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October 2020
Interfaith Leadership Forum Inaugural Event
The inaugural event of the new Interfaith Leadership Forum will explore how to deepen interfaith work in religious communities, professional life, and our culture. Leaders from all segments of society, and those who want to become leaders, are invited to join us for this virtual event. The theme for the Forum is From Interfaith Encounter to Engagement Topics and workshops for the event include: Stories of Interfaith Dialogue Tackling Prejudices Learning from Differences Engaging a Racialized America, and The Life Cycle…
Find out more »Preparing for the Election
As we prepare for election season, an unprecedented period between Election Day and Inauguration Day, Congregation Action Network is offering two crucial trainings in non-violent civil action and de-escalation for clergy and people of faith. We encourage you to join these trainings and to share the information with your congregations, communities, and loved ones. Register for one or both trainings here. When you register we ask that you put Congregation Action Network (CAN) in the organization section on the registration form. …
Find out more »FBI & DHS Security and Safety Symposium: Strengthening Relationships Between Law Enforcement and Communities of Faith
As we strive to meet the challenges of operating amidst the pandemic crisis, we continue to confront evolving security threats and challenges that face communities of faith. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security and InfraGard National Capital Region Chapter are hosting a free webinar that will bring together faith-based and community leaders, security professionals and law enforcement to share information, best practices and risk mitigation strategies in support of protecting houses of worship. The speakers include: Stephanie…
Find out more »Discover “Sacred Spaces”
In light of recent events where sacred spaces in a number of communities have been vandalized, the Rumi Forum feels it’s important to foster dialogue in an effort to preserve the spaces for the sacred functions for which they’re intended. They believe that as people become better educated about the significance of sacred spaces, that respect for them will increase. Join them for a discussion on the significance and importance of sacred spaces in various faith traditions. Visit the website…
Find out more »Election Eve 16th Street Candlelight Vigil for Hope, Justice and Peace
On the evening before the national election, join a standing vigil along 16th Street, NW from the White House to Silver Spring to shine a light for a just, peaceful, livable future for all. DC religious leaders invite people from all religious communities to join us. How to Participate: Meet the Adas community at 16th and Upshur south side.
Find out more »November 2020
“We Rise Now” Election Eve Vigil
Join prominent national spiritual and religious leaders as we come together across divides in meditation and prayer. The moment to define our shared future is now. At this moment, some of the more prominent teachers include: James Finley, Center for Action and Contemplation; Sharon Salzberg, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society; H.H. Sai Maa, Hinduu Jagadguru; Lama Tsomo, One of the First Female Buddhist Monks in the US; Robert Thurman, American Buddhist author and scholar; and others. The Election Eve…
Find out more »Non-Partisan Prayer Vigil for Peace on Election Evening
The prayer vigil is hosted by the Clergy Emergency League Seminarians Chapter, an official chapter of the Clergy Emergency League. It is being co-organized by seminarians of various denominations, including two Master of Divinity Students at Wesley Theological Seminary, Trent Somes who made news in July after being attacked by militias and white supremacists for wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt in Gettysburg National Cemetery, and Rev. Lamika Weiss, Ministry Intern at Courts of Praise Christian Church. They invite you…
Find out more »Havdalah for Peace and Reconciliation
For zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vde-rrzoiHdSHHzWVA0CuTTB76K7Unrrz Using the framework of the Havdalah ritual, we will come together to diffuse the acrimony embedded in our country building bridges of healing, hope, and reconciliation. Speakers: U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin and Reverend Mansfield Kaseman “The rabbi asked his students: 'How can we determine the hour of dawn when the night ends and the day begins?' 'when you can look into the face of another human being and you have enough light in you to recognize your sister…
Find out more »We Give Thanks for Health and Wholeness
Potomac Area Interfaith communities' virtual Thanksgiving service and community support project. View the service at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PAIC2020 YouTube: Search "Potomac Area Interfaith Communities"
Find out more »Making America and the World Dance Again
Making America and the World Dance Again DiwaliDanceVideo CLICK Aditi Goel, a 20-year-old cancer survivor, and Sister Dr. Jenna have created a Diwali dance short film featuring people from around the world and all walks of life, including a choreographer to the stars and launches a global Diwali Dance Challenge. Washington, DC - On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST, Aditi Goel, Sister Jenna, and America Meditating Productions are launching an independent short film which…
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