As people of different faiths approach the end of their lives, they and their families commonly face a variety of difficult tasks and decisions. Examples include:
- how to provide caregiving
- how one can die with dignity
- how to deal with wills, living wills and durable powers of attorney
- how to relate to medical professionals and others who aren't familiar with one's religious tradition
- how to go through pre-death rituals (e.g., confession of sins, preparation to "meet one's maker," asking forgiveness from those who may have been wronged)
- how to conduct after-death rituals (e.g., care of the body, mourning)
- how death, and talking about death, is viewed by those involved
Please bring a potluck dish to pass, if you're able, or just show up for the evening. All are welcome. Invite a friend. Please be aware that many in our interfaith community do not eat pork or may be vegetarian.
