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April 2019
Taste of Islam
Join the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center for an afternoon of fun! It is their yearly open house event where they invite their friends from all faiths to come and experience the hospitality of their community. Delicious food, henna, entertainment, Masjid tours, and much more!
Find out more »Good Deeds Day
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, PJ Library, TzedekDC and the Capital Jewish Museum at Milton’s brand-new North Campus to make instant breakfast cups, pamper kits, and activity kits for children accompanying their parents to legal and social service appointments. Projects will benefit families and children experiencing homelessness around the District. All projects are family-friendly.
Find out more »Screening of “The Sultan and the Saint”
The Rumi Forum and Little River United Church of Christ invite you to the docudrama film screening of "The Sultan and the Saint" followed by a discussion. Two men of faith, one a traveling Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. It is the story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, and their meeting on a…
Find out more »Montgomery County Advocacy Day
Join the JCRC and members of their community as they advocate for: funding for their Jewish agencies who care for their most vulnerable residents, security funding for their houses of worship and schools at-risk of hate crimes, and policies that oppose discrimination in all its forms. Please RSVP beforehand!
Find out more »Mary the Mother of Jesus: a Connection for Muslims and Christians?
Mary the Mother of Jesus--for Christians and Muslims? Some say the figure of Mary is a bridge of dialogue, others a bone of contention between Muslims and Christians. But most Christians are surprised to learn that the Quran has an entire chapter (Sura 19) named after her! Two national scholars, Dr. Rita George-Tvrtkovic of Benedictine University and Dr. Younus Mirza of Shenandoah and Georgetown Universities will address the importance of Mary in each tradition and as an intersection of mutual…
Find out more »Earth Day Cleanup of Old Farm Creek
Refreshments, gloves and garbage bags will be provided to participants. But feel free to bring your own gloves if you have them. The clean-up is messy and old clothes are recommended. There will be a need for some folk to cross the creek to the other side so shoes that can get wet would be useful. If there are thunderstorms or other dangerous weather, the event will be rescheduled. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Susan Weiss [email protected] or…
Find out more »Interfaith Celebration of Creation
Celebrate the glory and wonder of creation in the All Hallows Amphitheater with an interfaith prayer service in honor of Earth Day. Leaders from Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities offer prayers, music, and readings. Music will be led by the Cathedral choir and guest musicians. A few important notes and recommendations: This is not a service of Holy Eucharist; Communion will be offered at regular services at 8 am and 9 am. In the event of rain,…
Find out more »Empowered Women: Two Faiths, Common Challenges
We welcome your attendance and participation at this important event, to recognize the triumphs and struggles of accomplished women from two faith traditions (Jewish and Muslim) and examine how those faith traditions have impacted their personal stories. Our panel will provide illuminating insights into what it is like to juggle the demands of 21st century life from the perspective of their respective faith traditions. The presenters will be Rabbi Avis Miller, Emeritus Rabbi at Adas Israel, Dr. Sahar Khamis, Professor of…
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