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April 2019
Earth Day Cleanup of Old Farm Creek
Refreshments, gloves and garbage bags will be provided to participants. But feel free to bring your own gloves if you have them. The clean-up is messy and old clothes are recommended. There will be a need for some folk to cross the creek to the other side so shoes that can get wet would be useful. If there are thunderstorms or other dangerous weather, the event will be rescheduled. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Susan Weiss [email protected] or…
Find out more »Interfaith Celebration of Creation
Celebrate the glory and wonder of creation in the All Hallows Amphitheater with an interfaith prayer service in honor of Earth Day. Leaders from Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities offer prayers, music, and readings. Music will be led by the Cathedral choir and guest musicians. A few important notes and recommendations: This is not a service of Holy Eucharist; Communion will be offered at regular services at 8 am and 9 am. In the event of rain,…
Find out more »Empowered Women: Two Faiths, Common Challenges
We welcome your attendance and participation at this important event, to recognize the triumphs and struggles of accomplished women from two faith traditions (Jewish and Muslim) and examine how those faith traditions have impacted their personal stories. Our panel will provide illuminating insights into what it is like to juggle the demands of 21st century life from the perspective of their respective faith traditions. The presenters will be Rabbi Avis Miller, Emeritus Rabbi at Adas Israel, Dr. Sahar Khamis, Professor of…
Find out more »Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2019
The mission of this walk is to bring faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite the differences. The group will start at the Fairfax United Methodist Church and will continue by visiting Christian Science Church, Daniels Run Peace Church (also hosting the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia), Ezher Mosque, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Baptist Church (also hosting the Calvary Hill Baptist Church),…
Find out more »17th International Festival of Language & Culture
The International Festival of Language and Culture is an annual celebration and showcase for the diversity of linguistic talents from across the world.
Find out more »May 2019
Culturally Muslim?
Muslims make up about 1% of the American public, but there are also many Americans who have a connection to Islam but do not personally identify as Muslim. This presentation will discuss which Americans are most likely to personally know someone who is Muslim, intermarried couples, people who were raised Muslim but no longer identify, and people who identify as Muslim but say religion is not very important to them. How common are there situations? Are these patterns more common…
Find out more »Neighborhood Meet & Greet
It is Ramadan Time again, so come join the Diyanet Center of American for a discussion and lunch!
Find out more »Day of Unity
The Day of Unity (DOU) is an annual, coordinated day of local, grassroots action and community building around the DC metro area. It is an opportunity for people of different faiths, or of no faith, to come together and create an event at the local level. The event could be anything from a meal, to a dialogue, to a community project, to a shared worship service or any other activity that brings people together across faith traditions. For more information…
Find out more »Securing Houses of Worship Workshop
Join us for a discussion with law enforcement and lay leaders about keeping all faith communities safe in our region. This event will focus on how to keep Houses of Worship safe and the communities they serve feel save during these turbulent times. We will have three panels featuring experts from law enforcement and lay leaders from different faith traditions who will speak to all aspects of safety and security. Please RSVP beforehand!
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