IDEAS GENERATED FOR INCREASING TRUST AND RELATIONSHIP
Placed on Post-its at the United Methodist-Muslim Dinner
[Northern Illinois Conference/Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago]
North Central College April 26, 2007

1.     Methodist-Muslim picnic in Naperville (games, food, music)
2.     Sound Vision I think, maybe share educational Muslim videos, with Christians and vice versa
3.     Learn each other's faith and practices.
4.     I can't think of anything original. I very much like Ms. Saeed's ideas. I also believe visiting each other's worship services is important.
5.     Keep copy of the declaration in the church and mosque
6.     Seeing each other in worship, at churches and mosques, would be very beneficial. But this was a wonderful event. It was very casual
7.     Get together with neighbors in a social setting
8.     Attend one another's worship service. Learn about each other's religious practices and traditions.
         Hopefully, through our experience we    can strengthen our faith.
9.      Interfaith scripture study
10.     Have dialogue tables conducive/suitable for active discussion - able to hear, understand, and interact
11.     I want to learn more about the political situation in the U.S. and the role of religion in politics - Sanaa Siddiqui
12.     Interfaith Unity Picnic
13.     Continue sending all notices of CIOGC to NIC and vice versa
14.     I would like to study the Qur'an with Tajweek. I would also like to continue volunteering at the Glenn Ellen Church as a tutor
           for refugees, as well as learn more about middle east global politics that concern me, U.S. and my faith -- Nida Rahman
15.     Education at a grassroots level on tolerance and unity.
16.     Dialogue extended to communities through local cable TV with Imams, Pastors, Priests, Rabbis
17.     Talk to people wherever you are
18.     Go to the neighbors
19.     Informal get-togethers to share beliefs. "Get to Know You."
20.     Visits to each others religious services
21.     Get to know your neighbor! How?
22.     Block party
23.     Write articles in local newsletters about these events to share
24.     Table #4 heartily recommends: An interfaith camp week that may or may not focus on faith/doctrine.
           // Remember to look other in the eye and smile!
25.     Local level activities
26.     Youth UM-Muslim Camp
27.     CIOGC and NIC doing a joint resolution regarding all Racism including Islamophobia
28.     Share the declaration as a good example of what to do
29.     Spark the flame of God Consciousness --to market it.
30.     Interfaith lock-in
31.     Have our youth work on joint Community projects
32.     Letter to editor about relationships (positive) / / Monitor media // meet with editorial board
33.     Ladies Tea Time? Lunch hour? Sharing Our Lives!
34.     "Leader swap" leaders from each faith share with others at services
35.     Trips to museums
36.     I will sponsor an interfaith games where participants work together - Harriette Cross safirefour@aol.com
37.     Interfaith Prayer Study
38.     Muslims have students in Christian colleges in India, Pakistan, etc. We need Christians who have opportunity to study in Muslim schools.
39.     List what faith beliefs we have in common as opposed to only the differences
40.     Invite Muslim women to a women's event at Grace [Naperville UMC ]. Ask for reciprocal invitations. 9Women;s Da apart, other)
41.     What are the ways in which I can connect with Muslims in my community?