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February 2024
Peace Walk – John Wesley AMEZ & 3rd District Police Department
Join Rev. Zacharias & the John Wesley AMEZ community as they partner with the 3rd District Police Department for a peace walk through the neighborhood to end gun violence.
Find out more »Bishop William J. Barber, II Teach-In
Fresh off of his tour with NC PPC driving out low-wage voters in Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville, culminating with a press conference in front of the Raleigh General Assembly this past Tuesday, Bishop Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will join Washington DC Poor People's Campaign (PPC) as they prepare for the Mass Poor People's & Low-Wage Workers' Assemblies & on to the Polls on March 2. Please come & hear about the program that has been designed especially for…
Find out more »March 2024
Interfaith Comedy Stand-Up Show
In an age of polarization and angry debate, the comedians of Interfaith Comedy are sharing laughs with a side of understanding about various religions. Five comedians from different religious backgrounds will share their talents in a free stand-up show on March 14 at the Takoma Park Community Center as part of the Takoma Park Arts series. No tickets or reservations are required, and donations will be accepted. Learn more about the show here.
Find out more »May 2024
Enterprise Faith Based Development Initiative | Montgomery County Clarion Call
Enterprise's Faith-Based Development Initiative partners with houses of worship to help transform their underutilized land into affordable homes and community impact structures. Join us for an opportunity to learn about the new - Enterprise Faith-Based Development Initiative (FBDI) Cohort for Montgomery County houses of worship interested in building affordable housing and mixed-used developments. You will hear about the specialized training, technical assistance, peer sharing, and catalytic grant funding support Cohort members will be provided over two years to help them move from…
Find out more »Interfaith Community Playhouse Build
On May 5, 2024 at 1pm, In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Metro MD, the Bender JCC is hosting a community-wide Interfaith Playhouse Build to support HHMM’s justice work in providing affordable housing. In a time of global division, we are reaching out to local faith communities to build bridges and work together for the common goal of supporting affordable housing for families in our community. The afternoon will be filled with building and painting playhouses to be placed…
Find out more »Power of Faith Webinar — Encouraging Environmental Actions at Houses of Worship
In this upcoming Power of Faith webinar, The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions will discuss the art of convincing congregational leadership to invest in energy efficiency or renewable energy. It can be challenging, but it's absolutely achievable! Join to hear from a panel of individuals who have successfully navigated this process, as well as others who are currently on their journey. This promises to be an engaging session with plenty of opportunities for questions and answers. Register here.
Find out more »Interfaith Suicide Prevention Day Panel
A panel discussion on how different faiths can support suicide prevention efforts in our community. Click here for more information and registration.
Find out more »Comptroller Webinar on Tax Incentives for Houses of Worship
Join the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland and the US Treasury to learn more about IRA Direct Pay tax credits for your tax exempt entity! The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest investment in clean energy in U.S. history. Most of the investment comes through tax incentives. Under a novel provision known as “direct pay” or “elective pay”, tax exempt entities, like local governments, nonprofits and faith organizations – can benefit from these tax incentives. Tax credits can provide…
Find out more »June 2024
Addressing Anti-Muslim & Anti-Jewish Hate & Discrimination
Join a vital conversation on how Islamophobia & antisemitism are showing up in our communities and what people of faith can do about it. This event is hosted by the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign: Standing with American Muslims; Advancing American Ideals and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley State University. It will feature special guests Jenan Mohajir and Rebecca Russo , Muslim and Jewish colleagues at Interfaith America. The event is free and online. Click here to learn more and reserve a ticket.
Find out more »As a teenager, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II recalls seeing Black mothers interviewed on TV whenever there was a story on food stamps or unemployment. Poverty, then as now, was depicted as an essentially Black problem. In White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy, Rev. Barber—a Protestant minister, social activist, professor, and a leading advocate for the rights of our nation’s poor—addresses white poverty as a hugely neglected subject that might just be the key…
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