"Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
'Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!' cries she
With silent lips. 'Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore,
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!’”
So Help Me God – A Prayerful Alternative to the Inauguration
A Shem Center Interfaith Zoom Gathering
January 20, 2025; 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm Eastern Time
Joseph Kilikevice and Steve Miller will host this event
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2Ak_CdOaTxGmAF7XtqZjOg#/registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Questions: adshem708@gmail.com
So Help Me God
These closing words of the Presidential oath of office of the United States of America will mark Inauguration Day on January 20, 2025.
You are invited to join us on Zoom that day to reflect on the blessings of a free America and its ideals.
You are invited to avoid TV coverage of the inauguration event and choose an alternative gathering of spirit and peace.
You are invited to experience a community of citizens and immigrants coming together for mutual encouragement and support in the days ahead.
Some welcoming thoughts from the hosts for this gathering as well as song, poetry and small breakout time is planned. All women, men and children are welcome to join us. Meet some new friends to continue our exchange and to find some much-needed support for the days ahead.
Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality
708 North Harvey Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-1095
shemcenter1993@gmail.com
Photo Credits: Emory Mead, Stephen B. Starr, Joseph Kilikevice
The Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality website is awarded a 2022 American Digital Design Award for excellence in design and user experience.
