…advancing understanding between faiths
In August of 2020, Isabel Wilkerson published Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent. In May of 2021, I read it. It is not an easy read. It is not for the faint of heart. It is not for those who do not want to face the reality of racism—in the past, in the present and ... Read more
Since much of our (Native) history is minimally taught and not accurately, the Witness to Injustice Exercise is a good way to help people learn about these events and share their feelings about what occurred. Freida Jacques, Turtle Clanmother, Onondaga Nation Witness to Injustice Exercise is a 2-3 hour interactive teaching tool. It uses participatory ... Read more
Join us for a discussion!Triangle Lounge, Commons, Corning Community College (CCC) Spencer Hill Campus. 1 Academic Dr, Corning, NY 14830 Democracy is not easy. Citizens who disagree sharply about politics must nonetheless work together as equal partners in the enterprise of collective self-government. Ideally, this work would be conducted under conditions of mutual civility, with ... Read more
Our walk begins at Congregation Kol Ami, 1008 W. Water St., Elmira. After hearing about their history and faith, we will walk to Bethany Lutheran Church. Walk east on W. Water St., turn right on Walnut St. to cross the bridge, and the church will be on the right. After learning about their history and ... Read more
Elmira Area Clergy invite you to an Interfaith Prayer VigilJoin us as we pray for peace and remember the people of Ukraine. Friday, March 4, 2022 Noon to 1 p.m.Wisner Park For more information, please contact Elmira Area Clergy at 607-882-4031.
The Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington will be a generationally transformative and disruptive gathering of poor and lowwealth people, state leaders, faith communities, moral allies, unions and partnering organizations. 2 0 2 2 MORAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON LOCATION: 3RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE., WASHINGTON DC The Assembly is a ... Read more
Jack Waddell presents Mark Twain’s America with Deborah Dutcher. Sunday Aug. 7, 2022 3 PM The Park Church. 208 W. Gray St.. Elmira, NY. Free Concert to the Public, Donations welcomed at the door. A 175th Anniversary Event Sponsored by The Park Church For Information/COVID Guidelines: www.theparkchurch.org "Jack Waddell presents Mark Twain's America with Deborah ... Read more
Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition (STIC) Invites you to its 2022 Annual Meeting Sunday, September 18, 2022 @ 3:00 P.M. at The Park Church, 208 Gray St., Elmira, NY 14901 It is a hybrid program; click below to Join Zoom Meeting Link: -- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89540551673?pwd=a0hMMyszRFRsVStETmZaUkVmcC9RUT09 “He is not a believer who eats his fill whilst his neighbor ... Read more
Faiths Walking Together, Celebrating Our Faiths. Sunday, October 9, 2022 @ 2:30 PM “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk (the Event) begins with gathering at the IAFL Islamic Center (499 Hickory Grove Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845) ... Read more
The Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes in association with the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Presents: Highlights of Muslim Culture Sunday November 6, 2022 from 2PM-5PM, 499 Hickory Grove Road, Horseheads, New York 1484. Cuisine We will take you on a culinary experience of a lifetime! Learn how to prepare and taste ... Read more
The Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition invites you to a Community Thanksgiving Worship Service with all of our Interfaith partners. When: Sunday, November 20, 2022 @ 3:30 PM Where: Congregation Kol Ami, 1008 W Water Street, Elmira, NY 14905 Other details: A reception with dessert and fellowship will follow the service. A freewill offering will be ... Read more
Democracy Not Theocracy: Confronting the Threat of Christian Nationalism To Preserve Our Religiously Diverse Nation The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president of the Interfaith Alliance, will give a special Yachad lecture on Tuesday, May 2. His topic will be “Democracy Not Theocracy: Confronting the Threat of Christian Nationalism To Preserve Our Religiously Diverse Nation,” currently a ... Read more
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