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September 2025
Nostra Aetate at 60: Legacy and Challenges for Reconciliation and Interreligious Understanding
Nostra Aetate (NA) is more relevant today than it was as a remarkable achievement 60 years ago when promulgated at Vatican II. Shortest of its 16 documents, with 436 of its 1,174 words dedicated to Jewish relations, NA repudiated past Catholic teachings about Jews, Muslims, and the followers of other religions and provided principles for dialogue and cooperation. American Jewish Committee (AJC) was highly influential in the creation and reception of NA. Georgetown University, the nation's first Catholic university and…
Find out more »International Day of Peace – Interfaith Prayer & Meditation
Heartfulness Institute warmly invites you to celebrate the International Day of Peace on Sunday, September 21st in Rockville.Together, we will honor this day with prayer, kindness, yoga, and meditation — bringing different faith traditions into a shared space of harmony, compassion, and mutual respect.Representatives from Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Jewish, Baháʼí, and other communities will join in prayer and reflection, fostering peace within and around us. Agenda:Prayers & short talks from interfaith leaders Universal Prayer & Heartfulness Meditation Please…
Find out more »Protecting Oak Flat: An Evening with Wendsler Nosie, Sr.
Join Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Monday, September 22 at 7 PM for a powerful gathering with Wendsler Nosie, Sr. of Apache Stronghold, a leading voice in the decades-long struggle to protect Oak Flat—sacred Apache land now threatened by multinational mining interests. Oak Flat is not only holy ground for Indigenous ceremonies, but also a vital ecosystem whose destruction would harm us all. Come hear firsthand about this movement of faith, resilience, and solidarity to defend what is sacred: the Earth, our freedom, and our…
Find out more »111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope” – Reflection Procession & Mass
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington invites you to a Reflection Procession and solemn Mass in honor of the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This year’s theme, chosen by the Holy Father, “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope,” calls us to recognize the courage and faith of those who leave everything behind in search of a better future. The day will begin with a prayerful pilgrimage at 2:30 p.m., departing from the Shrine of the…
Find out more »Demonizing the Other: Lessons for Israel/Palestine and Beyond.
This event will explore what drives people to demonize members of other groups and how demonization underlies the conflict in Israel/Palestine and other conflicts in the world. We will be led by Ron Kraybill, whose career has been at the frontlines of peacebuilding. After graduating from Harvard University and the Univ. of Cape Town, Ron launched the Mennonite Conciliation Service and has led conflict resolution training across North America. His experience also includes training national and regional leaders in South…
Find out more »October 2025
Hug Walk
All Greenbelters are invited to participate in this magnificent annual community event organized by RUAK (Random Unselfish Acts of Kindness). Please spread the word among your community and join your neighbors to celebrate Greenbelt as a special "Warm and Welcoming" place we call HOME. Questions? Please contact Robert Goldberg-Strasslerat [email protected] or 301-345-8755. Rain orshine! Join the walk from any of the Greenbelt neighborhoods and continue through each of the areas. Parking is available in the Beltway Plaza lot. Greenbelt Connection…
Find out more »Film Screening: Abraham’s Bridge
Abraham’s Bridge documents an experiment in intentional proximity in the American Midwest. The film chronicles the construction of a mosque, synagogue, church, and interfaith center on 38 acres in Omaha: connected by a circular wooden bridge, a vast donation garden, and a quietly disruptive vision, Tri-Faith seeks to cross boundaries and build new forms of engagement. They must also confront difficult questions about the limits of the Abrahamic model, declining affiliation of youth, and the rising currents of division. After…
Find out more »Film Screening: Abraham’s Bridge
Abraham’s Bridge documents an experiment in intentional proximity in the American Midwest. Abraham’s Bridge documents an experiment in intentional proximity in the American Midwest. The film chronicles the construction of a mosque, synagogue, church, and interfaith center on 38 acres in Omaha: connected by a circular wooden bridge, a vast donation garden, and a quietly disruptive vision, Tri-Faith seeks to cross boundaries and build new forms of engagement. They must also confront difficult questions about the limits of the Abrahamic…
Find out more »FBSS TRAINING
I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out on behalf of the Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) to personally invite you and your faith leaders to attend an exciting and impactful conference in Washington, DC. ASAP’s Faith-Based Support Specialist (FBSS) Training Conference is coming to The Pew Charitable Trusts on October 10th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free event is specifically designed for leaders of all faiths and will be located at 901 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004. Breakfast and lunch…
Find out more »Chasing Fall with Chuseok!
Come and enjoy the coming of fall with the Abrahamic House at our Chuseok celebration! Chuseok is the mid-autumn harvest festival celebrated by Koreans every year on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This holiday is a time for us to honor our families and ancestors, share in community and reflect on our gratitude for the fruits of our work in the past year. We'll celebrate this festival by making songpyeon, a traditional rice cake that…
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