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April 2019
Book Event: City of Peace by Henry G. Brinton
All are invited to a talk on the Rev. Henry Brinton's mystery novel "City of Peace," hosted by Rumi Forum, American Turkish Friendship Association, and Ezher Mosque. The book features Christians and Muslims in the town of Occoquan, Virginia, and is a gripping and fast-paced mystery that will engage people politically and spiritually, leaving them with fresh insight into how they can overcome polarizing divisions among people of differing cultures and faiths. Please RSVP beforehand!
Find out more »“Where Do We Go from Here?” An Interfaith Discussion with Martin L. King, III
This event celebrates and commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during his 90th birth year. Leaders will share experiences navigating the joys and challenges of interfaith collaboration. The panel conversation will build relationships and highlight regional efforts to continue realizing Dr. King’s dream. Following remarks by Mr. King, the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin, Canon Missioner at Washington National Cathedral, will moderate a panel with the following speakers: · Martin Luther King III, President & CEO and Co-Founder, Realizing the Dream…
Find out more »Screening of “The Sultan and the Saint”
The Rumi Forum and Little River United Church of Christ invite you to the docudrama film screening of "The Sultan and the Saint" followed by a discussion. Two men of faith, one a traveling Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. It is the story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, and their meeting on a…
Find out more »Mary the Mother of Jesus: a Connection for Muslims and Christians?
Mary the Mother of Jesus--for Christians and Muslims? Some say the figure of Mary is a bridge of dialogue, others a bone of contention between Muslims and Christians. But most Christians are surprised to learn that the Quran has an entire chapter (Sura 19) named after her! Two national scholars, Dr. Rita George-Tvrtkovic of Benedictine University and Dr. Younus Mirza of Shenandoah and Georgetown Universities will address the importance of Mary in each tradition and as an intersection of mutual…
Find out more »Empowered Women: Two Faiths, Common Challenges
We welcome your attendance and participation at this important event, to recognize the triumphs and struggles of accomplished women from two faith traditions (Jewish and Muslim) and examine how those faith traditions have impacted their personal stories. Our panel will provide illuminating insights into what it is like to juggle the demands of 21st century life from the perspective of their respective faith traditions. The presenters will be Rabbi Avis Miller, Emeritus Rabbi at Adas Israel, Dr. Sahar Khamis, Professor of…
Find out more »Community Interfaith Forum on Hate and Bigotry
Houses of worship are perhaps the most important community institutions in Fairfax County, and nationwide. They are also often a key source of community engagement in social justice issues. When acts of hate and bigotry occur, the house of worship is likely to be a first responder. More than that, with clergy and lay leadership, they are also where different faith communities may reach out to each other and stand together in solidarity. How can we ensure that the faith…
Find out more »May 2019
Day of Unity
The Day of Unity (DOU) is an annual, coordinated day of local, grassroots action and community building around the DC metro area. It is an opportunity for people of different faiths, or of no faith, to come together and create an event at the local level. The event could be anything from a meal, to a dialogue, to a community project, to a shared worship service or any other activity that brings people together across faith traditions. For more information…
Find out more »Creating Connections After Pittsburgh
Come join the JCRC at their 2019 annual meeting where they will talk about how their communities are Creating Connections After Pittsburgh. There will be three guest speakers as well. Please RSVP!
Find out more »June 2019
Disrupt the Narrative: Centering African American Perspectives on Religious Freedom
This public conversation will explore the ethics and complex politics of race and religious freedom by centering the issues, narratives and experiences of African Americans in the United States. This program is the second in a series of public events exploring the politics of religious freedom through our “Religious Freedom: African American Perspectives” project. During this program, participants will hear from scholars, practitioners and community leaders who are making invaluable contributions to this critical discussion. This program is also designed…
Find out more »August 2019
The Montgomery Unity Walk on the Highway to Heaven (otherwise known as New Hampshire Avenue) is returning on Sunday, October 13th beginning at Blake High School. There will be a resource fair at 1 PM and an opening ceremony at 2 PM followed by walking and riding buses together to visit houses of worship representing different faith traditions. Stay tuned for more information!
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