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.