BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Emerald Hills Institute - ECPv6.0.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Emerald Hills Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Emerald Hills Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20180311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20181104T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20190310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20191103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190907T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190908T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190907T083756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T215924Z UID:25854-1567818000-1567904399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Being Benevolent Seminar DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 7\, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm the Emerald Hills Institute hosted our Women’s Interfaith Gathering. Zeynep Kariparduc was our host and taught us about the purpose of the Emerald Hills Institute – a place that focuses on inclusion\, love and dialogue to grow together as friends. \nKimberly Giles\, a life coach\, founder of ClarityPoint International and 12 SHAPES inc\, and named one of America’s Top 20 advice gurus in 2010 by Good Morning America\, with over 450 articles published in newspapers and magazines across the world\, and a member of the exclusive Forbes Coaches Council\, taught us to understand ourselves and others around us in a new\, inclusive\, honoring\, and welcoming way. \n \nSome tips from Kimberly Gile’s presentation – \n· It is hard to have safe relationships if you subconsciously see everyone outside your groups as worse than\, bad\, or wrong. \n· How do you have safer\, less threatening relationships with people who have different religious beliefs? The answer lies in removing fear and focusing on love. \n· The faith a person believes in is what feels like truth to them – learn from each other. Focus on what unites us. \n· Differences are powerful teachers to show us the limits of our love. Each experience is a classroom for learning\, valuing and loving each other. \n· Don’t judge or label – see each person as an individual not a member of a group. \n· Each person is unique\, just like a diamond is unique. The more unique the diamond\, the more valuable it is. We need to value people in this way. \n \n· Human value is unchangeable\, infinite\, priceless\, and absolute – You are always good enough and have the same value as everyone else. \n25 people attended including Emma E Houston\, over Diversity and Inclusion from the Salt Lake City Mayor’s office\, and Wendy Stovall of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable attended. \nWe had a great time talking\, learning\, getting to know each other\, and eating delicious treats brought by attendees and the Emerald Hills Institute. \nKimberly Gile’s articles come out every Monday and can be found on KSL.com and at CoachKimGiles.com. She also has 2 podcasts — Help On The Way Christian podcast and Explain People a 12 Shapes production. Her books can be found on Amazon.com: The People Guidebook for Great Relationships: The 12 Shape System and Choosing Clarity: The Path to Fearlessness. \n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/being-benevolent-seminar/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG-20190907-WA0054.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190907T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190908T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190907T083504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T215957Z UID:25850-1567818000-1567904399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Women's Interfaith Gatherings DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/womens-interfaith-gatherings/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EHI_WIG.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190829T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190830T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190829T085511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T215854Z UID:25863-1567040400-1567126799@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Series - Yoga Class DESCRIPTION:  Yoga classes under Emerald Hills Institute Health and Wellness series is being held on Thursdays on a weekly basis. While increasing their inner peace and wellness\, participants made new friends.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/health-and-wellness-series-yoga-class/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG-20190829-WA0004.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190814T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190815T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190814T085907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T215824Z UID:25867-1565744400-1565830799@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:UVU Interfaith Club Visit and Service Project DESCRIPTION:  \n  The Utah Valley University Interfaith Student Council kicked off their year with a retreat in Salt Lake City visiting with eight different worldview leaders and houses of worship. The retreat included partnering on the third day with Emerald Hills Institute to serves meals at the Women’s and Children’s Center in Murray. There they put the value of service to those in need into action. They followed the service project with a visit and tour of Emerald Hills Institute where conversations and Islam\, and the call to acts of service filled the air. \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/uvu-interfaith-club-visit-and-service-project/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_20190814_123034777_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190813T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190814T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190813T091020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T215754Z UID:25879-1565658000-1565744399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:EHI volunteer Hulya Kablan teaches Water Marbling at the Art Express DESCRIPTION: \nThe 2019 conference hosted three keynote speakers—Katie Dawson\, Antonio Sacre\, and Mickey Rowe—and more than fifty breakout sessions with topics ranging from Japanese Bunraku puppetry to Turkish marble painting. This year’s conference focused on creating inclusive environments for those with culturally diverse backgrounds and disabilities as well as helping students express themselves through storytelling and theater.\n \nTeachers explored artistic voice by actively participating in sessions\, dancing like clouds\, constructing masks inspired by ancient works\, or creating Turkish marble paintings. “I think that is the best way to learn\, to get up and actually experience something in practice\,” said keynote speaker Katie Dawson. “If we are trying to transform the way teachers teach and learn in the arts\, we need to be in a place like [Arts Express] where we are actually doing that work\, feeling it in our bodies\, ideating with each other\, and asking critical questions.” Please visit https://education.byu.edu/news/arts-express-inspires-teachers-to-integrate-global-art-forms-in-classroom-lessons to learn more.\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/ehi-volunteer-hulya-kablan-teaches-water-marbling-at-the-art-express/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/austin-water-marbling-workshop.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190812T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190813T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190812T091552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T224433Z UID:25884-1565571600-1565657999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Emerald Hills Institute Grand Opening Dinner DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \nAugust 12\, 2019 marked the Grand Opening of the new home of Emerald Hills Institute with the 4th annual Encouraging Women in Our Society Awards. The Honorable Cherie Wood\, Mayor of South Salt Lake\, and  Karen Hale of Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson’s office\, were in attendance\, along with many other luminaries including Emma Houston and Pamela Atkinson. The two MC’s\, (Venezualian and Bosnian)\, were enthusiastic and kept the energy going all evening. \nThe annual Encouraging Women in Our Society Awards is a program initiated by Emerald Hills Institute to recognize the truly remarkable women who make the Utah community remarkable. This year’s recipients were Josie Stone\, Chair of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable\, Dr. Katherine St. John\, President of the Utah Chapter of the UN\, and Kimberly Ishoy\, a triathlon athlete and interfaith advocate in Daybreak. \nEach of these women contribute profoundly to the strength of their own communities\, as well as Utah as a whole. Tirelessly volunteering in addition to full time careers\, they have raised the bar for what it means to contribute to society\, and are inspirations to countless young women who will be the leaders of tomorrow. \nThe remarkable Pamela Atkinson\, advocate and friend to our homeless friends of Utah\, spoke to the importance of organizations like Emerald Hills Institute and the Awards. “Community is made up of two words\, ‘commune’ and ‘unity’. As we seek to understand each other through sincere\, heartfelt communication\, we build our togetherness as a community.” She pointed to the members of the gathering\, a rich tapestry drawn from every segment of Utah’s diverse population. “Differences of color\, language\, and religion are never a barrier to true friendship” she pointed out\, but when these differences come together they give us the opportunity to strengthen our society. \nEmerald Hills Institute is built on the premise that service united in a worthwhile cause is the best way to build a better future\, and the Encouraging Women in Our Society Awards is one of the very best ways to empower neighbors and young people in making that better future a reality. \nIt was a wonderful event\, a terrific dinner\, and a great way to introduce the new Emerald Hills Institute location. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/emerald-hills-institute-grand-opening-dinner/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EHIOPENHOUSE00021.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190810T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190811T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190810T093530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T224324Z UID:25901-1565398800-1565485199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Stuff the Bus DESCRIPTION:  565 volunteers who donated supplies\, stuffed backpacks\, created bookmarks\, and more at the United Way of Salt Lake stuff the bus event. While Emerald Hills Institute partnered during school supply drive Talk in Action volunteers joined to the volunteering event. \n\nRaised 118\,569 individual school supplies with 55 supply drives that impacted more than 12\,300 students\nStuffed 5\,300 backpacks to give to 20 elementary schools and organizations\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/stuff-the-bus-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_8441.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190810T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190811T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190810T093038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T224356Z UID:25892-1565398800-1565485199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:School Supply Drive DESCRIPTION:  \nEmerald Hills Institute has joined United Way of Salt Lake school supply drive. All supplies have been collected by Emerald Hills Institute delivered to  drop off location at  the Columbus Community Center on July 30. \nUnited Way of Salt Lake is targeting to reach out 12000 low income Utah students who are unable to afford school supplies for the upcoming school year. Emerald Hills Institute volunteers will be joining United Way of Salt Lake “Stuff the Bus” volunteer event to stuff school backpacks on August 10. \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/school-supply-drive/ CATEGORIES:Panels ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/WhatsApp-Image-2019-09-01-at-4.33.28-PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190516T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190517T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190516T095141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T224231Z UID:25937-1557968400-1558054799@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Emerald Hills Institute Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner of 2019 DESCRIPTION:On May 16th\, Emerald Hills Institute hosted a community Iftar for friends and their families\, open to our neighbors from all walks of life. Our keynote speakers were Emma Houston from the Salt Lake Mayor’s office\, and Father Elias of the Greek Orthodox community. Emma Houston is Salt Lake County’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion. She is an experienced community volunteer\, and spends her time teaching people how to bring out the best of what makes each of us unique. Father Elias Koucos\, shepherd of the Greek Orthodox community in Salt Lake and a founding member and past chair of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable\, spoke about gratitude and peace-building in community. \nAlthough they did not plan it\, these two speakers shared beautiful messages of hope and inspiration which perfectly complimented each other – Director Houston’s from a practical and secular viewpoint\, and Father Elias’ from a vantage-point of faith. It was striking how each gave examples of the ways everyone\, regardless of background or beliefs\, can apply Ramadan principles of compassion and gratitude to build their own network of peace. A short video explaining Ramadan was shown – this was particularly helpful for a number of attendees not necessarily familiar with this particular holiday\, but excited to celebrate with their Muslim friends. Ramadan is a 29 to 30 day celebration of the revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Mohammad\, when faithful Muslims around the world fast during the daylight hours and enjoy the company of family and friends during the night. \n  \n \n  \nThe fasting helps us to be extra mindful of the blessings we may take for granted every other time of the year\, and also helps us to focus our hearts on those around the world who may not be experiencing our same good fortune. This is a time of charity and sharing with everyone painfully familiar with the pangs of hunger\, as well as a personal dedication to do what we can to make the world a friendlier place for everyone. The food was wonderful\, the conversation was happy and energetic\, and it was exciting to see so many people make new friends! At each table strangers quickly went from being awkwardly polite to sharing their favorite jokes\, and mutual kindness paved the way towards newfound respect. \nAs always\, the Emerald Hills kitchen team did an amazing job – the traditional Turkish flavors disappeared very\, very quickly\, and everyone came away with full bellies and contented spirits. \nOriginal Page \nAs we reached our maximum capacity for this event\, we cannot accept any more RVSPs to this event. Please accept our apologies and stay tuned with more upcoming events by following our website and social media profiles.   \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/emerald-hills-institute-annual-interfaith-iftar-dinner-of-2019/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iftar.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190419T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190420T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190418T095452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T224156Z UID:25957-1555635600-1555721999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Abstract Watercolor Painting Techniques DESCRIPTION:  \nWatercolor painting is a distinctive medium\, straddling the worlds of painting and drawing to create a unique art form. Paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-soluble medium and can be applied to everything from paper to canvas\, and from wood to fabrics. What makes watercolor painting so unique is its unforgiving nature;lines\, colors\, and forms must be applied perfectly the first time around\, as an attempt to paint over simply renders the entire effect muddied. \nEmerald Hills Institute held this unique art class taught by East High School art teacher Jennifer McCoy. While learning abstract art techniques \, attendees created new conversations and made new friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/abstract-watercolor-painting-techniques/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/maxresdefault_0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190405T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190406T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190405T170622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T224123Z UID:25990-1554426000-1554512399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Current Affairs Between India & Pakistan: Need for Dialogue - A lecture and book signing event DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/current-affairs-between-india-pakistan-need-for-dialogue-a-lecture-and-book-signing-event/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Need-For-A-Dialogue.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190327T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190328T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190327T173106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T224050Z UID:26004-1553648400-1553734799@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Passover and Ramadan food while learning more about them! DESCRIPTION:  \nThis page has been updated with the after-event media. \nA rabbi once told me that it was a descendant of Ishmael who welcomed Joseph and his family (descendants of Isaac) into Egypt\, and the families remained allies and companions until a different dynasty took over. “So from the beginning\, our cultures – Jews and Muslims – have actually been friends.” Kol Ami congregation hosted an evening celebrating the traditions of Ramadan and Passover. Zeynep Kariparduc\, Outreach Coordinator for Emerald Hills Institute in Salt Lake\, spoke about Ramadan\, and Kol Ami Cantor Wendy Bat-Sarah spoke about Passover. Both shared the history of their holiday\, how important the holidays are in their faith celebrations\, and how millions of families around the world celebrate these traditions. \nIn a world where the news tells us that Children of the Book (the religions founded on Biblical tradition – Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam) can never get along\, it was wonderful to learn about these two holidays and their respective faiths. There are many differences\, of course\, and there are also many happy parallels. Ramadan is a time to reflect on the countless blessings we receive\, many times without us even asking for them\, taught Ms. Kariparduc. \nAn entire month of fasting during daylight hours\, the hunger and discomfort reminds families of the people around the world who face such trials constantly – and it reminds us to be grateful for what we have. Families and friends come together in the evenings to celebrate\, and the month is a period of time dedicated to personal development and giving to others. Passover is a time to reflect on coming out of bondage\, specifically being rescued from the tyranny of Egypt as shared in Exodus\, as Cantor Bat-Sarah explained\, but also helps us be thankful for every time we emerge from hardship and trying circumstances. Families and friends are drawn together as they celebrate the holiday\, and children learn about their culture’s history through story and song. \n“With so many restrictions on food during the holiday” one person explained\, “families had to be very inventive coming up with recipes which everyone could enjoy.” Several traditional recipes were shared and sampled (the gefilte fish was a lot better than expected\, by the way)\, and everyone really enjoyed themselves. It was terrific seeing people from so many different backgrounds and faiths getting along so wonderfully well.   URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/passover-and-ramadan-food-while-learning-more-about-them/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/kolami.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190318T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190319T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190318T174201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T223956Z UID:26025-1552870800-1552957199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Emerald Hills Institute At Interfaith Musical Tribute DESCRIPTION:  \nChoirs\, dancers and drummers representing many global faiths performed in the Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City\, Sunday\, March 17\, 2019. The “Sacred Music Evening” was organized by the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable and hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. \nFor more information\, please visit https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/interfaith-musical-tribute-2019-tabernacle   \n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/emerald-hills-institute-at-interfaith-musical-tribute/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FB_IMG_1554787245589.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190219T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190219T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190219T184759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T223922Z UID:26042-1550534400-1550620799@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Noah’s Pudding Interfaith Event at the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church DESCRIPTION:  \nA delightful Noah’s Pudding Interfaith event was held at the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church\, Kearns on February\, 14th. Catholic Interfaith Services coordinator Janet Healy introduced Emerald Hills Institute(EHI) and its volunteers to around thirty Catholic women. EHI outreach coordinator Zeynep Kariparduc and Nurgul Malik talked about activities\, Noah’s Pudding story and its meaning and some of the Islamic traditions during Q&A session. It has been a joyous Valentine Day evening filled with new friendships\, love\, laughter.   \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/noahs-pudding-interfaith-event-at-the-saint-francis-xavier-catholic-church/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nggallery_import/IMG-20190214-WA0062.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190208T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190208T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190208T185244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T000343Z UID:26058-1549584000-1549670399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Lecture Series: What would Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) do with contemporary issues? DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat would the Prophet say? \nThe media shocks and surprises – that’s what they do – and we will never be able to get a full or impartial picture of any event when we rely solely on event-driven media and public opinion. \n“This is an issue common to examinations of Prophet Mohammad’s life; most of the information we see today about the Prophet is taken from what we call Event Driven Biographies.” Dr. Alp Aslandogan\, an expert on the life and history of the Prophet\, scientist\, and Executive Director of the nationwide Alliance for Shared Values began his presentation Friday with a brief overview of how we receive information. His book (written with co-author Resit Haylamaz)\, “The Messenger: Prophet Muhammad and his Life of Compassion” was the main reference for the evening’s discussion at the Salt Lake City Public Library. \n \nDr. Alp shared a timeline of the Prophet’s life. “Biographies always discuss these significant historical events\, and many times we forget what proportion these events make of the Prophet’s life. These events only represent less than 1 percent of a life devoted to compassion\, caring\, and living the principles shared through his words and deeds.” \nWhat could we discover if we cared to examine the rest of his life? \nThe remainder of the evening we learned about the many applications of liberal compassion the Prophet shared with his contemporaries. His demands of humane treatment for the economically disadvantaged\, minorities\, non-combatants\, and military prisoners. His revelatory pronouncements of gender rights and equality. Even the  Prophet’s requirements of sanctuaries and what we would today call “National Parks” to protect environments and wildlife. \nWhen our research depends on soundbites and shock\, we miss out on a tremendously rich legacy of forward-thinking compassion. A legacy much in need for our modern world. \nA number of questions were asked by the audience regarding the application of Dr. Alp’s presentation into the environment of today\, and after his presentation\, many people were also able to have a personal visit with him. It took a while for the room to clear\, as listeners were engaged visiting with their neighbors as well. \nOne attendee\, a Hindu\, observed that the presentation was timely and very well done. Another attendee\, a Christian\, expressed excitement for the new information he heard. \nCompassion and caring are values we all share. It was wonderful to learn of so many examples from the early life of the Prophet\, which can be applied to the lives of people from all walks of life. \n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/lecture-series-what-would-prophet-muhammad-pbuh-do-with-contemporary-issues/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/flier.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190207T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190207T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190207T185838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T000248Z UID:26072-1549497600-1549583999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Reflection Center Presents: A taste of Faith: Noah's Pudding DESCRIPTION:This page has been updated with the after-even write-up and media: \nOn February 7 UVU Reflection Center invited Emerald Hills Institute for the Taste of Faith Event. Purpose of the event was introducing common foods to the UVU students that are associated with particular faiths.  \nEmerald Hills Institute volunteers were very welcomed by UVU students. Outreach coordinator Zeynep Kariparduc gave a presentation about Emerald Hills Institute and meaning of Noah’s pudding.   \nAfter presentation UVU students asked questions about Emerald Hills Institute activities and Muslim traditions.  At the end of the program\, everyone enjoyed eating yummy Noah’s Pudding and mingling.   URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/reflection-center-presents-a-taste-of-faith-noahs-pudding/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/flier-original.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190125T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190125T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190125T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T000205Z UID:26085-1548374400-1548460799@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Talk of Transgressions: The whispers from the woman around the world DESCRIPTION:  \nThe picture below is taken from HJ News.  In an effort to bring awareness to women’s rights violations around the world\, a panel entitled “Talk of Transgressions: The Whispers from Women around the World\,” was hosted at Utah State University on Friday. \nThree USU professors presented on current\, global examples of violence against women. Marisella Martinez-Cola addressed the high number of missing and murdered indigenous women in the United States. \n \nCrescencio Lopez spoke about the violence occurring in Mexico and how women were disproportionately affected by it. \nGonca Soyer told the audience of how the rights of people\, especially women and children\, were being violated in Turkey because of the failed coup attempt in 2016. Following these stories\, the audience participated in a moment of silence. \nAfterward\, a few attendees asked what could be done in response to the stories. “This is all very heavy\,” one of the women who attended said. “What can I do to help in these situations?” \nPlease visit the following source for the complete article: \nhttps://www.hjnews.com/news/education/usu-professors-discuss-global-women-s-rights-violations/article_503003d0-b0d3-52b6-8f76-7c3279d3f0c8.html URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/talk-of-transgressions-the-whispers-from-the-woman-around-the-world/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PROV-LTNX-Panel-Talks-19-Poster-v03_0.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190106T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190106T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20190407T042827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220102T180359Z UID:25519-1546732800-1546819199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Migraine Diagnosis\, Current and Emerging Therapies DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/migraine-diagnosis-current-and-emerging-therapies/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/flier.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181208T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181208T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20181208T190636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T000133Z UID:26091-1544227200-1544313599@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Journaling Art Workshop DESCRIPTION:This page has been updated with after-event photos and description. \nAn evening of unconventional creation \n“My son is a historian\, and knowing I journal this way simply drives him crazy.” \nThis is how Jean Irwin\, Arts Education Manager with Utah Division of Arts & Museums\, began our session. \nA lot of people want to keep a journal\, and most people have done at least a little bit – but it’s very difficult to build the habit of writing in a book every single day. \nJean invited us to take a different approach. Why write day after day in a book\, when our own minds don’t process memories like that? \nHer approach is to treat our memories as the organic things they are – collect together the beautiful experiences we have and present them in creative containers\, to invite us and those we care about to revisit those special moments and enjoy the adventure with us. \nWe grabbed pill bottles\, mint tins\, and many other creative boxes. We glued all sorts of papers\, greeting cards\, stickers\, photos\, words\, sequins\, and even sticks\, shells and feathers onto our containers to “set the stage” for the kinds of memories they would contain. “Memories are like treasures\,” one attendee observed\, and we were making treasure boxes. \nOn a recent trip to Europe Jean said\, “I cut out pictures in a museum guidebook and glued them down\, and included a drawing of a detail to one of the things we saw – the person next to me was taking digital pictures and didn’t even notice the thing I sketched. When we’re really paying attention and building this kind of fun record of our experience\, we notice things no one else realizes is there.” \nAttendees included a fashion designer\, several arts educators from a number of schools and universities\, a really fun mother-daughter team\, an international artist\, and several parents. And we got to eat a wonderful meal\, too! \nSharing numerous creative examples\, Jean Irwin guided us through a process which went far beyond book journaling. She helped us learn how to curate memories\, so those with whom we share our special moments will have as much delight in the experience as we had in making the memory in the first place. URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/journaling-art-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Journaling-Art-Workshop1_0.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181105T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181105T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000032 CREATED:20181105T195619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T231647Z UID:26113-1541376000-1541462399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Sharing Noah's Pudding with Cannon Young Single Adult Ward\, LDS Church DESCRIPTION: This post has been updated with the after-event photos and information. \nEmerald Hills Institute held a Noah’s Pudding event at the  Cannon Young Single Adult Ward\, LDS church on November 5. More than 50 single young adults attended ward service led by Aline Longstaff. After the service Emerald Hills Institute outreach Coordinator Zeynep Kariparduc took a turn and gave a presentation about Noah’s pudding and its meaning. \nEmerald Hills Institute Volunteers and ward members got to meet and and created friendship after the sermon while  enjoying Noah’s Pudding. \nOriginal Post \nWe are excited about sharing Noah’s Pudding with Cannon Young Single Adult Ward\, LDS Church on November 5 at 7:00 PM. \nThe location is 934 Fremont Ave S\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84104. You can access gallery pictures here after the event.   URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/sharing-noahs-pudding-with-cannon-young-single-adult-ward-lds-church/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nggallery_import/IMG-20181105-WA0011.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181029T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181030T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20181029T190041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T231546Z UID:26125-1540774800-1540861199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Joined both prayer vigils at Chabad Lubavitch of Utah and Kol Ami Congregations DESCRIPTION:  \nEmerald Hills Institute Representatives joined both prayer vigils at Chabad Lubavitch of Utah and Kol Ami Congregations two days in a row to show their solidarity with Pittsburgh shooting victims. Emerald Hills Institute condemned the attack and joined charity campaigns launched by charity organizations.  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/joined-both-prayer-vigils-at-chabad-lubavitch-of-utah-and-kol-ami-congregations/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_20181030_195854493.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181027T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181028T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20181027T190430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T231451Z UID:26139-1540602000-1540688399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Join us for a discussion on domestic violence DESCRIPTION:  \nGonca Soyer\, Tiffany Osborn\, and Danielle Hawkes gave us a great talk about on domestic violence in the USA. Gonca shared definitions of various abuse types along with some reported statistics on the numbers of abused people. Later on\, Danielle explained how abused partners can help themselves and how they can be saved from their unfortunate situation. At last\, Tiffany explained the abuse cycle and some of her real-world experiences. \nTowards the end of the event\, the attendees asked some great questions. All of the experts answered the questions from their expertise and real-world experiences’ perspective. After the event was complete\, everyone tasted delicious food and continued their discussions. The attendees also donated baby diapers for the Diaper Drive event.   \n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/join-us-for-a-discussion-on-domestic-violence/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Domestic-Violence-Flyer-edited1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181024T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20181023T190926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T231401Z UID:26154-1540256400-1540342799@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Attended United Nations Day Banquet & Fundraiser on October 23 at the University of Utah Student Union DESCRIPTION:Emerald Hills Representatives Zeynep Kariparduc and Seniha Ozudogru attended United Nations Day Banquet& Fundraiser on October 23 at the University of Utah Student Union. \nWith the theme of “Human Rights Start at Home”\, the banquet was well attended from different age and background groups. \nAt the beginning of the banquet\, the chair of UNA USA Utah Chapter Katherine John welcomed everyone and introduced guest speakers: Michael Scott\, the US Youth Observer to the United Nations\, and Heather Lambert\, a representative from Operation Underground Railroad— this organization fights child sex trafficking. Katherine John also invited Zeynep Kariparduc to talk about current photo art exhibit project at the city main library displayed between October 27-December 21. \n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/attended-united-nations-day-banquet-fundraiser-on-october-23-at-the-university-of-utah-student-union/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nggallery_import/IMG_20181023_193953697.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181019T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181020T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20191019T191840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T231325Z UID:26168-1539910800-1539997199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Resource Spectacular DESCRIPTION: URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/resource-spectacular/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PSSL-Interfaith-Council-Resource-Spectacular-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180930T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181001T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20180930T192712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T231249Z UID:26181-1538269200-1538355599@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:The prayer vigil at the St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church DESCRIPTION:Emerald Hills Institute Joined to the prayer vigil at the St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church on September 30. \nThe vigil was held with the purpose of global peace and healing.  From six different faiths including Muslim\, Christian\, Jew\, Native\, Buddhist\, and Hindu representatives prayed and gave messages for the peace of the world.  Bulbuli Choir from Bosnian Community sang Halleluiah song. At the end of the vigil\, everyone lighted a candle along with the blessings the faith representatives have given. Emerald Hills representatives Coskun Kariparduc Executive Director called for prayer and Serhat Kariparduc recited a poem by Rumi. URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/the-prayer-vigil-at-the-st-pauls-episcopalian-church/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nggallery_import/IMG_20180930_152220058.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180921T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180922T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20180921T193153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T230844Z UID:26198-1537491600-1537577999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Salt Lake Interfaith Round Table first Luncheon of Academic Year DESCRIPTION:  \nAround 50 attendees from different faiths got together at Salt Lake Interfaith Round Table’s  (SLIR) first luncheon of the year within generosity of LDS Church at the Lion House on September 21. Opening prayer was made by Wendy Stovall\, Board member of SLIR.   \nJosie Stone the chair of SLIR made opening remarks and had everyone introduce themselves. Pamela Atkinson\, board member of SLIR and community advocate gave updates about National Suicide Prevention Week activities which was 9-15 of September. Susan Soleil\, Executive Director of Golden Rule Project\, UT and her colleagues made a presentation about Golden Rule activities in Salt Lake and called for collaborations in any kind. \nEmerald Hills Institute was represented by  Zeynep Kariparduc\, outreach coordinator and board member of SLIR.  \n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/salt-lake-interfaith-round-table-first-luncheon-of-academic-year/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nggallery_import/IMG_20180921_124940749.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180701T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180702T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20180701T221017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T231240Z UID:26266-1530406800-1530493199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Photo Art Exhibit\, Panel Discussion "What I Brought in My Luggage DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/photo-art-exhibit-panel-discussion-what-i-brought-in-my-luggage-tickets-46117026267?aff=erelexpmlt People’s lives in Turkey changed dramatically after the failed coup attempt on July 15th\, 2016. Instead of a proper investigation regarding the perpetrators of the coup\, the Turkish government quickly engaged in a mask purge thousands of peaceful and innocent civilians to unemployment\, unfair imprisonment\, social exclusion and total defenselessness in the face of State violence and harassment. \nPeople from all walks of life were taken aback by the disproportionate response of the government that turned into a collective punishment. Repeated promises were made of totally ripping out all members of social and ethnic communities which have to be enemies of the state. This ensured a mass exodus of people from Turkey. Those who were able to fly from the airport with their passport considered themselves lucky compared to those who had to walk across the border by paying all their savings to human smugglers because their passports had been canceled without any due process. \nOnly after they were able to land in safety and freedom that the feeling of a lost country\, together with the traumatic memories that darkened the beautiful memories of their lives before the coup. The objects displayed in this exhibition are the relics of these lost lives\, representing the yearning for a homeland that is abruptly and arbitrarily denied to them simply because of their association with a social group. \nDuring the panel discussion\, Mehmet Soyer will focus on the big picture of the discrimination and persecution against the opponents\, in Turkey. Then\, it will be discussed human rights violations against women in Turkey through sharing the details of 10 different women’s evocative stories! These tragedies will help us to fathom what women refugees from various countries in Utah had been through before arriving here eventually. URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/photo-art-exhibit-panel-discussion-what-i-brought-in-my-luggage/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20180605T220326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T231014Z UID:26271-1528189200-1528221600@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Award Ceremony for Encouraging Women In Society DESCRIPTION:Encouraging Women in Our Society\, 2018 \nWomen are the teachers and protectors\, scientists and supports\, healers and intellects.  They labor quietly\, and steadily bring about those very changes they wish to see – in neighborhoods\, communities\, cities\, nations\, and in the world around them.  These women are architects and builders\, builders of a brighter and more remarkable tomorrow. This is the statement which defined the Emerald Hills Institute 2018 Encouraging Women in Our Society Awards on May 12th this year.  Three women in Utah who are champions of social justice and architects of that remarkable tomorrow\, were selected to receive recognition for their tireless service and to honor all the women who work to be the change they wish to see in the world.   \nIn attendance were friends\, family\, fans\, and supporters\, and special guests Pamela Atkinson\, advisor to Governor Gary Herbert and keynote speaker\, and her honor Karen Hale\, Salt Lake County Deputy Mayor of Community and External Affairs\, who read the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office Official Proclamation commemorating the event. An English politician was campaigning (Ms. Atkinson shared)\, and at the close of his speech declared\, “I was born a proud Englishman\, I am proud to live as an Englishman\, and I shall die a proud Englishman!”  Over the cheering and from the far back of the crowded room\, the voice of a lone Scotsman carried over the crowd – “Ach\, man\, have ye no ambition?” \nThis started the humorous\, insightful\, and encouraging comments of Ms. Pamela Atkinson\, champion of underserved populations throughout Utah and Governor Herbert’s special advisor on homelessness.  She is a powerhouse of unflinching energy and a remarkable woman.  “Women help men\, do as much as men\, and – dare I say it – even do some things better than men.”  Women have done so very much\, she stated\, but “we must have the ambition to do still more.” Her honor Karen Hale represented the Mayor’s office\, and read the beautiful proclamation issued to recognize the event.   \n“I live for things like this!” she shared\, excited to celebrate people who continue to make a real difference in our community. Emerald Hills Institute is a Utah-based community celebration and service organization\, dedicated to encouraging members of our community as we unite in making our society better and happier now\, as well as building a better tomorrow.  “We aim to recognize women who really make a difference\,” said Zeynep Karipardic\, outreach coordinator for the Institute. The three women honored were Samira Harnish\, Janet Healy\, and Muriel Longstaff. Samira Harnish is Founder and Executive Director of Women of the World\, or WoW\, which works tirelessly to encourage strong women succeed worldwide.  Samira is originally from Iraq\, and her own struggle against bigotry in the workplace as an accomplished engineer fuels her resolve.   \nWorking especially with refugees\, her foundation supports “women of all nations achieve self-reliance\, a voice in the community\, and empowering economic success.”  A proud wife\, mother\, and grandmother\, she tirelessly serves her community education young women in the sciences\, assisting the elderly\, and interpreting in Arabic. Janet Healy is Director of Community and Volunteer Relations for Catholic Community Services of Utah.  A native of Salt Lake City\, she is wife to her supportive husband\, mother to her incredible children\, and grandmother to her beautiful grandchildren.   \nThroughout her life she has been a tireless volunteer in social and church organizations\, serving countless hours in civilian and military communities\, women’s groups\, hospitals\, orphanages\, and in continuously finding new opportunities to serve. Muriel Longstaff\, although also a Utah native\, spent her formative years with her family in the Middle East where she was immersed in a remarkable melting pot of cultures.  She developed a deep love for the wonderful diversity of food\, culture\, and especially the goodness found in varying faiths.  She served as a fulltime volunteer minister for her own church\, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (or “Mormons”)\, and on her return to college life founded Mormons4Muslims to confront and heal what she saw as the inexcusable spread of Islamaphobia.   \n“There is so much more power\,” she says\, in uniting in the fight for goodness. Drawn from a range of backgrounds and life experience\, these three women represent the ambition of wonderful and remarkable people doing as Gandhi’s immortal words encouraged – “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Women are the quiet architects of tomorrow\, and Emerald Hills Institute is proud to encourage the builders of our future. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/award-ceremony-for-encouraging-women-in-society/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nggallery_import/IMG_20180512_191305898.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180603T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180604T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20180602T221135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T231335Z UID:26301-1527987600-1528073999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Ramadan Dinner Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/ramadan-dinner-event/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG-20180509-WA0004.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180323T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180324T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T000033 CREATED:20180323T205746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T220023Z UID:26335-1521766800-1521853199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Salt Lake Interfaith Round Table Luncheon DESCRIPTION:  \nEmerald Hills Institute invited fellow members of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable to a wonderful lunch with friends\, to introduce ourselves and make sure our many interfaith friends fell welcome.  Zeynep Kariparduc\, Outreach Coordinator for the Institute\, took a moment to explain the name of the Institute and its mission.  Emeralds are precious stones and are green\, representing the abundance of heaven and its precious place in each of our hearts\, she explained.  She made a point of emphasizing the use of Hills in plural rather than singular – because each faith walks its unique path into heaven.  \nFrom Whirling Dervish performances to ebru and cooking classes with dishes from around the world\, Emerald Hills Institute sponsors learning about our neighbors through sharing our cultures.  And perhaps most important\, through Talk In Action the Institute coordinates service opportunities for all our interfaith friends to work with us in helping our Utah community because service\, Zeynep explained\, is an expression of love – love for our neighbors\, for our community\, and for the Creator we share. \nIt was a wonderful lunch\, and everyone had a hard time leaving.   \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/salt-lake-interfaith-round-table-luncheon/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2018-03-21_ws2284-Osman-Jabrail-Ahmed.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR