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November 2020
2020 Heschel Vision Experience
From Jews United for Justice: For many of us the march from Selma to Montgomery was both protest and prayer… Even without words, our march was worship. I felt my legs were praying. — Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, 1965 The work of racial and economic justice requires all of us- and the work itself is a sacred act. These words from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel are central to JUFJ’s work and they are a cornerstone of why we honor his memory…
Find out more »A Time to Embrace: A Ceremony Toward a National Healing and Reconciliation
A Time to Embrace A Ceremony Toward a National Healing and Reconciliation Time and Date: Saturday, November 21, 2020 8PM EST Using the framework of the Havdalah ritual (explained below*) at the end of the Jewish Sabbath, a diverse group of Americans will join together in a ceremony to separate from the divisiveness of the recent past in our country as well as to build bridges of healing, hope, and reconciliation. The program will include ritual and musical elements and…
Find out more »OK Boomer: A Discussion of Generational Differences and Their Impact on Contemporary Jewish and Muslim Communities
The Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society of Washington (JIDS) invites you to an event entitled "OK Boomer," and it will entail providing Millennials and Gen Zers the microphone. Members of those generations will serve as the panelists, and they will explain to the rest of us how their generations might take a different approach than their elders to religious congregational life, theology, politics, or other important topics. The event will be held on Sunday, November 22nd, from 7-9 p.m. It’s official title…
Find out more »December 2020
Rethinking United States and Vatican Diplomacy
From the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs: Over the past four years the Trump administration’s relationship with the Holy See has been fraught with tension, including a recent diplomatic rift between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top Vatican officials over relations with China. The incoming Biden administration offers the opportunity to reset the conversation and focus on the role of the Holy See as an independent nation with diplomatic relations all over the world. This…
Find out more »Rethinking Religion and U.S. Diplomacy: Refugee Resettlement Policies
From the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs: United States policies towards refugees demand new approaches as the new administration plans to take office in January. The roles that religious institutions play both in historical practices of resettlement and in public attitudes towards global and national approaches to forced migration are important to a comprehensive understanding of the crisis of displaced persons. The Berkley Center is engaged in ongoing research and reflection on these grave challenges. This conversation will focus…
Find out more »Say YES (Youth Empowerment Solutions) to Human Rights
Young leaders! Let's get together and engage in stimulating conversations on how we can uphold, cherish, and be better supporters of universal human rights! Join us as we Reorganize, Identify, Sustain, and Empower (RISE) our perspectives on the International Day of Human Rights. To be young in 2020 is powerful because we are witnesses to the drastic changes that can happen in a short amount of time – good and bad. We have learned that our actions and inactions have an immense impact which…
Find out more »Asbury UMC Prayer Service
A Prayer Service, during which a new Black Lives Matter banner will be installed, will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church (926 11th St NW, Washington, DC) on Thursday, Dec. 17th at 10AM on Asbury's grounds. Dr. Mills has invited those who are comfortable to come and stand in solidarity with Asbury and other congregations impacted by Saturday's violence. Clergy are invited to wear a collar as they are comfortable. You can reach Dr. Mills with other questions at [email protected].
Find out more »January 2021
Prayer for National Understanding and Reconciliation
From the Rumi Forum: The times we are going through call for greater efforts for cohesion. We invite you to join the Prayer for National Understanding and Reconciliation where faith leaders from various traditions will offer prayers for healing, unity and peace for our nation. The event will be live-streamed on the Rumi Forum Youtube channel. You can watch from this link: bit.ly/pray4nation
Find out more »COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A
The Interfaith Coalition of Bowie is sponsoring a Q&A with state and city public and health officials. Panelists will answer questions from Bowie residents about the COVID-19 vaccine. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kJ4XFX5_TIOixlJK7PdnYg
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CFLS and UDC Present: Candid Parenting Conversations Series. This series of parenting conversations address the needs of our families and children as they navigate through the age of COVID-19 and social injustices in our local communities and the nation. This forum provides an opportunity for parents to come together to share, express their concerns, and be empowered to have life-changing conversations with their children, family, and the community. The panel of speakers includes: Dr. Niyana Rasayon, Dr. Annette Miles, and…
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