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April 2019
Empowered Women: Two Faiths, Common Challenges
We welcome your attendance and participation at this important event, to recognize the triumphs and struggles of accomplished women from two faith traditions (Jewish and Muslim) and examine how those faith traditions have impacted their personal stories. Our panel will provide illuminating insights into what it is like to juggle the demands of 21st century life from the perspective of their respective faith traditions. The presenters will be Rabbi Avis Miller, Emeritus Rabbi at Adas Israel, Dr. Sahar Khamis, Professor of…
Find out more »Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2019
The mission of this walk is to bring faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite the differences. The group will start at the Fairfax United Methodist Church and will continue by visiting Christian Science Church, Daniels Run Peace Church (also hosting the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia), Ezher Mosque, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, Truro Anglican Church, Fairfax Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Baptist Church (also hosting the Calvary Hill Baptist Church),…
Find out more »Community Interfaith Forum on Hate and Bigotry
Houses of worship are perhaps the most important community institutions in Fairfax County, and nationwide. They are also often a key source of community engagement in social justice issues. When acts of hate and bigotry occur, the house of worship is likely to be a first responder. More than that, with clergy and lay leadership, they are also where different faith communities may reach out to each other and stand together in solidarity. How can we ensure that the faith…
Find out more »Taste of Communities United Against Hate 2019
Bring your families and friends to sample street food from around the world! Please register in advance!
Find out more »17th International Festival of Language & Culture
The International Festival of Language and Culture is an annual celebration and showcase for the diversity of linguistic talents from across the world.
Find out more »Faith Community Gathering For Justice, Peace, & Security
In the wake of the recent attacks on innocent worshipers in Sri Lanka and New Zealand and other similar attacks not long ago in Pittsburgh and Charleston, the community is gathering together with people of all faiths in a show of solidarity and with common goals of Peace, Justice and Security for all of humanity, in all lands. Please spread the word!
Find out more »May 2019
Culturally Muslim?
Muslims make up about 1% of the American public, but there are also many Americans who have a connection to Islam but do not personally identify as Muslim. This presentation will discuss which Americans are most likely to personally know someone who is Muslim, intermarried couples, people who were raised Muslim but no longer identify, and people who identify as Muslim but say religion is not very important to them. How common are there situations? Are these patterns more common…
Find out more »Building Justice in Our Communities – Uniting Against Hate
Panelists will speak on recognizing and resolving biases, share their experiences facing and triumphing over discrimination, and provide thought-provoking ideas for how we can go forward in our lives and communities uniting, and united, against hate and towards stronger communities. After the panel presentations there will be a question and answer opportunity with attendees before small groups discussions on how we can unite against hate in our communities.
Find out more »Community Conversation to End Gun Violence In Prince George’s County
Join elected leaders, health care practitioners, advocates, survivors, and service providers to discuss the problem and support strategies to save lives from gun violence in Prince George’s County. Featuring Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski and the Capital Region Violence Intervention Program (CAP-VIP) at UM Prince George’s Hospital Center To host a resource table please contact Cindy Nell at [email protected]. For questions or additional information contact Jennifer Stapleton at [email protected]
Find out more »Neighborhood Meet & Greet
It is Ramadan Time again, so come join the Diyanet Center of American for a discussion and lunch!
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