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June 2021
Hate and White Supremacy: How local governments are fighting back
Join us for a conversation on combatting white supremacy with Erin Wilson, Nadeen Saqer, and Dawn Luedtke of the Attorneys General offices of Washington, DC and Maryland.
Find out more »Resilient Ocean: Climate Action & God’s Marine Creation
Our ocean is on the front lines of the climate crisis. While it is at great risk from resource extraction, pollution, and climate change, it is also a source of great climate resilience. By protecting and restoring God’s marine creation, we are building resilient communities which are better able to weather the physical and spiritual storms of the climate crisis. Speakers Include: Rev. Dr. Neddy Astudillo, Latinx and Latin America Organizing and Training Coordinator, GreenFaith; Rev. Dan Paul, Director of…
Find out more »Virtual Book Talk on Islamophobia: What Christians should know (and do) about anti-Muslim discrimination
The past two decades have been marked with rising anti-Muslim bigotry across the United States, Europe, and beyond. The world has witnessed surging hate crimes against Muslim communities, from vandalism and destruction of mosques to mass shootings of Muslims as they prayed. It has also taken form in political scapegoating by politicians who employ anti-Muslim racism to win electoral points. This drastically increased in recent years, when the government pushed forth discriminatory anti-Muslim policies. While many denounced such bigoted measures,…
Find out more »September 2021
WTS 49th Annual Faculties’ Convocation Virtual Event
Theological Education as Justice Formation with Dr. Willie Jennings Monday, September 27, 7:00-9:00 pm (includes meeting of Faculty Area Groups) Join us for this Virtual Event! Theological Education involves the preparation of religious leaders to engage public life, which includes ongoing issues of social justice. But the traditions of theological education themselves also need critical examination around issues of justice, racial equity, and cultural-inclusivity of the growing diversity of God’s Church. Join one of the accomplished and challenging leaders in…
Find out more »October 2021
The Gift of Forgiveness
With “The Gift of Forgiveness”, we are welcoming back Deborah Briggs, instructor and author of one of the Charter’s most successful courses, Growing Whole, Not Old - Aging in the Pandemic Age (Formerly "Awakening the Sage Within"). In that course she introduced hundreds to the concept of Sage-ing®. During this 4 - week workshop, we will delve into ‘forgiveness’: one of the core concepts of the Sage-ing® Movement. We will develop greater compassion for ourselves as we begin to free…
Find out more »Public Open House: Wolf Trap Meeting House of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has recently completed building a new church meetinghouse in the Tysons Corner, VA area. There will be a public open house on Saturday, October 16, from 2-5 pm. The address is 1632 Crowell Road, Vienna, VA.
Find out more »November 2021
Maryland Virtual House of Worship – Interfaith Safety & Security Evening
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation welcome you to join us to discuss a variety of requested areas of interest to include: The Threats Affecting America Today What is an Insider Threat? Importance of De-Escalation Until Help Arrives... Proven Practices by Houses of Worship Options to Assess Your Current Security Readiness 2022 Non-Profit Security Grant Opportunity Open Discussion with the Audience & Panel of Presenters We welcome your active participation…
Find out more »December 2021
3R Series: Restoration, Reconciliation, Resiliency
COVID came along and dominated our lives almost two years ago at a time when we were already battered by interracial tensions and divisive political rhetoric. The isolation that the pandemic forced us into has affected the psyche of all, and COVID-related economic difficulties made the lives of many rather difficult. In the middle of these historic moments, we had a contentious election that peaked with an attack on the Congress, the symbol of our nation. It appears that we…
Find out more »February 2022
April 2022
INNER PEACE FOR OUTER PEACE Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church 9601 Cedar Lane Bethesda, Maryland 20814. The Mohanji Foundation, as part of promoting awareness of the importance of, “Adding Value to the World”, identifies worthy individuals who exemplify a New Conscious Humanity who selflessly engage in benevolent initiatives raising consciousness around the world. These worthy individuals have exemplified the highest of human values creating a more compassionate and thoughtful humanity. We are deeply honored to…
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