My Advice to Graduates: Host a Potluck
A potluck is an event of the people, by the people, for the people. Enough of them can save our democracy. The post My Advice to Graduates: Host a Potluck appeared first on Interfaith America.
View ArticleHow a Punjabi Church in New York is Fostering Religious Harmony
Bethlehem Punjabi Church's mission — to unite in the face of division — is more relevant than ever in today’s South Asian community. The post How a Punjabi Church in New York is Fostering Religious...
View ArticleAmid Surge of Campus Protests, Chaplains Find Reason for Hope in their Students
The chaplains at Ivy League and other top schools say the students have learned about the concerns of other faiths, while finding ways to express their own. The post Amid Surge of Campus Protests,...
View ArticleHow to Navigate the Storms of Division
Bridgebuilder Basics helps provide vision, knowledge, and skills to work across differences to act for the common good. The post How to Navigate the Storms of Division appeared first on Interfaith...
View ArticleIn Light of the Campus Protests, Some Faith-Rooted Reflections
Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign's Executive Director writes about condemning all forms of hate and hearing many stories to move "towards justice and change." The post In Light of the Campus Protests,...
View ArticleA Growing Faith & Health Movement That’s Making an Impact
AdventHealth, Stakeholder Health, and IA partnered with public health, higher ed, and faith leaders to uplift efforts for better health equity. The post A Growing Faith & Health Movement That’s...
View ArticleKendrick vs. Drake: A Surprising Mirror of Interfaith Cooperation
Stanton writes about the latest in the hip-hop dispute between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and the need for more cooperation in a world of competition. The post Kendrick vs. Drake: A Surprising Mirror of...
View ArticleBread Breakers Group Builds Interfaith Community through Food, Music, and...
Matt Segil's Massachusetts-based Bread Breakers creates an inclusive community centered around education, celebration, and service. The post Bread Breakers Group Builds Interfaith Community through...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: An Interfaith Memorial Service Honors Death of Palestinian Boy
Seven months after Wadea Al-Fayoume's murder, on May 19, over 50 community members gathered in a Chicago church to host an interfaith memorial service. The post IN PHOTOS: An Interfaith Memorial...
View ArticleNew Film Depicting ‘Hero’s Journey’ of Swami Vivekananda Comes to PBS
'America's First Guru' is a 90-minute look at how Swami Vivekananda introduced yoga and Hinduism to the Western world. The post New Film Depicting ‘Hero’s Journey’ of Swami Vivekananda Comes to PBS...
View Article‘Diverse Society Needs a Place to Practice Pluralism’: Eboo Patel on the...
While Americans increasingly harbor concern at the direction of the nation’s campuses, the founder of Interfaith America keeps reminding us of their bright and hopeful potential The post ‘Diverse...
View ArticleHow Wisconsin Faith Leaders are Tending to Complex Interfaith Work
In Madison, the interfaith community connects to build upon decades of community, continuing to work together in times of great tension. The post How Wisconsin Faith Leaders are Tending to Complex...
View ArticleEpiscopal Church Community Builds Interfaith Relationships in Challenging Times
Through the We Can Build Bridges course, one church community explores how to respond thoughtfully and faithfully in the current moment. The post Episcopal Church Community Builds Interfaith...
View ArticleSacramento Advocates Gather for March in Pursuit of Peace
Local peace advocates gathered in Sacramento for the annual Peace Walk hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light. The post Sacramento Advocates Gather for March in Pursuit of Peace...
View Article‘The Protest is a Ritual’: How Faith Found a Place in Palestine Solidarity...
For many students, multi-religious programming at the encampments became unexpected sites for religious connection. The post ‘The Protest is a Ritual’: How Faith Found a Place in Palestine Solidarity...
View ArticleApplications Open for Fall 2024 RNS/IA Religion Journalism Fellowship
Religion News Service and Interfaith America announce that applications are now open for the 2024-2025 RNS/IA Religion Journalism Fellowship. The post Applications Open for Fall 2024 RNS/IA Religion...
View Article‘No False Choices’: Why We Don’t Decide Between Faith and LGBTQ+ Rights
"We don’t have to choose between faith, spirituality or religion and a fully embodied sexuality," writes Rev. Frederick Davie. The post ‘No False Choices’: Why We Don’t Decide Between Faith and LGBTQ+...
View ArticleHow to Watch the Presidential Debate as a Civic Pluralist: 5 Questions to...
This election season and the upcoming debates, each person should pursue the principles of civic pluralism by embracing your values and beliefs to strengthen our democracy. The post How to Watch the...
View ArticleAnnouncing the 2024-2025 Black Interfaith Fellows
Eight Black Interfaith Fellows — talented artists, scholars, clergy, and community leaders — are engaging in the vital work of bridgebuilding. The post Announcing the 2024-2025 Black Interfaith Fellows...
View ArticleFrom Conflict to Convergence: New Book Discusses Collaborative Problem-Solving
The authors unpack the "secret sauce" to create relationships and find solutions when many Americans are frustrated by the nation's deep divides. The post From Conflict to Convergence: New Book...
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