Thanksgiving Dinner and Service

The mayor and state representatives were on hand.

The president of Putnam Science Academy welcomed us all.

The food was delicious as always.

Cheryl Kapelner-Champ helped start the Service.

John Etheridge was the MCee for the night.

This was the 2nd annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Service held at the Putnam Science Academy. The evening was a celebration of the diverse community of Putnam both in it's faith and cultural diversity. The service was a fitting occasion to the beginning of the holidays. We'd like to thank Putnam Science Academy for hosting the event. We'd also like to thank the sponsors: Peace Island Institute, Putnam Lions Club, Putnam Rotary Club, and all the help from the students at Putnam Science Academy as well. It was a wonderful event.

Daily Bread Thanksgiving Food Drive

This weekend volunteers prepared and organized the food donations for Thanksgiving baskets. The food will be given to over 300 needy families for Thanksgiving. Thanks to all the volunteers for coming out and helping. Being able to feed these families is a little miracle that Daily Bread performs each year.

Nov. 20: Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner and Service

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Service held at the Putnam Science Academy, 18 Maple Street in Putnam on November 20th at 5:30pm. It will be a nice evening of citizenship and fellowship. The service will begin after the dinner at around 7:00pm.

A Simple Peace Day

On Sunday, October 21st the Greater Putnam Interfaith Council held it's annual Peace Day Ceremony. It was a beautiful day outside and although the ceremony was short, it was a simple expression of the intention to spread Peace throughout our town and throughout the world. We'd like to thank David Baird, our MCee, John Etheridge for his singing, Jordan Stern for the Jewish prayer for peace, Mehmet Yaramis for the Muslim prayer for peace, Anthony Foronda for the Catholic prayer for peace, Lyn Tolar for the B'hai and Unitarian prayer for peace, and Sister Phap Chan for the Buddhist Prayer for Peace and conducting our Walking Meditation. We'd also like to thank all those involved in the planning of the event and those that came out to participate. May Peace Prevail on Earth.

Norwich Bulletin Article on Peace Day

The Norwich Bulletin posted an article of our lovely Peace Day celebration on their site. Check it out HERE.

IHSP-Daily Bread 30th Anniversary Party

ISHP-Daily Bread will be having their 30th Anniversary Party at the Fellowship Hall at St. Mary's Church of the Visitation on 218 Providence Street in Putnam, CT, Thursday, October 25th.

Please come out and celebrate with us. There will be food, fun and fellowship. Donations of Non-Perishable Items as well as Cash Donations are much appreciated.

Peace Day Ceremony in Rotary Park

We will be having a gathering for our annual Peace Day celebration at Rotary Park in Putnam on Sunday, October 21st. There will be singing and multi-faith prayers about "Peace". We will be taking donations for Daily Bread Food Pantry and IHSP at the gathering. Families and friends are welcome to attend.