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March 2018
Never Again: 50th Anniversary Vigil of My Lai Massacre
The My Lai Massacre on March16,1968, was among the most horrific tragedies of the Vietnam War.US soldiers slaughtered 504 innocent women, children and elderly. A few brave soldiers intervened to save lives and to expose a 20 month military cover-up. The only person held legally responsible was pardoned by President Nixon. JOIN US TO: •Acknowledge moral responsibility for crimes of war committed in our name •End strategies that target civilians with anti-personnel weapons and drone strikes •Demand adequate US government…
Find out more »Exploring the Crisis of Polarization in our Country with Miroslav Volf
Acclaimed theologian and author Miroslav Volf will speak on the crisis of polarization in the United States. This opening session entitled "Truthfulness, Trust and Justice," will be followed by a reception. On Saturday morning, the lecture will be followed by an open discussion. This is a rare opportunity to meet and engage with one of the leading theological voices in our world today on a topic of critical importance to us all. Professor Volf is the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith and…
Find out more »Voices of the Heart: Forgiveness
Learn more and do more with our new discussion series: Voices of the Heart. This new initiative is meant for you and others to gain a deeper understanding of the people who surround you and for you to present to them your perspective on your faith, your life, and your traditions. This small round table discussion setting is designed for attendees to meet one another and immerse themselves in conversations about social problems, community issues, and other topics relevant to…
Find out more »Storming the Halls of Power Advancing Women in Political & Public Spheres in the U.S. and Israel
A roundtable discussion on the importance, challenges, and benefits of increasing the number of women running for political office in the U.S. & Israel Featuring: Dr. Mazal Shaul Executive Director, WEPower an Israeli non-profit that trains women of all backgrounds and political affiliations in Israel to run for local and national office Susannah Wellford, Esq. President and Founder, Running Start an American non-profit, non-partisan organization that trains women to run for political office Ann Lewis President, Joint Action Committee Education Foundation…
Find out more »March For Our Lives Interfaith Prayer Service
Join us at Washington National Cathedral for an evening of prayer, song and testimony for the thousands of young people descending on Washington, DC for the March for Our Lives to demand an end gun violence. Also sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. * All will be welcome; seating is first come, first served. Registration is encouraged to help the Cathedral prepare for the number of people coming. Tickets and registrations will not be required for entry. * Doors open at…
Find out more »April 2018
ACT Now to End Racism!
The National Council of Churches and partners invites you to the April 4th A.C.T. to End Racism rally on the National Mall in Washington DC. This landmark event, held 50 years to the day of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s assassination, is part of a movement to change the horror of the assassination into a strong witness for ending racism. In spite of that awful act, Dr. King was not silenced. We and others are picking up the torch and carrying…
Find out more »Muslim Americans: Debating the Notions of American and Un-American
In his effort to free Americans from British colonization, Thomas Jefferson pointed out the difference between an American citizen and a British subject. The difference therefore marked who was American and who was un-American. Since then within the United States the term ‘un-American’ has become increasingly popular. During the McCarthy era in the Cold War period there was a hunt for those who were ‘un-American’. During the Bush administration’s ‘War on Terror’, ‘un-American’ became a marker for Americans who opposed…
Find out more »How to Share a Country: What Mahatma Gandhi may mean for the US today
"How to Share a Country: What Mahatma Gandhi may mean for the US today" Come hear Rajmohan Gandhi, distinguished historian, biographer and grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, illuminate the interfaith challenge of “sharing a country,” a priority that seems fraught and elusive. Take in Rajmohan’s insights from many years of living and teaching in the democracies of India and the US. Join us Sun, April 29, 5– 6:30 pm at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St. NW, Washington, DC). Tickets are $20;…
Find out more »Better Together Day
Join IFYC and interfaith youth across the country for a day celebrating the interfaith community.
Find out more »St.Paul’s Rock Creek Cemetery Tree Planting
Join us for a follow-up planting at Rock Creek Cemetery and St.Paul’s Rock Creek Church! ** IMPORTANT: The Tuesday before this planting, we will send a logistics and directions email with detailed information about how to get to the site. You will receive this email ONLY if you are signed-up for this planting. ** Requirements Registration. We require that you pre-register for our events, so that you can fill out our waiver before arriving at the event.…
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