Interfaith Alliance’s Rev. Welton Gaddy to moderate panel of chaplains
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., United States military chaplains of the Jewish, Methodist, Muslim, Baptist and Reformed Church in America traditions will come together to share their thoughts on issues facing the chaplaincy today. The Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, President of Interfaith Alliance, will moderate the discussion. Interfaith Alliance is hosting the event in conjunction with the Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress.
The panel will consist of Rabbi and Army Reserves Captain Jerry Seidler, Chaplain and Navy Capt. John H. Lea III, Chaplain and Air Force Lt. Col. Lisa H. Tice, Chaplain and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, and Chaplain and Army Lt. Col. Carleton Birch. The panelists will discuss contemporary issues they experience in their work as military chaplains, as well as how they balance their role ministering to people of all faiths while at the same time staying true to their individual doctrines and beliefs.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Rev. Gaddy is available for interviews, both related to the panel and for general purposes before and after the event. If you are interested in setting up an interview, please let us know.
WHAT: Panel Discussion – Current Topics Facing Today’s Military Chaplains
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2011
WHERE: Cannon House Office Building, Room 340, 283 First Street SE, Washington, DC
WHO: Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, President, Interfaith Alliance
Bob Patrick, Director, Veterans History Project
Rep. Bob Filner (D-Calif.), Ranking Member, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Capt. Jerry Seidler, Rabbi, Army Reserves
Capt. John H. Lea III, Force Chaplain, Navy Installations Command, Washington, D.C.
Lt. Col. Lisa H. Tice, Staff Chaplain, Personnel, Budget, and Readiness Division,
Office of the Chief of Chaplains, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C.
Lt. Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, Chaplain, U.S. Marine Corps and Navy Chaplains Corps
Lt. Col. Carleton Birch, Chaplain, Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains
The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. For more information, visit www.loc.gov/vets/.
Interfaith Alliance celebrates religious freedom by championing individual rights, promoting policies that protect both religion and democracy, and uniting diverse voices to challenge extremism. Founded in 1994, Interfaith Alliance brings together members from 75 faith traditions as well as those without a faith tradition to protect faith and freedom. For more information visit www.interfaithalliance.org.