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June 2019
One Journey Festival
Celebrating refugee talents, stories and contributions: A free, day-long festival packed with musical performances, dance, storytelling, art, delicious food, a Take-Action tent & more.
Find out more »A Celebration of the Divine: An Interfaith Music Event!
Rumi Forum and JAMAAT Present: A Celebration of the Divine: An Interfaith Music Event! Join us for an afternoon of spiritual music as we celebrate our love for the divine! Program: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Presentations 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Open Mic: Participants May Read Poems, Sing, or Pray
Find out more »July 2019
JAMAAT Lights for Liberty Vigil
A message from JAMAAT: Dear Friends, “You shall not oppress a stranger, since you yourselves know the feelings of a stranger, for you also were strangers in the land of Egypt." Leviticus 19:33 Like many of you, I have been increasingly horrified at the escalating humanitarian crisis at our southern border and ICE detention camps. On Friday, July 12, there will be vigils around the country and worldwide to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees. In our area, there will be a vigil at LaFayette Square, across from the White House…
Find out more »Lights for Liberty
Lights for Liberty is working with local organizations who have been doing the work around immigrants’ rights and related issues. Our local hosting organizations are working with people who are directly impacted to curate each vigil. As a reminder, vigils are seen as a nonviolent way to raise awareness of a cause and to motivate change, as well as uniting and supporting those attending the vigil. Please look for these organizations to post more information about each vigil’s plan and…
Find out more »2019 5th ANNUAL KAMRAN SEMINAR
Featuring Professor Albert de Jong from Leiden University in the Netherlands, a Professor of Comparative Religion and Religions of Antiquity The Kamran Seminar focuses on independent scholarship and research related to Zoroastrian history and ideas. The Seminar is inspired by a key premise of the Gathas: everyone has a responsibility to seek the truth, to ask critical questions, and to continuously examine our thoughts, words and deeds in light of fairness and equity, and in light of evidence, discussion and reflection. Ushta, or…
Find out more »The Dove: Young Voices of Israel/Palestine
Join us, or be a sponsor, for an evening of personal stories that inspire hope for Israeli-Palestinian peace, based on the popular storytelling show “The Moth”. This is the fourth event in our "The Dove" series, and will feature a new group of young Israeli and Palestinian storytellers who will be in Washington to participate in the New Story Leadership program, a co-sponsor of this event. Tickets/More information: https://www.classy.org/event/the-dove-stories-of-hope-amidst-conflict/e238969
Find out more »Summer Film Series: Fly By Light
Join us for the second film in our Summer Documentary Series, DC:Tales of Two Cities. "Fly by Light" examines what happens when a group of DC teens go to West Virginia for a peace education program. Their lives are changed dramatically, but how will this experience affect their lives upon returning home? After the film, there will be a panel discussion with director and cinematographer Ellie Walton and the co-founder and executive director of One Common Unity, HawaH. Admission is…
Find out more »August 2019
Opening Doors to Interfaith Understanding
The Montgomery Unity Walk on the Highway to Heaven (otherwise known as New Hampshire Avenue) is returning on Sunday, October 13th beginning at Blake High School. There will be a resource fair at 1 PM and an opening ceremony at 2 PM followed by walking and riding buses together to visit houses of worship representing different faith traditions. Stay tuned for more information!
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Summer Film Series: Dog Parks & Coffee Shops
Join us for the third film in our Summer Documentary & Discussion Series,DC: Tales of Two Cities. "Dog Parks & Coffee Shops" looks at diversity-seeking, community, and consumption in three DC neighborhoods undergoing urban revitalization: U Street, Columbia Heights and Petworth. A panel discussion will follow the film. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted for Washington Interfaith Network. Questions? Contact [email protected].
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