The
longest running interfaith communications organization in the United States, the
Religion Communicators Council (RCC), has chapters across the country that meet
regularly and promote “excellence in the
communication of religious faith and values in the public arena and encourage
understanding among religious and faith groups,” according to the RCC
website.
In Nashville, the RCC Chapter has shifted the style of meetings to
maintain the organization’s historic integrity while adjusting to 21st
century ideals.
In September, the chapter met with open dialogue and communication
among members about hot topics and current events. The group discussed exactly how
clergy should and should not be involved in political processes, citing the
recent editorial in the Tennessean by Rev. John Faison of Watson Grove Missionary
Baptist Church where he spoke to how his church is not for sale and how his
support for a mayoral candidate is also not for sale.
The next meeting will be on November 10th at the
Islamic Center of Nashville.
According to the President of the Nashville Chapter, Rev. Brian
Fesler who also Pastors the Nashville Church of Scientology, the chapter
meetings take place on the second Tuesday of every other month during breakfast.
“The concept for these meetings is to bring diverse people together to dialogue
about hot topics and how we can unite to bring more inspiration and good news
to the world,” he said.
The RCC has members from every faith group and walk of life
including Baha’is, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Scientologists, and more. For
more information about the RCC or their next meeting, visit
www.religioncommunicators.org.
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