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Greater Springfield Interfaith Association to host local events celebrating the Parliament of the World’s Religions | Community Voices

 Event information for Sacred Rhythms.
Sacred Rhythms is a pre-event to celebrate the Parliament of the World’s Religions.

Reverend Doctor Bobbi Dykema is the pastor at the First Church of the Brethren in Springfield, Ill. She spoke to Community Voices about the upcoming Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, as well as the preceding events in Springfield on August 4 and 5, which are sponsored by the Liturgical Arts Festival board and the Greater Springfield Interfaith Association.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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