Archive of Events

2015

Below are the list of WIHW events that took place globally for the year of 2015.

Collective prayers from all religions

Start Date: Sunday 7th of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: Baha`I Hall

World Interfaith Harmony Week

Start Date: Thursday 4th of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: UN Headquarters New York
The event will be focused on educating young married couples on the agenda of the United Nations on world harmony and peace . Open discussion and shared forum will be introduced to address common problems of the family in address world harmony and peace. A Call to action will be presented as a tool for outreach and ambassadorial activities to communities on harmony andpeace

Mosaic Harmony and Friends - One Humankind in Music

Start Date: Monday 1st of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: Unity of Fairfax
Address: 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton VA 22124
Mosaic Harmony proudly presents "Mosaic Harmony and Friends - One Humankind" as our first annual concert consisting of choirs we have invited to participate from the Washington metropolitan area. Mosaic Harmony is a multi-faith, multicultural community choir that draws on the rich heritage of African-American inspirational music. As a human mosaic, we strive to illustrate and encourage unity in the midst of diversity, one song at a time. Committed to the belief that inspirational music can create a community of interfaith and racial harmony, the choir members represent several different races, numerous faith traditions, and a variety of occupations. We are joined together by the ministry of music, our beliefs uniting us as a choir, energizing us to share our message and connect to others. Together we celebrate a commitment to creative expression, musical excellence, commitment to service and shared joy and support. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been funded over the years by donations from our devoted members and fans, and through paid performances, and by annual Mosaic Harmony fundraising concerts. The choir performs approximately ten times during its choral season in locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. We seek to promote interfaith, interracial harmony through our performances. We welcome singers and audiences of different faiths, races, and cultures. We lift spirits, stir souls, and enliven audiences wherever we perform!

Pathway to Peace

Start Date: Tuesday 2nd of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: Chapel Auditorium, Columbia Bible College
Address: 2940 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 2Z8
Multifaith Conference including Baha`i, Buddhism, Christian,Hindu, Islam,Jewish faith and Sikhism moderator Councillor Sandy Blue Free Admission & Refreshments Registration & Information www.worldreligionsconference.ca 1-877-767-1965

GOD TO PEACE (Film)

Start Date: Sunday 7th of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: Global
A documentary film GOD TO PEACE (duration 55 minutes) which is the first of its kind in the world to promote peace, love and, interfaith tolerance and will be subtitled in all major languages of the globe ,will be presented in all major film festivals internationally.

World Interfaith Harmony Peace Concert

Start Date: Saturday 6th of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: St. Paul United Methodist Church 2000 Douglass Blvd. | Louisville, KY
A concert to promote inter-religious and intercultural music and dialogue for global unity and peace. 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. FEATURING: Harry Pickens Nada Loutfi Cantor David Lipp Spin Mzorie Judy Parsley Tibetan Monks and more!

A Week of Diversity Celebrations

Start Date: Monday 1st of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
End Date: Sunday 7th of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: Various including a Church, Synagogue and a Mosque
Address: 1105 Quarrier St. Charleston WV 25301
The West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministry, a group of Muslim, Jewish and Christian clergy and laypersons, is preparing the Week of Diversity Celebrations for our community because we believe that only personal interactions between people can counter the anti-refugee sentiment that is on the rise in cities and towns in America. Our city of Charleston, West Virginia, USA is a place with a long history of coal mining. Poverty rates are high, and educational opportunities are available, but often out of reach for financial reasons. Most residents are Protestant Christians, both in the mainstream denominations and Evangelical denominations. Jew and Muslims have lived here for well over 100 years, but interactions between groups are not as common as they could be. Our community also has a strong African-American community, but unfortunately churches and lives are often segregated. We hope that a week of positive opportunities for groups who rarely meet, to get together, discuss issues and have fun, will diminish fear of the 'other' and promote friendships. We want our community to be a place where people protect each other from xenophobia. Here is the schedule for our Week of Diversity Celebrations (subject to change - we have been asked to also link the week to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations in January 2016, and we are considering adding travel to hold events in other places in our state or region that have problems with intolerance, so we may add or replace events prior to the dates below): A Week of Diversity Celebrations - 1 - SUNDAY - Kick off event dinner / reception - 300 people, 2.5 hours 2 - MONDAY - Appreciative Practices event - 100 people, 2 hours A two hour practice in Appreciation Includes the spiritual, psychological, cultural, and practical applications 100 people, live presenter 3 - WEDNESDAY - Group Discussions around diversity and accepting the other - 100 people Small group discussion around three short diversity-oriented film clips (Clips from the films Managing diversity and Cracking the Code) 100 people, 10 round tables with 10 people each, discussing 3 video clips - 2 hours 4 - FRIDAY - respectful day 5 - SATURDAY - Nonviolent Communication Introduction - 100 people, 4 hours Introduction in the use of the tools of Nonviolent Communication Saturday morning event, 100 people in a circle, big room, live presenter 6 - SATURDAY - Closing Event dinner / reception - 300 people, 2.5 hours
Location: Mount Peace Room, Evaristus – Floor 4C
Two Mount students will share reflections from the national Inspirit conference, and The Parliament of the World’s Religions, the largest global interfaith gathering. Let’s join our voices and hearts in celebrating ‘peace and friendship’ among people of all faiths and good will through song, music, prayer, chants, images, spoken word, proclamation, declaration, and displays.

Taste of Shambhala: Open House Soup, Social, and Mindfulness Meditation

Start Date: Wednesday 3rd of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: Shambhala Centre, 1084 Tower Road, off Inglis
Taste of Shambhala is the weekly Open House. Follow hearty soup and social time, with an introduction to Mindfulness meditation, plus open conversation about this increasingly respected practice and tradition. All welcome.

Unitarian Universalist Service

Start Date: Thursday 4th of February 2016 12:00:00 AM
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church, 5500 Inglis Street
The Universalist Unitarian Church, part of the religious landscape of Halifax since 1837, is founded on the idea that people of diverse religious faith or none can unite in community and support one another in the quest to give meaning to life. There will be a special brief service at 7 pm to give an introduction to our faith tradition, followed by a discussion. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served.