Dear Causer of our existence,

 

We begin the program in the name of the causer and sustainer of our existence, creator of the universe and who is beyond our imagination, and to whom gratitude is expressed by many names.

 

With your blessings, we proceed with the program.

Welcome.

 

God bless the USA

 

     

• Mike Ghouse (214) 325-1916
• Email: MikeGhouse@aol.com
• Website: www.Foundationforpluralism.com

	Civic Leaders Hon. Joe Chow, Mayor of City of Addison Hon. Mike Simpson, Mayor of City of Frisco Hon. Bob Phelps, Mayor of City of Farmers Branch Hon. Pat Evans, Mayor of City of Plano Hon. Gary Slagle, Mayor of City of Richardson Hon. Pat Malone, Councilperson, City of Carrollton Hon. Robert Casey, FBI Chief, SW Regio

2006 PROGRAM - RELIGIOUS PRAYERS

Prayer theme is Co-existence and is based on the scriptures led by our prayer leaders, along with the messages of the clergy of the respective faiths. If you know of any faith that is not represented, please write to info@foundationforpluralism.com  to be included next year.

REQUEST: The Clergy and Organization heads of respective faiths are requested to stand by the stage, and join the prayer leader upon their turn. If you are delayed please remain besides the stage until the prayer has concluded.

Buddhism prayer was offered by Mike Ghouse.

More information available at the following links:

1. Power Point Presentation:  http://www.foundationforpluralism.com/Images_UnityDay/UnityDayUSA_PluralismWebsite.pps
2. 90 Organizations Participated - http://www.foundationforpluralism.com/Images_UnityDay/UnityDay_PastOrganizations.asp
3. Religious leaders who participated - http://www.foundationforpluralism.com/Images_UnityDay/UnityDay_Past_SpiritualLeaders.asp
4. Civic Leaders - http://www.foundationforpluralism.com/Images_UnityDay/UnityDay_Past_HonoredGuests.asp
5. Comments: http://www.foundationforpluralism.com/Images_UnityDay/UnityDay_Past_Comments.asp
6. News Media: http://www.foundationforpluralism.com/Images_UnityDay/UnityDay_Past_Press.asp
7. Different Religious Greetings
8. Pluralism Prayer
9. Album for 2005 - http://picasaweb.google.com/MikeGhouse/UnityDayUSA_2005
10. Album for 2006 - http://picasaweb.google.com/MikeGhouse/UnityDayUSA2006_Album02  
11. Key Note Speakers: Daisy Khan, a national interfaith leader confirmed.
12. Key Note speakers: Karen Hughes, undersecretary of State, yet to be confirmed.

2007 PROGRAM PLANNING

This years' theme would be One Nation - Information for the items below will be updated....

• American National Anthem
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Statement of Purpose
• Acknowledgement of Sponsors
• Acknowledgment of Dignitaries
• Civic Leaders
• Spiritual Leaders
• Recognitions
• Conclusion
• Refreshments

Comments from the community: (2005 &  2006)

• A variety of comments have been received and placed together, you are welcome to share yours.

Press: (2005 & 2006)

• We are grateful for the support by Dallas Morning News, Plano Star Couriers, Frisco Paper, WBAP 820, KRLD 1080, AM1150, CBS TV 11,  NBC TV 5, Telemundo 27 and other News and community outlets.
• http://cbs11tv.com/topstories/local_story_253232024.html

Photographs: Can be viewed as slide show.

• http://picasaweb.google.com/MikeGhouse/UnityDayUSA2006_Album02
• http://picasaweb.google.com/MikeGhouse/UnityDayUSA_2005

Interfaith Prayers at Women's peace conference  Photograph courtesy:  Aftab Lakhani