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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 »Class: Fundamentals of Buddhism I with Chris Montone
What did the Buddha actually teach? The earliest teachings of the Buddha presented a schema for understanding why there is suffering, how it manifests, the role that ego plays in perpetuating it, and the way out—the path to enlightenment. In this two-part offering (Sep. 26 & Oct. 3), we'll explore what Shakyamuni Buddha actually taught in the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, commonly referred to as the "Hinayana" teachings. Together we'll survey the principal teachings, with references to the sutras (original written…
Find out more »October 2020
Gandhi Jayanti Live-Stream Program
Observance of the 151st birth anniversary of Mohandas K. Gandhi Presented by the Gandhi Memorial Center, Washington, DC The Live-Stream program will be viewable with the following link at 5:30pm (EST) on October 2 at: https://youtu.be/kELNFwqUGCE You may also view it anytime thereafter. We are sorry not to have the physical presence of an in-person gathering but we are grateful to be able to share these special devotional offerings: Lamp Lighting and Prayers from these faith traditions: Buddhist - Eriko…
Find out more »LDS October 2020 General Conference
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites everyone to participate in the 190th Semiannual General Conference October 3-4, 2020. This digital-only conference will be broadcast to the largest global audience to date. As the world grapples with a global pandemic, economic hardship, social issues, political turmoil, and uncertainty, The First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church will focus on the Savior’s messages of love, understanding, acceptance, hope, connection, and inclusion.…
Find out more »Storytelling in the J Street Sukkah with NSL
Among the many teachings of Sukkot is that of Ushpizin - the tradition of inviting exalted guests to our sukkah. These may be historical figures we admire or they may be living people, though this year they join us virtually. Please join us on Wednesday, October 7 at 12 noon ET in our virtual sukkah for a conversation with our ushpizin - delegates from New Story Leadership. We are excited for an hour of storytelling, which will evoke the very…
Find out more »November 2020
We Give Thanks for Health and Wholeness
Potomac Area Interfaith communities' virtual Thanksgiving service and community support project. View the service at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PAIC2020 YouTube: Search "Potomac Area Interfaith Communities"
Find out more »Thanksgiving Devotional and Spiritual Unity Feast
A devotional and spiritual unity feast to give thanks and reflect on service to community. “The essence of charity is for the servant to recount the blessings of his Lord, and to render thanks unto Him at all times and under all conditions." Bahá'u'lláh “In these times thanksgiving for the bounty of the Merciful One consists in the illumination of the heart and the feeling of the soul. This is the reality of thanksgiving. But, although offering thanks through speech…
Find out more »41st Annual (Virtual) Interfaith Concert
This year's concert will be virtual via Zoom. Including performances by: Mosaic Harmony Cambodian Buddhist Dancers Baha'i Chorale Performance from the ADAMS Center Interfaith Duet Combined Interfaith Choir Honoring Tamika Tremaglio Tamika Tremaglio has focused her life's work on core values of kindness and inclusion. She grew up in Leonardtown, Maryland, about 50 miles southeast of the District. She then went off to Mount St. Mary's for college where she majored in business and finance. Tamika…
Find out more »Interfaith Devotional Prayers, Inspirational Sharing and Conversation featuring, ‘The Path Home: Reflections on Truth and Reconciliation’
Interfaith Devotional Prayers, Inspirational Sharing and Conversation featuring, ‘The Path Home: Reflections on Truth and Reconciliation’ A short film commissioned by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Canada. A Collaboration of the Baha'is of 16th Street and Columbia Heights. Hosted by: Rosemary Fennell This sacred devotional space offers A space to participate respectfully through prayer, facilitated conversation, and other expressions of hope; A space to share uplifting music, spoken word for well-being and/or other uplifting streams of consciousness…
Find out more »December 2020
This is a sacred time of the year in which we turn to light to battle against darkness, to use light to create warmth, belonging and community. Join Sister LauraLee and Rabbi David Balto as they bring light into the world by lighting candles for the 5th night of Chanukah and Advent on December 14 at 7 pm. It won't be too long, but just a short time for participants to feel love and the strength of spirit…
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