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March 2019
Building Justice in Our Communities – A Faith Perspective
Rumi Forum of Maryland, Prince George's County Human Relations Commission, and Prince George's County Memorial Library System are delighted to welcome you to an interfaith discussion on building more just communities. Panelists representing Hindu, Muslim, Catholic, Buddhist, Jewish, and Protestant perspectives will speak on how their faiths address creating and building justice in communities, across cultures, across religions, and across peoples. There will be a question and answer period following the panelists' presentations. Please register beforehand!
Find out more »Religious Literacy In Public Schools: What To Teach and How
The Religious Freedom Center and National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) invite you to join a panel of experts for a timely discussion about the role of religious studies in the public school curriculum. What is religious literacy and why is it essential for citizenship in a religiously diverse society and world? The event celebrates the publication of “Teaching about Religion in the Social Studies Classroom,” an invaluable new resource from NCSS.
Find out more »CBS Special: “Religion & Identity in Young America”
Earlier this month, the Sikh Coalition announced that CBS’s Religion & Culture documentary series will feature multiple faith-based communities – including the Sikh community – and examine religious-based bullying in schools. The 30-minute episode is scheduled to begin airing in regional media markets across the country and on digital platforms this Sunday, March 31st. The CBS special, “Religion & Identity in Young America,” will feature multiple Sikh interviews – including New Jersey high school student and former Sikh Coalition legal…
Find out more »HUG Walk
All are invited to participate in this magnificent event. You can join the HUG WALK in any of the Greenbelt neighborhoods and continue through each of the areas or if you are unable to walk, you can participate by cheering your neighbors on as people pass by. 1:00 PM - Gathering at the Indian Creek Trail bridge across from the Shell Station on Cherrywood Lane 1:30 PM - Walk step off 2:00 PM - Join the walk at Springhill Lake Recreation…
Find out more »Exploring My Muslim Neighbor’s Faith
An introductory lecture series about Islam and its practice in America with Dr. Salih Sayilgan of Wesley Theological Seminary. Running from 03/31/2019 - 04/28/2019 and all are welcome! Term & Topics: Lecture 1, March 31, 2019, 7:30pm – 9:00pm: The foundations of Islam: The Qur’an, the legacy of the Prophet Muhammad, and Shari’ah, the Islamic law. Interpreting the Qur’an, Islamic scripture, and its controversial verses. The role of the Prophet Muhammad in the life of Muslims and the meaning and practice…
Find out more »April 2019
Congressional Briefing on Sikh Detention
The reason for this briefing is to demand further transparency and oversight into detention-related policies and procedures that are compromising Sikh civil rights. The briefing will feature immigration attorneys, members of Congress and civil rights leaders. All visitors must pass through security - please arrive 15 minutes early. For Kirpan accommodations, please contact [email protected] no later than Sunday, March 31st to schedule accommodations. Please keep in mind that there is very little public parking available near the Capitol. The nearest…
Find out more »St. Martin/Georgetown University 2019 Seder Supper
The Saint Martin's Church Seder Supper celebration is a memorable collaboration of Jewish Tradition, African American History, and Christian Faith--bridging the gap between faith, religion, and race in a spirit-based unifying event. This activity was started by St. Martin's Spiritual leader--Reverend Fr. Michael Kelley and his colleague/friend Rabbi Harold White from Georgetown University. St. Martin's Catholic Church has co-hosted this activity with Georgetown University's Jewish Community for the past 20 + years.
Find out more »An Evening with Irving Roth
While in grade school and living in Czechoslovakia, Irving Roth's life changed dramatically when Germany occupied his country and implemented laws that gradually took all freedom away from his family. At the age of 14, he was sent on a crammed train to Auschwitz, where against all odds he survived. Come here Irving deliver his powerful and compelling testimony. Join this community and the international delegates participating in the Loudoun International Youth Leadership Summit as they consider lessons learned from…
Find out more »Book Event: City of Peace by Henry G. Brinton
All are invited to a talk on the Rev. Henry Brinton's mystery novel "City of Peace," hosted by Rumi Forum, American Turkish Friendship Association, and Ezher Mosque. The book features Christians and Muslims in the town of Occoquan, Virginia, and is a gripping and fast-paced mystery that will engage people politically and spiritually, leaving them with fresh insight into how they can overcome polarizing divisions among people of differing cultures and faiths. Please RSVP beforehand!
Find out more »“Where Do We Go from Here?” An Interfaith Discussion with Martin L. King, III
This event celebrates and commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during his 90th birth year. Leaders will share experiences navigating the joys and challenges of interfaith collaboration. The panel conversation will build relationships and highlight regional efforts to continue realizing Dr. King’s dream. Following remarks by Mr. King, the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin, Canon Missioner at Washington National Cathedral, will moderate a panel with the following speakers: · Martin Luther King III, President & CEO and Co-Founder, Realizing the Dream…
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