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October 2018
Civil Rights Conference
On October 19-20, the Council on American-Islamic Relations is holding a civil rights conference outside Washington, D.C. American Muslim leaders (including Khizr Khan, Namira Islam, and others) will be instructing students, lawyers, activists, and interested community members on how to stand up for civil rights. We'd like to invite the community to attend. The weekend culminates on Saturday, October 20, with CAIR’s annual banquet at the Crystal City Marriott. In order to cover costs and food, there is a charge -- unless…
Find out more »Not Without My Hijab!
Join us for this amazing play about the struggles Muslim teens face wearing hijab and watch as the family deals with the challenges of living their deen. Howard University Cramton Auditorium 2255 6th Street NW Washington, DC Saturday, November 3, 4:00 pm Questions or Group tickets email [email protected] Tickets: $50 adults, $25 students
Find out more »UUCL Loudoun Falls for Justice Supports 11+Nonprofits & Honors Priscilla Martinez for Social Justice/Interfaith/Civic Leadership
Please support 11+ Social Justice Non Profits(Listed below) by attending Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun (UUCL) Loudoun Falls For Justice. Loudoun Falls For Justice and The Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun announces the 2018 “Ann Robinson Social Justice Awardee” – Priscilla Martinez. Please See Details Below. To purchase tickets for the event that all proceeds benefit 11+ Social Justice Non Profits(Listed below) - Oct 23rd 6pm - Leesburg Junction - 215 Depot Court Southeast, Leesburg, VA 20175. Please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/loudoun-falls-for-social-justice-tickets-50573042331 “The Martinez/Jaka Family is…
Find out more »God Wrestling: Jews and Muslims Reflect on the Christian Bible
A special discussion on three books of the Christian Bible -- Luke, Acts, and Philippians. This is an event where Jewish, Muslims, and Allies react to these texts in an open and honest manner. This will be moderated by a Methodist pastor who is excited to share her perspective on these three books. When: Sunday, October 28, 2:30-4:30 Where: 421 Seward Square, S.E., Washington DC, 20003
Find out more »Interfaith Encounters that Change Us: The Impact of Others’ Faith on Our Own
The event recognizes Rabbi Serotta's decades of dialogue and human rights work between Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and other faiths. He will reflect on the power of others' spiritual visions to shape our own faith and to mobilize us for dialogue and peace building. To RSVP (by Oct. 25), email [email protected] or call 202-832-2675 Where: American University School of International Service (Founder's Room)
Find out more »Table Dialogue, Embracing the Other: What Gets in the Way?
Please join us for round-table discussions of the origins and consequences of prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination against others. We shall discuss the meanings of the various terms currently used as we explore our feelings toward several different kinds of groups and our treatment of members of those groups. Sunday, November 4, 2018 3:00 pm -5:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF) 2709 Hunter Mill Rd Oakton, VA 22124 Free and Open to the Public- Registration Required Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpLHCAOgmLQUcOLYfn597FXVaTmFQCmziuGs1F2ErvhHfgYw/viewform
Find out more »November 2018
County Services 101
You will have an opportunity to interact with various county agencies across Health and Human Services. The meeting will be held on Wednesday 11/14/18 at the Pohick Regional Library located 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA 22015.
Find out more »If We Save One Life, We Save the World
This is a Muslim-Jewish-Interfaith event featuring a Palestinian and an Israeli doctor; both members of the Project Rozana team who are working to save the lives of serious ill Palestinian children and help improve the overall quality of health care for Palestinians. They will speak to those gathered at Dr. Chaudhry’s home in highly personal terms about their experiences and motivations. Project Rozana arranges for the treatment of critically-ill Palestinian children in Israeli hospitals and trains Palestinian doctors, nurses and…
Find out more »If We Save One Life, We Save the World
Islam, Judaism and Christianity all uphold the sacredness of every human life. Let us come together as Americans of diverse faith backgrounds to save the lives of seriously ill Palestinian children and improve the quality of health care in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. Please join us to support the work of Project Rozana to build bridges of peace and reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis and here at home. MONDAY NOVEMBER 19 7:00 PM AT THE HOME OF…
Find out more »40th Anniversary Interfaith Concert
This year’s honoree is former Senator Gordon Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters. Senator Tom Udall (NM) will make the presentation to his former colleague. DC area radio personality Tommy McFly is the emcee for the evening. David North will conduct a combined choir of 100 voices with spirit and verve during the Annual Interfaith Concert. North is the creative force behind the multifaith group, Mosaic Harmony. Some voices from that choir will be interspersed with those from the various choirs…
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