Rumi Forum will hold its monthly circle on March 20, 2025, to study Abrahamic scriptures on “Vulnerability” with Christian Veldboer, our study leader from the Focolare Foundation.The discussion will be followed by an Iftar.

Scriptural Reasoning (SR) allows Christians, Jews, and Muslims to study each other’s sacred texts. SR participants meet monthly to read short passages from their respective scriptures on a topic. Facilitated by a study leader, each session is an opportunity to listen and share various perspectives. SR sessions help participants reflect on a curious list of topics within the Abrahamic tradition. The result is often a deeper understanding of others and one’s scriptures and the development of strong bonds across faith communities.

  Scriptural Reasoning: Introduction                           Islamic Scripture: Quran

      Christian Scripture: New Testament               Jewish Scripture: Hebrew Bible

Program Outline:

6:00 – 7:15 pm – Scriptural Reasoning session on “Vulnerability”

7:20 – 8:30 pm – Iftar dinner and conversations at the table

This Month`s Study Leader

Christian Veldboer is the Executive Director of the Focolare Foundation, bringing over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and project management. He has worked in various leadership roles across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, managing international projects and fostering cross-cultural collaboration. His expertise includes organizational development, operations management, and program implementation.

A longtime member of the Focolare Movement, Christian is committed to promoting dialogue, unity, and social impact across cultural and religious divides. Fluent in German, English, and Italian, he has led initiatives that advance inclusivity, mutual understanding, and global interconnectedness.