Interfaith Concerts
2021 Concert - "Creating Our Future - Together!"
On September 12, 2021, the tenth anniversary Arts & Faith Interfaith Concert premiered on YouTube, Facebook and on HEC-TV.
The video features performances by world-renowned soprano Christine Brewer, the Interfaith Youth Chorus and a retrospective of musical performances by a variety of faith ensembles.
Concert Program
National Anthem - Jeremy Denis, vocalist
Christine Brewer, soprano, with Alla Voskoboynikova, pianist
Welcoming remarks by Christine and “Amazing Grace” by H. Leslie Adams
Muslim
Faiqa Hasan, Fauzia Jafri, Maheen Malik, Shaheen Mansor, Shireen Qalbani, Almas Rehman, and Hamida Tariz, accompanied by pianist Peter Martin
“Sura Fussilat” - recitations from The Holy Qur’an
“Lab pae aati hay dua …” - a poem by Allama Iqbal, music by Jagjit Singh
Catholic
North City Deanery Choir, Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis
“There Is Goodness” by Daniel DuMaine
Buddhist
Fo Guang Shan St. Louis Buddhist Center
“Verse of Avalokitesvara,” (Guan Yin) Bodhisattva’s Vows
Jewish
Rob Aronson, vocals and guitar
“Gesher” by Yosef Goldman
Hindu
The Hindu Faith Choir Group of St. Louis
“Aa Chalke Tujhe, Mein Leke Chalun, Ek Aise Gagan Ke Tale …” by Kishore Kumar
Protestant
Nu Voices: The Youth Choir Ministry of Central Baptist Church-St. Louis
“The 23rd Psalm”
Sikh
Sikh Study Circle of St. Louis
“Shabad”
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Rising Generation St. Louis Youth Chorus
“Come, Come Ye Saints,” lyrics by William Clayton
Interfaith Youth Chorus
“Begin” by Matt Carlson
Closing
“God Bless America” - montage of past concerts
This broadcast and streaming event is offered to allow reflection and to unify the community in hope for peace and justice.