Interfaith

2019 Apr 01

Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives on the Language of Scripture

(All day)

Location:

77 Sherman St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA

Hear from top scholars on the language of Scripture in this special Hartford Seminary symposium. A Compassionate Response: What it Means to be a Neighbor Father Joseph Cheah University of Saint Joseph The word compassion comes from the Hebrew word rehem, which means a mother’s womb. To be compassionate is to have a deep feeling a woman has for the child that comes forth from her womb. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, it was the Good Samaritan who exemplifies this sort of compassion by offering liberating assistance to the half-death man lying on the... Read more about Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives on the Language of Scripture

An Artful Approach to Interfaith Chaplaincy

March 4, 2019

by Jenifer Miller With my calligraphy pen I write the name of the tiny beloved baby boy, on the inside of a Comfort Angel, and hand it to his father, for safekeeping.

Source: An Artful Approach to Interfaith Chaplaincy — The Interfaith Observer

2019 Jun 17

2019 Luce-Hartford Conference in Christian-Muslim Relations

(All day)

Location:

77 Sherman St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA

African Americans have a unique story in the United States. All other non-indigenous communities came to the New World willingly to seek a better life, to escape an old life, or to purchase their way forward through indentured servitude. African slaves, however, were abducted and enslaved, being brought to America against their will. African Americans carry with them this history of injustice, while carving their own way through ongoing inequality, discrimination, and opportunity. This is a truly American experience and story. Relations between African American Christians and Muslims is also... Read more about 2019 Luce-Hartford Conference in Christian-Muslim Relations

Interfaith Jummah Prayer event held at Capitol

February 25, 2019

The Council on American-Islamic Relations recently held its annual Interfaith Jummah Prayer event at the state Capitol. The event, also billed as a "Day of Prayer for Our Legislators," included guest speakers from the interfaith...

40-Foot Cross Divides a Community and Prompts a Supreme Court Battle

February 25, 2019

The justices will hear arguments this week about whether the cross in Bladensburg, Md., which honors local men who died in World War I, violates the separation of church and state.

Source: 40-Foot Cross Divides a Community and Prompts a Supreme Court Battle - The New York Times

2019 Apr 19

Full Moon Practices: A Multifaith Exploration

(All day)

Location:

3 The Green, Medford, MA 02155, USA

Join Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman and Muslim Chaplain Celene Ibrahim for a conversation and exploration of full moon practices in Islamic and Buddhist traditions. Do you have a spiritual or cultural practice that is connected with the full moon or with the moon more generally? Are you curious to hear how people of different backgrounds find meaning in the symbolism of the moon? Join us! All are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. This event is hosted by Tufts University and takes place at Goddard Chape

2019 Feb 22

Greater Boston Stage Company "Keeping Faith: Sister's of Story"

Fri Feb 22 (All day) to Sun Feb 24 (All day)

Location:

395 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880, USA

Featuring Rohina Malik of Unveiled, Kim Schultz, Susan Stone. Each storyteller tells 3 stories inspired by their respective faith journeys. They are accompanied by Lucia Thomas on violin, oud, and guitar. With the recent uptick of hateful and vitriolic language in this country, Rohina Malik, a Muslim storyteller, wanted to create a project to demonstrate peace and commonalities between us all. She approached Susan Stone, a Jewish storyteller, and Kim Schultz, who identifies as a... Read more about Greater Boston Stage Company "Keeping Faith: Sister's of Story"

Religion's role in the climate emergency

February 20, 2019

Time to start talking about sacrifice.

Source: Religion's role in the climate emergency - Religion News Service

2019 Mar 03

6th Annual Interfaith Film Series

Sun Mar 3 (All day) to Sun Mar 17 (All day)

Location:

600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

The event kicks off Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 12PM with a brunch to celebrate 6th Anniversary of Film Series. Tickets to the Brunch are $45 or $35 for Members (includes admission to The Band’s Visit). Advance reservations are required; purchase at https://bit.ly/2VZ7oxH Regular film admission applies if not attending the brunch. Film screenings include:

Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2PM: The Band’s Visit
Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2PM: Of Gods and Men
Sunday, March 17...

Arkansas' Moncrief spreads message of diversity, inclusion to area teens

February 14, 2019

One of Arkansas' most famous athletes spent the school day Wednesday talking with area teens about diversity and the importance of finding common ground with others.

Source: Arkansas' Moncrief spreads message of diversity, inclusion to area teens

Interfaith For All—When you like it ... and even more when you don’t -

February 11, 2019

To show that respect for others’ beliefs doesn’t mean the weakening of one’s own, but recognizing the dignity and conviction of others who are as certain of their certainties as you may be of yours, and being OK with that.

Source: Interfaith For All—When you like it ... and even more when you don’t - SpokaneFāVS

Sikh Americans are giving free food to thousands of workers affected by the government shutdown.

February 7, 2019

Stories that connect us and sometimes even change the world.

Source: Sikh Americans are giving free food to thousands of workers affected by the government shutdown.

Delaware Settles With Youth Center After Forcing Out Muslim Students From Local Pool

February 7, 2019

Source: Delaware Settles With Youth Center After Forcing Out Muslim Students From Local Pool | HuffPost

Although Congress is still overwhelmingly Christian, it is changing [faith & values]

January 28, 2019

By now, most political followers are aware that the 116th Congress is the most diverse in history. It includes the first Native American women — Sharice Davids, D-Kan., and Debra

Source: Although Congress is still overwhelmingly Christian, it is changing [faith & values] | Food + Living | lancasteronline.com

New podcast meets need for more interfaith dialogue

January 4, 2019

Houston has a story to tell — one about diverse religions co-existing and thriving in one city.It’s a tale with countless narrators, multiple interpretations and a number of interesting details, a story Rev. Greg Han, director of interfaith relations at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, hopes to spotlight.Han hosts the new “Interfaith Podcast Project,” which launched on Monday. Each show features an in-depth conversation with a member of one of Houston’s faith communities. Each series focuses on a particular topic.

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Interfaith

Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives on the Language of Scripture

Location:

An Artful Approach to Interfaith Chaplaincy

2019 Luce-Hartford Conference in Christian-Muslim Relations

Location:

Interfaith Jummah Prayer event held at Capitol

40-Foot Cross Divides a Community and Prompts a Supreme Court Battle

Full Moon Practices: A Multifaith Exploration

Location:

Greater Boston Stage Company "Keeping Faith: Sister's of Story"

Location:

Religion's role in the climate emergency

6th Annual Interfaith Film Series

Location:

Arkansas' Moncrief spreads message of diversity, inclusion to area teens

Interfaith For All—When you like it ... and even more when you don’t -

Sikh Americans are giving free food to thousands of workers affected by the government shutdown.

Delaware Settles With Youth Center After Forcing Out Muslim Students From Local Pool

Although Congress is still overwhelmingly Christian, it is changing [faith & values]

New podcast meets need for more interfaith dialogue

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