Who We AreMembership is open to faith-based congregations, organizations, and individuals who are interested in promoting interfaith harmony and goodwill within our community and who subscribe to the purpose of this organization.
Currently, our group is comprised of members of the Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Hindu faiths. |
Check out the Columbus Dispatch's article about our organization at the link below.
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Barb Anderson President |
The Rev. Stephen Smith Vice President |
Greg Davis Secretary |
Karen Patterson past president |
Laura Leach Board member |
Kat Moser board member |
Barb Anderson has been a member of SAIL for several years representing Dublin Community Church, United Church of Christ. She facilitates an Interfaith/Ecumenical group at her church called WORD (Women of Religious Diversity) which brings together Christian women of many denominations, as well as Muslim women, for study, fellowship and support.
Barb treasures the friendships made through SAIL and WORD and Turkish American Society of Ohio in the Interfaith community as we strive to bring more people together to dialog and share our faith experiences.
Barb also treasures her family who support her in her interfaith efforts, namely her husband, Tom of 27 years, and their children, Mollie, age 26 and Ryan age 23.
Barb looks forward to serving as President of SAIL beginning in January, 2018 and thanks all who have gone before in the leadership of SAIL.
Our differences may at times define us,
But they need not divide us.
At all times, and in all places,
Let our common goals unite us.
The Reverend Stephen Smith, Rector, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church. Stephen participates in SAIL because he believes cooperation by diverse religious groups strengthens communities and makes for peace.
Greg Davis, a new member of S.A.I.L., belongs to First Community Church and also attends the North Columbus Friends Meeting (Quakers). He has been an active organizer of interfaith events such as the Interfaith March for Peace & Justice and the Community Family Fun Day, which was held at the Noor Islamic Cultural Center in Fall 2017. He lives in Hilliard with wife, two kids, and a surplus of pets.
Karen Patterson has been a member of S.A.I.L. since 2013 and served as president for two years. Karen is a member of First Community Church, United Church of Christ. She is also a candidate for Commissioned Ministry in the U.C.C. Her focus will be Interfaith Collaboration and Education. Karen's favorite things about interfaith work are the friends she has made, the way learning about other faith traditions has enhanced her life, and the feeling that comes with helping to connect people from diverse backgrounds in the name of peace and friendship.
Laura Leach is a member of St Patrick's Episcopal Church. She is a retired school social worker and substance abuse prevention and intervention specialist. She loves being a member of SAIL because of the work the organization does to facilitate peace and understanding amongst all people.
Kat Moser has a deep passion for serving and connecting people from all over the world. She also volunteers as a “conversation partner” with two young South Korean women. Kat is actively involved with Bethel International United Methodist Church and is employed at Home Care Assistance as a Client Care Manager to fulfill her desire to assist families with the process of aging.
Dr. J.S. Jindal (not yet pictured) enjoys serving as a S.A.I.L. board member. In addition to working with S.A.I.L., he is active in many organizations, including American Red Cross Ohio Buckeye Region, Federation of Indian Associations Board (FIA), Mayor’s Religious Advisory Council, Community Relations Commission (CRC), Columbus Police/Fire Minority Rect. Council, and Worthington Interfaith Neighbors (WIN). He is a Co- founding member and serves on the board of The Spiritual Sadhna Society, Interfaith Association of Central Ohio, Sneh Community for Seniors, Port Columbus Interfaith Services Board, Shiva Counseling Services, Guru Nanak Darbar Religious Society etc. Dr. Jindal is Chair of Columbus International Festival. He is also the president of Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Powell.
Barb treasures the friendships made through SAIL and WORD and Turkish American Society of Ohio in the Interfaith community as we strive to bring more people together to dialog and share our faith experiences.
Barb also treasures her family who support her in her interfaith efforts, namely her husband, Tom of 27 years, and their children, Mollie, age 26 and Ryan age 23.
Barb looks forward to serving as President of SAIL beginning in January, 2018 and thanks all who have gone before in the leadership of SAIL.
Our differences may at times define us,
But they need not divide us.
At all times, and in all places,
Let our common goals unite us.
The Reverend Stephen Smith, Rector, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church. Stephen participates in SAIL because he believes cooperation by diverse religious groups strengthens communities and makes for peace.
Greg Davis, a new member of S.A.I.L., belongs to First Community Church and also attends the North Columbus Friends Meeting (Quakers). He has been an active organizer of interfaith events such as the Interfaith March for Peace & Justice and the Community Family Fun Day, which was held at the Noor Islamic Cultural Center in Fall 2017. He lives in Hilliard with wife, two kids, and a surplus of pets.
Karen Patterson has been a member of S.A.I.L. since 2013 and served as president for two years. Karen is a member of First Community Church, United Church of Christ. She is also a candidate for Commissioned Ministry in the U.C.C. Her focus will be Interfaith Collaboration and Education. Karen's favorite things about interfaith work are the friends she has made, the way learning about other faith traditions has enhanced her life, and the feeling that comes with helping to connect people from diverse backgrounds in the name of peace and friendship.
Laura Leach is a member of St Patrick's Episcopal Church. She is a retired school social worker and substance abuse prevention and intervention specialist. She loves being a member of SAIL because of the work the organization does to facilitate peace and understanding amongst all people.
Kat Moser has a deep passion for serving and connecting people from all over the world. She also volunteers as a “conversation partner” with two young South Korean women. Kat is actively involved with Bethel International United Methodist Church and is employed at Home Care Assistance as a Client Care Manager to fulfill her desire to assist families with the process of aging.
Dr. J.S. Jindal (not yet pictured) enjoys serving as a S.A.I.L. board member. In addition to working with S.A.I.L., he is active in many organizations, including American Red Cross Ohio Buckeye Region, Federation of Indian Associations Board (FIA), Mayor’s Religious Advisory Council, Community Relations Commission (CRC), Columbus Police/Fire Minority Rect. Council, and Worthington Interfaith Neighbors (WIN). He is a Co- founding member and serves on the board of The Spiritual Sadhna Society, Interfaith Association of Central Ohio, Sneh Community for Seniors, Port Columbus Interfaith Services Board, Shiva Counseling Services, Guru Nanak Darbar Religious Society etc. Dr. Jindal is Chair of Columbus International Festival. He is also the president of Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Powell.