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March 2020
Keep Hate out of the DMV
Join us for an online discussion with law enforcement and community leaders about hate crimes in our region and how to combat them.
Find out more »The MultiFaith Storytelling Institute One Day Retreat
Workshop Leaders: Renée Brachfeld and Mark Novak (co-founders MFSI) Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Tuition: $150 (includes lunch) Where: Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church • 1 Chevy Chase Parkway • Washington, DC (limited parking in church parking lot - 10 minute walk from Friendship Heights Metro) This full day retreat - geared towards clergy, spiritual leaders, and interested lay people - will provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to explore the creative process of learning and telling stories. You will come away with increased confidence and skills…
Find out more »Coping with Crisis
How does one begin to cope with a crisis? How can we understand the emotions that accompany crisis and know how to care for ourselves during times of great stress? The first panel in our series explores the nature of our reactions to stress, and how religious traditions help their followers make sense of the world during a major crisis. ING Bay Area Director Ishaq Pathan will be facilitating this panel which includes ING Executive Director Maha Elgenaidi (Muslim), Bat…
Find out more »Building and Inspiring Fellowship and Community in a Time of Crisis
In times of crisis, news reports are full of stories about neighbors and strangers going out of their way to share food, rescue pets, locate loved ones, and help rebuild what has been lost. In our second panel, we seek to understand how religious traditions contribute to the displays of compassion, altruism, and creative solution-seeking that blossom when disaster strikes communities. ING Bay Area Director Ishaq Pathan will be facilitating this panel which includes ING Executive Director Maha Elgenaidi (Muslim), Rabbi…
Find out more »Earth Hour
Started by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment, engaging millions of people in more than 180 countries and territories. It has become a catalyst for positive environmental impact, driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the people. No matter where you are in the world, you can make an impact this Earth Hour. Explore all the different ways…
Find out more »Reflecting on Gratitude and Faith in a Time of Crisis
Religious traditions can teach us a lot about the importance of gratitude as a foundation of our life, even—or perhaps especially—in times of crisis. By funneling our emotions into positive action, we grow our empathy with others. In our third and final installment of this series, we learn helpful techniques that allow us to slow down and recognize and give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. ING Bay Area Director Ishaq Pathan will be facilitating this panel which…
Find out more »April 2020
A Recipe for a Food Desert
Description Join Gethsemane United Methodist Church, The Prince George's County Food Equity Council, The Capital Market, Dreaming Out Loud, and Focused Vision for a community and faith-based exploration of the policy decisions that create inequitable community designs and outcomes for low-income communities and communities of color through film. This year’s theme, A Recipe for a Food Desert, places emphasis on the makings of food deserts/food apartheid, and the political decisions that contribute to food insecurity and disparate health outcomes in the United States including residential segregation and industrial…
Find out more »How To Keep Your Family Healthy & Faith Strong During COVID 19
Focused on faith and community leaders of all religions, this live session in Partnership with ISNA, IMANA and The National Council of Churches will provide you an opportunity to hear from North America's premier health and faith leaders. This event will occur on the ISNA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/isnahq AGENDA: Introduction and Religious Reading - Safaa Zarzour, ISNA Vice President Panel Discussion: Staying Healthy, Staying Connected in times of COVID-19 Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, ISNA President Rev. John Dorhauer, Board Chair…
Find out more »Facing the COVID-19 Challenge with Empathy and Compassion
Rumi Forum is proud to launch the Coffee Night speaker series. Needless to say, coffee has had a significant place in our lives for ages. Most of us maintain a strong habit of starting the day with it. Some use it anytime, anywhere to boost energy and for many, the popularity of coffee is given. However, what coffee introduces into our lives is not limited to keeping us awake and serving the purpose of a caffeine boost, but also it…
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