About Us

Position:
Community Interfaith Educator – teaching and designing courses on world religions… founders of major faith traditions… interfaith cooperation… ethics and virtues… religions and civilization… comparative prophecies… spirituality and science… evolution in nature, society and religion… Islam and the West… women mystics… interfaith history

Current Project:
publishing an 11-chapter manuscript as a book provisionally entitled
“Teachers of Humanity: Founders of Faith and the Emerging Global Civilization”

Educational Background:
3 Master’s Degrees in Education, Religion, Philosophy

Born:
November 8, 1947, New York City, USA

Citizenship:
United States and Canada

Religious Affiliation and Background:
Baha’i since the year 2000… previously a Unitarian minister who served 25 years… Jewish father… Roman Catholic mother…

Teaching Venues:
Simon Fraser University (Harbour Centre)... University of British Columbia (Robson Square)... University College of the Fraser Valley... West Vancouver Community Learning Program... Community Centres… Public Libraries… Seniors Centres… Churches... University of Idaho... Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California

Publications:
“Universal Questions: Exploring the Mysteries of Life” (book, 1997)
“Sharing Faith: Teaching & Learning Others’ Faith Traditions” (paper, 1996)
“Rainbowmaking: Intercultural & Interfaith Outreach” (curriculum, 1995)
“In Our Hands: Peace & Justice” (curriculum, 1989)
“Religious Education & Our Ultimate Commitment” (book, 1985)

Other Significant Experiences:
Minister of the North Shore Unitarian Church (West Vancouver, 1987- 2000)
President of Multifaith Action Society (1994-2000)
President of Canadian Chapter, International Assoc for Religious Freedom (1996-99)
Recipient of ‘Ethical Leadership’ Award, 2001
Recipient of ‘Unity-in-Diversity’ Award, 1998
Work and travel in Israel, Greece, England, India, China, Japan, Korea, Turkey