Paul McKenna teaches, writes and consults in the fields of world religions and interfaith dialogue. In his more than thirty years of

experience in this field, Paul has received a number of awards and honors for his

interfaith work

Paul created the Scarboro Missions Golden Rule Poster featuring the Golden Rule

scripturally and symbolically in 13 religions. This multifaith poster has achieved international

renown as an educational and interfaith resource.

Paul Chaffee, director of the Interfaith Center at the Presidio in San Francisco and one of the

most influential interfaith figures in the USA, has described the Golden Rule Poster as “the single

most powerful interfaith tool in the world.”

Paul McKenna has created a number of do-it-yourself, educational and curriculum resources in the fields of the Golden Rule and interfaith

dialogue. These are available on the Scarboro Missions website.

Paul has two Masters degrees in theology. Currently, he functions as co-ordinator of the Scarboro Missions Interfaith Department in

Toronto, Canada.

To learn more visit:

www.scarboromissions.ca

Global Fa ith In Act ion 1103 N. Topeka, Wichi ta , KS 67214

Phone: 316-269-0635 Fax: 316-269-1292

Emai l: GFIANOW@gmail .com

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Global Faith in Act ion

Presents Paul McKenna of

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“A Wor ld o f Fa i th L iv ing Together, Beyond Our D i f fe rences”

The Global Faith In Action Board Of Directors are honored

to host Paul McKenna’s visit to our state of Kansas. Paul

McKenna has been monitoring interfaith activity for the past

thirty years. Sam Muyskens describes him as a “fun loving,

optimistic theologian, who has committed his life to interfaith

understanding”. In addition to the four public presentations

described in this brochure, Paul will be meeting one on one

with Kansas religious leaders and educators introducing the

Golden Rule Curriculum he has developed and implemented

throughout Canada.

During the month of March, Global Faith In Action will be offering comprehensive Golden Rule training for educators,

youth workers, scout leaders, and school teachers. Kate

Marshall Flaherty, from Toronto, Canada, will be our guest

facilitator.

Kate is an award-winning poet, founding member of the

Children’s Peace Theatre and a lifelong student of world

religions. Kate is one of Paul McKenna’s lead retreat

facilitators of the Golden Rule curriculum. If you are

interested in becoming a trained Golden Rule Teacher,

retreat facilitator, or community leader please contact

Global Faith In Action.

Global Faith In Action Board of Directors: Rev. Sam

Muyskens, President; Maher Musleh, V. President; Rabbi

Michael Davis, Secretary; Chelsea Whipple, Treasurer; and

Rev. David Carter.

GFIA Golden Rule Steering Committee: Sam Muyskens,

Chelsea Whipple, Ken Lerman, Ned Lakin, Maher Musleh,

Rema Venkatasubban, Daisy Kabagarama

The Golden Rule Project Calendar of Events

Featuring Paul McKenna

"The Golden Rule and the Global Family" Fish and Chips Sunday Lunch

Sunday, January 23, 12:30-2:30 pm, at College Hill

United Methodist Church, 2930 E 1st Street North Wichita, KS 67214-4784

Cost: $6.00 - RSVP

Let's all come together as one large, diverse family for a Sunday

Noon Fish and Chips lunch

(vegetarian option).

Paul McKenna, through storytelling, and visuals will share

how the Golden Rule can be a powerful tool for our becoming a

global family!

Co-sponsored by People of Faith

for Peace.

Golden Rule and Charter of Compassion posters will be on sale at each event.

To attend one or more of these events please visit www.globalfaithinaction.org or call 316 269 0635

"Building a Global Interfaith Movement" A Kansas Religious Leaders Luncheon

(vegetarian)

Monday, January 24, 12:00-1:30 pm, at East

Heights United Methodist Church. 4407 East Douglas

Wichita, Kansas 67218

Cost: Donation. RSVP

Using facts, figures, trends and storytelling, Paul

McKenna will outline for us the profound hope that is being generated by the

interfaith movement, and how dialogue is stimulating inter-religious cooperation in the realms of justice, peace-making and ecological

sustainability. Co-sponsored by Kansas

Ecumenical Ministries.

"A Rule Made of Gold…Exploring a Universal

Moral Principle” Potluck Dinner

Monday, January 24,

6:00-8:00 pm, at Office This. 4031 E Harry

Wichita, KS. 67218

Cost: Bring a dish to share RSVP

The Golden Rule is arguably the most universal ethical

principle in history. Paul will reflect with us how the

Golden Rule is rooted in a wide range of philosophies,

religions and cultures, and is well suited to become our

“ethical cornerstone” as the human family works together

to build a peaceful society.

Co-sponsored by Muslim Public Affairs Council, and the Hindu American Seva

Charities.

"Catholics and the Interfaith Conversation"

Tuesday, January 25,

12:00-1:30 pm. Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th Street North

Bel Aire, KS 67226-8825

Cost: Free, ($5.50 box lunch available) RSVP

"By dialogue, we let God be

present in our midst, for as we open ourselves to one another, we

open ourselves to God." Pope John Paul II.

Using facts, figures, story-telling

and video, Paul McKenna will explore with us interfaith initiatives

made by bishops, monks, missioners, religious orders and

other Catholics around the world. Paul will also examine the challenges, conflicts and benefits stimulated by this new interfaith impulse in the Catholic Church.

You do not need to be a

Catholic to attend.