World Religions


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World Religions
Alexander Justice, Loyola Marymount University, Convener / Secretary 

MEMBERS PRESENT

• Winette Field, William Booth College
• Ellen Frost, Perkins School of Theology
• Karla Grafton, Hartford International University
• Alexander Justice, Loyola Marymount University

AGENDA

1. Old Business – none
2. New Business

a) Plan programming to fulfill Aims

• Consensus formed to plan a field trip and a 
panel at Atla 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

• Ellen will reach out to 2025 local host Michelle 
Spomer for help with proposal.

• Group brainstormed possible sites: mosque, 
Buddhist center. Distance to suburban sites 
would present difficulty.

• Additional brainstorming noted historically 
important synagogue and community Rodef 
Shalom.

• Further conversation suggested panel on ecu-
menism in Pittsburgh, especially the ecumeni-
cal response to the tragic attack on Tree of Life 
synagogue.

• Planning will continue on listserv.
b) Update the WRIG LibGuide

• Technically owned by PSIG, so need to coordi-
nate with David Schmersal

• Karla is updating the DEI LibGuide, so WRIG 
could also provide input .

• Alexander will call for input via listserv.