Noah’s Pudding Sharing at Pilgrim Congregational UCC

Observing a Middle Eastern tradition that celebrates the landing of Noah’s Ark, we organize a series of events that consist of preparation, distribution and promotion of a dessert called Noah’s Pudding. Most recently, our volunteers were the guests of the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ on Jan. 31, 2010.  After a brief presentation by our volunteers, the puddings were...

Noah’s Pudding Sharing at St.Paul’s Episcopal Church

Observing a Middle Eastern tradition that celebrates the landing of Noah’s Ark, we organize a series of events that consist of preparation, distribution and promotion of a dessert called Noah’s Pudding. Most recently, our volunteers were the guests of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Jan. 11, 2009.  After a brief speech by Mr. Yasir Bilgin, the Director of Niagara Foundation-Michigan, the puddings were...

Interfaith Forum at University United Methodist Church

A nine week long Christian/Muslim Dialog Forum series have been held at the University United Methodist Church (UUMC). The series covered variety of topics including the concept of God, Quran and Bible, Prayer and Worship, Jesus, and Religion and Values of Democracy. The meetings are moderated by Darold Boyd from UUMC. At each meeting, one presenter from both faith traditions gave a presentation about the topic of the day. The presentations are followed by a Q&A session followed by...

Interfaith Forum: Hospitality in Abrahamic Traditions

The first Interfaith Forum is held on March 15, 2009 at the Haslett Community Church. The theme of the forum was "Hospitality in Abrahamic Traditions". Yasir Bilgin, Niagara Foundation-Michigan's Executive Director,  David Wiener, member of Kehillat Israel, and Rev. Kurt Kirchoff, pastor of Haslett Community Church were the panelists for this interfaith forum.  Panelists talked about how hospitality is such a great part of each of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths.  Each panelist made...

Dialog & Friendship Dinner 2009

Niagara Foundation-Michigan (NF) hosted its 7th Annual Dialog and Friendship Dinner in Eagle Eye Golf Club on September 17, 2009, in East Lansing, MI. More than 150 distinguished guests attended the event. After the dinner several speakers, including Justice Stephen Markman, Senator Gretchen Whitmer, and Emeritus Prof. Donald Williams shared their thoughts on the theme of the event, "Dialog in a Globalizing World". The event also featured the presentation of 2009 Peace and...

Dialog & Friendship Dinner 2008

Niagara Foundation-Michigan (NF) hosted its Annual Dialog and Friendship Dinner in Eagle Eye Golf Club on September 21, 2008, in East Lansing, MI.  More than 200 distinguished guests attended the event. After the dinner several speakers, including Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly, Rep. Rick Jones, Cooley Law School President Don LeDuc, MSU Assoc. Provost Hiram Fitzgerald, East Lansing Mayor Victor W. Loomis, Jr., shared their thoughts and feelings with the other guests. The...

Noah’s Pudding

The Story of Noah's Pudding According to one version of the anecdotal story, when Noah's ark landed on a mountain, there was great joy. To celebrate the end of the flood and offer thanks to God, those on the Ark prepared a delicacy with what food was left on the Ark. Today we call the meal they prepared "Noah's Pudding" or "Ashure" in Turkish. A Day of Sharing an Reflection This day is a symbol of sharing joy – the joy of the landing of the Noah’s Ark, and God’s bestowments to...