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SUMMARY:Many Faiths. One Freedom. Church and State from the Founders to Our Own Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Please join JIDS for an event that will ask questions such as: What did America’s founders intend regarding religious liberty and the role of faith in civic life?  How are their views reflected in the Constitution and the First Amendment?  And from the founding to today\, how has the national conversation on faith\, government\, and religious freedom evolved?   At a time when prominent speakers increasingly suggest that “America is a Christian country\,” JIDS believes it is essential for the JIDS community to educate itself on America’s commitment to religious liberty and government neutrality with respect to religion.    \nThe featured speaker at this event will be Prof. John Farina\, Assoc. Prof. of Religion and Society\, Religion and Law\, and American Religious History at George Mason University.  As always at JIDS events\, small-group discussions will give everyone an opportunity to speak and listen.  \n \nWe look forward to seeing you on November 15th for this important discussion!\n \n\nPlease RSVP to www.interfaithfairfax.org/dialogues
URL:https://ifcmw.org/event/many-faiths-one-freedom-church-and-state-from-the-founders-to-our-own-neighborhoods/
LOCATION:Little River United Church of Christ\, 8410 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA
CATEGORIES:Dialogue
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SUMMARY:MakeSpace Friendsgiving: Interfaith Edition
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for MakeSpace Friendsgiving: Interfaith Edition\, a relaxed\, community-style potluck where everyone is invited to bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy the company of old and new friends. This is a family-friendly event.  \nWe’ll share a few brief reflections on gratitude\, belonging\, and looking beyond the labels that sometimes divide us\, along with opportunities for conversation around the table. Above all\, it’s simply an evening to come together\, get to know one another\, and celebrate the connections that make our community special. \nBring a dish to share! Whether it’s a family favorite\, a cultural specialty\, or something simple you enjoy\, we’d love to have it at our table. \nRSVP:\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friendsgiving-interfaith-community-potluck \nPotluck Sign-Up:\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A923A5FDCF8-67109158-friendsgiving
URL:https://ifcmw.org/event/makespace-friendsgiving-interfaith-edition/
LOCATION:Franconia Fire Station\, 6300 Beulah Street
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:A Better Way: A Faith Convening for the Common Good — Daring Dialogue and the Practice of Encounter
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how to engage across differences while honoring each person’s inherent dignity. Joined by the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde\, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington\, we’ll consider the power of language and practice tools for navigating disagreement\, cultivating curiosity\, and building trust across differences.\nRSVP for Daring Dialogue and the Practice of Encounter\n \nWe’d be delighted to have you join us!
URL:https://ifcmw.org/event/a-better-way-a-faith-convening-for-the-common-good-daring-dialogue-and-the-practice-of-encounter/
LOCATION:Virginia Mae Center\, 3510 Woodley Road NW
CATEGORIES:Dialogue
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Comedy is a clean comedy experience that brings together comedians from a wide range of religious\, cultural\, and ethnic backgrounds. Through humor\, the show breaks down barriers\, challenges stereotypes\, and creates opportunities for greater understanding — all while keeping audiences laughing. One night. Many faiths. Lots of laughs.
URL:https://ifcmw.org/event/interfaith-comedy/
LOCATION:Congregation Har Shalom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Islamic Philosophy & Interfaith Allyship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of learning and dialogue with Imam Dr. Talib M. Shareef of Masjid Muhammad\, The Nation’s Mosque. \nImam Shareef will share insights into Islamic philosophy and how our communities can build meaningful interfaith bonds rooted in mutual respect and shared values. \nRSVP at https://www.keshavamdc.org/events/rsvp/225
URL:https://ifcmw.org/event/islamic-philosophy-interfaith-allyship/
LOCATION:Keshavam DC\, 2012 R St NW
CATEGORIES:Dialogue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T150000
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SUMMARY:Honoring Valarie Kaur
DESCRIPTION:Join the Shalem community as we honor Valarie Kaur\, author\, activist\,\nand founder of the Revolutionary Love Project\, with the 2026\nContemplative Voices Award. \nFor more than two decades\, Valarie has shown that love can build bridges across our deepest differences and give us something real to hold on to: our shared humanity. Through the Revolutionary Love Project\, she calls people of every faith and none to love others\, our opponents\, and ourselves.  \nThis live online gathering\, held on Zoom\, welcomes people of every tradition. Come be inspired\, renewed\, and sent back into the world with courage. \nPay what you can; suggested $75. Group seats and community sponsorships welcome. \nRegister here: https://shalem.org/paupress/cart/226846/
URL:https://ifcmw.org/event/honoring-valarie-kaur/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Leader Refresh
DESCRIPTION:Come spend an evening with Dr. Walter Earl Fluker: Wake Up Running – Building Democratic Space at the Crossings. Close out the year with an inspiring leadership conversation that invites you to pause\, reflect\, and consider how we can lead with purpose.  \n\nThis special evening features renowned scholar and ethical leadership expert Dr. Walter Earl Fluker\, who will share insights from his latest book\, Wake Up Running: Building Democratic Space at the Crossings\, followed by a book signing. Through a thoughtful and engaging fireside chat\, Dr. Fluker will explore the book’s timely themes of moral and ethical leadership\, democracy\, justice\, spiritual resilience\, and the importance of building communities where all people belong. Come ready to listen\, reflect\, and join the conversation. \n \nDr. Fluker is Professor Emeritus of Ethical Leadership at Boston University and Distinguished Professor of the Howard Thurman Center at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. He also serves as editor of the Howard Thurman Papers Project\, was the Founding Director of the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership at Morehouse College\, and recipient of the prestigious 2023 Roosevelt Institute Freedom of Worship Award. \n\n\nRegister today and join us for this special evening to reflect\, recharge\, and refresh!
URL:https://ifcmw.org/event/leader-refresh/
LOCATION:St John Baptist Church\, 9055 Tamar Drive
CATEGORIES:Dialogue
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding Gaza – An Expert Reflects on the Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fascinating and important topic as we hear from Tom Warrick\, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. Mr. Warrick will give a talk and lead a discussion on how we can bring both security and reconstruction for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.  RSVPs should be sent to jids.washington@gmail.com.  \nThomas Warrick is a renowned expert on Middle Eastern affairs generally\, including the situation in Gaza. Recently\, he served as one of the principal drafters of the document entitled “Plan for Postwar Gaza\,” which very closely matched United Nation Security Counsel Resolution 2803. Prior to joining the Atlantic Counsel\, from 2008 to 2019\, he served as deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism policy at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and a career member of the Senior Executive Service. From 1997 to 2007\, he served at the State Department\, first as deputy of the Office of the Secretary/Office of War Crimes Issues\, and later as an advisor to the Asst. Secretary State for Near Eastern Affairs. From 2002-2003\, he led the State Department’s “Future of Iraq” project. For the DHS and the State Department\, Mr. Warrick has worked on national strategies involving\, among other things\, counterterrorism and Israeli-Palestinian affairs. He also has worked as an international lawyer in private practice for 17 years\, representing companies in connection with investments in the Middle East and elsewhere.\n \nWe look forward to seeing you and hope to announce additional events that will take place before the end of the year!
URL:https://ifcmw.org/event/rebuilding-gaza-an-expert-reflects-on-the-challenges/
LOCATION:Temple Rodef Shalom\, 2100 Westmoreland St.\, Falls Church\, VA
CATEGORIES:Dialogue
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