We will honor the lives of the thousands of innocent men and women who died in the attack, as well as the lives lost in the war on terrorism. The national goal is 10,000 pints of blood. We are honored to be invited to be a part of this special effort and commemoration. What a great way to kick off our church year! Please plan to participate and invite your family and friends (church membership is not a requirement) to participate along with you (or in your place). You must not have donated blood after July 16th to be eligible on September 11. Contact Sara Miskimins (972-271-6077, smisk@verizon.net) with any questions and to schedule your donation appointment. | 
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