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5th Annual One Funny Ithaca Story: “Houses of Worship” Edition
Sunday, March 31, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
$25Thousands of area residents have connections with a local house of worship, and appreciate the important leadership and missions that are part of daily life. This work often includes support for local cancer patients and their families.
Yet within the serious, reflective ambiance that can be associated with every religion are moments when humor is part of the mix. either intentionally or otherwise.
This years’ One Funny Ithaca Story to benefit the Cancer Resource Center will be led by local clergy who often see the lighter side of life within their daily work.
The Cancer Resource Center appreciates the role of area clergy for many of our clients and their families, who seek perspective, hope and courage during challenging times. Now it’s time for some stand-up, courtesy of these stand-tall women and men.
An exceptionally fun event featuring a diverse line-up of area faith leaders
from Ithaca’s houses of worship, the campuses, and the hospital:
Yasin Ahmed
Muslim chaplain, Cornell University
Rick Bair
Pastor, St. Luke Lutheran Church
Megan Castellan
Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tim Dean
Chaplain, Cayuga Medical Center
Scott Glass
Rabbi, Temple Beth-El
David Kaden
Senior Minister, First Congregational Church of Ithaca
Hierald Osorto
Director, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, Ithaca College
Teressa Sivers
Pastor, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Victor Younger
Board of Trustees, Calvary Baptist Church
Plus annual performance of Official One Funny Ithaca Story National Anthem, “Somewhere Over Taughannock.”
Co-Emcees: Jerry Dietz and Gary Stewart
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