Kol Ami News

For the second year, the Interfaith Harmony Concert in Millcreek celebrated the variety of religions and faiths within the city. Held in the Public Market at Millcreek Common (1354 E. Chambers Ave.) the event was intended to promote unity, understanding and connection through the language of music. 

Millcreek City Council Representative Silvia Catten serves on the city’s Interfaith Council. She said she enjoys the annual interfaith concert as it fosters dialogue and celebrates shared values and respect 

“I had always had this vision of faiths coming together, and I always thought it was a very nice idea,” Catten said. “We have several people on our Interfaith Council that represent different faiths and churches, mainly within our community but also in the broader surrounding area. A lot of it is focused on service in our community and we have a lot of service opportunities throughout the year.”

The free concert featured performances from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Congregation Kol Ami and the Salt Lake City Krishna Temple.

Congregation Kol Ami Cantor Adam Davis shared songs from the Jewish faith. Because the event was held on a Saturday night, Davis invited the attendees to participate in a ritual that ended Shabbat with wine, spices and a braided candle.

“This ceremony is called Havdalah, which means separation,” he said. “It’s the separation between what’s holy and what is every day. The candle is a multiwicked candle, woven together with the idea that from many we are woven together into one, into unity.”

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