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August 2020
Faith in a Time of Crisis Dialogue
“Faith in a Time of Crisis - Part 2” The session will be held via Zoom, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th. Panelists include two beloved local clergy: Rabbi-Hassan Rachel Hersh, who is a member of the clergy of Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation and is on the executive board of the Washington Board of Rabbis; and Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, who has held leadership roles with such institutions as the National Association of Muslim Chaplains in Higher Education, the Dar…
Find out more »Trees and Sheep and God, Oh My! A Woman’s Spiritual Journey Among the Sufis
A presentation of the humorous memoir Plant Trees, Carry Sheep: A Woman’s Spiritual Journey Among the Sufis of Scotland. When Sarah Snyder left her home in Montana to volunteer to plant trees at a private estate in Scotland, she expected a pleasurable six-month break from her humdrum life. When she arrived, however, she learned she would also be caring for a menagerie of poultry, doing rigorous household chores, and shepherding a flock of truant sheep. Her experience turned out to…
Find out more »The Color of Compromise, an ongoing Conversation
August 12: Chapter 10 – Reconsidering Reconciliation in the Age of Black Lives Matter Crossroads United Methodist Church will be hosting a 10-week online conversation via zoom on the topic of Racial Justice every Wednesday from June 17 to August 19 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Dr. Jim Melson, a retired Virginia Conference pastor and founder of the Cornellius Corps, a ministry to bridge the gap between inner city and suburbs, particularly in the area of racial justice, will be leading the…
Find out more »Faith in Action on Racial Equity
All faith traditions attest to justice and equality for everyone in our human family. Yet worship services are often segregated, and faith leaders struggle with how to create a more inclusive and equitable Montgomery County. On Thursday, August 13, 4-5:30 pm, presented by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. (SSTCi) in collaboration with the Faith Community Advisory Council (FCAC), four faith leaders will define the meaning of racial equity and describe how their faith communities are dealing with systemic racism and working with others toward achieving racial equity. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Find out more »The Color of Compromise, an ongoing Conversation
August 19: Chapter 11 – The Fierce Urgency of Now Conclusion – Be Strong and Courageous Crossroads United Methodist Church will be hosting a 10-week online conversation via zoom on the topic of Racial Justice every Wednesday from June 17 to August 19 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Dr. Jim Melson, a retired Virginia Conference pastor and founder of the Cornellius Corps, a ministry to bridge the gap between inner city and suburbs, particularly in the area of racial justice, will be…
Find out more »Religious Freedom for All: Remembering the Victims of Acts of Violence
Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is the protection of the conscience and the free exercise of people’s understanding of the ultimate truth. It is not only a fundamental right but also an individual, institutional, private and public right as well. As enshrined in the First Amendment, the Articles 18,19, and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights also protect the rights to freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and…
Find out more »Protecting Places of Worship Virtual Forum
As of 2019, nearly 80% of hate crimes in the U.S. are against religious and racial minorities, including their houses of worship and religious institutions. The Protecting Places of Worship Forum, facilitated by the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service, will educate faith leaders on hate crimes laws and statistics; how to prevent and respond to hate crimes that target houses of worship and religious institutions; and how to secure places of worship leveraging resources and best practices from…
Find out more »September 2020
Build a Loving and Just DMV: (Virtual) Unity Walk 2020
It's Time for our 2020 Virtual Unity Walk! Go To Our Program Page Against the backdrop of sadness and pain that we are witnessing in our country, many of us are experiencing a daily struggle to cling to the positive values of compassion and civility that we need to thrive as a nation. Join us as we lift up those around us and strive towards a more just and compassionate DMV at our 15th annual (virtual) Unity Walk, Sunday, September 13th,…
Find out more »Tysons Interfaith presents "Oneness of Humanity: A Series of Zoom Discussions" on Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Panelists will be from the Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Roman Catholic, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Tysons Interfaith describes the event as follows: "Our series continues on Sept 13th to examine the 'Oneness of Humanity' from different faith perspectives. Panelists will be from the Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Roman Catholic, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints traditions.…
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