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June 2018
CUAH: World Religions Teacher Training Workshop
Sikh Kid 2 Kid is a youth organization that started in 2012 in the aftermath of the Oak Creek Wisconsin Sikh temple shootings. After introducing Sikhism into Montgomery County’s social studies curriculum, a pilot program for teachers was started in 2013, jointly by Sikh Kid 2 Kid, Montgomery County Public Schools, the Hindu American Foundation and the Kaur Foundation. Currently, the program is part of a larger effort called, “The Religious Literacy program for Educators” which has been approved for…
Find out more »The House of Islam: A Global History
Please join us for a look inside The House of Islam, a revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world, from the bestselling author ofThe Islamist, Ed Husain: The gulf between Islam and the West is widening. A faith rich in strong values and traditions, observed by nearly two billion people across the world, is seen by the West as something to be feared rather than understood. Sensational headlines and hard-line policies spark…
Find out more »July 2018
Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad featuring Whirling Dervishes from Turkey
The Rumi Circle of Greater Washington invites you to a FREE concert of Sufi music from Turkey and Pakistan! Presenting the world renowned musicians and international award recipients FAREED AYAZ and ABU MUHAMMAD also featuring Whirling Dervishes from Turkey. Admission is free but seats are limited. To reserve your seat, please RSVP to [email protected] or call 301-343-7610.
Find out more »Official Religion in the Achaemenid Heartland: A View from Persepolis
On July 14, 2018, you are invited to the Kamran Seminar, the 4th in an annual series that focuses on scholarship about Ancient Iran, Zoroastrian culture, history and religion. The goal of the seminar is to advance robust scholarship, critical and creative thinking, and to provide a vital space for scholars and communities around the globe to learn about and discuss independent research around these important topics. This 4th annual seminar features Dr. Wouter Henkelman, Professor in the École Pratique…
Find out more »Baha’i Drum Circle Devotional
Every Sunday at the Washington D.C. Baha'i Center there are prayers, music and readings from the scriptures of the Bahá'í Faith and other world religions followed by a brief presentation and refreshments. Join us this Sunday for a drum circle devotional at the Washington, D.C. Baha'i Center. This devotional program is designed to encourage the participation of all and we want each participant to feel welcome to share prayers and songs from their various cultural traditions. We invite your musical and artistic talents. As with…
Find out more »A Night of Spoken Word and Truth: Strong Voices, Strong Communities
For the past fifteen years, KARAMAH has convened Muslim women leaders from all over the world in D.C. for a three-week Law and Leadership Summer Program. During the program, participants share their stories, expertise, and experiences with one another-forging bonds for life. KARAMAH has formed a global sisterhood. Join KARAMAH at Busboys and Poets at 14th and V on July 25 from 6:30 to 10 pm as we showcase the talents of the women of LLSP. They will be sharing…
Find out more »United Against Hate
In response to a recent hate crime in which their church was badly damaged, the Bethlehem Lutheran Church is hosting an event called "United Against Hatred" at 7:30 pm on July 25th, 2018. The evening will feature song and prayer, poems and images, and a unified blessing and lighting of candles. Also, we would like to invite you to bring blankets or quilts from your own communities, places of worship, and homes. These are symbolic of the love and support…
Find out more »Reimagining Interfaith
Reimagining Interfaith is a global gathering for grassroots activists and interfaith peacebuilders focused on skill-building, networking, and organizing, taking place in Washington, DC just after the URI North America Regional Assembly! Young adults registration is $100 There will be a program for children 5 to 14 for just $100Applications for additional financial assistance are open through January 15 Join interfaith leaders and activists from all over the world for: Training in 5 Program Tracks Cultivating Inclusive Communities in the Face of Religious Discrimination Community Organizing: Initiating…
Find out more »August 2018
Day of Seva
Sangats in Fairfax Station, VA will be joining nationwide efforts to honor the victims and survivors of the 2012 Oak Creek gurdwara shooting tragedy by leading National Day of Seva (selfless community service) projects. We hope you, your family and friends will join us to #RememberOakCreek by participating in your local seva project. This year's project will be assembling 200 packs of personal hygiene items for a local homeless shelter. Please come lend a hand. If you have any additional…
Find out more »Agape March
Protest the KKK and stand in solidarity this Sunday, August 12th, on the anniversary of the Unite The Right rally in Charlottesville, VA. The Agape March began in New York City on August 3rd and will continue for 8 days as we march to Washington DC. We will hold rallies in different cities each night to promote racial harmony and heal the racial divide. As we go from town to town, marchers will join in the movement and stand with…
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