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The new Chaplain for Culver-Stockton, Amanda Sorenson, gave the welcome and Invocation for the Assembly. Sorenson is a student at the Lexington Theological Seminary, studying to become a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Sorenson discussed the traditions of Thanksgiving within the Christian Church, and their significance to the religion, including the importance of regular gathering and offering praise. Dr. Daniel Silber, dean of the college and vice president for academic affairs, spoke of the two spiritual traditions in his home, Judaism and Shintoism. Silber was born into Judaism and his wife, Karen, is a practicing Shinto. Silber’s message focused on the common ground between the two religions. The Japanese word Shinto translates to “the way of the Gods” and has many similarities with Judaism. Dr. Mohamed El-Bermawy, professor of chemistry and biology at C-SC, spoke of what Thanksgiving meant to the Islamic faith. He explained the five pillars of Islam and how the idea of being grateful is an important facet of the religion. One example he gave was the fourth pillar, fasting for the month of Ramadan. “It is important to feel the hunger. There are so many who do not have anything to eat, and experiencing hunger is the only way to understand what they are going through,” said El-Bermawy. The audience was invited to write something they were thankful for on a paper leaf to hang on a Thanksgiving Tree. The tree will be displayed in the Gladys Crown Center on the C-SC campus for the rest of the week. The assembly was also accompanied by traditional organ music, played by Dr. Carol Mathieson. Students, Mya Canty and Jr Henderson, also took part in the service. Canty led the Call to Worship and Henderson said the Thanksgiving Prayer. Culver-Stockton is in affiliation with the Disciples of Christ Church, but welcomes students of all faiths and persuasions. OTHER FEATURED ARTICLES
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