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April 2025
Multifaith Earth Day Celebration
The Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC) and the Energy & Ecology Working Group invite you to their Multifaith Earth Day Celebration. Join faith leaders to explore varied perspectives on caring for creation and human and planetary health. The event will kick off at 9:30 AM with coffee and time to mingle before the formal program starts at 10 AM.
Find out more »Evening Prayer on Behalf of Pope Francis
To commemorate the life of Pope Francis, Saint Bernadette Catholic Church will host an Evening Prayer (Vespers) for the Office of the Dead. This solemn gathering will offer time to reflect on his legacy of service to God and to people around the world. All who valued Pope Francis are welcome to attend, whether they are practicing Catholics or a member of the broader community.
Find out more »Passing Down Religious Identity
Rumi Forum, Wise Institute, The Catholic University’s McLean Center for the Study of Culture and Values, and School of Theology and Religious Studies present “Passing Down Religious Identity: Faith Community Experiences.” Join educators, scholars, and religious leaders for an engaging discussion on innovative ways to teach religion to the next generation, the role of technology in religious education, how faith communities can balance tradition with modernity, and more. If you would like to attend, be sure to register on the…
Find out more »Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony
You’re invited to the 20th annual Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony. This virtual event is expected to be the largest jointly organized Israeli-Palestinian peace event in history. Attendees will have the opportunity to join people from around the world to mourn the continuation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians—and to look forward to a day when the region may be at peace and its residents able to live freely in an environment characterized by hope instead of fear. If you would…
Find out more »Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Saint Bernadette Catholic Church will hold a special Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Pope Francis. Catholics and members of the broader community are invited to gather in remembrance of Pope Francis’s efforts to foster unity and deeper mutual understanding.
Find out more »May 2025
2025 Washington D.C. Abrahamic House Fellowship Applications
The Abrahamic House is seeking two bright, compassionate, and inspiring young professionals to join two of our current fellows at Abrahamic House in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C. for one to two years (the commitment to the program is for one year and an extension is possible after the first year based on performance and admin review). Fellows are selected from different faith backgrounds (all are welcome!), giving residents the opportunity to grow by sharing their own faith…
Find out more »Screening of “Women of Faith: Coping with Trauma”
New Bethany Baptist Church, in partnership with The Council of Churches of Greater Washington, will host a special screening of Women of Faith: Coping with Trauma. This faith-driven documentary opens a needed conversation about childhood sexual abuse in Black communities—and the healing found through God, counseling, and community. Following the screening, the film’s creators will take part in a panel discussion to delve further into this important topic. Together, we break the silence. If you would like to attend, please…
Find out more »A Sufi Sema at the Tenleytown-Friendship Heights Library
You’re warmly invited to gather for an Interfaith “Sema” at the Tenleytown Library. The "Sema" is a participatory Poetic Love Feast - an invitation to Sacred Space. We’ll be sharing some 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 also especially welcome to read to…
Find out more »Protecting Democracy: The Role of Faith
All are invited to join Religions for Peace USA and Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation for an in-person panel discussion on what role faith can and should play in protecting democracy in the United States. IFC’s very own Sousan Abadian will join other distinguished panelists to share perspectives on this timely topic. Attendees can join in person or watch the YouTube livestream. We hope to see you there!
Find out more »Tysons Interfaith Coffeehouse
Tysons Interfaith (TI) 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 that the timing allows for friends to join during their break or go out to lunch afterwards. The Baha’i Assemblies of McLean and Greater Vienna will provide the location and refreshments each month. We look forward to seeing…
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