BIO: BERNARD WERTHAN

A lifelong Nashvillian, Bernard Werthan has been a community activist and social justice proponent for most of his adult life. The man with the vision that resulted in the creation of Family of Abraham, Bernard saw the need for an organization to advance understanding through conversations, speakers and educational forums.  A grassroots group which represents the three Abrahamic faiths and others, FOA champions religious freedom, fosters diversity and promotes a more inclusive community. Below is a mere sampling of Bernard’s community involvement:

Board member, Development Chair and past president, Nashville Opportunities Industrialization Center

Member, Volunteer Review Team, Neighborhood Initiatives Council, United Way

Board member and past president, The Temple

Advisory board member, Nashville Public Education Foundation

Member, Community Advocates Advisory Council, joint initiative of Vanderbilt Medical Center and Meharry Medical College

Community Relations Committee, Jewish Federation of Nashville

Board Member, Faith and Culture Center

Board member, United Nations Association

Come, bring your friends (there's plenty of room for everyone) and  your favorite finger-food/drink and get ready to be inspired!

The meeting will introduce the group to the Family of Abraham (FoA),  a group of Nashvillians representing the three Abrahamic faiths and other religious traditions, who seek to advance understanding through conversation, speakers and education forums.  Three members of the FoA organizing committee, Daoud Abudiab, Bernard Werthan and Mary Pat Silveira,  will speak about the group's mission and purpose.

May 10th ... L-club Saturday, 6:30 ....

Hope for Humanity starts here!

                      Speaker, Bernard Werthan

         Daoud Abudiab and Mary Pat Silveira

Hosted by Charles Sumner and the

Greater Nashville UU Congregation

374 Hicks Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37221-2102

Come and learn first hand about an organization which brings a great measure of Hope to our community.

The Family of Abraham is a group of Nashvillians, representing the three Abrahamic faiths. We advance understanding through conversations, speakers and educational forums.

Mission

Using the tools of education and engagement, The Family of Abraham champions religious freedom, fosters diversity and promotes a more inclusive community.