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3rd Annual Health Fair
Stop by the 3rd Annual Health Fair to get a Free Glaucoma Screening presented as part of the Adult Vision Screening Program by Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitian Washington, DC or to contribute to a Blood Drive operated by the American Red Cross. Sponsored by: Delle E. Greene Missionary, President Elizabeth Jordan Johnson Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell Sr.
Find out more »Time to Act!
Join us for our 2nd annual JAM-AT (Jews and Muslims Acting Together) meeting. This is a great opportunity to hear progress updates from the working groups and plan the year ahead together. Venue: IMAAM Center 9100 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 Date: Sun, June 24 10:00 am - 12:00 pm I am hoping to see all of you at the IMAAM Center to exchange ideas about our future direction and plan for what will be an exciting year! We also need…
Find out more »Elder Abuse Awareness Faith Leaders Forum
Please join the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking in collaboration with the Clergy for Community Wealth Preservation, the District's Office on Aging and Adult Protective Services for a forum on elder abuse prevention resources in the District and to develop collaborative prevention strategies. The purpose is to educate the District's Faith Communities on the statistics of elder abuse in the District of Columbia, promote a better understanding, raise awareness and identify resources to help prevent elder abuse, neglect,…
Find out more »CUAH: World Religions Teacher Training Workshop
Sikh Kid 2 Kid is a youth organization that started in 2012 in the aftermath of the Oak Creek Wisconsin Sikh temple shootings. After introducing Sikhism into Montgomery County’s social studies curriculum, a pilot program for teachers was started in 2013, jointly by Sikh Kid 2 Kid, Montgomery County Public Schools, the Hindu American Foundation and the Kaur Foundation. Currently, the program is part of a larger effort called, “The Religious Literacy program for Educators” which has been approved for…
Find out more »The House of Islam: A Global History
Please join us for a look inside The House of Islam, a revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world, from the bestselling author ofThe Islamist, Ed Husain: The gulf between Islam and the West is widening. A faith rich in strong values and traditions, observed by nearly two billion people across the world, is seen by the West as something to be feared rather than understood. Sensational headlines and hard-line policies spark…
Find out more »Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad featuring Whirling Dervishes from Turkey
The Rumi Circle of Greater Washington invites you to a FREE concert of Sufi music from Turkey and Pakistan! Presenting the world renowned musicians and international award recipients FAREED AYAZ and ABU MUHAMMAD also featuring Whirling Dervishes from Turkey. Admission is free but seats are limited. To reserve your seat, please RSVP to [email protected] or call 301-343-7610.
Find out more »Official Religion in the Achaemenid Heartland: A View from Persepolis
On July 14, 2018, you are invited to the Kamran Seminar, the 4th in an annual series that focuses on scholarship about Ancient Iran, Zoroastrian culture, history and religion. The goal of the seminar is to advance robust scholarship, critical and creative thinking, and to provide a vital space for scholars and communities around the globe to learn about and discuss independent research around these important topics. This 4th annual seminar features Dr. Wouter Henkelman, Professor in the École Pratique…
Find out more »Reimagining Interfaith
Reimagining Interfaith is a global gathering for grassroots activists and interfaith peacebuilders focused on skill-building, networking, and organizing, taking place in Washington, DC just after the URI North America Regional Assembly! Young adults registration is $100 There will be a program for children 5 to 14 for just $100Applications for additional financial assistance are open through January 15 Join interfaith leaders and activists from all over the world for: Training in 5 Program Tracks Cultivating Inclusive Communities in the Face of Religious Discrimination Community Organizing: Initiating…
Find out more »13th Annual Unity Walk
Join us for the 13th annual Unity Walk as we walk down Massachusetts Ave., NW and visit houses of worship and other religious centers in a public celebration of solidarity among different faiths and cultures in our region. Special performers include The Cathedral Band and more!
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