The youth group and confirmation class is taking a trip to an ecumenical center to explore a different religious community. Any youth not accompanied by a parent needs to have a permission form filled out found here on the youth page.
The Gurudwara is the name of a temple of the Sikh religion. The name of the Gurudwara in Glen Rock is “Sri Guru Singh Sabha”. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded by Gurus, or “teachers”, that calls its followers to seek justice and equality of all, and perform acts of service.
Logistics
We will meet at Grace at 5:30, and Melanie can give out scarves, and chaperones will drive youth to the Gurudwara at 5:45-6. Others can meet us there at 6. We will have dinner while we are there. (If you are a picky eater, you should have a snack before we arrive. Please inform us of any allergies).
Dressing - cover your head & make sure your backside is covered
Cover your head- Everyone should cover their hair with a cloth, because this is a norm and we should show respect. In this tradition, covering your head is done in recognition that God is above you, and an expression of humility before God. At the temple, most men wear turbans and women drape scarves over their head. Some people also tie a bandana over their head. If you need one, Melanie has plenty of pretty and fancy scarves to share, or you can bring a scarf or bandana yourself. There are also bandanas and scarves at the Gurudwara for visitors.
Dress appropriately- Folks sit on the floor most of the time, both for the worship and at the food hall. So, please wear clothes that are comfortable for sitting and that keep your backside covered when sitting cross-legged.
Order of Activities
The Friday service starts around 7 and runs until around 8:30-9:30 depending on the day, but it is typical for people to come and go. About 1/3 of it is readings with translation on screen, 1/3 is songs with translations, and 1/3 is spoken, similar to Brian’s sermons, and does not have translations. We will visit the hall for the music and go to the langar hall - the free community kitchen dedicated to feeding everyone and representing equality and love of God - to learn about their community service initiatives during the sermon. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and it is heavily encouraged.