Observing the tradition of Noah\u2019s Pudding which commemorates the day when Noah\u2019s ark landed on the mountain Ararat, Pacifica Institute members enjoyed the priceless taste of both artistically served treat and friendship with various communities. The month of Ashura (Noah\u2019s Pudding ) was marked with two visits on December 2 and 5, to a church and the retired housing members respectively.
\nFirst experience of the series was with the church St. Paul the Apostle community on December 2, which coincided with the first Sunday mass of Advent. On such a special occasion, our volunteers joined their Christian fellows\u2019 mass led by Father John Ardis in their excitement and prayers that went out to the humanity.
\nFollowing the mass, everyone was invited to the community hall where they had the chance to go further for friendship over a cup of coffee accompanied with Noah\u2019s pudding. Upon hearing the story behind the sweet treat, it\u2019s no wonder to hear remarks such as, \u201cIsn\u2019t it amazing to see a single serving of a dessert bringing people of faith together and contributing to dialogue.\u201d Or as Fr. Joe, the associate pastor who was impressed to see the cups topped with the pomegranate seeds, expressed: \u201c What a meaningful interfaith treat that has survived years and brought us together today.\u201d
\nThe dessert originated from a story as sweet as itself and survived to date as one of the mostly cherished traditions among Turkish people who care about the next door neighbors regardless of their faith and nationality. At the second dawn of civilization, everyone in Noah\u2019s ark feasted on the meal of leftover grains, dried fruits, nuts, and everything they could find to survive, they also feasted on the spirit of sharing which is a symbol of unity among God\u2019s creatures. The very same spirit filled Pacifica Institute volunteers and the dear host communities as they shared Noah\u2019s pudding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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