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November 2025
Salon Nights: Identity Collage Workshop
Join artist and educator Lior Gross, co-founder of the Nonbinary Hebrew Project, for a hands-on collage workshop. Through guided somatic inquiry, reflective introspection, and creative process, participants will engage with the intersections of their identities and learn new methods for tapping into their inner spark with art. Includes access to LGBTJews in the Federal City. Come early to see the exhibit! In partnership with the Nonbinary Hebrew Project. Lior Gross (they/them) finds joy in learning from and being with the…
Find out more »Artifacts of Action: Jewish Life in the Era of Mass Immigration
How did the mass immigration of the early 20th century impact DC, specifically DC’s Jewish community? Discover local stories and discuss how to integrate them into your US history curriculum using Project Zero inquiry techniques. This is an Educator Program presented in collaboration with Project Zero DC and the Washington International School Institute of Teachers (WISIT). Image: Passport (ticket) wallet made from coarsely woven material, displaying advertisements for the Holland-America Line (Holland-Amerika Linie): Rotterdam-New York on the outside covers and…
Find out more »Beyond a Single Story: An Interfaith Afternoon of Sharing
Every faith and culture carries countless stories, yet too often, only one is heard. Join us for an afternoon inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “The Danger of a Single Story” as we reflect on how the narratives we tell, and those we overlook, shape the way we see one another. Together, we’ll share personal and faith-based stories that are too often unheard or misunderstood, and explore how storytelling can be an act of courage, compassion, and connection.
Find out more »Cultivating Hope Through Shared Values & Actions
The Baha'i community of Fairfax County East warmly invites you to join us for LUNCH and a musical presentation and discussion where every voice is valued. Together, we'll explore what the worldwide Baha'i community and our collaborators are learning about collective empowerment hand in hand with our neighbors. Please RSVP by November 4 to [email protected]
Find out more »Faith & Free DC Non-Cooperation Training
Non-Cooperation Theory + Practice is Free DC's advanced training intensive on the key skills involved in effective non-cooperation. This training is being offered specifically for local faith leaders who want to learn more about the practice of non-cooperation and connect with fellow clergy members.
Find out more »Monthly Sema & Sufi Dance at Cleveland Park Library
You’re warmly invited to gather for an Interfaith “Sema” at the Cleveland Park D.C. Library . . The "Sema" is a participatory Poetic Love Feast - an invitation to Sacred Space. We’ll be sharing short Poems from Rumi and a few other Mystical poets in English. These poems will be interspersed with Sacred Chant, Sufi Teaching Stories, and select “Dances of Universal Peace.” Our theme will be “Interfaith Unity.” Farsi Readers and Lovers of Rumi's Poetry are always especially welcome!
Find out more »Campfire Sing-Along
Community Sings bring people of all ages and skill levels together to create beautiful music. This fun, energetic program led by Micah Hendler will have you singing gorgeous five-part harmonies in no time. No experience is necessary. The only prerequisite is a love of music and song!
Find out more »TYSONS INTERFAITH MONTHLY COFFEEHOUSE
Tysons Interfaith invites you to a monthly Interfaith coffeehouse that aims to bring faith communities together. Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to socialize, get to know one another, and learn about the faith traditions of our neighbors. We hope you can join us!
Find out more »Pints with “Doubting Thomas”
St. Thomas Episcopal invites you to join them for an evening of good fellowship and theological discussion. All are welcome!
Find out more »The Lavender Scare
In 1953, President Eisenhower declared gay men and lesbians to be a threat to the security of the country and therefore unfit for government service. In doing so, he triggered the longest witch hunt in American history. Over the next four decades, tens of thousands of government workers would lose their jobs for no reason other than their sexual orientation. But the actions of the government had an unintended effect. They inadvertently helped ignite the gay rights movement. In 1957,…
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