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May 2018
A Night of Jewish Learning
Rumi Forum invites you to a joint celebration of Leil Shavu'ot and Suhoor. Tikkun Leil Shavuot, also known as “A Night of Jewish Learning,” is an opportunity to study the Torah; and facilitate a deeper connection with their faith. By staying awake during the anniversary of the Revelation, followers signal to the heavens that they are ready to receive blessings from above. Suhoor is the breakfast before the commencement of the Ramadan fast. Please take into consideration the length of our event. Leil…
Find out more »Food Deserts and Swamps: How Racism Makes it Hard for Some Communities to Get Groceries
This event will be a panel discussion with Chloe Marshall of the Food Justice Coalition 20743 and Margaret Howard-Hubbard of ECO City Farms. Both will provide context for understanding the way that systemic racism has led to food inequities in Prince George's County and the DMV area. Why do some communities lack access to fresh food while others have four or five groceries stores? What does it mean to live in a food desert or a food swamp? Come learn…
Find out more »SISTERS’ RAMADAN INTERFAITH IFTAR DINNER
As'salaam-u-alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak! The Holy Month is upon us. We would love for you to join us for a women's only Interfaith Iftar at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Washington D.C. There will be good food and great conversation! If you have any questions please email: [email protected]. Please RSVP by May 15. Hope to see you in a few weeks!
Find out more »Recognizing Unconscious Bias and Fostering Understanding for a More Resilient Community
Montgomery College's Global Nexus Program and the Office of Advancement and Community Engagement Present: Moving Beyond Labels in a Diverse Society: Recognizing Unconscious Bias and Fostering Understanding for a More Resilient Community Ramadan Iftar Dinner will follow the discussion. (Breaking Fast at Sunset) On the road to building trust, civility and action, please join us for this community engagement and interfaith conversation. Meet New People in an Open Forum and Enjoy a Delicious Meal! Please share with your Community Network! - The event is…
Find out more »The Gate: Dawn of the Bahá’í Faith
The Gate: Dawn of the Bahá'í Faith, a new documentary that tells the amazing, little-known story of The Báb and the origins of the Bahá'í Faith. Directed by Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker Bob Hercules, the film offers a path to world peace through teaching the oneness of humanity’s major world religions.
Find out more »Islamic Community Center of Potomac Itfar
The Islamic Community Center of Potomac is also inviting us for an iftar on May 23rd. Their space is very limited so you may be wait-listed if they run out of space. You can register here: http://bit.ly/iccpiftar by May 15, 2018.
Find out more »Potluck Iftar
Greenbelt Community Church invites everyone to a potluck Iftar this Saturday from 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Muslims and non-Muslims are invited to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Lauren Schreiber will be leading the gathered community in ice breakers, story sharing, and a Q & A about Ramadan before the breaking of the fast after sundown. Folks can learn more, and sign up to attend and bring dishes to share at http://bit.ly/GreenbeltIftar2018.
Find out more »Displaced Kitchens Iftar
This Ramadan, Komeeda is bringing its heralded Displaced Kitchens series to one of the District’s most distinguished Middle Eastern outposts. Mama Ayesha and Komeeda will be giving a recently-resettled refugee the opportunity to take center stage and share their story and their culture through their food this high holy month. The bi-weekly iftars (dinners) will highlight the nuances of this pillar of Islam, and are sure to be delicious (even if you haven’t been fasting since sunrise). Connect with guests…
Find out more »June 2018
One Journey Festival
An all-day festival held on the front lawn of the Washington National Cathedral in the District of Columbia. It will connect participants through the shared languages of humanity: art, fashion, food, music & dance from the countries that today’s refugees originally called home. Celebrities will perform with refugee chefs, musicians, and fashion designers. Our key message is that refugees are vital to our society. This will be an annual festival with the aim of creating pop-up festivals across the country…
Find out more »Interfaith communities advancing LGBTQ/SGL equity and justice
Capital Pride Interfaith Forum coordinated by Center Faith "Interfaith communities advancing LGBTQ/SGL equity and justice" Saturday, June 2, 1pm-4pm held at MCC-DC 1:00 PM: The Legacy and Future of LGBTQ/SGL & Allies Interfaith Work 2:30 PM: Finding our Collective Voice via Interfaith Action LGBTQ/SGL & Allies) Exhibit: "Stepping Out: History of local LGBT welcoming churches”
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