Several members of the Norwich Interfaith Council recently met for dinner to welcome Rabbi Rafael Goldstein to the group. The Council (formerly called the Norwich Ministerium) includes leaders from different faith traditions who seek to build bridges between communities of faith and to serve the people of Chenango County. In the past, the Council has sponsored a “Faith Food Walk,” the annual Norwich Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, and a Blessing of the Animals Service. Leaders in local communities of faith are welcome to join the Council. Contact Nancy Hale at the Broad Street United Methodist Church, 334-2895, for additional information. Back row: Rev. David J. Spiegel Sr., First Baptist Church; Rev. Larry Russell, Plymouth, North Norwich and Preston United Methodist Church; Rev. Joseph Connolly, United Church of Christ First Congregational and Dc. Dave Kirsch, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Front: Rev. Thomas Olsen, Christ Lutheran Church; Rabbi Rafael Goldstein, Norwich Jewish Center; and Rev. Nancy Hale, Broad Street United Methodist Church. (Frank Speziale Photo)