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March 2019
Interfaith Connections: Pub Theology
You are invited to come out to the Interfaith Connections at the Pub bi-monthly gatherings in Northern Virginia. It is a social gathering to have conversation about meaning and faith, ethics and ideas in an informal setting while enjoying good beer. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available. All perspectives welcome! The Pub Theology gatherings take place on the third Tuesdays at Patriots Pub and Grill at 10560 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 and at Port City Brewery at 3950 Wheeler Avenue,…
Find out more »“The Perception of American Muslims”
Please join us for a review of the AMI-New America report looking at the perception of American Muslims nationally & DC-metro based leading up to the mid-term elections.
Find out more »A Fireside with Mitch Davis
Mitch Davis's inspirational talk will include clips from "The Other Side of Heaven 2" illustrating the importance of fostering and protecting our faith in an increasingly secular world.
Find out more »Strangers, Neighbors, Friends: Muslim-Christian-Jewish Round table
The Research Initiative on Multination States presents a roundtable discussion with the coauthors of STRANGERS, NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, Aziz Abu Sarah, Rabbi Nancy Kreimer and Kelly James Clark, who reflect on faith and peace in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Strangers, Neighbors, Friends is an informed and robust Abrahamic defense of compassion toward neighbors, strangers and even enemies. It aims to show that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have the resources to motivate respect and love for those of very different faith traditions.…
Find out more »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…
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