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July 2023
“Ask Me Anything”: A Faith-Based Human Library
Program Creative Encounters: Living Religions in the U.S. Stage Encounter Stage Category Narrative Session, Performance Accessibility Assisted listening devices Interactivity Level Medium (direct participation is possible and invited but not required) Details Based on the Human Library concept, this session offers participants a chance to learn more about different faith traditions in the DC region through intimate small group conversations on topics of their choice including: faith practice, food and clothing customs, traditional symbols, major holidays, and more.…
Find out more »All Neighbors Independence Day Celebration Dinner
Celebrate and give honor to those Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish, and Christian individuals who are have honorably served America as Veterans or in Public Service. The dinner is absolutely free. If you could like to donate, please consider supporting All Neighbors International purchase wheelchairs for children with special needs in Pakistan. You may also bring a donation to the dinner. Please RSVP by texting 703-624-6352 or (571) 291 1933.
Find out more »August 2023
September 2023
JIDS/JAMAAT Labor Day Weekend Picnic
Join us on Sunday, September 3rd afternoon for food, conversation, music, swimming, a campfire, you name it! We encourage you to bring a musical instrument and sign up to perform. Please consult the attached flyer for more details. The venue is a home in Montgomery County, the same as last year's Labor Day Weekend picnic venue. We will provide the address when you RSVP. This is a potluck event; please consult the attached flyer to determine, based on the first…
Find out more »Stranger At The Gate Screening
We're thrilled to announce our next Global Ties Forum event: A virtual screening of the Oscar-nominated Smartypants documentary, "Stranger At The Gate." Join us Wednesday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET for this special screening and conversation on the power of community inclusion, belonging, and people-to-people exchange. RSVP: gties.us/SATGScreening
Find out more »Amal Walks Across America
Little Amal is a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who has traveled across 15 countries meeting more than a million people. This fall, between 7 September and 5 November 2023, she will journey 6,000 miles across the United States in one of the largest free public festivals ever created. More than 35 towns and cities from Boston to San Diego and 1,000+ artists and arts organizations will create 100+ free public events to welcome her. Everyone is welcome to walk with…
Find out more »Community Building with Film
Discover how films can bring people together, spark conversations, and inspire positive change. Join Shoulder to Shoulder on Wednesday, September 20th at 2pmET for a 90-minute conversation about the power of film as a tool to support community healing, process experiences of violence, and engage new communities in the important ongoing work of building a pluralistic and inclusive country. This conversation will feature Aber Kawas, a community organizer featured in An Act of Worship, Pardeep Singh Kaleka co-director of Not in Our…
Find out more »World Culture Festival 2023
World Culture Festival is coming to the National Mall in Washington DC. Renew, groove, dance, sing, and connect with millions of people who long for more unity and less division.
Find out more »World Culture Festival
Enjoy live music filling the air, from hip hop to the classics to world music. You’ll find whirling dervishes spinning to eternity & the stomps of flamenco dancers awakening the soul. All while international food trucks line up, offering countless dishes to savor. Join thousands unified in a yoga flow. Tap into joy, peace, and community. It’s the celebration of the decade on the National Mall in DC. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Find out more »October 2023
Join in with 7+ faith groups for this interreligious visit focused on meeting your pan-Pagan neighbors! The Firefly House is a pan-Pagan organization with ceremonies rooted in Wiccan traditions, yet characterized by a culture of radical inclusion. They aim to learn about their spiritual beliefs and practices, including ritual and witchcraft, by sharing knowledge collaboratively across their community and through public events. Come explore their sense of the sacred, learn about their teachings, and participate in insightful dialogue. Don't miss…
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