Your presence makes a difference. Make sure that legislators knowwhich bills we support and which bills we must defeat. February 15th is jointly sponsored by the Colorado Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado & National Council-Jewish Women! Please join us and show up for women & families and show our elected officials that peaople of faith trust women!

Join us on Sunday, February 12, at 6:00 pm as we gather to #EatTogether and live more fully into our baptismal covenant to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourselfwith a potluck meal. Following the meal we will hold our Annual Parish Meeting. At this meeting we receive reports about our life and ministry. We also elect members to serve on the vestry and delegates to serve at convention.

Please join the Greater Concord Interfaith Council at an interfaith vigil in support of immigrants, refugee resettlement, & especially our Muslim neighbors and friends. Recently a member of the Islamic Society of Greater Concord, was at an out of town public event. An unknown woman approached her in a restroom. Like many Muslim women living in America who wear hijabs, appearing in public can be difficult. The woman in the restroom wasn’t a bother, however. She simply wanted to give our friend a hug to show support and kindness toward a Muslim woman. We need more of this as we face profound differences and deteriorating public discourse. A word of kindness to a woman in a hijab, habit or kippah, or a smile to a stranger, shows love. We must comfort those who are being singled out or who live in fear. The Greater Concord Interfaith Council collaborates on important issues because what we have in common is stronger than what …

St. John’s Adult Education Series on Islam If you’re a Christian who is interested in learning about Islam, or a Muslim who interested in learning about the relationship between Christianity and Islam, or even if you worship another religion or no religion at all but are interested in learning more about Islam and its relationship with Christianity, then St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oakland invites you to come to a series of talks about Islam and Christianity each Sunday in February.   An Interfaith Dialogue Moina Shaiq, president of the Tri-City Interfaith Council, will lead a dialogue on interfaith relationships to help bridge the gap of misunderstanding created by misconceptions about Islam and Christianity. All sessions will begin at approximately 11:30 am, following the 10:00 am choral Eucharist service. St. John’s is located at 1707 Gouldin Road in Oakland. Light snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided. The church is wheelchair accessible and has ADA-compliant bathrooms. All are welcome!  

St. John’s Adult Education Series on Islam If you’re a Christian who is interested in learning about Islam, or a Muslim who interested in learning about the relationship between Christianity and Islam, or even if you worship another religion or no religion at all but are interested in learning more about Islam and its relationship with Christianity, then St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oakland invites you to come to a series of talks about Islam and Christianity each Sunday in February. The Communities of Islam and Christianity Dr. Ali Ataie, a PhD candidate in religion at GTU, will discuss the commonalities of Islam and Christianity, the historical relationship between the two faiths, and how the current deviousness tone between many practitioners of each faith are a departure from the teachings of Jesus and Mohammad.

St. John’s Adult Education Series on Islam If you’re a Christian who is interested in learning about Islam, or a Muslim who interested in learning about the relationship between Christianity and Islam, or even if you worship another religion or no religion at all but are interested in learning more about Islam and its relationship with Christianity, then St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oakland invites you to come to a series of talks about Islam and Christianity each Sunday in February. An Introduction to the Qur’an Dr. Mohamad Rajabally, a practicing dentist and Muslim, has devoted his life to the study of the Qur’an and will describe the inspirational appeals from the book and address the stereotypes and conceptions that surround it.

St. John’s Adult Education Series on Islam If you’re a Christian who is interested in learning about Islam, or a Muslim who interested in learning about the relationship between Christianity and Islam, or even if you worship another religion or no religion at all but are interested in learning more about Islam and its relationship with Christianity, then St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oakland invites you to come to a series of talks about Islam and Christianity each Sunday in February. Hear from Dr. Asad Tarsin, an emergency physician and a practicing Muslim, for a uniquely insightful look at Islam and gain a better understanding about the lives of American Muslims.

Join the new Florida State student-led Interfaith Initiative for our second gathering of the semester! We will convene to serve people who are homless in partnership with Project Downtown at 4 PM! Then, we will reconvene at Hillel, the pluralistic Jewish student organization, for a dialogue about the importance of serving others within our personal worldviews and within different religious traditions! This discussion will begin at 6 PM.  Afterwards, everyone is welcome to stay at Hillel for Shabbat, the Jewish ritual of observing a day of rest starting on Friday night. There will be an interfaith friendly shabbat service followed by a delicious dinner!  If you are only able to come for part of this event, you are still welcome! We will be meeting to carpool to the Kearney Center for Project Downtown at 3:45 PM. If you would like a ride or to volunteer to drive others, please contact us! For more info on project downtown, check out this …

Muslims around Houston passed out 1500 roses today at in conjuction with 5 different mosques from these areas:  Champions  Pearland  Sugarland Woodlands Cypress.

Seven women launched a monthly interfaith conversation group on February 4 2017. Women from various backgrounds responded to a neighborhood invitation to gather. Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, Progressive Christian came together in a home in Marin County CA and simply got started getting to know each other. We decided to meet every month. Next month we will share about our spiritual journeys. Simple, authentic, sincere – we wanted to bridge religious divides that exist in our community. One conversation at a time. No photos were taken.

Join us Sunday, February 12 to celebrate an early Valentines day as All Souls intern Marty Costello refelects on Love and it’s mystery, magic and power. Music will be provided by the All Souls Choir.

Dr Mick Walters, Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire will be our speaker in February which the official presentation will be on “Our Digital Future” which some of this will cover issues like the future of artificial intelligence develop sentience…perhaps even a Soul or not…we will find out more at next months meeting…

Celebrate the strength of our diversity and join our next community interfaith breakfast on Sunday, February 5, 8:30-10am, at Flushing Meeting House (137-16 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354). Please bring prayers, concerns, poetry, songs (or food) to share. We’ll have bagels, coffee, tea, and refreshments. Limited parking available. RSVP at interfaithbreakfast.eventbrite.com. All are welcome. Feel free to invite others. See you soon!

Interfaith Inspirational devotions at the Hovey House. Bring a writing, prayer, poetry, or music that inspires you! Whether you are looking for something inspirational, uplifting or spiritual, you may find it here. This is meant to be a safe place for neighbors to come together to create a more unified community. While this is hosted by the Bahá’í community, this is open for all neighbors and friends of all faiths or no faith. Not everyone has a church home or wishes to have one. All who come together in unity are welcome! Acts of devotion are inherent to religious life. Through them, individuals and communities continually reinforce the unique bond that exists between God and humanity. This bond vitalizes the relationships that sustain society—between individuals and among the various elements of the community and its institutions. “Gather ye together with the utmost joy and fellowship and recite the verses revealed by the merciful Lord. By so doing the doors to …

While we talk we will be taking some action ourselves. We are going to be writing postcards to our elected officials regarding the Travel Ban (or other cause you feel important as the travel ban may be taken care of soon). We are going to be doing this in a family friendly environment so feel free to bring others along. We will talk about what it means to be a person of faith in America today. As well as doing something to speak out for our fellow man. We will provide writing utensils, Index cards (postcards), and addresses. 

Hillel at Virginia Tech would like to invite you to join us for a unified celebration of social justice in honor of Avi Schaefer. On Friday, February 24th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Malcolm Rosenberg Hillel Center, we will be hosting an interfaith Shabbat service and interactive dinner, in hope of creating an inclusive space that will allow us to further cross-cultural understanding.  In a continuation of our efforts from years past we are aiming to create an environment that brings together students of diverse meaning-making lenses and traditions for empowering conversations for social change. This year we hope to include people of even more faiths and cultural backgrounds! Please join us for an open Shabbat service with texts from multiple faiths and an interactive community meal with guided Ask Big Questions activity. The night will go as follows: 6:00PM: ServicesPlease contact Niki at [email protected] if you would like to contribute with a special reading from your faith tradition. 6:30PM: Community …

Join students, faculty, staff and the greater New England community for the New England Interfaith Student Summit, taking place February 9-10th, 2017! The Summit features Keynote Speaker Valarie Kaur, an award-winning filmmaker, civil rights lawyer, media commentator, Sikh activist and interfaith leader who centers her work on storytelling for social change. She is the founder of Groundswell Movement, the nation’s largest multifaith online organizing community of 200,000+. The second New England Interfaith Student Summit is a chance to gather and learn around themes of interfaith cooperation, social justice, and religious literacy. Check your email for updates! Friday, February 10th9 am-5:30pm: New England Interfaith Student Summit, Curry Student Center

oin students, faculty, staff and the greater New England community for the New England Interfaith Student Summit, taking place February 9-10th, 2017! The Summit features Keynote Speaker Valarie Kaur, an award-winning filmmaker, civil rights lawyer, media commentator, Sikh activist and interfaith leader who centers her work on storytelling for social change. She is the founder of Groundswell Movement, the nation’s largest multifaith online organizing community of 200,000+. The second New England Interfaith Student Summit is a chance to gather and learn around themes of interfaith cooperation, social justice, and religious literacy. Check your email for updates! Schedule:Thursday, February 9th7:30pm: Keynote Address by Valarie Kaur, West Village F

Join us for a evening of lasagna (meat and vegan) and fellowship to raise funds for Interfiath Human Services of State College. IHS is a collaboration of faith communities helping our low-income neighbors in Centre County in need.The dinner is free – donate what you can

Join ICNA Relief & 3e McKinney for their 1st Annual Interfaith Free Community Health Fair on Saturday, February 11, 10am-3pm. We will offer FREE services, provided by licensed professionals, including blood pressure checkup, BMI (body mass index), blood sugar testing, lipid panel testing, Physician counselling, dental screening & dietary counselling. Date: Saturday, February 11th, 2017Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmLocation: Old Settlers Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St, McKinney, TX Shout out to our other partners:Trinity Presbyterian Church oF McKinney, TXMcKinney Islamic CenterIslamic Association of AllenEast Plano Islamic CenterIslamic Center of FriscoIslamic Association of Collin CountyMasjid Salahadeen, Plano TX

Join all of us at Hillel for a night of trivia and interfaith fellowship between the Catholic Student Association, Muslim Student Organization, Jewish Student Organization, and Reformed University Fellowship. There is no cost to attend and teams will be assigned upon arrival. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP on this page so that we can get an accurate number for pizza.

Persons of different faith backgrounds will share dinner (pot-luck style) and conversation. After the meal, we will hear briefly from different perspectives on the importance of inclusion and acceptance.

This is going to be an amazing opportunity! The date is set for February 23, starting promptly at 5:30 PM and ending at 7 PM. We will be meeting in the sanctuary at Immanuel.  Our Interfaith Panel Mitra Jafarzadeh, St. John’s UnitarianIsmaeel Chartier, Clifton MosqueDavid Meredith, Clifton UMCMiriam Terlinchamp, Temple SholomDean Nicholas, Ph.D. from HUC, Lutheran, and principal at CHCA Daniel Hughes, Shiloh UMC/Price Hill Peter Block (ECI founder, consultant, author, and friend to many) will be the panel and small group facilitator.  More detials:  Discussion topics:a. What are differences in what we believe and practice?b. What are commonalities in what we believe and practice?c. How can we work together for the good of ur neighborhood? The theme is simply “Building Bridges”.  We will have the panel, then break up into “triads” for discussion with those who have gathered together. This will give opportunity for all to contribute and to meet new friends.  Friends, we need each other now more than …

In honor of Human Relations Month, the City of Goldsboro will once again join with the County of Wayne and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to host the Annual Interfaith Breakfast at 8:00 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Goldsboro Event Center located on 1501 South Slocumb Street, Goldsboro, NC. The theme for the Annual Interfaith Breakfast will be “Unity”. Ticket cost is $7.50 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased from the Community Relations Department or at the Breakfast. The goal is to expand the message of hope and healing through ongoing community-engagement activities throughout the year.

Come join us for a lively discussion on how our engagement with human rights work is informed by our faith and spiritual traditions! * How do our belief systems or faith communities compel to us to respond to the violation of human rights? * Are there ways that your faith has also been manipulated/abused to perpetuate injustice? * How have you resisted the violation of your rights?  SPEAKERS: Bahgat Elsagher, Brenda Elsagher and Vanessa Taylor.  Do you need to be a “person of faith” to come? Absolutely not. We welcome anyone with interest in conversation about how faith/spirituality shape our lives and intersect with the issues we care about.  Hope to see you there! This gathering is hosted by the Interfaith @ Cedar Commons organizer team and the Augsburg Interfaith Scholars.

SermonSlam is a poetry slam, but for sermons. And by “sermon” we’re talking about poetry, prose and other briefly delivered wisdom. The Rice Interfaith SermonSlam crosses religious and cultural boundaries, and is for members of all faith communities – and those with no faith at all. The sermons are actually five-minute plays, poems, narratives, songs or stories delivered by members of the campus community. It’s a moderated evening during which around eight people present less than five minute sermons on the topic “Love.”  Interested in slamming? Send an email to Kenny at [email protected]. Not slamming? SermonSlam isn’t just for participants. Show up to support the slammers, laugh and maybe even learn. SermonSlam is presented as part of Rice Interfaith Week, February 12-18, 2017. Prizes for the winning sermons!

Engage in dialogue and share your joys and struggles around faith and spirituality with other Fordham students. ALL are welcome!  Don’t miss out on a great community building experience. Register through this link: https://docs.google.com/a/fordham.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchRnwsIb2dd1A8OTlRcvrvEEDluSH4fiEzyqJgc5EMeRhP7Q/viewform?c=0&w=1

Selected movements from An Interfaith Requiem, composed by Emma Daniels, will be presented on February 10 at Chicago Sinai Congregation in downtown Chicago.  A professional choir under the direction of Scott Kumer will perform as part of Sinai’s Friday evening Shabbat Shirah service. An Interfaith Requiem, for a cappella ensemble, is a multi-movement, multi-cultural, interfaith work with texts in Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Pali, English, and Russian. It is an attempt to bring together disparate religions, cultures, languages, and people through a universal emotional experience of loss, through messages of peace and the desire for an everlasting presence beyond life, and through one uniting melodic motive.

WHO I AM: February 15, 8:30 PM, 900 RoomIn a time when we need to learn each others’ stories, hear what Davidson women have to say about their identities from an intersectional lens.  This panel is designed for women-identifying students from different religious, spiritual, and secular perspectives to share their unique stories on gender and faith as it relates to them and their life at Davidson. In light of broader social division and persecution of religious minorities, people of color, queer-identifying folks, and women (among many others), come to understand the diversity of perspectives present in our community and learn how to dialogue about different opinions on deeply personal beliefs.  Dessert will be provided. Students, staff, and faculty of all religious and non-religious orientations are invited and encouraged to attend. We want you there!Sponsored by Better Together and the Chaplain’s Office

We are all brothers and sisters on a spiritual journey that we cannot walk alone. As we learn to recognize and release fear, negativity, masks and defenses, we gain the courage and clarity to reach the heart of the other, and real mutuality becomes possible. Together we can become the change we want to see in this world! We will meet every other Tuesday evening from Feb. 28th to Jun. 6th to explore the conscious and unconscious ways we obstruct this meeting of the heart. Through discussion, experiential exercises, meditation and movement we will create a sacred space of intimacy that will support and reveal our common humanity and underlying divinity. I would love to have you join us! The group costs $30 per evening, and you are asked to commit to the entire series.

In this difficult political climate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, hopeless, and alone. When we come together in fellowship in recognition of our shared humanity, we find the hope, inspiration, and connection that can nourish our hearts and souls, strengthen our resilience, and ground our commitment to action in the spiritual principles of love and non-violence.  So take a short break from the media, the protests, letters, phone calls, petitions, and join Beth Hedquist and Kristin Harrison for an evening of prayer and sharing from the heart. All are welcome! You give so much. Come receive.

In times of division, how do we come together?  Join us for the 6th Annual Illinois Interfaith Conference on Saturday, February 25th in the Ikenberry SDRP Building. Starting with a series of mini-talks, national and local guest speakers – such as Rev. J. Cody Nielsen, nationally recognized expert on interfaith work on public campuses – will answer the question: how could interfaith collaboration help us address local, national, and global issues of equality and justice? In the afternoon, the Illinois campus community is invited to a real-world interfaith hackathon, to generate real solutions for building stronger communities in a world of diverse faiths and beliefs. In the evening, the Midwest Interfaith Poets will take the stage with diverse lyric monologues that have a simple goal, to share their lived experiences and promote unity-in-diversity. All are welcome, and it is FREE for all UIUC students, faculty, and community religious workers ($35 for students/staff from other campuses) and meals are included! Be …

Join us for an Interfaith Friendship Feast as we share what it means to “Love Your Neighbor”. Folks of all ages and faiths are welcome to gather and share an afternoon of friends, fun and a chance to share with our neighbors in need. The Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis is hosting the meal and asking guests to bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share so that we can have a diverse feast of food, friends and fun. We will be showing how we Love our Neighbors by collecting hygiene products or cleaning supplies to be donated to The House of Goods. House of Goods collects needed items for refugee families arriving in St. Louis.Guests are asked to bring any of the following: – A dish of a non-pork product food, to share with 5-7 people.– Dessert for 5-7 people-Hygiene products or cleaning suppliesEveryone is welcome!

Join us for our reopening in Dowling Hall tomorrow!Open Call is a regular community gathering aimed at creating meaningful human connections through shared experiences. We have brought laughter, joy, personal stories and many more to the faces and hearts of people who come

Join us for our reopening in Dowling Hall tomorrow!Open Call is a regular community gathering aimed at creating meaningful human connections through shared experiences. We have brought laughter, joy, personal stories and many more to the faces and hearts of people who come

Join us for our reopening in Dowling Hall tomorrow!Open Call is a regular community gathering aimed at creating meaningful human connections through shared experiences. We have brought laughter, joy, personal stories and many more to the faces and hearts of people who come

Join us for our reopening in Dowling Hall tomorrow!Open Call is a regular community gathering aimed at creating meaningful human connections through shared experiences. We have brought laughter, joy, personal stories and many more to the faces and hearts of people who come

Join us for our reopening in Dowling Hall tomorrow!Open Call is a regular community gathering aimed at creating meaningful human connections through shared experiences. We have brought laughter, joy, personal stories and many more to the faces and hearts of people who come

Join us for our reopening in Dowling Hall tomorrow!Open Call is a regular community gathering aimed at creating meaningful human connections through shared experiences. We have brought laughter, joy, personal stories and many more to the faces and hearts of people who come

Join us for our reopening in Dowling Hall tomorrow!Open Call is a regular community gathering aimed at creating meaningful human connections through shared experiences. We have brought laughter, joy, personal stories and many more to the faces and hearts of people who come

Monday, February 13 – 7:00-8:30pm – JAM & All Interfaith Roundtable Meetup at Temple Beth Orr, 2151Riverside Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071 (parking and entrance in rear) – Topic = “Non-Violent Communication: From Disagreement to Dialogue”  You will note that JAM & All is now sponsoring two Interfaith roundtable meetups each month. Since Broward County is so large, the Coral Springs Interfaith Cafe on second Monday of each month serves those in the northern and western parts of the county and the ArtServe gathering on the third Tuesdays is convenient for those in the eastern and southern parts of Broward County.  Both meetups offer conversation and light refreshments around small tables and are open to members of all faiths and those with no formal religious ties. There is no charge for these events; donations to help cover the cost of renting ArtServe rooms are welcome.  Please send me items for the Board meeting Agenda and send me your RSVP. So …

Please plan to attend this 3rd annual Interfaith Blood Drive jointly sponsored by the Muslim American Society and Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Sign up at http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=threewinners This very important event honors the legacy of Razan Abu-Salha, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Deah Barakat, students at UNC and NCSU, who were returned to their Lord on February 10, 2015.

This is an open and inviting event meant to bring together people of diverse beliefs and backgrounds to express faith through music. Nothing is so wholly unifying and dividing than religion, which makes dialogue between faiths unyielding and difficult sometimes. However, music can be used as a tool to foster communications between groups by simply never using any words at all but rather notes and harmonies. Music is non-political and easily accessible to all which makes it ideal in the effort to build bridges between communities. Through this space, we hope people can experience music from other faiths, and engage in peaceful dialogue.

Please join us as we bring our diverse faiths and traditions together.  An interfaith experience, celebrating the dignity, value and worth of all people.  Light Refreshments will be available.  All are welcome.

The next Interfaith Dinner Discussion is this week on religion and family systems. How has your religious, spiritual or philosophical tradition impacted your family norms? What role did religion play in your life as a young child and how has this impacted you? What do you think the role of religion should in the lives of young children? Come share your thoughts with us this Thursday, 2/9 at 6pm in the Unity first floor lounge. Bring a friend, a free vegetarian dinner will be served. Hope to see you there!

As Salaamu Alaikum brothers & sisters, InShaAllah, on Friday Feb 10,2017 at 6:30 PM the ISAR Center, 247 Frontage Rd, Princeton, WV 24739 will host a Interfaith meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. Please mark the date & time on your schedule & try to attend. May Allah(SWA) have mercy on & protect all of us. For More Information please visit http://www.isarcenter.org/ Speakers:Misbah MuzafferProfessor Rob MerrittAdam OzyavasDr. KanawatiDr. Mohammad Iqbal

Interfaith service for all scouting groups in the Middlesex area. Religous leaders from the local communities will be joining us. This is a uniform event for all participants.  A World Friendship Fund Collection will happen that day.http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/International/PhilmontConfDocs/WorldFriendshipFund.aspx 

NOON Press conference: Outside of the Senate Gallery, 3rd floor NYS Capitol12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: Interfaith Gathering & Vigil: 4th floor, NYS Capitol, directly above the NYS Assembly Chamber on the East Side, not the side with the public entrance to the gallery. WHY: To stand in support of the notion that individuals of different values, faiths, and beliefs should be able to make their own decisions about end-of-life care, including the option to request aid in dying from a treating physician if they are terminally ill (with a 6-month prognosis), mentally capable, and able to self-administer the medication at a time of his or her choosing. Every religious denomination has different views on death and dying; as those views differ from one another, they also differ from views held by people who do not identify themselves as religious. We believe that laws adopted by the state should allow every New Yorker to make their own decision about how …

“You know the feelings of the stranger, having yourselves been strangers in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 23:9) The interfaith community will gather and join hands around the Muslim Community Center of the East Bay in solidarity with Muslim Americans, immigrants, and refugees. The Interfaith Peace Ring is sponsored by the Livermore-Pleasanton Interfaith Clergy Association, which fosters relationship and dialogue among people of all religious traditions.  The public is invited to meet outside the mosque from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The group will create a ring of solidarity as worshipers leave their early Friday prayer time (ending at 12:50), and hear speakers of different faiths, concluding as worshipers arrive for their later Friday prayer time at 1:30. Speakers include Rev. Lucas Hergert, Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer, Hina Khan-Mukhtar and Rabbi Laurence Elis Milder. . The Muslim Community Center is located at 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 300, in Pleasanton, just east of Hacienda Drive. Suite 300 is around the back at …

This is a peaceful rally, meant to bring together Muslims, refugees, and allies. The program will be announced soon, so be sure to check back here. We will be inviting many refugee families who we hope will share their experiences.  Get your Refugees Welcome T-Shirt to wear Saturday! 50% of proceeds will be donated to the 5 local resettlement agencies who help welcome refugees: https://refugeeswelcomega.myshopify.com/To learn more about those five agencies, check out:*Catholic Charities Atlanta:https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/refugee-resettlement-services/*International Rescue Committee Atlanta:https://www.rescue.org/united-states/atlanta-ga*Lutheran Services of Georgia: https://www.lsga.org/refugees/*New American Pathways: http://newamericanpathways.org/*World Relief Atlanta: http://worldreliefatlanta.org/ There are many other great refugee service organizations in Georgia. Each of these serves refugees and immigrants after arrival and can use donations at this crucial time: • CDF Action: Make a gift online: https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=73679 • Center for Pan-Asian Community Services (CPACS):https://cpacs.org/donate/• Clarkston Community Center: Donate link is at the top right of their page:http://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/• Friends of Refugees: You can “join the story” at this link: https://friendsofrefugees.com/donate-now/• Fugees Family: https://secure.piryx.com/donate/ffQxGC3I/Fugees-Family/whatnowmatchingcampaign• Georgians for Syrian Refugees. Currently operating under Syran Community Network. …

Let your love flow outward through the universe,To its height, its depth, its broad extent,A limitless love, without hatred or enmity.Then as you stand or walk,Sit or lie down,As long as you are awake,Strive for this with a one-pointed mind;Your life will bring heaven to earth.                                                                            Sutta Nipata +++++++ “Aware of the suffering caused by the destruction of life, I vow to cultivate compassion and learn ways to protect lives of people, animals, plants, and minerals. I am determined not to kill, not to let others kill, and not to condone any killing in the world, in my thinking, and in my way of life.” Thich Nhat Hanh +++++++ May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness;may all beings be free from sorrow and the causes of sorrow;may all beings never be separated from the sacred happinesswhich is sorrowless; and may all beings live in equanimity,without too much attachment and too much aversion,and live believing in the …

Blessed are you, Holy One,Who fashions everything and everyonefrom the depths of your love   The splendor of your lightso shines in our world   Inspiring us to praise youin the work of our handsand the designs of our souls   Accept our humble and heartfelt praiseas your Spirit continues to bless us   May we be so touched by your loveas to reflect your beautyin everything we fashionto the glory of your nameand the service of our world   We praise you Holy One in the name of all that is good, holy, true, beautiful and wonderful. Amen.

With praise and thanksgiving,We have gathered in your name,Holy One our God.   We comprehend you, only with the desiresOf our hearts to seek you.   For the beauty of this journey of life, weHumbly lift the song of our hearts in praise.   We honor your strong love.We praise your holy compassion.We seek your mysterious presenceWe long for your enduring presence.   To love you is to serve one another.We pledge to do so in the prayer we offerIn the splendor of this moment.   We join with all creation as we praise you.We dance with all creatures as we love you.We sing with everything living as we honor you.We bow before you in the stirring of the wind. We bless you in the outpouring of the rain.We exclaim you in the brightness of the sun.We seek you in the night of moon and stars.We rest within you in the quiet of our nights. We savor your blessings of …

We live in an interconnected world where suffering is visible at every turn and screen shot.   I was reminded of the word, intersectionality, at the recent Women’s March on Washington that helps describe our common humanity.  Intersectionality generally means that we are complex human beings, with many self-identifications and needs that overlap or intersect with others.  It could be gender, race and religion.  It could be the need for clean water and air.  We feel called to respond to the needs of people, to people of all faiths and none; to be of service because their needs are our needs, and our needs are their needs. Our faith traditions reinforce our human desire and need to minimize suffering where and for whom we can. Judaism:  Tikkun olam is a Hebrew phrase that means “repairing the world”.  It suggests humanity’s shared responsibility to heal, repair and transform the world. Buddhism:  Engaged Buddhism refers to Buddhists who seek ways to apply the …

God is our Father,but even more is God our Mother.Pope John Paul I   Father, Mother God,Thank you for your presenceduring the hard and mean days.For then we have you to lean upon. Thank you for your presenceduring the bright and sunny days,for then we can share that which we havewith those who have less. And thank you for your presenceduring the Holy Days, for then we are ableto celebrate you and our familiesand our friends. For those who have no voice,we ask you to speak. For those who feel unworthy,we ask you to pour your love outin waterfalls of tenderness. For those who live in pain,we ask you to bathe themin the river of your healing. For those who are lonely, we askyou to keep them company. For those who are depressed,we ask you to shower upon themthe light of hope. Dear Creator, You, the borderlesssea of substance, we ask you to give all theworld that which we need …

How has the world changed since January 20th? Join students, staff, and faculty as we share memories of the presidential inauguration and Women’s Marches, examine the questions they raise, and consider how we can build coalitions going forward. Sponsored by the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, Student Life Cultural Centers, and Examining Privilege Group.

The second in this season’s Dialogues series, on the topic “Different Ways Jews, Muslims, and Christians Read Their Sacred Scriptures.” Light refreshments; free to Fellowship members, $10 for guest.

Faith leaders will be offering prayers and prayerful messages about peace and dignity, values that unite all faith traditions. These leaders will include Rev. Joseph Kwiatkowski (Archdiocese of Newark), Imam Qatanani (Islamic Center of Passaic County), Rabbi Elyse Frishman (Barnert Temple), Rev. Dr. Kenneth Clayton (St. Luke Baptist Church), Rev. Alison Miller (Unitarian Universalist NJ Congregations) and others.

The next Chico Area Interfaith Council meeting will be from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, 850 Palmetto Ave. In addition to regular council business, the following will be addressed: Activating and populating the four working committees; Sharing, discussion and planning around community concerns regarding safety, especially for vulnerable faith groups; and announcements of community activities and opportunities for service. Various spiritual communities and social organizations participate in this community-building council

Food insecurity is a social justice issue. Join us to raise money and pack meals on February 8th. One-hour shifts from 11am-4pm working side-by-side with our interfaith coalition of congregations and community organizations from around the Merrimack Valley. Through a collaboration with Outreach, Inc., we plan to raise $3,750 to package 15,000 meals for our neighbors in the Merrimack Valley. All meals will be packaged on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from noon to 3:00 p.m., with shifts for setup and cleanup as well. This event is open to any individual, congregation, or community – religious or nonreligious – interested in participating. Meals are packed by assembly lines in one-hour shifts. Intentional opportunities to meet people of other faiths and traditions are part of this experience. There will be dialogue and reflection to deepen the meaning of the day. Donation instructions: Online – Go to EndHungerNE.org. Click on “Donate Now” (blue box in the upper right-hand corner). Then click on “Donate …

The crowd of over 40 participants included about a dozen non-Muslims from Christian, Jewish and Baha’i faiths. Several visiting women wore headscarves provided by the center, and the whole group listened to a unifying sermon, participated in prayers and socialized afterward.

Help spread harmony, tolerance, and peace among followers of all the world’s religions, faiths, and beliefs.Share your own beliefs and respectfully learn about other beliefs. Join the thousands of people around the world who accept the challenge to kindle compassion and extend kindness, respect and civility to everyone in our community.

This call will prepare you and teams playing the….. **World Interfaith Harmony Week**#AllFaithsOneLoveFebraury 1st – February 7th Sign up to play today here:http://compassiongames.org/world-interfaith-harmony-week/ We will be annoncing for the first time the 7 Champions of Peace for The Global Compassion Relay included in the daily missions. We will also introduce the NEW Featrued way to play “Building A Global Fire of Compassion.” There will be time to ask questions and get to know others striving together to make a more peaceful and loving world too. The purpose of the World Interfaith Harmony Week Coopetition is: 1. To celebrate and make known the strong undercurrent of interfaith work already happening in the world, and to bring attention to this remarkable work so its positive momentum can continue to inspire and grow;2 – To amplify existing efforts and create new initiatives to further the reach of the interfaith movement, and to raise a broader awareness in the world’s communities that interfaith unity is possible. …

Come find Better Together in the Atrium throughout Interfaith World Harmony Week to write a quick note, letter, or word of comfort or support that we’ll pass along to our friends and neighbors at the Islamic Center in Fargo, and to organizations in the community which support the resettlement of New Americans in the Fargo-Moorhead area. We feel it is more important than ever to demonstrate our support and commitment to all our neighbors, in all their diversity.

Have you ever found yourself too busy to even think clearly? Your body tight with tension and your emotions frazzled? Have you ever heard about mindfulness or meditation practices, and found yourself intrigued? Join Better Together as Trina Hall guides students through several types of meditation. We would love to have you join us!

Join us for Interfaith World Harmony Week! Better Together, Concordia College’s Interfaith Organization is excited to invite you to a week full of learning, engaging, and growing.

Please RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-harmony-embracing-the-other-tickets-31466002661

CONTACTS: Charles S. Chesnavage, Service Planner (914) 261-0468 / [email protected] Rev. Eitaro Hayashi, [email protected] WHAT: The 13th Annual Interreligious Prayer Service for Peace and Justice Celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week WHEN: Sunday, February 5th, 2017, 3:00 PM WHERE: Shinnyo-en Buddhist Temple 370 North St. White Plains, NY 10605 914-421-1111 WHO: Representatives of world religions, faith and humanist traditions will come together to recite universal prayers or statements for peace and justice. WHY: In recognition and celebration of the resolution adopted by UN General Assembly proclaiming the first week of February World Interfaith Harmony Week between all religions, faiths and beliefs. Organized by Charles S. Chesnavage and Participants of other Religious Traditions The 13th Annual Interreligious Prayer Service for Peace and Justice seeks to promote understanding and tolerance among all religious traditions and beliefs. Universal Prayers for Peace and Justice will be recited, including prayers from the following religious traditions: Hindu, Humanist, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, Baha’i, Christian, Native American, …

On February 1st of every year, WHD asks global citizens of all faiths to observe Hijab (head-covering) for a day in solidarity with Muslim women worldwide. The overall mission of WHD is to create a more peaceful world where global citizens respect each other. Particularly, WHD focuses on fighting bigotry, discrimination, and prejudice against Muslim women. This is most crucial in these times where Hijab is being banned in some countries while in other countries, Muslim women are being targeted and harassed verbally and physically. "Your hijab is beautiful, and we welcome you just as you are. We've got your back. #WorldHijabDay." -NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio "Women Join in Celebration of World Hijab Day: 'Empathy Is Powerful'"-TIME Magazine "World Hijab Day is a celebration of the right to choose." -The Times "Non-Muslim women across the U.S. are participating in the movement, with some tweeting that their experiences have helped spark debate. "Born in the US. White. Christian. And I …

W&M Student Assembly’s Diversity Initiative and I AM W&M are excited to announce the inaugural celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), an annual United Nations initiative and tradition promoting interfaith tolerance and support during the first week of February. Join us in celebrating WIHW by participating in these three exciting events from Wednesday, February 1st to Friday, February 3rd, 2017:  1. Tabling inside Sadler on Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 3rd from 12-2 pm. Come grab some FREE custom-made green and gold “coexist” stickers, participate in a photo op, and sign our WIHW letter of support.  2. “Religious Pluralism in the Age of Trump” Panel on Wednesday, February 1st from 7-8 in Tucker 127A. Come join faculty from the Religious Studies department, a campus minister, and fellow students for an informal discussion on the current political climate and its implications on interfaith relations in America.  3 – Documentary screening of “Of Many,” a short film about a rabbi and …

W&M Student Assembly’s Diversity Initiative and I AM W&M are excited to announce the inaugural celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), an annual United Nations initiative and tradition promoting interfaith tolerance and support during the first week of February. Join us in celebrating WIHW by participating in these three exciting events from Wednesday, February 1st to Friday, February 3rd, 2017:  1. Tabling inside Sadler on Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 3rd from 12-2 pm. Come grab some FREE custom-made green and gold “coexist” stickers, participate in a photo op, and sign our WIHW letter of support.  2. “Religious Pluralism in the Age of Trump” Panel on Wednesday, February 1st from 7-8 in Tucker 127A. Come join faculty from the Religious Studies department, a campus minister, and fellow students for an informal discussion on the current political climate and its implications on interfaith relations in America. 

W&M Student Assembly’s Diversity Initiative and I AM W&M are excited to announce the inaugural celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), an annual United Nations initiative and tradition promoting interfaith tolerance and support during the first week of February. Join us in celebrating WIHW by participating in these three exciting events from Wednesday, February 1st to Friday, February 3rd, 2017:  1. Tabling inside Sadler on Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 3rd from 12-2 pm. Come grab some FREE custom-made green and gold “coexist” stickers, participate in a photo op, and sign our WIHW letter of support. 

A screening of the film DISTURBING THE PEACE followed by an engaging conversation with the filmmakers Stephen Apkon and Marcina Hale as well as the Combatants for Peace featured in the film. DISTURBING THE PEACE is a story of the human potential unleashed when we stop participating in a story that no longer serves us and, with the power of our convictions, take action to create new possibilities. DISTURBING THE PEACE follows former enemy combatants – Israeli soldiers from elite units and Palestinian fighters, many of whom served years in prison – who have joined together to challenge the status quo and say “enough.” The film reveals their transformational journeys from soldiers committed to armed battle to nonviolent peace activists, leading to the creation of Combatants for Peace. At a time in our world when societies are becoming more polarized and painfully few people are speaking of nonviolent solutions to our conflicts, popular movements like Combatants for Peace have the …

Community coming together to show support for immigrants and refugees! We will have collection locations set up where we will be collecting diapers, new socks & underwear, and toys for refugee children.  If you would like to donate to our local UNHCR agencies, but don’t want to pick just one, please donate to the gofundme account we have set up. If you wish to recieve a tax receipt for your donation, indicate this when you make the donation. https://www.gofundme.com/kc-for-refugees-refugee-assistance Keep watching here for updates!

Living and Learning Interfaith Harmony”An evening of interactive participation in recognition of World Interfaith Harmony Week The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council will host an evening focused on “Living and Learning Interfaith Harmony” through speakers, discussion and interactive participation. Panelists:~ Alan Edelman, Associate Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Kansas City, and Director of Interfaith Center for Religious Liberty, Jewish Faith Director for Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council~ Carrah Quigley – religious educator~ Willem “Wim” van Klinken – Educator and Director of Center for Conflict Resolution We will be providing yarmulkas, turbans and hijabs to provide participants with an opportunity to expand an their understanding of how it might feel to be visible, in public, as a member of a minority religious group. We believe that offering this experience of learning about how those of other faith traditions live within our greater community could have real-world impact. Light refreshments will be served.

As a part of ‘The World Interfaith Harmony Week’ (Feb 1-7) celebrations’, American Centre, New Delhi, in association with Yuvsatta, an NGO, state cell, NSS, and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Chandigarh, launched a 36 panel exhibition on “Keeping Faith: Indian Religions in the United States“, at Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, on Wednesday. Anurag Agarwal, home secretary, UT administration, inaugurated this exhibition and prominent amongst those who were present on the occasion included Mark E. Azua, director of programmes, north India office, public affairs section, Embassy of United States of America, Nalini Singhal, regional officer, ICCR, Chandigarh, Bikram Singh Rana, state liaison officer, state cell-NSS, education department, and Pramod Sharma, coordinator, Yuvsatta (Youth for Peace). Agarwal said that the exhibition was being inaugurated on the occasion of Basant Panchami, which in itself is a very significant festival as it heralds the onset of spring. He hoped that the exhibition will create awareness about inter-faith harmony by portraying how Indians living in the US are following …

In celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week Feb. 1-7, Mount Soma and Sri Somesvara Vedic Temple in Clyde will offer an interfaith meetup and visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the temple located at 1 Lila Lane, Clyde. Gather for a brief introduction; experience daily puja (act of worship); walk the grounds; enjoy lunch; and learn about meditative practices. Lunch for adults costs $12 and children cost $6 – Participants are also invited to bring their own lunch if they desire. For more information, contact Vicki Garlock at [email protected]. This event is hosted by AshevilleInterfaith.org, which is a project that strives to support and promote faith-based activities, events, connections and conversation in the Asheville area. AshevilleInterfaith.org focuses on uplifting events that are open to the public and specifically intended to help bring together individuals from diverse faith-based communities

ONLINE RADIO INTERFAITH DIALOGUE PROGRAM at 10 pm EST . Please join World Interfaith Alliance, a Project of Institute for Peace and Transformational Leadership, Inc for the following two interfaith dialogue programs on Saturday February 4, 2017. Our topic of discussion for both programs will be "World Interfaith Harmony Week: Many faiths, One Family." PROGRAM 2 You are welcome to continue the dialogue online at 10pm on Radio Ivoire USA hosted by Prof. Sompohi Baya and Dr. Remi Alapo by calling: 857 216 6700, Access code: 550 382. The program is in English and French. For more info call: 347-444-3256. You are also invited to the first program below: Program 1: LIVING ROOM INTERFAITH DIALOGUE at 6:30pm EST We will meet for an "elevated conversations" get-together at 200 West 70th Street, Apt 14G, New York City. There will be light refreshments and you are welcome to bring something to share for the pot luck. Hosted by Jamak and Baha'i friends. …

Please join World Interfaith Alliance, a Project of Institute for Peace and Transformational Leadership, Inc. for the following two interfaith dialogue programs on Saturday February 4, 2017. Our topic of discussion for both programs will be on “World Interfaith Harmony Week: many faiths, one family." Program 1: LIVING ROOM INTERFAITH DIALOGUE at 6:30pm EST We will meet for an "elevated conversations" get-together at 200 West 70th Street, Suite 14G, New York City. There will be light refreshments and you are welcome to bring something to share for the pot luck. Program 2: ONLINE RADIO INTERFAITH DIALOGUE PROGRAM at 10pm EST . You are welcome to continue the dialogue online on Radio Ivoire USA hosted by Prof. Sompohi Baya and Dr. Remi Alapo by calling: 857 216 6700, Access code: 550 382. The program is in English and French. For more info call: 347-444-3256 and we meet every other Saturday online. For more details, check the project FB page: www.facebook.com/worldinterfaithalliance Join …

Long-running series designed to bring people of all faiths and cultures together in an open, interactive setting to discuss and explore topics of interest in an effort to gain greater understanding of each other, while appreciating our commonalities and respecting our differences. The sessions are facilitated by leaders of the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths.

We are looking forward to sharing food and socializing with our interfaith families and friends! Please consider announcing this in your meetings/worship and to your members and friends, and (where possible) getting a count of those who plan on coming so that we have numbers to plan with (we’ll also try to briefly recognize all groups who attend). Send that count, or RSVP individually, to Hal Littleton at [email protected] (or call 828-776-2860). Those attending are asked to bring an ample dish of your traditional food (that is, enough to share). Coffee, tea, water, plates and utensils will be provided.

Prayer for World Interfaith Harmony will be part of the Imbolc Ceremony that is the culmination of the day-long festival celebrating our interfaith Celtic Fire Festival also known as Brigid's Day & Candlemas. Pre-registration advised since space is limited.

"Mayors and Cities for Interfaith Harmony" is a newly established network of cities (4 founding cities) which is organizing events in 4 cities to officially present their Proclamations and support to the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week. The four founding cities are Bangui, Banjul, Amman, and Tucson.

The Parliament of the World’s Religions operates with a flourishing and unbreakable commitment to the advancement of the rights and affirmation of the dignity of all indigenous peoples who are our siblings on our shared sacred planet and partners in the interfaith movement. The ongoing action to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline at the Standing Rock Camp in South Dakota is one such opportunity to draw from the unique beauty every faith has to offer in compassionate action for our human family and shared sacred Earth. Parliament Trustees and Members of its Indigenous Task Force have been active in ceremonies and actions with the water protectors for many months, in addition to delivering the Parliament’s call to action and statements in support of the water protectors at Standing Rock. Now, the call to support Standing Rock cries out louder and further as the victory to halt construction may be reversed by the new U.S. Administration. Join us to hear about …

The Women’s Task Force of the Parliament of the World’s Religions wishes to celebrate women’s leadership across the world’s religions, as well as explore new ways of fostering interfaith harmony and religious literacy that champions the contributions of women in their religious traditions and in improving our world. Join a robust panel of women Trustees of the Parliament of the World’s Religions (and invested men) who will offer insights on the issues of women’s dignity that matter to each of them in their roles within religious and spiritual communities, interfaith communities, and as global citizens. Stay connected for a conversation about the upcoming women’s programming at the next Parliament of the World’s Religions.

Join members of the Parliament of the World's Religions Climate Change Task Force for a World Interfaith Harmony Week webinar on Thursday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m. CST for an engaging panel discussion on the state of interfaith climate change advocacy in some of the world's major religions! Speakers will share over livestream video how the Parliament is working to advance the climate commitments of our constituents and as adopted in the Parliament's guiding visionary documents. An interactive forum will also be held for participants to exchange thoughts and questions with the panel on ways to put concern for sustainability into action. Help empower the global interfaith community to protect our neighbors and engage guiding institutions for climate justice!

Join leaders of the Parliament of the World's Religions community and special guests for the launch of our World Interfaith Harmony Week webinar series on Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m. CST for an engaging panel discussion on the state of the global interfaith movement and the approach of the Parliament to engage guiding institutions to meet the callings of our day: a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. Parliament speakers will share over livestream video on the view from the leadership offices of the Parliament looking into the future, and our special guests will share stories and practical advice for interfaith work in the grassroots, with major institutions and the media. An interactive forum will also be held for participants to exchange thoughts and questions with the panel! Join us!

his call will prepare you and teams playing the….. **World Interfaith Harmony Week**#AllFaithsOneLoveFebraury 1st – February 7th Sign up to play today here:http://compassiongames.org/world-interfaith-harmony-week/ We will be annoncing for the first time the 7 Champions of Peace for The Global Compassion Relay included in the daily missions. We will also introduce the NEW Featrued way to play “Building A Global Fire of Compassion.” There will be time to ask questions and get to know others striving together to make a more peaceful and loving world too. The purpose of the World Interfaith Harmony Week Coopetition is: 1. To celebrate and make known the strong undercurrent of interfaith work already happening in the world, and to bring attention to this remarkable work so its positive momentum can continue to inspire and grow;2 – To amplify existing efforts and create new initiatives to further the reach of the interfaith movement, and to raise a broader awareness in the world’s communities that interfaith unity is possible. …

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

Community UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.  

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

During this week Archnet will highlight architecture and sites relating to religious pluralism and peaceful coexistence between multiple faith traditions.

International Webinar inf the form of an engaging panel discussion on the state of interfaith climate change advocacy in some of the world's major religions! Speakers will share over livestream video how the Parliament is working to advance the climate commitments of our constituents and as adopted in the Parliament's guiding visionary documents. An interactive forum will also be held for participants to exchange thoughts and questions with the panel on ways to put concern for sustainability into action. Help empower the global interfaith community to protect our neighbors and engage guiding institutions for climate justice!

As an international organization we interact with our community by utilizing an interactive Zoom platform which allows us to have a 1000 people on each video presentation. While we are registered as a non profit in the U.S.A. we have Charter for Compassion hubs in over 400 cities of the world. Our commitment is to bring our communities together to share and learn from one another. For World Interfaith Harmony week it is our intent that our compassionate communities meet in a designated place, participant in the calls, share a meal and then have a local discussion. Here are the offerings: February 1: The Golden Rule Day with Karen Armstrong, Krista Tippett and the Interfaith Amigos. February 2: Interfaith Leadership with Eboo Patel. February 3: Faces of Compassion with Roshi Joan Halifax and the viewing of two films of compassion in practice with the Buddhist Nuns and Monks and their work with the environment and a special presentation on expanding …

Interfaith Week at the University of North Dakota is featuring activist and author, Shane Claiborne as the keynote speaker at 7:00 PM on Monday January 30, in the Memorial Union Ballroom. His speech will be “Tearing Down the Walls”, will be followed by a book signing. The event is free and open to the public.  “From picket fences and gated communities to office cubicles and prison cells, we live in a world of walls. Yet, God is calling us to tear down the walls and build relationships with the world around us.” – Shane Claiborne  Parking is available in the ramp on the corner of Columbia and University next to the Union.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

UND Interfaith Week is an annual series of events to promote acceptance on campus. Students, faculty, and community members of various worldviews are encouraged to come share ideas and learn about other lifestyles.

FEATURED SPEAKERS Mr. Lewis Cardinal, Chair of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force and Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, First Nations Advisor to the Alberta Provincial Government, Professor Rev. Andras Corban Arthen, Spiritual Director of the Earthspirit Community, President of the European Congress of Ethnic Religions, Vice-Chair of the Parliament of the World’s Religions Board of Trustees, Member of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force of the Parliament of the World’s Religions   Grandmother Mary Lyons, Ojibwe Elder, Indigenous Grandmother, Women Of Wellbriety, International, Keynote Speaker of the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions Christopher D. Peters, President and CEO of the 7th Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, and Member of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force of the Parliament of the World’s Religions   The Parliament of the World’s Religions operates with a flourishing and unbreakable commitment to the advancement of the rights and affirmation of the dignity of all indigenous peoples who are our …

Dr. Elizabeth Ursic, Chair of the Women’s Task Force of the Parliament of the World’s Religions and Trustee of the Parliament Board, Professor of World Religions at Mesa Community College, Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus of the American Academy of Religion Dr. Dolly Dastoor, Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, Editor and Chief of Fezana Zoroastrian Magazine, Professor of Psychiatry, McGill University Dr. Badrah Shah, President of Sathi Foundation, Physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions Rev. Audrey Kitagawa, Head of the Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family, Chairperson of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns, Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions Rev. Joyce Shin, Pastor/Head of Staff at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church, Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions Rabbi Rachel Mikva, Director of the Center for Jewish, Christian and Islamic Studies at the Chicago Theological Seminary, Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions Michael Reid Trice, Assistant Professor of Constructive Theology …

FEATURED SPEAKERS Rev. Dr. Rob Sellers, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, Professor Emeritus of Theology at Hardin-Simmons University Rev. Dr. Larry Greenfield, Executive Director of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, Former Dean of the Divinity School at the University of Chicago and Past President of Colgate Rochester Divinity School Ms. Sara Rahim, Youth Representative of the Parliament of the World’s Religions to the United Nations Department of Public Information-NGO Division, Youth Keynote, UN World Interfaith Harmony Week General Assembly Session 2015, and Faith in Women Keynote of the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D, Religion Fellow at the Sikh Coalition, Professor of Religious Studies at Trinity University, and Ambassador of the Parliament of the World’s Religions   Join leaders of the Parliament of the World’s Religions community and special guests for the launch of our World Interfaith Harmony Week webinar series on Wednesday,  February 1 at 11:00 a.m. CST/12:00 p.m. …

FEATURED SPEAKERS Mr. David Hales, Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions and Chair of the Parliament Climate Action Task Force Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns, Robert E. Fisher Professor of Spiritual Renewal and Christian Formation at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Member of the Parliament of the World’s Religions Climate Action Task Force Michael Terrien, Oblate of St. Benedict, Associate member of the Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers (CADEIO), Trustee of the Parliament and Parliament of the World’s Religions Climate Action Task Force Member Imam Saffet Catovic, GreenFaith Muslim Fellow and Co-founder and Chair of the Green Muslims of New Jersey (GMNJ), Parliament of the World’s Religions Climate Action Task Force Member   Join members of the Parliament of the World’s Religions Climate Change Task Force for a World Interfaith Harmony Week webinar on Thursday, February 2 at 3:00 p.m. EST for an engaging panel discussion on the state of interfaith climate change advocacy in some of the world’s major religions! …

The Charter for Compassion will observe World Interfaith Harmony Week by presenting five unique “webinar radio” programs at 10 a.m.Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern Time. They will be moderated by Reed Price, Charter coordinator, and former newsroom supervisor for AP and MSNBC. Each program has its own theme and you should register for each individually.

The Charter for Compassion will observe World Interfaith Harmony Week by presenting five unique “webinar radio” programs at 10 a.m.Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern Time. They will be moderated by Reed Price, Charter coordinator, and former newsroom supervisor for AP and MSNBC. Each program has its own theme and you should register for each individually.

The Charter for Compassion will observe World Interfaith Harmony Week by presenting five unique “webinar radio” programs at 10 a.m.Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern Time. They will be moderated by Reed Price, Charter coordinator, and former newsroom supervisor for AP and MSNBC. Each program has its own theme and you should register for each individually.

The Charter for Compassion will observe World Interfaith Harmony Week by presenting five unique “webinar radio” programs at 10 a.m.Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern Time. They will be moderated by Reed Price, Charter coordinator, and former newsroom supervisor for AP and MSNBC. Each program has its own theme and you should register for each individually. Here are the offerings:

The Charter for Compassion will observe World Interfaith Harmony Week by presenting five unique “webinar radio” programs at 10 a.m.Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern Time. They will be moderated by Reed Price, Charter coordinator, and former newsroom supervisor for AP and MSNBC. Each program has its own theme and you should register for each individually. Here are the offerings:

he Charter for Compassion will observe World Interfaith Harmony Week by presenting five unique “webinar radio” programs at 10 a.m.Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern Time. They will be moderated by Reed Price, Charter coordinator, and former newsroom supervisor for AP and MSNBC. Each program has its own theme and you should register for each individually.

W&M Student Assembly's Diversity Initiative and I AM W&M Initiative are excited to announce the inaugural celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), an annual United Nations initiative and tradition promoting interfaith tolerance and support during the first week of February. Join us in celebrating WIHW by participating in these three exciting events from Wednesday, February 1st to Friday, February 3rd, 2017: 1. Tabling inside Sadler Center on Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 3rd from 12-2 pm. Come grab some FREE custom-made green and gold "coexist" stickers, participate in a photo campaign, and sign our WIHW letter of support. 2. "Religious Pluralism in the Age of Trump" Panel on Wednesday, February 1st from 7-8 in Tucker Hall 127A. Come join faculty from the Religious Studies department, a campus minister, and fellow students for an informal discussion on the current political climate and its implications on interfaith relations in America. 3 – Documentary screening of "Of Many," a short film …

Several churches, 2 libraries and several home groups are studying and trying Christian, Jewish and Islamic practices taught in the book "finding Peace through Spiritual Practice" (20 groups). They are joining another 20 groups in adjoining county. The goal is learning about each of these religions through their practices and confronting the problems inherent in bridging differences and working in social justice. The hope is, by March, we will have 40 groups of improved listeners, of spiritually strengthened, compassionate and effective advocates.

Presentation by Interfaith Leaders. Part of a "Spiritual Read" where 20 study are groups meeting in churches, libraries, and homes, for 5-9 weeks, studying and practicing "Finding Peace through Spiritual Practice". Participants are encouraged to try various practices from Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, to strengthen spiritually, and become more effective social justice and environmental advocates.

12 Faith Groups join in song, prayer and silence for peace. Fellowship after concert.

We will be offering free downloads of the Global Values Handbook which is intended to be used as a tool for values-based discussions about today's challenging issues. Rather than using values to divide us, Global Values serve as a common thread uniting people of different religions and cultures for social good. The promotion will be on the ONE website and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalValuesMovement. DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS HAVE GREAT POWER Politics, religion, the economy and cultural issues can be challenging to discuss in today's polarized climate. Conservatives view liberals as naive and liberals view conservatives as morally corrupt. Why have the conversation if both sides are unwilling to compromise? When faced with positions that challenge our own, many emotions can arise – anger, frustration, even hatred. It's easy to turn away from such feelings, but we can only find common ground by moving through them. If we let our emotions bubble up and sit with them while we actively listen to each other, …

DESCRIPTION Participating Religious Leaders:Imam Osama Bahloul, Islamic Center of NashvilleRev. Brian Fesler, Pastor, Church of ScientologyTracy Fishbein, Cantor, The TempleRev. Enoch Fuzz, Pastor, Corinthian Missionary Baptist ChurchPrem Darshi Kahlon, Sikh Nashville Gurudwara There will be special youth presentations from multiple faiths, musical entertainment and choirs, information about the various faith groups in Nashville, and much more! World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on October 20, 2010. In the resolution, the General Assembly points out that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and establishes World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith.

Booths with information on each faith,Over 15 participants, small circle conversations where participants will be given two questions to discuss, breads of different cultures.

World Interfaith Harmony Week will be observed with youth from URI North America coming to the United Nations for the Commission on Social Development. There will be and Interfaith discussion and discussion on Feb 2.  

Beyond Bridges is an art exhibition of 21 premier Arab, Persian and Jewish artists of Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith backgrounds focusing on what they hold in common. Held at Duke University Chapel and curated by CARAVAN, “Beyond Bridges” focuses on what “bridges” people to one another, as well as what the three faiths of the artists hold in common across their different creeds and cultures. The 21 participating artists through Beyond Bridges are making the case for using that which we have in common as the foundation for the future of our world. The ultimate objective of the exhibition is for it to serve as an “encounter point”, encouraging and enabling new relationships to be made across religions and cultures. The exhibition will be on display in Duke Chapel’s main sanctuary (the nave) from February 5 through February 26, 2017. The exhibition is free and open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. An opening panel …

W&M Student Assembly’s Diversity Initiatives and I AM W&M are excited to announce the inaugural celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), an annual United Nations initiative and tradition promoting interfaith tolerance and support during the first week of February. Join us in celebrating WIHW by participating in these three exciting events from Wednesday, February 1st to Friday, February 3rd, 2017:    1. Tabling inside Sadler on Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 3rd from 12-2 pm. Come grab some FREE custom-made green and gold “coexist” stickers, participate in a photo op, and sign our WIHW letter of support.    2. “Religious Pluralism in the Age of Trump” Panel on Wednesday, February 1st from 7-8 in Tucker 127A. Come join faculty from the Religious Studies department, a campus minister, and fellow students for an informal discussion on the current political climate and its implications on interfaith relations in America.   3 – Documentary screening of “Of Many,” a short film …

The Oak Ridge Interfaith Partnership will celebrate World Harmony Week on Thursday, February 2, at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. The church is located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike, near traffic light number two. Speakers from diverse traditions will speak about aspects of their faith they feel are important and often misunderstood, a press release said. Mix and Mingle will be start at 6:30 p.m., the press release said. Presentations will be from 7 to 8 p.m. That will be followed an opportunity for dialogue and fellowship, the press release said. Refreshments will be served, and child care will be available. There is no cost to attend.

COMMUNITY PEACE CONCERT FOR “WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK” This evening of inter-religious and intercultural music and dialogue for global unity and peace is dedicated to our local community refugees. A concert to promote inter-religious and intercultural music and dialogue for global unity and peace in recognition of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. There are many who seek to divide people of faith — this concert intends to bring us all together as one — regardless of our faith, traditions, or backgrounds. People of all faiths, as well as those without, are encouraged to attend our Peace Concert to build harmony, cooperation, and understanding through music and dialogue. May peace prevail on Planet Earth! The event will included Authentic music from Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Baha’i, Hindu and Buddhist traditionswith Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery – Syrian Musician Sipan Mzorie – Cantor David Lipp from Congregation Adath Jeshurun – Sunder Iyer of the Hindu Temple of Kentucky …

The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. A priest, a rabbi and an imam will discuss their interpretations of scripture as outlined in the Catholic Church’s Vatican Council II document, Nostra Aetate. The Nostra Aetate, written in 1965, which discusses the relationship of the Catholic Church to non-Christian religions, is relevant today, organizers said. The panelists will answer questions from the audience. The panelists include Dr. Sameh Asal of BIS Hoover Crescent Islamic Center, the Rev. Raymond A. Dunmyer of St. Thomas Catholic Church and Rabbi Jonathan Miller of Temple Emanu-El. Sister Mary McGehee, OSB, retreat and spiritual director at the Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center in Cullman, will moderate the discussion.

The World Interfaith Harmony Service will take place on February 1, 2017 from 4:30 – 6:30pm in the Church of Scientology community hall in Nashville, Tenn. Participating religious peoples include Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Scientologists and more. For more information about Scientology, its practices or beliefs, visit scientology.org. 

  Interfaith Interconnect will present the February Religion Chat at at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church 3999 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, on February 8, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The doors at the church will be open at 4:30 PM and close at 6:30PM so that attendees can visit with each other before or after the official program if they choose to do so. This event is free of charge. Everyone is welcome. The topic will be “What Myths Would You Like to Dispel about Your Religion or Religious Practices? What Are Frequent Misconceptions?”   The speakers will be Rev. Lucas Hergert, Pastor of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Livermore and Ms. Karen Miller, Pastoral Associate, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on the second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith Interconnect’s sixteen participating congregations in Livermore and Pleasanton. The group’s mission statement reads, “To enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and others about …

Take Time For Peace is the first world-wide interfaith initiative for peace. With participants from across the globe, Take Time For Peace is designed for people of all religions and people of none. The event begins at 12 noon, on islands in the Pacific Ocean, and continues at 12 noon in each successive time zone so that by the close of the day we have encircled the world with words of peace. For complete Take Time For Peace information, with the words of peace from many different religions, traditions, and perspectives, please contact: [email protected].

resented by Manzoor Cheema,  a Fellow at the Center for New Community, which tracks organized racist movements in the USA. He is a founding member of Muslims for Social Justice, a North Carolina-based organization dedicated to pursue Muslim Liberation Theology. Manzoor serves as Coordinator for a North Carolina-based network of organizations called MERI (Movement to End Racism and Islamophobia). Mazoor is recipient of the 2014 International Human Rights Award by The Human Rights Coalition of North Carolina. Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Educational program presented by Interfaith Partners of Florence is part of our quarterly programs aimed at educating the public about the history, philosophy and practices of our diverse faith communities and promoting understanding and respect. Please come and join the conversation. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. 

Sponsored by an Islamic Sufi order, DUP is an international organization devoted to peacefully honoring the positive spiritual power in the world’s major faith traditions.  Known also as Peace Dances or Sufi Dancing, the dances are a moving way to become more aware of the divine in and around us.  Inspired by many different religions, each dance is a practice that deepens our resonance with an aspect of spirituality. For each dance, our leader teaches us the words, meaning, and melody of a sacred chant, and dance motions to accompany it. Then we all dance while singing the chant, deepening our experience with each repetition

In this time of religious bigotry, Unity will give its pulpit to a religion every month in the hopes of fostering more knowledge and understanding in the faith community. January 29, 2017 will feature Simran Singh who will teach us about Universalism (though not Unitarian Universalism, that was last summer!). Also to come in future months are Native American spirituality and The Orthodox Churches.

At the Center, we will have stations of interest to the public that will include discussion of Bahá’í methods of spiritual governance, children’s education and religious unity

Panelists include Selina Fillinger (Faceless playwright), Rohina Malik (playwright and performance artist), and Omer M. Mozaffar (Loyola University Chicago professor and Muslim Chaplain, and Hollywood film consultant). Discussion will be moderated by Terri Birch Arain, founder of Muslim Arts Collaborative.

We are pleased to invite you to upcoming Interfaith event, a post inauguration walk and rally showing that nothing will stop us….not weather, politics, physical or mental limitations, bigotry, or slanders to our faiths. 

Join us for the second annual interfaith debate, where we will be hosting esteemed representatives from a range of spiritual paths.Find us in MHLT on 27th Feb, starting promptly at 6pm.There is no other event like this at St George’s, don’t miss out!

Alumni of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, funding by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, applied to attend a 3 part online workshop on international dialogue. 41 finalists were selected, representing 24 countries, and will meet in small virtual groups on February 1st, 8th, and 15th for the training. They will be led by four YES alumni facilitators who participated in the YES Alumni Interfaith Harmony Workshop that was held in Morocco in March 2016 – These alumni will be supported by YES program staff, but the event will be primarily alumni-driven and aims to support future interfaith programming in the participants' home communities.

Join students, faculty, staff and the greater New England community for the New England Interfaith Student Summit, taking place February 9-10th, 2017! The Summit features Keynote Speaker Valarie Kaur, an award-winning filmmaker, civil rights lawyer, media commentator, Sikh activist and interfaith leader who centers her work on storytelling for social change. She is the founder of Groundswell Movement, the nation’s largest multifaith online organizing community of 200,000+. The second New England Interfaith Student Summit is a chance to gather and learn around themes of interfaith cooperation, social justice, and religious literacy. Check your email for updates!

Join students, faculty, staff and the greater New England community for the New England Interfaith Student Summit, taking place February 9-10th, 2017! The Summit features Keynote Speaker Valarie Kaur, an award-winning filmmaker, civil rights lawyer, media commentator, Sikh activist and interfaith leader who centers her work on storytelling for social change. She is the founder of Groundswell Movement, the nation’s largest multifaith online organizing community of 200,000+.The second New England Interfaith Student Summit is a chance to gather and learn around themes of interfaith cooperation, social justice, and religious literacy. Check your email for updates!

‘The Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council is holding its FOURTH annual global gala, ONE World, on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 starting at 6 pm at The Phoenix Club. This international evening begins with cocktails and dinner, and then the game of global wits begins! The event culminates in the crowning of the team with the highest Global IQ in the greater Cincinnati region! Form your team today before all the Global Know-It-Alls are taken. By joining us this evening, you are supporting the global education programs of the Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council, which prepares students of all ages to thrive in the 21st century global environment. Play a part in helping us make global education available for all students.’  

Join IJPC on February 11th for “Love of Justice, Love of Neighbor”.  We will share a morning together with breakfast and coffee as we explore what it means to love our neighbors through the framework of our passion for justice. All funds raised will benefit IJPC’s immigration program. Newly trained YES members will share their immigration stories to a receptive audience before they share them publicly or to elected officials this spring.  Stay tuned to our website for more information or RSVP to Mel ([email protected]) today! 

The state of Israel and the Palestinian Territories often dominate the news, but few in the West understand the story as told by Jews and Arabs living in the land itself. In this pilgrimage we seek to put a human face on the conflicts many face in this fraught region. Ignatius’ pilgrimage to the Holy Land is an important part of the Ignatian spiritual heritage, which will be an emphasis of our journey.   Join pilgrims in exploring the complex history of the region, the growth of the three monotheistic faiths side by side, and the impact of religion in the land. See the itinerary!

Author of Hope Sings So Beautiful   Seeing Our Way in the Dark: The Prophetic Call to Racial Justice   Sunday, January 29, 2017,  6:00 p.m. Anderson Hills Christian Church 8119 Clough Pike (45244)   Dr. Pramuk’s expertise ranges from Ignatian spirituality,  Black Catholic history and racial justice,  to the life and writings of Thomas Merton.  He has presented widely and led retreats on all of these topics, including a recent presentation at the Festival of Faiths in Louisville on “Merton and Racial Justice.”    Visit his blog to learn more about him.   This event is free and open to the public. Registration appreciated, but not required;  Register by emailing GAPP visit the GAPP website. 

The annual Dare to Understand Award honors community leaders of distinction. Recipients, through their actions, reflect the Center’s commitment to diversity and challenge barriers to understanding. With this award, we celebrate those who “dare to understand” in bold ways and applaud the courage it takes to cross lines of difference and work together for the common good. This year, the Interfaith Center will recognize Eboo Patel, inspirational Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core, and the award presentation and keynote address are free and open to the public.

The Interfaith Center is offering an opportunity for area college students and faculty to hear Eboo Patel’s powerful message and engage in workshops on interfaith leadership. The day will include a plenary session with Eboo and workshops led by Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) and the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia. This day of leadership training will help build interfaith competencies in Philadelphia area students and inspire them with Eboo’s message of possibility and collaboration. We hope that you will come and share your own best practices and develop a network of support among Philadelphia area campuses.  

Chaplain Fullmer co-hosts “You & Your Faith” the first Wednesday of each month | WLBR 1270 AM.

A panel of six religious leaders representing Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam will answer questions related to the topic of Knowing God. A light pizza lunch is provided. To register please call 717-867-6135 or email [email protected]. LVC students please register on REDBOOK. Event approved for Interfaith Certification. For additional information email Chaplain Fullmer at [email protected].

What does a Muslim think about calling? Does a Buddhist or Jew have a similar sense of vocation as a Christian? Do people besides Christians have a sense of calling? While most religious traditions do not share the same notion of calling as Christians, they do, in fact, have surprisingly similar concepts and practices.  In a new book, Calling in Today’s World: Voices from Eight Faith Perspectives,experts representing Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Daoist, secular humanist, and Catholic and Protestant Christian traditions explore how callings are experienced and lived within their communities of faith. This ground-breaking volume offers key texts, stories, persons, concepts, and discernment practices that exemplify each tradition’s view of vocation as well as how modern life poses both difficulties and opportunities for living out a sense of calling.  As the United States becomes more religiously diverse, members of faith communities meet every day in college classes, work places, neighborhoods, volunteer organizations, and efforts for social change. If people …

DESCRIPTION Have you heard a lot about Muslims? Would you like to visit a mosque? Al-Inshirah Islamic Center is a diverse mosque in the Hyde Park neighborhod in Kansas CIty that is welcoming to people of other backgrounds who would like to learn more about Muslims. They will be hosting a “Meet a Muslim” event at their mosque on February 12, 2017. It will be a chance to observe the Zuhr (noon) prayer, hear from an Imam and meet with members of their congregation. The Crescent Peace Society is a non-profit organization that seeks to build bridges between people of the Islamic faith and those of other faiths or no faith at all. We believe that by overcoming our differences and getting to know one another we can help foster a more inclusive and respectful society. We would like to welcome you to meet with us and learn about the Muslims who worship at Al-Inshirah Islamic Center as well as …

Please join us in a traditional pancake supper as we “use up” the butter, oil, eggs and milk prior to the season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day penitential season of meditation and reflection leading to the Christian celebration of Easter (April 16 this year). This day is also known as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) or Carnival, a celebration before the solemnity of the Lenten season.

In the West, it is not well known that Jesus is an important figure in the history of Islam. Perhaps it’s time to change that. Dr. Saritoprak’s groundbreaking new book examines Islam’s theological engagement with the Nazarene and explores his role in the future of Islam itself. It begins by examining the Muslim world’s understanding of Jesus as found in the Qu’ran and Hadith. In these key religious texts Jesus is not just a historical figure, but an Islamic messiah. One of the key roles the Son of Mary plays today and in the future is as a bridge between Christianity and Islam. The final chapter surveys his place in Christian-Muslim dialogue. As more than half of the world’s people are either Muslim or Christian, through dialogue Jesus can be a bringer of world peace. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the event. The event is free of charge. RSVP is required.

Learn more about our local faith heritage, Tuesday, February 21 st 6:30 pm Park and pick up bus at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 S. Foothill Drive, SLC, UT Parking is available on the east and west side of the church. Tour begins at All Saints Episcopal Church from 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm then continues to Hindu Temple, 1142 W. South Jordan from 7:45 – 8:30 pm, includes reception. Bus will go back to All Saints Episcopal Church.

“Success and prosperity depend upon service to and worship of God.” Bahá’í Writings Service and worship are at the heart of the pattern of community life that Bahá’ís around the world are trying to bring into being. They are two distinct, yet inseparable elements that propel the life of the community forward. Prayer is integral to Bahá’í life, whether at the level of the individual or the community. Bahá’ís host devotional gatherings which serve to awaken spiritual susceptibilities within the participants, and in concert with the acts of service they perform, lead to a pattern of community life that is infused with the spirit of devotion and focused on the attainment of spiritual and material prosperity.

Donations of non-perishable food for Manna Market pantry are optional and greatly appreciated. International Conversations; Set-Up; and Food Distribution 11-12:30 (Noonish) – Clean-Up & Conversation 4392 S 900 E SLC – Parking in Adjacent Lot

The Golden Rule is truly INTERFAITH! Variations are found in all cultures and major religions, on all continents, and throughout all time. Please bring your family to this special evening performance about the Magic of the Golden Rule. Tickets are free and not required, but will help us ensure there are enough seats for everyone!

Al-Andalus: Lessons Learned from the Golden Age of Spain Dr. Laurence Loeb Dr. Laurence D. Loeb, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Utah, and Cantor Emeritus of Congregation Kol Ami, will share what we can learn from 13th-Century Spain as it moved from a time of Jihad to the Golden Age, and how these lessons can serve as a positive model for Interfaith relations today.

This event is free and open to the public, however we will be collecting 2 non-perishable food items or clothing items in lieu of admission. Featuring the joyous sounds of – Calvary Baptist Gospel – Hilltop United Methodist Choir Church Choir – Free Church of Tonga Choir.  

nce 2011, the city of Dunwoody Baha’i community with the participation of many great friends in the interfaith community gather to celebrate each other’s faiths and religious and spiritual traditions. Each community will present a form of art and/or a description/vignette of their respective faith.

The DCILS (now in its fifth year) is a day of focused dialogue between young DC area leaders from a variety of faith traditions (as well as those from multi-faith and no faith backgrounds) who are dedicated to building interfaith relationships with peers and allies. Our goal is to share resources and build a stronger network of local allies across communities in order to more effectively serve and work for social justice in the region, and more broadly encourage interfaith understanding. The summit is open to DC area residents, ages 18-39, who hold a position of responsibility/leadership in their community/organization. Leadership is loosely defined: clergy, activists, program directors, educators – basically, a respected voice who currently holds a position of responsibility within a particular community or organization that wants to deepen their interfaith engagement. This annual gathering is supported by the IFC and a diverse set of local faith-based and interfaith organizations, educational institutions, and community groups. The 2017 DC …

A publicly offered interfaith gathering to sing songs and to learn about the world's religions, celebrating the Unity behind them.

We gather to sing songs of the world's greatest wisdom traditions, learning more about each as we recognize that all religions point to the One Reality, the God of all.

The students in the Art 2-D and Drawing classes will take on the persona of a an art advertising marketing executive to create visually pleasing poster size artworks that are intended to inspire the viewers about the global initiative set forth by the organizers of World Interfaith Harmony Week. Their artworks will be displayed throughout the Month Of February.

The World Sabbath interfaith service grew out of concerns raised by wars that had been raging around the world – in Serbia, Kosovo, Ireland and the Middle East. The Rev. Rod Reinhart decided to underscore the message that God was a God of peace, and in spite of all the differences and disagreements among religious groups, the central message of all faiths was that we are all called upon to build a world of tolerance and justice. So Rod created and proclaimed the World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation – the interfaith holy day of Peace and Reconciliation among all religions, races, ethnic groups and nations. The Rev. Reinhart took this idea to Father Ed Mullins at Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills, and Father Ed felt called upon to make Christ Church Cranbrook the host and center of the World Sabbath Interfaith Holy Day, starting in the year 2000. The World Sabbath consists of offerings of prayer by presenters from …

The Fifth Annual Geneseo Interfaith Service Project (GISP) Community Dinner & Dialogue is one of the featured events in the GISP Series. Two SUNY Geneseo faculty members from the History Department will offer historical and current perspectives on the U.S. Immigration policies. Following the brief presentations, all campus and community faith groups and individuals are invited to participate in table discussions on immigration issues related to the 2016-2017 GISP theme of Tumbling Walls: Opening Doors to Interfaith Connections. Participants will enjoy a free meal courtesy of the Philanthropic Chefs, the Center for Community and Geneseo Interfaith Center.

Interfaith Open Table Hawaii is an open forum to “encourage interfaith dialogue for mutual understand and building community partnerships.” The forum was organized in July 2000 by a committee consisting of representatives from the Protestant, Catholic, Unitarian, American Friends, Bahai, Jewish, Muslim, Humanists and those with no specific faith. Interfaith Open Table meets the third Tuesday of every month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The location is typically either First Unitarian Church or Harris United Methodist Church (please check the calendar.) Each month, one or more speakers address topics of interest to the interfaith community. We also convene monthly Interfaith Conversations Windward at Pohai Nani Retirement Community in Kaneohe, first Mondays at 1 p.m. Programs feature presentations by a wide-range of speakers. Participants are encouraged to also bring up social issues for better understanding, including those that may be controversial. In order to maintain as much openness as possible, it was agreed that Open Table would not take organizational positions, …

Interfaith Open Table Hawaii is an open forum to “encourage interfaith dialogue for mutual understand and building community partnerships.” The forum was organized in July 2000 by a committee consisting of representatives from the Protestant, Catholic, Unitarian, American Friends, Bahai, Jewish, Muslim, Humanists and those with no specific faith. Interfaith Open Table meets the third Tuesday of every month, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The location is typically either First Unitarian Church or Harris United Methodist Church (please check the calendar.) Each month, one or more speakers address topics of interest to the interfaith community. We also convene monthly Interfaith Conversations Windward at Pohai Nani Retirement Community in Kaneohe, first Mondays at 1 p.m. Programs feature presentations by a wide-range of speakers. Participants are encouraged to also bring up social issues for better understanding, including those that may be controversial. In order to maintain as much openness as possible, it was agreed that Open Table would not take organizational positions, …

Sign up in the hallway to attend this year’s Interfaith Advocacy Day, taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in Olympia. After meeting for worship and presentations, we’ll have lunch, and then in the afternoon visit with our legislators. See you there.

Film Screening: “The Jewish Cardinal”Directed by Ilan Duran Cohen The Jewish Cardinal tells the amazing true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age, and later joining the priesthood.  Response John Connelly, Professor of History, University of California BerkeleyRabbi Mark Diamond, Lecturer, Loyola Marymount University Kosher reception will be offered  

Join us as we explore our common faith based values and their power to strengthen our communities, encourage dialogue and bridge divides. Hosted by the Women Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Silicon Valley. Women Only Event. Looking Forward to seeing you!

UNF women who would like to experience a day wearing a Muslim hijab (headscarf) are invited to come out to The Green and receive their own, expertly wrapped, hijab. We hope to help raise awareness and recognition of Muslim women who wear hijab and to share the experience with other women.

All students are invited to this FREE family-style dinner and TRIVIA contest (with prizes). This event is designed to help students meet from different countries, cultures, and worldviews (religious/non-religious). Come for the free food. Stay for the trivia game, prizes and lively conversation.

UNF women who would like to experience a day wearing a Muslim hijab (headscarf) are invited to come out to The Green and receive their own, expertly wrapped, hijab. We hope to help raise awareness and recognition of Muslim women who wear hijab and to share the experience with other women.

The purpose of One Islam events is to highlight the diversity of culture among Muslim people. In the spirit of Interfaith Week we will be showcasing these in one room and visiting each of the countries we have already covered with One Islam in the past (World of Nations style) Join us for FREE FOOD and to experience the cultures of Muslims in Palestine, China, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kashmir, Syria, Turkey, and more!

Zach Anner, a self-proclaimed religious idiot, is on a quest to learn more about faith and explore various religions.  

All students are invited to this hour-long event with FREE coffee and lively conversation. Come explore the big questions of life: Who am I? What are my values? How do I apply my values to my work in the world? What makes me come alive? These are questions of awakening—to our humanity, and of discovery—of pathways to our authentic religious, spiritual, or secular worldviews. Interfaith dialogue and cooperation then are activities of awakening and discovery alongside others from similar and different worldviews. Meet new people, drink FREE coffee and enjoy meaningful conversation.

Don’t miss this lively, highly interactive “game” of high-speed musical chairs where everyone gets a seat! After hearing a student tell her or his religious, spiritual, or values-based worldview story, everyone jumps up and scrambles for another seat. There will be a DJ and lots of great FREE FOOD! FREE to all students.

Students are cordially invited to a living room conversation on conflicts in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Palestine. WJCT’s First Coast Connect host, Melissa Ross, sits down with a panel of nationally acclaimed faith leaders and UNF millennial change-makers for an afternoon of storytelling and practical solutions for a better world. Our conversationalists will explore the role faith and other values-based communities may play in resolving such conflict.

Auditions take place in 10-minute intervals. You will be asked to sing one song of your choice– gospel or secular. You may sing a cappella or bring music for our pianist to accompany you. You will also be asked to sing scales and intervals, which will first be played for you on the piano. Your vocal range will also be measured.  Please RSVP to [email protected], including the general time slot you prefer, your phone number.  You will receive a confirmation with your specific time. A few things to know about Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir: •The choir rehearses every Monday from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Imani, except when on break. •Choir members pay monthly dues of $25.  (Limited scholarships are available) •Members also purchase their uniforms. (Robes ~$150, t-shirt $15, sparkle uniforms around $150 for women and $200 for men) •The choir performs many times during the year, and December is our busiest month.

Embodying Hope: A Call to ActionCome get instructions of how engage in deep discussion and then be part of conversations on how we can draw on faith to give us hope to make our community better.  This year’s free will justice offering will be for Aggie Dreamer’s fund

Join our friends at the Westchester Youth Alliance for a Day at The United Nations, Thursday, February 2. The day will include a tour of the United Nations as they celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week, interactive workshops on how to combat “Bias Based Bullying” in high schools, as well as interfaith dialogue and lunch. The $85.00 cost includes the whole day, including round trip bus transportation from Bedford to NYC, lunch, and programing. Since teens will have to miss a day of school, community service will be credited and a written letter will be provided by WYA explaining what this educational trip entails.

"Beyond Bridges" is an interfaith visual art exhibition at Duke University Chapel curated by CARAVAN that showcases 21 works by Arab, Persian and Jewish contemporary artists from countries of Muslim, Christian and Jewish backgrounds. Its theme is what "bridges" people to one another, as well as what the three faiths of the artists hold in common across their different creeds and cultures. The exhibition will be on display in Duke Chapel's main sanctuary (the nave) from February 5 through February 26, 2017. The exhibition is free and open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. An opening panel and reception for the exhibition will be held at the Chapel on Sunday, February 5, at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. "Beyond Bridges" is organized by CARAVAN, an interfaith peace-building arts nonprofit. The 21 participating artists through Beyond Bridges are making the case for using that which we have in common as the …

2017 World Interfaith Harmony Week. Come join us and a few of our friends as we host the second annual concert celebrating UN World Interfaith Harmony Week. Performances by Mosaic Harmony, Ralph Herndon, Olam Tikvah Chorale, The Cathedral Choir of Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, The Mormon Choir of Washington DC and the Washington Baha’i Chorale. Within walking distance from metro (Red line)!

The Interfaith Panel of Chattanooga will make its next presentation at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 21st at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church on Signal Mountain.  Panelist and their faith communities are: Nur Sisworahardjo, Islam; Sush Shantha, Hinduism; Tad Beaty, Atheism; Michael Dzik, Judaism; and a Christian representative from St. Timothy’s. Charles Neal will serve as Moderator. The program format will be a brief presentation by each panelist about what it is like to live in Chattanooga from the perspective of their particular faith. The floor will then be open for questions from those in attendance. The purpose of the Interfaith Panel is to increase understanding and appreciation for the diversity of faith in Chattanooga. The event is free and open to the public.

Sacred America! Bringing Politics and Spirituality Together in Challenging Times  What does our country need during this great period of divisiveness, fear, and hatred? It needs a pathway forward that is transpartisan, ethical, moral, value-based, love-based, ecologically sustainable, socially just, and yet practical. The manifesto of Sacred America, Sacred World offers just that.  Stephen Dinan, founder of The Shift Network, will give a talk about how both sides of the political aisle can join together on a discussion of shared values, mutual respect, and desire to make the world a better place. Learn how everyone can make a significant difference in bringing people together and solving important problems and issues starting in their own communities and expanding into the larger national conversation.  Saturday, February 4th 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM  Location: Unity of Sacramento 9249 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826 Contact & Additional Information:Admission: $10 For more information, please call the SacIONS Message Line (916) 245 – 0172

Come share in an evening of music, dance, and poetry form throughout our interfaith community. Light refreshments following.

Come meet our friends of different faith communities and enjoy listening to local musicians from those communities at the CommUNITY Interfaith Build Musical Festival on Friday, Feb. 24, 7:00-9:30 p.m. in our Meeting Room. Eight faith communities have joined together to raise money and build a Habitat for Humanity home beginning on March 31. The festival, a joint fundraiser, will help us reach our goal of $77,000 – Appetizers will be provided and beer and wine will be sold. Event cost is $10 for adults, $8 for children and $30 for a family of four or more. Watch this Facebook page and our newsletter for info on tickets after February 1.

People from various belief communities getting together to meet, visit, and enjoy a meal. Bring a dish & a smile. Please share this information with others.

Come explore the dimensions of compassion in an innovative event that combines music, discussion and breaking bread together. Join friends, neighbors and family in this promotion of harmony and tolerance among all religions, faiths and beliefs.  Esther-Fox Valley has participated in this world-wide celebration, held during the first week in February, every year since the United Nations established the observance. Each event is locally planned, free and reflects the local community. The need for people to come together has never been greater, not just for our own sake but for the well-being of the larger community, our state, our nation, our planet. You’re warmly invited to share your own beliefs and respectfully learn about other beliefs. Join the thousands of people around the world who accept the challenge to kindle compassion and extend kindness, respect and civility to everyone in our community.

Each member of the interfaith panel will discuss the topic from the perspective of their religion for approximately five minutes. Following the panel discussion we will ask the members of the audience to establish a group of six to eight people who they are meeting for the first time, gather around a table, and share their religion’s approach to community building. Dine and Discuss: Community building is frequently developed around a communal meal. If you would like to bring a side dish to share, please exclude pork or shellfish. Should you decide to bring a dish that is representative of your religion please be prepared to share information during the ‘table discussion”. Please bring a list of ingredients in your homemade food for the benefit of those with dietary restrictions. We will place this list in front of the food you brought to share. This timely topic follows the celebrations and reflections after Dr. Martin Luther King Day when we …

In collaboration with other local churches and faith groups throughout Orlando, we are pleased to invite you to the 2nd annual Summit on Religious Freedom. We have joined together to bring experts on law and religion to our community to discuss the issues in a respectful and mutually inclusive way. This event is open to the public and admission is free. –What impact will upcoming Supreme Court decisions and pending legislation have on relgious freedom? –How will tax law changes impact religious groups? –What barriers do different relgions face when running thier organizations based on their values? –What can YOU do to stand for relgious freedom today?

What are your core values? Which ones do we share? Which ones are different for us? Join us on Tuesday, Feb 7th, 6:00-8:00 PM at Zorba’s Restaurant, 6169 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, for casual dining and discussion with friends of all and no religions. Food is Dutch treat but you don’t need to order to attend and participate.

aturday, December 24, 2016, 12-1:30 p.m.JungHaus, 59 West Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201 For Members Only! A space for asking questions and hearing different perspectives Bring your photography, art, music, dreams, and / or writing (3-5 minutes); or simply enjoy what emerges from informal dialog when we share what matters to us. A member benefit open to all members of the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio, the Jung Association of Central Ohio, and the International Women’s Writing Guild. These cosponsors bring exemplary practices that honor diversity and enrich understanding of our common humanity. Location and Parking JungHaus is in the Short North, 1/2 block west of High Street; meteredparking and free parking are available on West Third Avenue. Contact Jeanne:Phone: 614.476.8802Email: [email protected] IACO’s Education Committee hopes these ongoing interactive groups will build bridges, both within our community and out to the greater Columbus community. Small group dialog can give us guidance and courage for our individual journeys.

“Beyond Bridges” is an interfaith visual art exhibition showcasing 21 works by Arab, Persian and Jewish contemporary artists from countries of Muslim, Christian and Jewish backgrounds. Its theme is what “bridges” people to one another, as well as what the three faiths of the artists hold in common across their different creeds and cultures. An opening panel and reception for the exhibition will be held at the Chapel on Sunday, February 5, at 6:00 p.m.  The panel discussion will explore how the arts provide a creative conduit for interfaith dialogue.  Light hors d’oeuvres will be served immediately following the panel discussion. ____________________________ The exhibition will remain on display in Duke Chapel’s main sanctuary (the nave) from February 5 through February 26, 2017 and will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. “Beyond Bridges” is curated by CARAVAN, a peace-building arts nonprofit that originated in Cairo, Egypt. The collection builds on the success of the group’s 2015-16 …

religion as a force for peaceInterfaith Text Study & Peace-Prayer MeetingSt Andrew’s Episcopal Church: 100 N Palmway, Lake Worth, FL 33460 february 7th, 7-9pm The Abrahamic Reunion is a organization of spiritual & religious leaders and lay-people in Israel & Palestine, and Worldwide, who are doing the work of peace building through nonviolent interfaith and inter-religious dialogue, prayer, and solidarity efforts. With programs bringing people of different faiths together in harmony worldwide, the Abrahamic Reunion focuses particularly on and began its peacebuilding in the Holy Land, where this work is needed more than ever, with education programs, concerts, interfaith text study programs, responses to hate crimes and religious violence, and more. Founded in 2004, the Abrahamic Reunion sees all the Abrahamic Faiths as one family, a family in need of a massive reunion to heal the traumas and conflicts continually afflicting the place the Prophets of Israel, Jesus & his Apostles, and the Prophet Mohammed blessed with their teachings and presence.  …

Join us for a community dinner where we will be making lanterns and sharing hopes for a more peaceful world. This is the first event hosted by Visioning Peace, a group comprised of Interfaith Clergy and community groups in Barrington, who have come together with a goal of bringing people together to advocate for peace.Tickets cost $10 and are available through the BAY Team and at area faith houses.

Interfaith exchanges on climate issues in Floride.

Join us in standing aganist HATE- Sponsored by:Rose ProjectAMWEC American Muslim Women’s Empowerment CouncilADL Anti-Defamation LeagueOlive Tree InitiativeIECOC Islamic Educational Center of Orange CountyJewish Collaborative of Orange County LAPD and LA Sheriff’s DepartmentFBI Federal Bureau of Investigation Islamic Center of Irvine ICOIShia Muslim Council of Southern California

Dr. Abdulaziz Sachedina will give a free lecture on Friday, Feb 24, 7:30pm “In Search of Religious Pluralism in Islamic Tradition” at ICCF.  Saturdays lectures require REGISTRATION, and will be held at Temple Beth Israel (6622 North Maroa Avenue, Fresno), from 8:30am to 3pm. Saturday’s topics: “Islamic Theological Ethics: The Ontology of Human Action”, “The Inherency of Human Dignity as the Foundation of interfaith Dialogue” and “Religious Minorities: Tolerance or Acceptance? Law and Ethics in Islam”.  On Sunday, Dr. Sachedina will speak at a local House of Worship, yet to be determined.

Celebrate Pride and Diversity on the 48th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising at this Special Interfatih Service. Guests Speakers, Musical Performances, Art and History Exhibits, and more.

In response to reports of harassment — and threats against — youth in the Kansas City area following a divisive election campaign, KCIYA in partnership with SevenDays™ will host a service project at Harvesters to bring young people from diverse backgrounds together for community service and dialogue. In order to promote conversations among a diverse group of youth, we ask that interested organizations (religious communities, schools, youth groups) bring 4-6 youth (ages 14-18) to the event. For questions, contact [email protected]. To sign up to attend, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7xuVjL78z9t2OJIurYRkBuf-o0rq4benKjWANw3MIqlUFiA/viewform

Note: Please bring a potluck dish to pass, if you are able, or just show up for the evening. All are welcome. Invite a friend. Please be aware that many in our interfaith community do not eat pork or may be vegetarian.

Pastor Robbie Davis and the Choir of Celebration Church, as well as representatives of First Baptist Church of Guilford, Locust United Methodist, the Howard County Muslim Council, and other interfaith partners and dignitaries, join us for what promises to be an uplifting service honoring the legacies of these two iconic religious leaders who dedicated their lives to fighting for justice by bringing people together in mutual respect.  This year we will be participating in several interfaith choir rehearsals at Celebration Church and one rehearsal at Beth Shalom to facilitate the building of interfaith fellowship. All Beth Shalom adults and teens who like to sing are welcome to participate. Rehearsal dates are Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 at 8:00 p.m. at 6080 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045 A final rehearsal will be held at Beth Shalom Congregation on Thursday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m. To participate in the Interfaith Choir or to volunteer to help usher or assist with …

BB & BB will be hosting a one day retreat on Marquette’s campus at David A. Straz Tower. The retreatants will be learning from each other about their different faith lifes. They will be engaging in various activites that help Change their hearts to understand each other in order to create the Beloved Community. The retreat will prove dialogue, a speaker, and two meals for just $5.

Interfaith-Community.orgCome join in an evening of singing divine names and prayers. Kirtan is a call and response style of singing based in the Bhakti yoga tradition. Stilling the mind, softening the heart, evoking joy, and dissolving seperateness are just some of the magical benefits of this ancient practice. And it’s just a sweet time in community. No experience necessary. Come join the band! $15-20 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.

In keeping with the Epiphany tradition, when wise people from distance lands and faiths were woven into our sacred story, each January City Square invites wise people from other traditions to come and share with us their practices and understandings.

Topic – Hope to Hustle: Using Your Energy to do Good About #TFWednesday: Each month, we will explore a different topic, and look at what different sacred and secular works, LGBT perspectives, and/or cultural traditions say about the topic and engage in casual dialogue. This event is a collaboration of three departments: Interfaith Center, LGBT Resource Center, and the Department of Diversity Initiatives.

Interfaith Potluck with Panel presentation and discussion. Topic: “Welcoming Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Strangers: Sanctuaries, Assistance, Reactions”. RSVP to [email protected]. Bring potluck dish to share.

The Best Friend Brunch benefits aniMeals on Wheels. This year’s honoree will be Jerri Duddlesten Moore, along with her dog Armi! Heather Holland is chairing the event. Our Honorary Chairs are Neal Hamil and Karen Winston. For more info, contact Brandi Ledet at [email protected].

Soul-to-Soul is a program for women from Temple Isaiah, the Ahmadiyya Movement of Islam, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the community to strenghten bonds, peace and understanding through interfaith dialog and learning.

Hands down, it’s the best of Interfaith Comedy. Featuring comedians Marcus Wiley, Joe Recca, Preacher Moss (Allah Made Me Funny), Musa The Comic (BET), and special guest host May May Ali (Muhammad Ali’s Funniest Daughter), we’ve rolled out one of the funniest, family-friendly, non-stop, bust a gut line-ups to ever grace Houston in the name of fellowship. It doesn’t get any better and it won’t get any funnier than this show. All of these artist are confirmed.

In the recent past we have been through so much: fires, floods and hurricanes, Mother Emanuel, San Bernardino and Aleppo. Come together as a community for a Healing & Peace Interfaith Ceremony on Sunday, January 8 at 3:00 PM in front of the S.C. State House. We will circle together for peace, in a ceremony designed for all, no matter what religion or no religion. Children are welcome and will have the chance to participate by giving out flowers to attendees. Presented by Temple Osireion as part of S.C. Interfaith Harmony Month (January). No RSVP needed; all are welcome. Share this announcement freely.

An interfaith musical experience featuring performances by:Corpus Chris Male ChoraleYYC Campus Ministry Drum Troupe United In SongKol Sasson (Joyful Sound)Zimran (My Song) Presbyterian Choir Inter-Faith String Ensemble LDS Institute ChoirGrand Finale Choir singing “Hymn to Freedom” There is no charge for tickets but all attendees are invited to make a donation. 100% of proceeds go to the interfaith project to fund Habitat homes for 12 working families in southern Alberta

Purpose: Educate and empower citizens with the knowledge, tools and the access necessary to acquire economic resources for their neighborhoods and communities; to help citizens understand that politicians are elected to work for the good and well-being of the citizens who put him or her in office, not the other way around. This conference will empower citizens to bring significant changes to their lives. Religious leaders, students and scholars from the Houston Community will be present to discuss the importance to social justice as a spiritual practice. LUNCH will be served. Conference is open and free to the public. Please join the Interfaith Social Justive Coalition in Partnership with the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO, The Coalition of Community Organizations and the Council of American and Islamic Relations for our first Social Justice Conference. “How to Get your Government to work for you?”

Interfaith Ministries’ Dinner Dialogues allow an opportunity to learn about the religious traditions of others while sharing a meal, hosted for this Dinner Dialogue at IM’s headquarters, 3303 Main St.

Our panellists will lead a discussion of how our scriptures instruct us in caring for creation and how that is manifested in our lives. Our esteemed panel will include: Rabbi Shuval-Weiner of Temple Beth Tikvah The Reverend Michelle Ortiz of St. David’s Episcopal Church Hounada Sino from the Roswell Masjid Please join us for High Tea at Temple Beth Tikvah, 9955 Coleman Rd, Roswell

The very timely topic for this year’s lectures is “Israel and Palestine: Then and Now” and speakers will be Dr. Peter Hahn (Ohio State University) and Dr. John Kampen (Methodist Theological School in Ohio).  All events are FREE and open to the public. Friday, February 10th – Roush Hall, Otterbein UniversityDr. Peter Hahn 4:00 p.m. – The Israeli/Palestinian Debate in Historical Perspective Saturday, February 11th – Church of the Master, Westerville Dr. John Kampen – Israel is Real 10:00 a.m. – The Land in Jewish Thought and Christian Reaction 11:30 a.m. – Lunch on site 1:00 p.m. – Israel/Palestine and the Protestant Church This lecture series is done in honor/memory of Bill and Flo Amy, longtime members of Church of the Master and the Otterbein University Community. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND COMMUNITIE

SermonSlam is a poetry slam, but for sermons. And by “sermon” we’re talking about poetry, prose and other briefly delivered wisdom. The Rice Interfaith SermonSlam crosses religious and cultural boundaries, and is for members of all faith communities – and those with no faith at all. The sermons are actually five-minute plays, poems, narratives, songs or stories delivered by members of the campus community. It’s a moderated evening during which around eight people present less than five minute sermons on the topic “Love.”  Interested in slamming? Send an email to Kenny at [email protected]. Not slamming? SermonSlam isn’t just for participants. Show up to support the slammers, laugh and maybe even learn. SermonSlam is presented as part of Rice Interfaith Week, February 12-18, 2017.

You are invited to participate in an interfaith prayer breakfast organized by the Queens Bahá’í Faith Community and Flushing Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). All Welcome! Refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by the Flushing Interfaith Council, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Queens, the Flushing Jewish Community Council, the Hindu Temple Society of North America, and the Sikh Center of New York.

EVERYONE IS WELCOMETo be held at First Baptist Asheville, 5 Oak Street, Asheville | Dining Room Second Floor. Please bring an ample dish of your traditional food—-enough to share. Coffee, tea, water, plates, and utensils provided. PLEASE COME AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS, Please share with all your contacts. RSVP to Hal Littleton 828-776-2860 [email protected]

Join CKY SURJ as we listen, learn, and ask questions to educate ourselves about and explore opportunities to reach out and stand by our Muslim brothers and sisters in this troubling political climate. The training and discussion will be led by Dr.Nadia Al-Khatab Rasheed an Iraqi Muslim American, and be in conference room C of the downtown Lexington Pubic Library. Snacks will be provided. If you plan on attending, please register on the page below, as space is limited.

Food and fellowship with a cultural twist! Bring a dish to share from your culture, meet people of different faiths, and enjoy some great food together. We’ll share the meal together in the Sertoma Park Community Center. All are welcome! We will also be collecting personal care items, toiletries, and cleaning supplies for new refugee families in Bismarck.

Because we have more in common than we think.Join us for NCCJ’s 21st Annual Interfaith Tour on Sunday, February 19th, for an afternoon of learning and sharing as we visit three local houses of worship. Let’s discover what we have in common and celebrate our differences.Participation in the tour is FREE of charge! However, space is limited so please register here: https://form.jotform.com/70105222855145Learn more about the Interfaith Tour here: http://nccjtriad.org/programs/youth_interfaith.php

SermonSlam is a poetry slam, but for sermons. And by “sermon” we’re talking about poetry, prose and other briefly delivered wisdom. The UH Interfaith SermonSlam crosses religious and cultural boundaries, and is for members of all faith communities – and those with no faith at all. The sermons are actually five-minute plays, poems, narratives, songs or stories delivered by members of the campus community. It’s a moderated evening during which around eight people present less than five minute sermons on the topic “Love.”  Prizes for the winning sermons! Interested in slamming? Send an email to Kenny at [email protected]. Not slamming? SermonSlam isn’t just for participants. Show up to support the slammers, laugh and maybe even learn. SermonSlam is presented as part of UH Interfaith Week, February 13-17, 2017 Sponsored by:UH Campus Ministries AssociationCanterburyCatholic Newman CenterChristian ScienceCougars for ChristHillelHouston Lutheran Campus MinistryMission 24Muslim Student AssociationWesley Foundation/The Bridge

The Interfaith Alliance will be volunteering at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma on Saturday, February 11. We have morning and afternoon shifts available. All volunteers will be assigned to sorting/packing food with others from diverse religious backgrounds.

It is hoped that people from each of the major religious traditions come to these discussions … and anyone who is interested in developing more ability to listen across cultural and religious differences. The goal is to help us all be able to become more supportive and helpful of each other.

Each year, Interfaith salutes outstanding community individuals in the areas of Education, Health, Fine Arts, Youth and Senior Citizens.  Recipients demonstrate commitment and dedication in their respective area by volunteering to significantly improve other individuals’ lives and our community.

The Pure Hope Show on Blog Talk Radio Airs the last Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Central TimeCall in: (213) 559-2974Listen from your computer: www.blogtalkradio.com/janicehopegormanArchived episodes: The Pure Hope Show Archives Be part of an intimate, holy conversation with evolutionary colleagues in an unprecedented exploration of ideas. Because an awakening of our personal and collective potential is here, we explore many current issues that we are facing today. Tune in and become a part of a global communion and community of pioneering souls who are dedicated to bringing forth the new world. On these programs, my guests are from all over the United States and from time to time, we have international guest speakers as well. All of them look beyond the current confusion and help us see the new world that we are helping co-create. We continue to make it very easy to tune in when we have a program. All you need to do is: click on the …

The Pure Hope Show on Blog Talk Radio Airs the last Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Central TimeCall in: (213) 559-2974Listen from your computer: www.blogtalkradio.com/janicehopegormanArchived episodes: The Pure Hope Show Archives Be part of an intimate, holy conversation with evolutionary colleagues in an unprecedented exploration of ideas. Because an awakening of our personal and collective potential is here, we explore many current issues that we are facing today. Tune in and become a part of a global communion and community of pioneering souls who are dedicated to bringing forth the new world. On these programs, my guests are from all over the United States and from time to time, we have international guest speakers as well. All of them look beyond the current confusion and help us see the new world that we are helping co-create. We continue to make it very easy to tune in when we have a program. All you need to do is: click on the …

The Ventura County Interfaith Community and Campus Interfaith for CSUCI presents The Interfaith Round Table Please join us for the Interfaith Round Table on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00-8:30 pm at the Padre Serra, Camarillo, Ca. This group will engage in facilitator-led discussion on current issues confronting people of all faith paths. Individuals of all faiths (or none at all!) are encouraged to come and enter into the dialogue on how religion and spirituality interface with current events. For the month of November the Interfaith Round Table will be discussing the current rise in atheism in the United States.

Enjoy breakfast with members of the Poway City Council, city firefighters and police officers, business leaders, representatives of the Poway Unified School District and members of faith-based organizations in Poway.

The Interfaith Circle is organizing the visits for those interested in learning more about other faith traditions and spiritual practices. The next congregational visit will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5, at Basilica of St. Mary, 88 17th St. N., Minneapolis. The visit will begin at 11:30 a.m. Sunday with Eucharist (Catholic Mass) followed by a 12:30 p.m. building tour and Q&A with Johan van Parys, Ph.D., Director of Liturgy and Sacred Arts and Trish Sullivan Vanni, Ph.D.

The Faith Trio is an alliance of three congregations in or near Oakland, California: the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, Kehilla Community Synagogue, and Montclair Presbyterian Church. Since 2005 the Faith Trio has sponsored interfaith dialogues, potluck dinners, interfaith art exhibits, and volunteer activities. We will join on Friday, February 3, 2017 to volunteer for 3 hours at the food bank to help provide healthy food to needy people in our community. Those wishing to volunteer may contact Lea Delson at [email protected]

Come and share thoughts, ideas, connections to other interfaith groups, and if you have a project for the Point, that might increase harmony & tolerance in constructive ways bring that along.

Choose a handcrafted bowl to take home as a reminder of the fight against hunger. Sample delicious soups and breads from area restaurants, enter to win fabulous raffle and silent auction prizes, enjoy live music, and support the ICS Food Bank at the same time! 

The Annual West Central Interfaith Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at St. Matthias Parish, 9306 W. Beloit Road. Cost is $9 in advance, $10 at the door and free for children under 4. The meal will be catered by Leah’s Italian Restaurant and includes spaghetti or mostaccioli, salad, bread, coffee, milk and dessert. Dine-in or takeout is available. Raffle tickets for prizes will also be available for purchase. Contact Tammy Herro at 414-774-1747 with questions or to purchase tickets. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

nterFaith Works of CNY and Women Transcending Boundaries invite you to join us as we spread the message of harmony and tolerance by showcasing and celebrating the many faith traditions in Central New York. The 7th annual Syracuse harmony event, Love is the Answer, will be held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the University United Methodist Church, 1085 East Genesee St., Syracuse. This event is free and open to the public – a reception at 8:00 p.m. will follow the ceremony. World Interfaith Harmony Week has been celebrated since 2010, when it was first proposed at the United Nations General Assembly by King Abdullah II of Jordan. It provides a platform for all interfaith and good will organizations to demonstrate their impact and necessity. The movement is strengthened by building ties among world religions, educating ourselves about each other, and helping our community appreciate the beauty and diversity of our faith traditions and our diverse cultures.

Elon University and Interfaith Youth Core, along with Young Harris College and Wake Forest University, are pleased to announce a regional interfaith conference for college and university students, faculty, and staff, February 24–26 at Elon University. Join us for a weekend of interfaith celebration and exploration. The theme Mindfully Plural engages mindful and contemplative practices across diverse traditions and worldviews, religious and nonreligious. The program includes: Mindfulness Across Traditions: Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish & Secular Interfaith Leadership Training from Interfaith Youth Core Buddhism Beyond Beliefs: Buddhism's influence beyond religion in multiple disciplines and secular practices Interfaith Service Project creating Bounce Back Packs for homeless children The Spirituality of Yoga and Meditation An Evening with Rumi and Rabi Taizé and Christian Centering Prayer Shabbat Dinner hosted by Elon University Hillel Sacred Sounds Coffee House with music and spoken word performances from conference attendees Student-led Breakout Sessions $50 Student Registration: includes housing with an Elon student host if you register by February …

This forum provides opportunities for various religions leaders to share the tenets of their faith, as well as their personal story, and answers to questions from the audience.  The purpose is to bridge the gap of misunderstanding and misconceptions about other religions, and to help contribute to a consciousness of peace and cooperation among people of faith. 

 During this workshop We will share teachings about; . making and caring for the drum, . the sacred responsibility of being a drum keeper, . the healing powers of drums . and we will journey to meet the Spirits of the Origin of your Drum.

As we see media accounts of attacks against immigrants, Muslims, and other populations, many of us have asked ourselves, “what would I do if I were there?” The good news is that there are skills and techniques that you can learn and practice to keep others safe. You don’t have to be passive! This training will show you how to respond. Sheri Wander, trainer for Meta Peace Team, will teach the basic tactics you can use to de-escalate or redirect threats and harassment. 

For Members Only! A space for asking questions and hearing different perspectives Bring your photography, art, music, dreams, and / or writing (3-5 minutes); or simply enjoy what emerges from informal dialog when we share what matters to us. A member benefit open to all members of the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio, the Jung Association of Central Ohio, and the International Women’s Writing Guild. These cosponsors bring exemplary practices that honor diversity and enrich understanding of our common humanity. Location and Parking JungHaus is in the Short North, 1/2 block west of High Street; metered …

Celebrate our “children of peace” and the religious diversity of metro Detroit!

WHO?:  High School Teens Grades 9-12   WHAT?    – Join teens of all faiths for a unique day at the United Nations  – Tour the UN   – Participate in seminar on Diversity & Bullying Based on Faith, Race & Ethnicity  ? – Engage in interesting conversation & have fun!   *Fee covers transportation, lunch, UN Tour, Seminar *Scholarships available 

On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, IHNA will host its annual La Table luncheon at the Athens Country Club, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For each table of 8-10, one individual, as the table host/hostess, decorates the table in a personally selected theme.  Hosts may specifically invite others to join the table or may open the table to any individual who would like to attend the luncheon. Attendees are asked to make a contribution of $50 to IHNA, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. The funds raised through this event will support IHNA in its mission to mobilize our community to help homeless families in crisis situations achieve sustainable independence by providing emergency housing, meals and comprehensive support services.

What does a Muslim think about calling? Does a Buddhist or Jew have a similar sense of vocation as a Christian? Do people besides Christians have a sense of calling? While most religious traditions do not share the same notion of calling as Christians, they do, in fact, have surprisingly similar concepts and practices.  In a new book, Calling in Today’s World: Voices from Eight Faith Perspectives,experts representing Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Daoist, secular humanist, and Catholic and Protestant Christian traditions explore how callings are experienced and lived within their communities of faith. This ground-breaking volume offers key texts, stories, persons, concepts, and discernment practices that exemplify each tradition’s view of vocation as well as how modern life poses both difficulties and opportunities for living out a sense of calling.  As the United States becomes more religiously diverse, members of faith communities meet every day in college classes, work places, neighborhoods, volunteer organizations, and efforts for social change. If people …

Are you holding on to a grudge? Do you feel resentful towards someone who has hurt you? Do you want to help yourself or others find forgiveness or freedom from hurting? This session will explore powerful ways to reduce hurt and helplessness, let go of anger, and find more peace. You’ll learn practical tools and strategies to forgive, resolve past hurts, build confidence and live fully. The session will be led by Judy Brodkey, MSW, former Executive Director of the Oregon Mediation Association. Registration: $65 through February 9; $75 after February 9. For more information, visit http://www.livefullycoaching.com/letting-go-workshop/.

DC Interfaith Leadership Summit   The purpose of this gathering is to provide a day of focused dialogue among young DC area leaders from a variety of faith traditions (as well as those from multi-faith and no faith backgrounds) who are dedicated to building interfaith relationships with peers and allies. The summit is open to DC area residents, ages 18-39, who hold a position of responsibility in their community/organization. Our goal is to share resources and build a stronger network of local allies across communities in order to more effectively serve and work for social justice in the region, and more broadly encourage interfaith understanding. This annual gathering is supported by the IFC and a diverse set of local faith-based and interfaith organizations, educational institutions, and community groups.

Join MIC for a monthly interfaith meditation.  Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 5:30 -6:30 pm. This month will be led by Rev. Kay Collette.who was trained as a Spiritual Director, served as Adjunct Faculty in the Spiritual Direction training program at San Francisco Theological Seminary and as a teacher of spiritual formation at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael.

In “Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory” Laurie Wohl interweaves Christian, Jewish, and Muslim poetry and spiritual texts from the period of the Convivencia in Spain and from contemporary Middle Eastern poets in the context of fiber art work. Ms. Wohl emphasizes the striking parallels between Arabic and Hebrew texts, both rich in the poetry of spiritual love, with common themes of exile, nostalgia for Andalusia, mistrust of enemies, and yearning for reconciliation. The catalyst for “Birds of Longing” was the shocking events of September 11, 2001. In the years after September 11th, as many Muslims were demonized, she felt the urgent necessity as an artist to contribute to a better understanding among Christians, Jews and Muslims. As the situation in the Middle East spirals downward, and xenophobia is encouraged in our own country, Ms. Wohl believes it is all the more important to encourage continuing interfaith/multicultural conversation.

Followers of diverse faith backgrounds will come together on Sunday February 12 to share fellowship and entertainment at the 3rd Annual Interfaith Banquet featuring a meal that is specifically appropriate for all religious requirements. The event will honor Sister Norma Rocklage from Marian University for her leadership and pioneering spirit in improving understanding and strengthening relationships between people of different faith and ethnic backgrounds in the central Indiana. Presented by the Center for Interfaith Cooperation (CIC), Sr. Norma’s recognition will include the 2017 “Interfaith Ambassador of the Year” award. The Interfaith Banquet will be held at the Columbia Club on Monument Circle on Sunday February 12, 2017 beginning at 5:00 pm. Dr. Pierre Atlas, also from Marian University, will be Master of Ceremonies. Tickets for the Interfaith Banquet are $100 each. You can purchase them with a credit card, through Pay Pal, by mailing a check, or by reserving them and paying at the door February 12.

In “Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory” Laurie Wohl interweaves Christian, Jewish, and Muslim poetry and spiritual texts from the period of the Convivencia in Spain and from contemporary Middle Eastern poets in the context of fiber art work. Ms. Wohl emphasizes the striking parallels between Arabic and Hebrew texts, both rich in the poetry of spiritual love, with common themes of exile, nostalgia for Andalusia, mistrust of enemies, and yearning for reconciliation. The catalyst for “Birds of Longing” was the shocking events of September 11, 2001. In the years after September 11th, as many Muslims were demonized, she felt the urgent necessity as an artist to contribute to a better understanding among Christians, Jews and Muslims. As the situation in the Middle East spirals downward, and xenophobia is encouraged in our own country, Ms. Wohl believes it is all the more important to encourage continuing interfaith/multicultural conversation. Featuring Sacred Dance Institute performance.

Full program details and descriptions of workshop sessions are available on our event website: https://lamp.iac.gatech.edu/symposium2017 The symposium sessions will be led by religious and civic leaders in Atlanta along with scholars and interfaith practitioners. Some sessions aim to bring multifaith participants together for discussions on immigration policy and social change. Others respond to refugee issues from religious and theological perspective or offer models for interfaith collaboration in response to global migration. Our aim is to engage a broad community conversation that will lead to concrete action in multiple sectors of society. Considering the current political climate in the US and acts of intolerance toward immigrants and religious minorities, the questions this symposium raises will be critical for promoting peace and interreligious harmony. The symposium schedule is as follows: 9:30 A.M. – Registration 10:00 A.M. – Viewing of After Spring and discussion with film directors, Ellen Martinez & Stephanie Ching 12:45-2:15 P.M. – Lunch & Workshop Session 1 Workshops: • After Spring: …

Capitol Blessing Utah State Capoitol. Light refreshments served.    

The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and recognize it in others. 

The Muslim-Catholic Student/Young Adult Dialogue and the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) invite you to an evening of learning and dialogue about “culture and religion.” Come and explore how we can live out our faith fully in the cultures we are living in today. Experts Panel:How do Culture and Religion influence and interact with each other (with respect to the Jewish, Catholic and Islamic faith traditions)? Students/Young Adults Panel:How do we share the joys and overcome the challenges that arise from the influences and interactions between culture and religion? How do we continue to live out our faiths to the fullest, be ourselves, and grow as persons of faith? Experts Panelists include:Rabbi Aaron Flanzriach (Judaism)Dr. John Dadosky (Roman Catholic)Mr. Muneeb Nasir (Islam) Students/Young Adults Panelists include:Ms. Naomi Shore (Judaism)Mr. Kevin Lo (Roman Catholic)Ms. Dalia Hashim (Islam)

Day of Service, Learning, and Sharing This event is an opportunity for 7-12 grade students from all religious and cultural backgrounds to deepen their own faith and learn about other traditions through morning workshops and afternoon service projects. Transportation to and from service sites and lunch is provided. Get Involved There are several ways to participate in the Interfaith Youth Day of Service as a youth group, individual, family, school, or organization. Consider the following ways to participate: Join the planning team Promote the event through your network Host a service project Lead a reflection workshop Bring a group of youth to participate in the event Document the day through photo or video

Join us for dinner and engage in conversation about an interfaith youth movement that is impacting our faith and spiritual landscape. Listen to the personal and heartfelt stories directly shared by young adults living a spiritual and faithful life.

Join us March 4, 2017 for the inaugural Interfaith Women’s Conference, an event for women of all faiths throughout the entire Puget Sound region. Together, we’ll experience the power of unity and discover new ways to strengthen our communities.  As we learn from and grow with one another at the Interfaith Women’s Conference, we will explore ways we can work together to assist more people in need. This one-day conference was designed for women who are interested in exploring the potential and power of interfaith collaboration, renewing their personal spiritual life, and engaging with their community to spur positive change. In an often-divisive world, the Interfaith Women’s Conference will emphasize that which unites us—compassion and understanding. 

Check-in/Registration opens at 8 a.m., event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 790 Marion St. NE, Salem, and ending at the Oregon State Capitol. There is strength in knowledge and strength in numbers! Join with others from around the state in “Raising Diverse Voices of Faith to Strengthen Oregon Communities.” We make it easy for you! Attend issue briefings and workshops on advocating for compassionate legislation regarding housing, hunger, health care, gun safety, wage theft and climate justice. Then join in a march to the State Capitol, where we will make our faith voice heard in meetings with our state legislators. We provide talking points and make all necessary appointments for you. Together we can build a just, inclusive and hope-filled future for all Oregonians. Cost: $20 general and $10 student with ID (includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials).

Beginning this month, The Interfaith Center at the Presidio will be offering family friendly interfaith activities at the Presidio Chapel on the last Sunday of each month. Activities will include music and art in a fun and friendly atmosphere. People of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs are welcome. Please join us. Save the Dates! 

Enjoy breakfast with members of the Poway City Council, city firefighters and police officers, business leaders, representatives of the Poway Unified School District and members of faith-based organizations in Poway.

S.C. Interfaith Harmony Month launched

WE WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY PEACE. AS I AM A CONVERT TO ISLAM FORTY YEARS AGAO AND WORKED FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEARS AS A VOLUNTEER TO PEACE AND TOLERANCE. I TRAVELED AROUND THE WORLD FOR EIGHT MONTHS A YEAR. I WAS VERY CLOSE TO SHEIKH SAYED TANTAWI FOR YEARS. HE HAS GIVEN A FOREWARD TO ONE OF THE BOOK BY MAULANA MUHAMMAD ALI THE DEEN UL ISLAM. PLEASE COULD YOU LET MY HUSBAND AND I ATTEND THIS WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK. I HOPE TO GET A REPLY FROM YOU TO MAKE ARRANGEMENT FOR MY TRIP. THANK YOU AND SALAAM TO YOU. YOURS SAMINA MALIK

Presented by Manzoor Cheema,  a Fellow at the Center for New Community, which tracks organized racist movements in the USA. He is a founding member of Muslims for Social Justice, a North Carolina-based organization dedicated to pursue Muslim Liberation Theology. Manzoor serves as Coordinator for a North Carolina-based network of organizations called MERI (Movement to End Racism and Islamophobia). Mazoor is recipient of the 2014 International Human Rights Award by The Human Rights Coalition of North Carolina. Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia.

Educational program presented by Interfaith Partners of Florence is part of our quarterly programs aimed at educating the public about the history, philosophy and practices of our diverse faith communities and promoting understanding and respect. Please come and join the conversation. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. 

Presented by SGI-USA SC Buddhist Center

Based on United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/65/PV.34 for a worldwide week of interfaith harmony. It was proposed in 2010 by HM King Abdullah II and HRH Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan.  World Interfaith Harmony Week is always on the first week of February of every year and aims to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith.

Sponsored by an Islamic Sufi order, DUP is an international organization devoted to peacefully honoring the positive spiritual power in the world’s major faith traditions.  Known also as Peace Dances or Sufi Dancing, the dances are a moving way to become more aware of the divine in and around us.  Inspired by many different religions, each dance is a practice that deepens our resonance with an aspect of spirituality. For each dance, our leader teaches us the words, meaning, and melody of a sacred chant, and dance motions to accompany it. Then we all dance while singing the chant, deepening our experience with each repetition.

Muslims and Jews chat about faith, food, and other important things

Experience a Unitarian Universalist service which on this day will share the meaning of each element for newcomers.  

Prayers, singing of bhajans, chanting of mantra together and talk by temple priest (pravachan) on topics from the Gita or Ramayana.

In this time of religious bigotry, Unity will give its pulpit to a religion every month in the hopes of fostering more knowledge and understanding in the faith community. January 29, 2017 will feature Simran Singh who will teach us about Universalism (though not Unitarian Universalism, that was last summer!). Also to come in future months are Native American spirituality and The Orthodox Churches

he value of faith in today’s world will be discussed at Interfaith Fellowship Day at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive in Mayfield Heights.  Speakers will be Rabbi Scott B. Roland of Congregation Shaarey Tikvah, Betty Holden of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Merry Ring of Lakeland Community College Women’s Center, Jadallah Jadallah of the Islamic Center of Cleveland, the Rev. Dr. Kregg F. Burris of the First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland and Tej K. Sing of Gurdwara Guru Nanak Foundation in Richfield.   Coffee and registration begin at 10. Tickets are $35 and include lunch. Proceeds will be donated to Providence House for child abuse prevention. Deadline to register is Jan. 20.

“The Story of Joseph in the Quran and the Torah”. Rabbi Leo Abrami from Beth Emeth Congregation invites members of the community – both Jewish and non-Jewish – to attend free classes he will be teaching at Beth Emeth Congregation.

“The Concept of a Messiah in Judaism” Rabbi Leo Abrami from Beth Emeth Congregation invites members of the community – both Jewish and non-Jewish – to attend free classes he will be teaching at Beth Emeth Congregation.

This year, with the shifting tides and the increased polarization, the energy of our intentions is particularly important.  Soup and bread will be shared following the gathering. We hope there will be gluten-free options and vegan options available! If you would like to bring bread or make soup

Join Rabbi Ted Falcon, Pastor Don MacKenzie and Imam Jamal Rahman – known as the Interfaith Amigos – as they read from their book “Finding Peace through Spiritual Practice” every Tuesday evening through February at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave. The goal of the 10-week spiritual reading event is to kindle authentic connection and meaningful collaboration toward activism. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield will hold its 30th Annual Interfaith Commemoration Service on January 16, 2017. This service will be hosted by the Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity located at 315 First St. in Westfield, where Rev. Anthony Randazzo is pastor. The theme for the 2017 program year is Bridging the Divide. The Dr. King Association sponsors an annual essay contest in the local elementary and intermediate schools whose students will respond to the challenge of this theme; and contest winners will be recognized at this service. The commemoration program will include participants from local churches, mosques and synagogues as well as other civic organizations. The commemoration service which starts at 1 pm will be preceded by a police escorted march departing the Dr. King monument on the circle (south-side) at 12:30 pm. The public is invited to participate in this march. The keynote speaker for this event will be Westfield resident Andrew H. Lee, Associate …

The Annual New Year’s Celebration for Peace marks the New Year with optimism and hope. Participants will share an hour of spontaneous prayers for peace in Israel/Palestine, the Middle East and throughout the world. People can feel free to be creative and join the group in prayer, song, music, silence or any way attendees are moved.

Sunday Eucharist (Catholic Mass); 12:30 p.m. building tour and Q&A with Johan van Parys, PhD, Director of Liturgy and Sacred Arts and Trish Sullivan Vanni, PhD

“The first will be Friday prayer with our Muslim friends and neighbors at Masjid-e-Rehman, which meets at the Muslim Community Center, 8910 Old Cedar Road, Bloomington,” according to a news release. “Gather at 12:15 p.m. at the door. At 12:30, we will observe/join the prayer and listen to the Imam (prayer leader) speak. Afterward, Interfaith Circle Board Member Zaheer Babar Khan will host a discussion about what we’ve experienced and answer questions.

People from different faiths are throwing support behind a group they say is always criticized – Muslims. They all joined together Sunday for an interfaith potluck picnic, held at Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa right by USF. Everyone was welcome – Christians, Jews, Buddhists all joined to show solidarity with Muslims. The goal was to begin the new year with love. “A community picnic to bring together everybody,” said Mel Underbakke with the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms. “In particular, in support of Muslims because they’re so much under attack now, but many other groups are also under attack. So, this is our attempt for unity and to have a positive future.” This was the second year they’ve hosted the community potluck picnic. 

In a remarkable interfaith gesture and a unique way to welcome 2017, various religions got together in Reno (Nevada, USA) to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year at midnight in a unique and divine manner, away from the glitter of the casinos and sending a message of unity to the world. Coordinated by distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, standing room only “Multi-faith New Year’s Eve Service” attended by few hundred people and hosted by Reno Buddhist Center included Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i and Native American prayers. Religious leaders who prayed included Monique Jacobs, Director of Faith Formation of Roman Catholic Diocese; Verita Black Prothro of Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church; Muhammed A. Quddus of Muslim community; Buddhist priests Matthew T. Fisher and Shelley L. Fisher; Jewish rabbi ElizaBeth Webb Beyer; Hindu leader Rajan Zed; Baha’i teacher Roya Galata and American Indian spirituality scholar Brian E. Melendez. In addition, Taiko drumming ensemble Tsurunokai Taiko directed by Rieko Shimbo …

eaders of suburban faith communities came together Sunday to share messages of peace, unity and religious harmony during the 2017 World Peace Day Interfaith Prayer Service in Naperville. Dozens of faith practitioners, including members of Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Unitarian Universalist communities, filled North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall to commemorate the day. Keynote speaker the Rev. JoAnne Terrell, an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Michigan and an associate professor of theology, ethics and the arts at Chicago Theological Seminary, was chosen to foster inclusion, officials said.

World Interfaith Harmony Week will be observed at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church this year. On February 2, 2017, we are inviting community members to come to an interfaith panel discussion hosted by our church. The ten panelists are members of different traditions that are practiced in our vicinity. During the session, panelists will explain different parts of their faith that they feel are important and often misunderstood, after which audience members have an opportunity for dialogue and interaction. Our hope is to foster healthy relationships and understanding among members of different faiths in our community.

The Tri-Cities Interfaith Council is thrilled to announce that on Saturday, February 4, 2016 from 1 – 3 PM they will host the Tri-Cities third annual World Interfaith Harmony Celebration. World Interfaith Harmony Week was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010, in a resolution that states: “mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace” and so they “establish World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith.” The local lead organizer of the event, Moina Shaiq, is a member of the Alameda County Human Relations Commission and founder of the Muslim Support Network. She said she wanted this event to happen in Fremont “To build bridges of understanding, respect and support among diverse people of faith through education, dialogue and socialization and to strengthen family and community in solidarity with others across lines of race, class and religion.” The afternoon event will give space …

Mosaic Harmony, an award winning, interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia proudly announces their participation and hosting of a concert in celebration of the 2017 United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week on January 28, 2017. The January 28 concert, open to all, is entitled "Mosaic Harmony & Friends – One Humankind in Music", celebrating the ability of the language of music to bring people together and focus on our common humanity rather than the differences that set us apart. This will be the second consecutive year that Mosaic Harmony has presented the event and will be hosting the event at the LDS Church in Chevy Chase MD. Performers include the Olam Tikvah Chorale, Washington Baha'i Chorale, the Metropolitan AME Church choir, Ralph Herndon and Mosaic Harmony.

The Charter for Compassion International (CCI) is a global communication network that binds together compassionate initiatives in close to 400 cities across 50 countries. Each of these cities has their own on-the-ground organization but relies on CCI to provide various functions, including tools and processes for organizing compassionate communities, education series and interactive dialogue. Therefore, we are proposing a gathering of Charter members from across the globe (including North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia) to come together at 6 am Feb . 1 Pacific time, to an interfaith gathering—a kick-off of feasting and reflecting. We propose a kind of virtual progressive banquet: a dispersed meal during which the Charter will link its participants via a Zoom platform call and provide primary speakers and performances. Local groups will provide the appropriate menu for a pre-dawn breakfast to lunch to dinner to evening dessert. At this gathering they will also launch their own Interfaith Harmony Week where they will …

A concert to promote inter-religious and intercultural music and dialogue for global unity and peace in recognition of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. There are many who seek to divide people of faith — this concert intends to bring us all together as one — regardless of our faith, traditions, or backgrounds. People of all faiths, as well as those without, are encouraged to attend our Peace Concert to build harmony, cooperation, and understanding through music and dialogue. May peace prevail on Planet Earth! The event will included Authentic music from Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Baha'i, Hindu and Buddhist traditions with Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery – Syrian Musician Sipan Mzorie – Cantor David Lipp from Congregation Adath Jeshurun – Sunder Iyer of the Hindu Temple of Kentucky – Persian Rumi Singer Massoud Fariohi Louie – Baha'i Musician Judy Parsley – St. Paul United Methodist Church Youth Choir and Ahl-E Qulub from the Qadriya Sufi order …

This gathering of the faith leaders of Hawaii is part of a coordinated worldwide effort to host such breakfasts to bring people of different faiths (or no faith) together for a meal during World Interfaith Harmony Week (the first week in February), and to reaffirm the October 21, 2010 unanimous call of the United Nations General Assembly for “A Common World”, as introduced by the King of Jordan.

Esther Fox Valley continues their tradition of annually celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week with groups around the world during the first week in February. Attendees look at the rewards and challenges of being an open community facing today's issues related to social justice and greater community well being.

Morning Breakfast with 15+ faiths, government leaders, police, fire and school board representatives, and business leaders

Moslems from Ghana and the Christian community from Ghana together with the African traditional religious leaders coming together to worship God as we celebrate diversity.

This practical afternoon to create a San Mateo County culture of listening and inclusion offers modern tools of communication for home, school, business, neighborhood, and global community. This is not a lecture but fully participatory, providing the experience that “an enemy is one whose story we have not heard.” There is no cost. Space and seats are limited, so very early reservations are suggested.

We at Interfaith Relations recognize that the Greater Houston region is not a singular community, but rather a collection of many communities. For this dinner dialogue, the purpose is to gather in smaller communities defined by the geographic regions of Greater Houston. Faith communities who are in close geographic proximity to each other will be invited to share a meal and conversation together for the purpose of connection, collaboration and community. The goal will be to have at least 3 of these events during February, with each event including a minimum of three Houses of Worship. This format may take on one of several different shapes but in each instance will be designed to have the following elements: • A shared meal at the hosting House of Worship • Participation from members of several area houses of worship • Intentional, guided conversation about what it means to be faith community neighbors • Opportunities to explore further engagement and shared experiences …

Interfaith Prayers, Music, Dances, Kirtan, Bhajans, Devotional Songs, Video Presentation, Panel Discussions, Art Shows, Award Ceremony, Gala Parties and much more….

Working groups united around action themes that emerged at the December 3 Interfaith Convergence for Climate Action.

EUCLID cooperated with Humboldt State University (Arcata, California) and St Innocent Orthodox Church (Eureka, California) to organize a lecture entitled “Christian?Muslim Dialogue; Finding Common Words?” On this occasion, Pr Laurent Cleenewerck, in his dual capacity as EUCLID faculty and rector of the parish, delivered a lecture presenting his academic paper “Finding Common Words” prepared especially for the Interfaith Harmony Week (included with report documentation).

The purpose of this gathering is to provide a day of focused dialogue among young DC area leaders from a variety of faith traditions (as well as those from multi-faith and no faith backgrounds) who are dedicated to building interfaith relationships with peers and allies. The summit is open to DC area residents, ages 18-39, who hold a position of responsibility in their community/organization. Our goal is to share resources and build a stronger network of local allies across communities in order to more effectively serve and work for social justice in the region, and more broadly encourage interfaith understanding. This annual gathering is held during World Interfaith Harmony Week (first week of February) and is supported by the IFC and a diverse set of local faith-based and interfaith organizations, educational institutions, and community groups. Highlights: – Over 200 participants from over two dozen faith traditions and communities throughout the region! – Workshops on topics such as racial justice, environmental …

All are invited for a free lunch, program, and conversation with some of the students who participated in the 2016 J-Term trip to India. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by the program at 11:40 a.m. Lunch will end at 12:20 p.m. just in time to head to class

The goal of the event was to provide an opportunity for people of different faiths to engage in dialogue and get to know each other as a way to help dispel stereotypes about Muslims and Islam. The event was conceived to help challenge the rampant Islamophobia being promoted by anti-Muslim hate groups, agenda-driven media outlets and political figures during the current US presidential election cycle.

Seven religious leaders offered prayers or meditations together for the sake of transcending barriers and prejudice as brothers and sisters building peace. Sacred readings and quotes of respected peace makers were read by individuals not of that religion in order to 'stand in the shoes of the other.' "The Impossible Dream" song was offered to conclude the program. It was an inspiring and warm experience for all who attended.

This is an annual festival that has been established as inspired by Sura Maun (Neighborly Deeds). Each year we give the Maun Award for the outstanding community person who has demonstrated his/her dedication and efforts, in helping neighbor/s in making the neighborhood a better place to live. In the past we have engaged ourselves in doing neighborhood cleanups. Addressed teenage pregnancy and crime, illegal use and abuse of drugs, etc.

On February 3, the Parliament of the World's Religions, an NGO affiliated to the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI-NGO), advanced its mission of fostering harmony by partnering with multiple organizations for Interfaith Harmony: Implementing the Transformative Agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals, an event co-hosted by the UN Committee of Religious NGOs and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

On Jan. 24, the Greater Concord Interfaith Council sponsored a panel discussion. Representatives of six religions were asked, “What in your faith inspires peace and hope?” When Imam Mustafa, leader of Concord’s Muslim community, was invited to participate, he was grateful for the opportunity to discuss Islam and peace. He was so appreciative that he invited the entire GCIC to the Muslim Community Center for dinner and discussion on Saturday, Feb. 13 – Anyone interested in interfaith dialogue was welcomed. Common threads were discovered within the faiths represented that evening. Many stories in the Bible are also found in the Quran. Imam Mustafa’s respect of other religions and acknowledgment of “One God for all faiths” felt familiar to the Baha’is. One guest wanted to give the imam a gift. Her eyes fell on a little, wooden heart. It had the word “peace” carved on one side. On the other, the same word appeared in Arabic and Hebrew. Perfect! She put …

Panelists: Rabbi Brian Michelson, Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing; the Rev. Phillip Rodgers, pastor at St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, Robeson Township; and Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, Islamic teacher and lecturer, Al Maqasid Institute, Allentown.

An interfaith gathering which will focus on sacred texts from different faiths, including Native American spirituality, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the Baha'i Faith. The aim of the event is to understand what different religions have to say about the same theme, such as revelation. Books will be provided.

“Muslim Day,” hosted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Oklahoma chapter, was described as a day of workshops and sessions about civic engagement. About 100 volunteers gathered by the Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma formed what they called a “corridor of support” on the Capitol's south steps. As Oklahoma Muslims walked between the volunteers, the supporters welcomed them and several escorted individual groups of Muslims up to the building's entrance. The supporters sang songs like “We Shall Overcome.” Several groups of supporters stood in different areas of the Capitol parking lot to greet Muslims. “We have so many supporters than protestors. Love wins,” said Rabbi Vered Harris, spiritual leader of Temple B'nai Israel.

That news conference will follow an event to be held nearby by the Boston-based anti-Muslim hate group Americans for Peace and Tolerance, which is “dedicated to undermining mainstream Muslim institutions and promoting Islamophobia.” CAIR Islamophobia Monitor: Americans for Peace and Tolerance “As Syrian refugees seeking peace and freedom in our nation face opposition based on misinformation and Islamophobia, those public officials who back the long-standing American tradition of welcoming the oppressed need our support,” said CAIR-MA Executive Director Dr. John Robbins. CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. CAIR-MA Executive Director Dr. John Robbins, [email protected]

On Wednesday, February 3rd from 3-4 PM, staff from both the Pluralism Project and Andover Harvard Theological Library introduced to the public a 3-floor exhibition: “The Pluralism Project at 25: Challenge and Promise.” The exhibit explores the history, networks and impact of the Pluralism Project. The opening event was planned to coincide with World Interfaith Harmony Week and included remarks from Harvard Divinity School Librarian Douglas Gragg and Dr. Diana Eck, founder and director of the Pluralism Project. The event also included a Q&A session with exhibit curators and Pluralism Project staffers, Margaret Krueger and Whittney Barth. A prototype of the Pluralism Project’s forthcoming newly redesigned website was also shared with visitors. Based at Harvard University, the Pluralism Project has studied religious diversity and interfaith efforts in the United States since 1991 and, from that research, creates educational resources that are used in classroom and community settings around the world. “The Pluralism Project at 25: Challenge and Promise” will be …

A panel of interfaith leaders met Tuesday night at Albright College to discuss God and country and how they intersect in the United States. While there was no direct reference to the presidential election, a representatives each from the Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist faiths tackled issues including the role of religion in a democracy and whether limits can be placed on religious freedom. The event, called "An Interfaith Conversation: Religion in the Public Square," attracted an audience of about 60 people. – See more at: http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/albright-college-hosts-four-perspectives-on-faith-in-the-public-square#sthash.7svM58cH.dpuf

Lubbock Interfaith Association hosted the annual Interfaith Forum for the Lubbock community. Held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, the forum featured the theme of diversity was led by members from nine traditions and perspectives: Hinduism, Judaism, atheism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, paganism, Unitarian Universalist and Baha’i Faith. The program included readings and presentations followed by discussion among the audience and panel. It was a remarkable evening, once again encouraging greater harmony and peace in our community. On behalf of so many, my gratitude to all of the committee members, speakers and participants who made this event possible.

This inau­gural event delved into themes of inter­faith coop­er­a­tion, peace building, and reli­gious lit­eracy. North­eastern hosted the summit in part­ner­ship with the White House Inter­faith and Com­mu­nity Ser­vice Chal­lenge, as well as the Faith-????Based and Neigh­bor­hood Part­ner­ships Office of the U.S. Depart­ment of Edu­ca­tion, and with part­ner­ship from two dozen cam­puses and inter­faith youth and young adult orga­ni­za­tions across New Eng­land. Photo by Adam Glanzman/?Northeastern University

Scientologists were proud to participate in an interfaith forum at California State University of Fullerton, organized by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week. HWPL is the world's largest non-governmental international peace organization. The purpose of the forum was to engender understanding among religions and promote world peace.

During our evening, we will explore the underlying Principle of Love that unifies and creates harmony within the different faith traditions. We hope that in coming together in this way, we will experience this unifying principle within ourselves and within our group, opening our hearts, touching our shared humanity and something greater.

For the 2016 World Interfaith Harmony Week, Interfaith Paths to Peace hosted its inaugural World Interfaith Harmony Peace Concert in honor of Louisville’s refugee community on February 6th. This inaugural event promoted global peace and unity through an evening of inter-religious and intercultural music and dialogue. This event had an attendance of nearly 300 individuals from a variety of religious, socio-economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds. The World Interfaith Harmony Peace Concert was led by the renowned Louisville-based jazz pianist and community peacemaker Harry Pickens and featured a diverse array of authentic music from eight different religions. Featured musicians included Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery, Syrian Musician Sipan Mzorie, Cantor David Lipp from the Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Sunder Iyer of the Hindu Temple of Kentucky, Persian Rumi Singer Massoud Farokhi Louie, Classical Pianist Nada Loutfi – a Lebanese-Hungarian Christian, Baha’i Musician Judy Parsley, and Soprano Victoria Gaar. Interfaith Paths to Peace partnered with 12 organizations for this event, including …

3FF is hosting a special Encountering Faiths and Beliefs workshop on Thursday 18 February that will explore personal experiences of sexuality, gender identity and faiths and beliefs. The event is taking place to coincide with LGBT History Month, which this year has the theme of ‘Religion, Belief and Philosophy’. The workshop takes place from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at the 3FF Offices, Star House, 104 Grafton Road, London NW5 4BA. To sign up, visit www.3ff.org.uk/efb or for any questions, email [email protected].

Woking People of Faith is holding a Sheerwater Youth Event Open day. The event is being held at the Park view Centre, Sheerwater, Woking GU21 5NZ. The Woking People of Faith presentation will be held from 1.45pm to 2.30pm. For further information, contact Garry Shore at [email protected].

It will be a talk by Jeremy Kay on ‘My Faith Journey’ and will be held at the Shirley House Interfaith Centre. There will be refreshments from 7.30pm with the talk beginning at 7.45pm.

Join Philly MSA Council this Saturday at Drexel University for an Interfaith Panel that will bring together the various faiths in Philadelphia in order to promote peace, understanding and friendship. Come listen to religious leaders (of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths) cover several topics you're probably curious about, followed by a live Q & A session.

Universal Peace Federation holds monthly peace forums in Las Vegas on strengthening marriage & family, interfaith peace building and youth & service. February's forum will be centered on Interfaith Peace Building in recognition of United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. Religious leaders, civil leaders, community leaders, government leaders as well as leaders in arts and sports are invited to join us as we engage with the interfaith community.

Participating in this global celebration, a local nonprofit, the Pacific Rim Education Foundation (PREF), is sponsoring a unique event in Kona. It will involve representatives of various spiritual traditions presenting favorite passages from their sacred scriptures, offering comments and welcoming discussion. This will allow voices from different traditions to be heard and explained, hopefully opening a realm of greater understanding and appreciation by all. The program is to include wisdom readings from the Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, Unificationist and New Thought traditions; there are also to be experiences of chanting, music and dance. All this will be preceded by a potluck dinner. “Interfaith respect and connection is a critical component in moving toward a more spiritually enlightened and peaceful world. This event is an opportunity in Kona to contribute to that process,” said Farley Jones, president of PREF.

University carillonneur Joey Brink plays We Are the World to mark Interfaith Harmony Week. Join the tour up the tower at 11:30 am or listen wherever you are at 12:20 pm (including while you’re at Spiritual Life eating dumplings). Spiritual Life Office [email protected]

NEW WORLD is an original play based on interviews and documented experiences about the lives of three women refugees from Bosnia, the Congo and Afghanistan. The play was developed to help St. Louisans understand what the lives of these women were like before coming to America. We are nurturing compassion by providing information that touches the heart and encourages acceptance of our new neighbors.

The prayer walk begins with a short prayer service, then continues at 10 a.m. for an event at New Zion Baptist Missionary Church at 10 S. 10th St. before heading on to St. Peter’s Episcopal at 10:30 a.m.; Memorial United Methodist at 11 a.m.; St. Michael Catholic at 11:30 a.m.; and First Presbyterian at noon. After the service at First Presbyterian, a light lunch of soup and bread will be served with music from Macedonia AME Church. First Baptist and Trinity United Methodist are also involved in the prayer walk, which marks the 108th anniversary of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Community members are invited to join in all or part of the prayer walk

Interfaith Interconnect will present the February Religion Chat at the Hindu Community and Cultural Center, 1232 Arrowhead Avenue Livermore CA on February 10, 2016, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The doors at the center will be open at 4:30 PM and close at 6:30PM so that attendees can visit with each other before or after the official program if they choose to do so. This event is free of charge. Everyone is welcome. A guided tour of the Hindu Temple will be available after the chat. The topic will be "What is your faith's position on an afterlife? Speakers will be Mr. Doug Krotz, who will give the Baha'i perspective and Sam Stone, who speaks without a religious perspective. Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on the second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith Interconnect's sixteen participating congregations in Livermore and Pleasanton. The group's mission statement reads, "To enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and others about …

This year’s breakfast features Sally P. Miller. Writer, teacher, and sought-after speaker, Sally also serves, in Chicago’s Western Suburbs, as a Hospital Chaplain. Her most recent book, Divine Love: Women Who Have It & How You Can Get It is a collection of midrashes based on biblical, historic and contemporary women.

We are a small, start-up interfaith community called the Self-Realization Community, and have decided to honor the UN\'s Interfaith Harmony Week at our Celebration next Sunday, Feb. 7th at 10 am in Rockville, Maryland. Anyone interested is welcome to contact me for more information. Thank you. Peace, Carol \"Anandi\".

The Islamic Center of Western Massachusetts and Greenfield’s Second Congregational Church shared a meal as an expression of interfaith harmony on Friday. The Islamic Society invited members of the Franklin County church for a lunch of Pakistani-style food at the Islamic Society’s Mosque in West Springfield. Dr. Mohammad Saleen Bajwa had previously been a guest of the Congregational church earlier this week. “There may be some difference in the way we worship, but we worship to the same God, and we have the same basic principles,” Dr. Bajwa said. “And because there is an environment of hatred and bigotry going around, this is our way of showing to the people that’s wrong and we shouldn’t be doing it.” Rev. Corey Sanderson, the pastor of the Greenfield church, told 22News that “This is part of the United Nations’ World Interfaith Harmony Week. The United Nations asked people to step out of their comfort zone to do something different.” As the Islamic …

At this assembly we will recognize that an act of worship is not just in the form of prayers and rituals, but is also in the practice of promoting kindness, generosity, good civic behavior and above all, respect for other human beings. "There is reward for kindness to every living thing," (Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him). This year's theme, "Opening Windows of Understanding," is an opportunity to highlight the importance of collaborative relationship building within our Syracuse community. Through learning about each other and engaging in respectful dialogue we can remove barriers of ignorance. In this there is a lesson: we are not that different from each other.

he Interreligious Prayer Service for Peace and Justice has been held for the past 12 years. Since the United Nation General Assembly designated the first week of February as a World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010, the prayer gathering is celebrating the occasion as well. Participants of this year's prayer, held at the Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Rosedale Avenue in White Plains, included representatives of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jewish, Mormon, Christian, and Muslim organizations and more. In his opening prayer, Rev. Meredith Garmon, of the Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation, preached from the podium, saying that different people have different experiences of the world, and they have different stories to tell.

Congregant Jackie Osherow, the author of seven collections of poetry, most recently Ultimatum from Paradise, is the recipient of numerous awards, prizes, and grants. Her poems have appeared in a wide range of journals and anthologies, including The Paris Review, The New Yorker, The Norton Anthology of Jewish-American Literature, and The Best American Poetry. Jackie will read from her latest series of poems in which she attempts to understand religion as a unifying influence which connects believers of different faiths to one another. Jackie will also share the influence of her own religion on her poetry.

You are warmly invited to join the Two Arrows Zen Sangha and Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Sensei for an Evening of Zen. Mugaku Sensei will present a brief introduction to Zen Buddhism, including a period of sitting meditation (zazen), closing with a Q&A. Social gathering to follow. Please park in designated visitor spaces in the front of the Artspace building. The south lot, and all non-visitor spaces in the front and back of Artspace are reserved.

As the Salt Lake Tribunes's senior religion write, Peggy Flectcher Stack has covered religion from every possible angle – institutionally, spiritually, emotionally and socially. She has explored issues of faith and doubt how rituals work , theological meanings and meanderings, conflicts and tensions, survey results, generational differences, and weather or not people still believe in angles. She spent four days with the Dalai Lama in Utah, two weeks following the late LDS Presidency Gordon B. Hinckley across Africa and an amazing half an hour talking about forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Stack will share experiences and insights she has gleaned along the way.

On the first Sunday of each month, members of Hampton Roads community in Southeastern Virginia meet and read the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur\\\'an together. We pick a different theme for each meeting and, as a group, we reflect on them. This method of interfaith dialogue contributes to cultural understanding.

Devotional gatherings are a chance for us to learn how to create an uplifting, spiritual atmosphere, often involving music and the arts. The key is to help clear our minds from the anxieties of our daily lives and to meditate on our higher purpose. You are most welcome to join us and share prayers or passages from Holy Scriptures or to simply sit, meditate and enjoy the atmosphere. Light refreshments will be served.

Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable Welcomes you to a Hindu sacred space in Utah. All Hindu Ceremonies and Festivals Traditional Priest Services.

Reflections from JDCHS students from various faiths Discussion on teens and diversity Tours of the Campus to follow.

A luncheon and entertainment to honor Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and his wife Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. Please RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 11th to Wendy Stovall at [email protected]

Closed for the last year, the newly renovated LDS Church History Museum was recently opened again to the public. The LDS Church History Museum provides videos, informational displays, and historical artifacts, to tell the story of the early LDS Church history from 1820 to 1846. This will be a special guided tour for the Interfaith Season, by the staff of the LDS Church History Museum. Refreshments will be served to participants at the end of the 1 hour tour. The tour will include the brand new 10 minute movie, in a full surround theatre, of the First Vision , a pivotal event in the early life of the LDS Prophet Joseph Smith.

Students from six different cultures both locally and globally will share how culture and religion shapes their lives.

Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, precedes Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. The expression “Shrove Tuesday” comes from the word “shrive” meaning “confess”. Pancake Day celebrates the start of the Christian celebration of Lent where Christians give up something for 40 days to empathize with Jesus Christ when he was sent into the wilderness for 40 days and nights and tempted by the Devil. This is often reflected on this day by eating up richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.

To celebrate Crossroads’ 50 years of dedication to the Salt Lake City community. February 8, 2016 @ 6:30PM Calvary Baptist Church 1090 State St. Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (Located on the West side of State Street between Herbert Avenue & Harvard Avenue. Entrance on South side of the building). Entrance is FREE. Please bring two non-perishable food items or an item of clothing to help support Crossroads’ ongoing services.

3:00 P.M. Welcome – Father Elias Koucos, Chairperson, Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable. 3:10 P.M. Introduction of Governor Herbert- Pamela Atkinson Opening Statement: Governor Gary R. Herbert 3:30 P.M. Blessing Ceremony: Lacee Harris First Nation Representative Board Member, Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable 4:00 P.M. Light refreshments

This is a women\\\'s only event. Light snacks and coffee/tea will be served. Suggested $10 USD donation RSVP on our website: http://www.soulspaceinterfaith.org/register-for-a-retreat.html Join us as we listen to three speakers from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share their thoughts about what each of the three faiths teaches about living peacefully with others, and how women can promote peace in many ways from social action or service to simple acts of kindness. We will hear their suggestions about how to stay peaceful in a turbulent world, how we all have the power to be a vessel of peace, and how we can be the change we want to see in others by the way we live our lives. ? Presenters: Rabbi Emily Segal joined Temple Jeremiah as our Associate Rabbi in July of 2010. She was ordained at the Cincinnati Campus of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in June 2010 – During her time at HUC, Rabbi Segal served student …

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