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September 2020
Spiritual and Moral Response to the Climate Crisis with Karenna Gore
The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church's McClendon Scholar Program presents a special online dialogue with Karenna Gore. Ms. Gore, Dir. of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Seminary in NYC, will discuss moral and spiritual aspects of the climate crisis. You can register for the event by clicking here.
Find out more »Evangelical approaches to interfaith understanding, dialogue and cooperation
Peace Islands Institute of New York presents an interfaith conversation with Dr. Bob Roberts, Jr. Dr. Roberts is the founder of GlocalNet, a non-profit dedicated to mobilizing the church for transformation in the public square and co-founder of Multi-Faith Neighbors Network (MFNN), a multifaith organization committed to promoting international religious freedom through intentional cross-cultural relationships. Over the past 20 years Bob has been a trailblazer in the multi-faith peacemaking and international religious freedom arenas, frequently being called upon by the…
Find out more »Join the Conversation: “A Baptist Army Veteran’s Journey with Islam”
Join Rumi Forum's next Coffee Night speaker program featuring podcast host, award-winning author, and university lecturer Jason Howk. An army veteran of Baptist confession, Howk will share with us his stimulating story that connected his first career as a military officer to a second and no less interesting one as an interfaith speaker and lecturer on Islam. “...Howk believes in a different approach to interfaith work. Typically, a Christian explains Christianity, a Jew explains Judaism, a Muslim explains Islam and…
Find out more »The American Pilgrimage Project Conversations on Race and Islamophobia
The American Pilgrimage Project (APP), a university partnership with StoryCorps, invites Americans of diverse backgrounds to sit together and talk to each other one-to-one about the role their religious beliefs have played at crucial moments in their lives. As the project launches its new website, we are convening participants for a live event in which they’ll consider the issues they discussed in their StoryCorps conversations and point them toward the present. In a conversation at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi,…
Find out more »Interfaith Devotional and Conversation
Forging the Path to Racial Justice: Who do you believe has made a positive difference to advance racial justice? Why this person? (part 1) A Collaboration of the Baha'is of 16th Street and Columbia Heights Co-hosted by: Rosemary Fennell and Katherine Alexander WHEN: Friday, September 25, 2020 TIME: 7:30 – 8:30 PM EST 6:30 – 7:30 PM CST 4:30 – 5:30 PM PST) This sacred devotional space offers – A space to participate respectfully through prayer, facilitated…
Find out more »October 2020
Nonviolence: A Strategic and Moral Compass in Extraordinary Times
Grievance and deprivation, perceived or real, tempt groups into violent behavior. Rapid change, social upheaval, and uncertainty make violent expressions of social discontent even more likely. It is in those moments that we are called to demonstrate a heightened sense of restraint and sound judgment. It is in those moments that nonviolence presents as a timely and timeless concept for contemporary societies. And yet, while few would disagree about the virtue of nonviolence, a similarly firm belief and understanding about its power, strategy,…
Find out more »Faculties’ Convocation on Anti-Racist Theology and Teaching
The Academic Deans of the Washington Theological Consortium Schools invite all faculty members and program directors of WTC schools and institutions to join us for this Virtual Faculties’ Convocation during this time of racial reckoning for our schools and faith communities. The Webinar will be from 7:00-8:45 on Monday, October 5, and the theme will be: “Toward Anti-Racist Theology and Practice: Transforming our Teaching” with Dr. Eric Williams Dr. Williams is the Curator of Religion for the Smithsonian National Museum of…
Find out more »Love and Religion: A VIRTUAL Interfaith Workshop for Jews and their Partners Fall 2020
Being part of an interfaith couple can be challenging, but you don’t need to find the answers alone. For 20 years, Edlavitch DC Jewish Community's three-session workshop has been a model to guide couples in openly discussing issues they face as partners from two different backgrounds. They offer you a safe environment to work on creating your religious lives together. You can make Jewish choices while still respecting your partner’s religion. Be part of our ever-expanding interfaith community. Facilitator: Marion Usher,…
Find out more »Interfaith Leadership Forum Inaugural Event
The inaugural event of the new Interfaith Leadership Forum will explore how to deepen interfaith work in religious communities, professional life, and our culture. Leaders from all segments of society, and those who want to become leaders, are invited to join us for this virtual event. The theme for the Forum is From Interfaith Encounter to Engagement Topics and workshops for the event include: Stories of Interfaith Dialogue Tackling Prejudices Learning from Differences Engaging a Racialized America, and The Life Cycle…
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As we strive to meet the challenges of operating amidst the pandemic crisis, we continue to confront evolving security threats and challenges that face communities of faith. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security and InfraGard National Capital Region Chapter are hosting a free webinar that will bring together faith-based and community leaders, security professionals and law enforcement to share information, best practices and risk mitigation strategies in support of protecting houses of worship. The speakers include: Stephanie…
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