Faith in the Time of Corona: Association of Faith Communities

Posted by Seth Schapiro | May 3, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, COVID-19, Faith Matters, Local, Wellness | 0

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Faith in the Time of Corona: Association of Faith Communities

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There are a variety of faith-based organizations that tirelessly work to put faith into action to help the hurting and needy throughout Santa Cruz County. As part of the special Faith Matters series titled Faith in the Time of Corona, this program highlights the Association of Faith Communities (AFC) which has united spiritual congregations in helping the unhoused and most vulnerable in our area. During the Covid-19 pandemic, AFC is expanding its efforts to serve those who do not have a home in which to “Shelter-in-Place.”

TOPIC: ASSOCIATION OF FAITH COMMUNITIES

GUESTS:

DEBBIE BATES (PROGRAM MANAGER)
JACOB JOSEPHS (PROGRAM MANAGER)

About The Author

Seth Schapiro

Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives, both in his personal experiences as well as in his professional life. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. He has also lived in Cambodia and taught at a Buddhist university in Phnom Penh.