…advancing understanding between faiths
Emad Al Natsheh is a master artisan and co-owner of the renowned Hebron Glass and Ceramics Factory in the West Bank. He is part of a multi-generational Palestinian family that has kept the ancient, 300-year-old Phoenician free-blowing glass technique alive in Hebron. STIC member Dianne Roe will introduce Emad and give some background of the situation in Hebron Al Khalil today.
The Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition presented Revolutionary Mother’s Day. Led by Minister Becca Forsyth, we talked about the origins of Mother’s Day. In 1908, in West Virginia, Anna Marie Jarvis launched efforts to honor the legacy of her own mother, a fighter for social justice and the mother of 12 children. Anna wanted to shine … Read more
The Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition invites you to join us for an exploration of Revolutionary Mother’s Day. Led by Minister Becca Forsyth, we will talk about the origins of Mother’s Day.
On April 12, 2026, Ira Manhoff shared with the Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition a way to celebrate Passover that is not contaminated by ideologies that, in his opinion, distort what it really means to be a Jew. I have always been an activist, be it during the AIDS crisis with ACTUP NY, in my union … Read more
On March 8, STIC met and listened to and participated in a talk by Al Hajj Jamal Abdul-Malik held both remotely and at the Chemung County Democratic Headquarters in Elmira, N.Y.
Come join the entire Elmira College Community to be part of the change during a day dedicated to critical dialogue and interactive simulations on practical, just climate solutions. This event is free and open to everyone including students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Discussion Panels: all panels will be live streamed. Zoom info … Read more
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and The Park Church present: A Community Documentation Workshop Screening Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM Come meet the community creators at The Park Church – 208 West Gray St. – Elmira This screening features four short documentaries made by local community organizations. The Community Documentation … Read more
June 1, 2024 – Elmira PRIDE – Hosted by The Park Church Elmira What: Elmira PRIDE When: Saturday, June 1st from 11 am to 4 pm Where: Wisner Park – next to The Park Church The Park Church has received an ARTS Community grant to sponsor artists during the 2024 PRIDE celebration in Wisner Park … Read more
A reception with dessert and fellowship will follow the service. The committee planning the STIC Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (19 November 2023) seeks refreshment donations for the Dessert Reception that will follow Service. Any person able to prepare or purchase a dessert item to share is asked to email planning team member Deb Todd, (dctodd321@gmail.com) between now and … Read more
Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes and the Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition (STIC) invite you to attend our Interfaith Potluck Dinner. All are welcome! Meal followed by Interfaith Jeopardy. Imam Zaman Marwat, host. Friday May 12 at 6 PM. Bring a vegetarian dish to pass. For more information call or text 607-731-3858. Email Imam Marwat … Read more
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