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December 2020
Say YES (Youth Empowerment Solutions) to Human Rights
Young leaders! Let's get together and engage in stimulating conversations on how we can uphold, cherish, and be better supporters of universal human rights! Join us as we Reorganize, Identify, Sustain, and Empower (RISE) our perspectives on the International Day of Human Rights. To be young in 2020 is powerful because we are witnesses to the drastic changes that can happen in a short amount of time – good and bad. We have learned that our actions and inactions have an immense impact which…
Find out more »Advent/Chanukah Celebration
This is a sacred time of the year in which we turn to light to battle against darkness, to use light to create warmth, belonging and community. Join Sister LauraLee and Rabbi David Balto as they bring light into the world by lighting candles for the 5th night of Chanukah and Advent on December 14 at 7 pm. It won't be too long, but just a short time for participants to feel love and the strength of spirit…
Find out more »Multifaith Panel on Resilience
You are warmly invited to a Multifaith Panel on Resilience. What can different religions teach us about resilience in this difficult time? How can we personally foster resilience during the pandemic? Join us for an exciting discussion and Q&A with: --Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter, Founder and Spiritual Leader, South Philadelphia Shtiebel --Dr. Celene Ibrahim, Author and Scholar --Rev. Mahogany S. Thomas, Executive Minister, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) This panel will be moderated by Allyson Zacharoff, rabbinical student at…
Find out more »Blue Christmas
In the midst of a difficult year in which so many are experiencing grief, loss, and hardship, this service of prayer, music, and reflection invites us into hope and healing. The Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith delivers the homily. If you are struggling and need to talk to someone, counselors and chaplains are available to talk by phone by calling (202) 998-3510. This service will be available on Washington National Cathedral's YouTube and Facebook pages. You can also register for a Christmas Season Pass,…
Find out more »Asbury UMC Prayer Service
A Prayer Service, during which a new Black Lives Matter banner will be installed, will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church (926 11th St NW, Washington, DC) on Thursday, Dec. 17th at 10AM on Asbury's grounds. Dr. Mills has invited those who are comfortable to come and stand in solidarity with Asbury and other congregations impacted by Saturday's violence. Clergy are invited to wear a collar as they are comfortable. You can reach Dr. Mills with other questions at [email protected].
Find out more »7th Annual Celebration of Marriage
The Nation's Mosque will be hosting their 7th Annual “Celebration of Marriage” Conference which will be free and held virtually on Dec 18-19, 2020. This year's theme is “Love In A Time of Covid”. See the order of events and register today at: Bit.ly/celebrate_marriage
Find out more »Interfaith Devotional and Conversation
Interfaith Devotional and Conversation Forging the Path to Racial Justice: Who do you believe has made a positive difference to advance racial justice? why this person? (part 1) A Collaboration of the Baha'is of 16th Street and Columbia Heights Co-hosted by: Rosemary Fennell and Katherine Alexander WHEN: Friday, September 25, 2020 TIME: 7:30 – 8:30 PM EST 6:30 – 7:30 PM CST 4:30 – 5:30 PM PST) This sacred devotional space offers – A space to participate respectfully through prayer,…
Find out more »January 2021
Prayer for National Understanding and Reconciliation
From the Rumi Forum: The times we are going through call for greater efforts for cohesion. We invite you to join the Prayer for National Understanding and Reconciliation where faith leaders from various traditions will offer prayers for healing, unity and peace for our nation. The event will be live-streamed on the Rumi Forum Youtube channel. You can watch from this link: bit.ly/pray4nation
Find out more »“Scriptural Reasoning: Abraham’s Journey”
From the Rumi Forum Let's put scriptures at the center of our conversation "Scriptural Reasoning: Abraham's Journey" Communities across the world move beyond the interfaith dialogue and foster religious literacy via Scriptural Reasoning. Scriptural Reasoning is a fresh approach to modern world as it unites people who are interested in exploring different scriptures side-by-side and in deepening understanding of others' and their own scriptures. Unlike some forms of inter-faith engagement, it is not about seeking agreement but rather exploring the…
Find out more »COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A
The Interfaith Coalition of Bowie is sponsoring a Q&A with state and city public and health officials. Panelists will answer questions from Bowie residents about the COVID-19 vaccine. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kJ4XFX5_TIOixlJK7PdnYg
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