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June 2022
Community Safety Town Hall
The Interfaith Coalition of Bowie will host the Bowie Police Department and local security experts who will share tips on how we can stay safe when we gather together. Register for this free event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-safety-town-hall-tickets-336797559567
Find out more »September 2022
Faith Communities in Action (FCIA) Safety and Security Event: “Understanding the Human Side of Targeted Acts of Violence.”
This is an opportunity for you to learn about signs and symptoms that may indicate an individual is at risk for engaging in targeted acts of violence and what to do if you identify someone who may be at risk. Participants will also learn about possible grant funding opportunities to help prevent targeted violence and terrorism. Speakers will include subject matter experts from: · U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) o Regional Prevention Coordinator who…
Find out more »November 2022
Workshop: Empowering Houses of Worship
This workshop on November 9, 6:30-8:30pm is designed for faith communities thinking about, or in the process of buying land, building, or renovating facilities. It is also intended to encourage established houses of worship to look beyond housing for worship to housing for families. A lack of knowledge has led many houses of worship to undertake projects or purchase property that are not practicable. This program will empower houses of worship by connecting them with resources available to help them…
Find out more »Non-Profit Security Grant Webinar
The Jewish Federations is hosting a free Nonprofit Security Program Webinar for nonprofits facing threats to their building's safety and security to prepare and position themselves to successfully apply when the RFP in each state is issued. Speakers: Mark Silveira, Senior Advisor, Office of Grants Administration of FEMA’s Grants Program Directorate, Nate Looney, JFNA Director of Community Safety and Belonging, and other experts. The webinar will take place online on November 22, 1:30-3:oo PM. Please RSVP at https://form.jotform.com/222988419186976?utm_campaign=webinar.
Find out more »January 2023
Our Values: In Theory and In Practice
As part of JIDS continued effort to “keep it real,” we’ll talk about the Islamic values as they are supposed to be (i.e., when taught in theory). And we’ll present how these values are often stressed in the real world to the point where we tend to practice very different values when the rubber meets the road. kid
Find out more »February 2023
Scriptural Reasoning In-person session with virtual option “Mediation” with Imam Talib Shareef
Scriptural Reasoning (SR) is a practice where Christians, Jews, and Muslims study each other’s sacred texts. SR participants meet once a month to read short passages from their respective scriptures on a certain topic. Facilitated by a study leader, each session is an opportunity to listen and share various perspectives. SR sessions help participants reflect on a curious list of topics within the Abrahamic tradition. The result is often a deeper understanding of others and one’s own scriptures, as well as…
Find out more »Faith: The Missing Element in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Media Briefing
The Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington will host a media briefing on Monday, February 27 from 12-2pm at National Press Club to discuss Faith: The Missing Element in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For more information: https://www.press.org/.../faith-missing-element-diversity...
Find out more »September 2023
The 2nd Annual FCIA Interfaith Resiliency Conference
Join Us for the 2nd Annual FCIA INTERFAITH RESILIENCY CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - 8:30AM-3:00PM FAIRFAX CHURCH (11451 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22030) Houses of Worship and Faith Communities, come learn about what the Fairfax County Public Safety agencies can do to help you be ready for the next emergency or disaster. Keynote speaker: FBI Special Agent Lindsay Coulter Civil Rights and Public Corruption Squad The conference will feature sessions by: Fairfax County Police Department CRASE (Civilian Response to Active…
Find out more »October 2023
Faith and Political Polarization
You don’t have to be a DC politics junkie to see the effect political polarization is having on our society, and this is a topic JIDS has tackled before. But on Oct. 29th, we’ll look at the topic through a different prism, that of faith. Just what roles does faith play as to the political and cultural schisms that mar our society? Is it a cause of the problem? Or is it a potential antidote? And most importantly, what can…
Find out more »January 2024
Join One America Movement in the re-launch of their popular workshop series, Leading in Divided Times, where they explore the latest neuroscience insights on polarization, listening, and how to speak hard truths to the people we love the most. The first virtual workshop on January 18, 2024 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm is on The Science of Polarization and will explore the myths of toxic polarization and explore the neurological and social science behind our divisions. Click Here to Register
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