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August 2020
Ecumenical / Interfaith Call to Prayer: COVID-19
A CALL TO REPENTANCE AND PRAYER: A Lament for God's Mercy and Deliverance From COVID-19 Worldwide An Ecumenical Invitation. "Sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD." -Joel 1:14 (NRSV) Let us come together across cultures, origins, and denominations (and non-denominations) in a 24-hour period of solemnity, fasting, and prayer before the LORD (by the many names…
Find out more »September 2020
IIIT Webinar: Anthropomorphic Depictions of God
The International Institute for Islamic Thought (IIIT) presents a webinar about the concept of God in Judaic, Christian, and Islamic Traditions. As this panel considers what it means to represent the unrepresentable, you will hear from diverse thought leaders including Rabbi Gerry Serotta, the IFC's Executive Director Emeritus. The event happens on September 1, 2020 at 9 a.m. Eastern time. You can sign up for the event by clicking here.
Find out more »Reflecting and Re-imagining with Eboo Patel
Shoulder to Shoulder's 10th Anniversary Virtual Conversation Series: Reflecting and Re-imagining with Eboo Patel Eboo Patel is the Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), a non-profit organization that is working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm in America. He is the author of four books and dozens of articles, has spoken on more than 150 campuses, and served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council. A key figure on issues of religious diversity and democracy, Eboo was…
Find out more »Charity in the Age of Pandemic
At a time when everyone around the world is grappling with unprecedented changes and challenges in their lives, one of the most fundamental values that continues to make positive changes in our lives is generosity. The inevitable quality of giving continues bringing individuals of all backgrounds regardless of their languages, ethnicities, races, faiths, opinions together across the globe. We have witnessed various shades of generosity as they are implemented as a means of standing together in unity. Whether that's through…
Find out more »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 »Oneness of Humanity
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.…
Find out more »Climate Change, Our Faith Values, and 2020
Climate Change, Our Faith Values, and 2020: A Conversation Between Dr. Katharine Hayhoe and Rev. Susan Hendershot Register by clicking here. Description: Hotter temperatures, rising seas, and extreme weather events are a few of the climate impacts we can expect to worsen in years to come. At its core, climate change is profoundly unjust. It exacerbates hunger, poverty, and even political instability, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable people of the world, the very ones we Christians are…
Find out more »Higher Ground: Developing Affordable Housing & Community Facilities in Partnership with Faith Communities
Recent analysis by the Urban Institute revealed there are 800 vacant parcels owned by houses of worship in just four jurisdictions in the region that could potentially catalyze the development of between 49,000 and 109,000 units of housing. Join HAND, Enterprise Community Partners, and Goldstein Hall PLLC for an interactive session featuring affordable housing practitioners, clergy and lay leaders who have successfully partnered to develop affordable housing and community facilities across the Washington Region. The agenda will include a sharing…
Find out more »What’s Faith Got To Do With It?: Reporters on Faith and the Faithful in the 2020 Presidential Election
From Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life: In an election cycle with surprising religious themes and after political party conventions full of religious appeals, the Initiative is bringing together top reporters and experts at the intersection of faith and the 2020 U.S. presidential election. These journalists will share their reporting and insights on how religious values and voters are shaping the election, along with the ways major party candidates President Donald Trump and former Vice President…
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