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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210923T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Event: "Tabla for Two"-Sufi Music Concert Celebrating Rumi’s Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum and FocusMusic are delighted to present “Tabla For Two”: a unique duo consisting of Masood Omari and Abigail Adams Greenway. \nTabla for Two performs traditional and classical music from Afghanistan and India\, old Bollywood favorites\, as well as Omari’s original compositions\, which blend classical Eastern beats with Western-style beats – a fusion of East and West that is mirrored in their own partnership. \nThis special performance will feature select poems from Rumi\, the great 13th-century mystic\, poet\, and jurist whose message of love\, compassion\, and mercy continues to inspire millions today. The event will be an opportunity to learn more about Rumi’s legacy and core teachings as we reflect on some of his highlight lines before each song. \nIf you are interested in having a remarkable experience with Rumi’s radiant message to embrace the East and the West\, join us as we host Tabla for Two – an Afghan and an American singing his lines with authentic instruments and an unquestionably unique style! \nAbigail Adams Greenway and Masood Omari \n \nFull Event Video
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/tabla-for-two-a-virtual-sufi-music-concert-celebrating-rumis-poetry/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement,Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190909
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20190908T132635Z
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SUMMARY:Unity Walk 2019
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 8th\, Rumi Forum participated in the 14th annual Unity Walk where over 1000 people of all faiths and backgrounds came together to celebrate the diversity of the DC metro area. It was a true joy and an insightful experience to have the opportunity to visit 11 different houses of worship\, actively engage with participants as well as with members of the clergy\, taste delicious traditional foods\, and partake in service projects. \n\n\nThrough this platform\, participants lift up their hearts and communities. Unity Walk once again reminded all that there are more positive values of compassion and civility than we usually think of. Rumi Forum is honored to be part of this great endeavor for the third time.\n\n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/unity-walk-2019/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20190630T132929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T133045Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration Of The Divine
DESCRIPTION:On June 30\, 2019\, Rumi Forum and Jews and Muslims and Allies Acting Together (JAMAAT) organized a spiritual music day as to celebrate our love for the divine. A diverse selection of music presented by different vocals and instrumental ensembles brought the ultimate resonation.  \nThe program included:  \n\n\n1. “Hal’luyah” by David and Debbie Friedman\, Congregation Adat Reyim\n2. “Bar’chu” by Craig Taubman\, Congregation Adat Reyim\n3. “My Sultan and God Give me your Love” by Rumi Forum Sufi group\n4. “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus” by McDonald and Welch\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \n5. “His Hands” by Marguerite Driessen and Cory Jorgensen\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \n6. “This little light of mine” by Blair Pettyjohn\, Daniels Run Peace Church\n7. “Raag Shuddha Sarang” by Koyel Ghosal\, Hindu faith\n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/a-celebration-of-the-divine-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20210604T133207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T133207Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2019 was held on April 28th\, 2019 with the mission of bringing faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite our differences. \nThe walk took place on April 28th between 2 PM and 5 PM. The group started at the Fairfax United Methodist Church and continued by visiting Christian Science Church\, Daniels Run Peace Church\, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia\, Truro Anglican Church\, Fairfax Presbyterian Church\, Fairfax Baptist Church\, and end with the Christ Lutheran Church. At each stop\, the group spent 5 minutes learning about that faith tradition. Please note that since there was no Jewish temple or a non-Abrahamic place of worship within the walking distance\, those faith traditions were invited to have space in some of the churches along this route.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/annual-fairfax-interfaith-friendship-walk-2019/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181114
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20181113T133228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T161042Z
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SUMMARY:Community Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum sponsored the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner organized by ATFA Fairfax on November 13 in Fairfax\, VA. The dinner was attended by clergy\, community leaders\, and government officials.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/community-thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:ATFA\, 14120 Newbrook Dr.\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement,Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181105
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20181104T133405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T133502Z
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SUMMARY:Embracing the Other:  What Gets in the Way?
DESCRIPTION:On November 4\, 2018\, Rumi Forum partnered with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF) to hold a round-table discussion of the origins and consequences of prejudice\, bigotry\, and discrimination against others. We discussed the meanings of the various terms currently used as we explore our feelings toward several different kinds of groups and our treatment of members of those groups
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/embracing-the-other-what-gets-in-the-way/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181015
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20181014T133520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T133650Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum was proud to sponsor this year’s Unity Walk organized by the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington on October 14th. Rumi Forum had a table at the resource fair and Rumi Forum volunteers participated in the walk.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/17634/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180623
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20180622T133706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T133806Z
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SUMMARY:Rumi Forum Volunteers at the Lamb Center
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRumi Forum volunteers served lunch at the Lamb Center on June 6. Rumi Forum volunteered at a food bank at The Lamb Center in Fairfax. The Lamb Center is considered a home and a place of refuge to many unfortunate individuals in Fairfax. We were honored to meet these individuals and serve them with our brothers and sisters at The Lamb Center.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/rumi-forum-volunteers-at-the-lamb-center/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180515
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20180514T133822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T133920Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of the Heart: Time
DESCRIPTION:Voices of the heart table discussion series continued with the theme of time on April 27\, 2018. Participants talked about time from their faith and cultural perspectives.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/voices-of-the-heart-time-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180407
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20180406T133942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T134053Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk 2018 will be held on May 6th\, 2018 with the mission of bringing faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite our differences. \nMay 6th\, 2018 \n2 PM to 5 PM \nFairfax United Methodist Church \n10300 Stratford Ave\, Fairfax\, VA 22030 \nREGISTER HERE \nThe walk will take place on May 6th between 2 PM and 5 PM. The group will start at the Fairfax United Methodist Church and will continue by visiting Christian Science Church\, Daniels Run Peace Church (also hosting the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia)\, Ezher Mosque\, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia\, Truro Anglican Church\, Fairfax Presbyterian Church\, Fairfax Baptist Church (also hosting the Calvary Hill Baptist Church)\, and end with the Christ Lutheran Church. At each stop\, the group will spend 5 minutes learning about that faith tradition. Please note that since there was no Jewish temple or a non-Abrahamic place of worship within the walking distance\, those faith traditions were invited to have a space in some of the churches along this route.  \nParticipants will park at the Fairfax United Methodist before the walk. When the walk ends at the Christ Lutheran\, there will be a shuttle bus service to the Fairfax United Methodist. \nYou can join the walk starting from the Fairfax Presbyterian as well. However there will be no shuttle service from Christ Lutheran back to the Fairfax Presbyterian. 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/fairfax-interfaith-friendship-walk-2018/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180323
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20180322T134224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T134919Z
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SUMMARY:International Festival of Language and Culture USA 2018
DESCRIPTION:The International Festival of Language and Culture USA 2018 was held at The Hylton Performing Arts Center of George Mason University on April 20\, 2018. On behalf of the Rumi Forum\, in collaboration with the Enes Kanter Light Foundation\, we would like to invite you to the 16th annual International Festival of Language and Culture. We are excited to announce that this year over 100 students from 20 countries will perform “Colors of the World”. During the show\, audience members will be exposed to an array of cultural traditions\, dance\, songs\, and poetry. The multicultural diversity of our world\, as well as the extraordinary youth talent\, are sure to inspire dialogue and change in our own communities. We are honored to make D.C. one of the many world capitals co-hosting the 16th annual International Festival of Language and Culture. We hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/international-festival-of-language-and-culture-usa-2018/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180215
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20180214T134921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T135134Z
UID:17646-1518566400-1518652799@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Dialogue: Maintaining Religious Identity in a New Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax\, in partnership with the Rumi Forum\, hosted this small-table discussion event on March 25th\, 2018. \n  \nSunday\, March 25th\, 2018\n \n3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n \nSanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax\n2709 Hunter Mill Rd.\nOakton\, VA 22124\n  \n \nWe hosted small-table discussions of complex issues of adapting to American society. The dialogue focused on interfaith interaction with regard to belief systems. Conversations were facilitated by representatives from UUCF and the Rumi Forum.  \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/interfaith-dialogue-maintaining-religious-identity-in-a-new-culture-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20180207T135148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T135309Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of the Heart: Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 16th we started our new small discussion series: Voices of the Heart. The first topic we discussed was centred around forgiveness.  \n March 16th\, 2018\n \n7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\n \nEzher Mosque\n10359 B Democracy Lane\nFairfax VA 22030 \n  \nLearn more and do more with our new discussion series: Voices of the Heart. This new initiative is meant for you and others to gain a deeper understanding of the people who surround you and for you to present to them your perspective on your faith\, your life\, and your traditions. This small round table discussion setting is designed for attendees to meet one another and immerse themselves in conversations about social problems\, community issues\, and other topics relevant to society from the basis of their faith or non-faith. \n“The lamps are different\, but the light is the same” ~ Rumi \nOur first discussion topic will center around forgiveness and its importance. What has God taught us about forgiveness? How do we practice that in our daily lives? To be able to forgive is a skill that is extremely powerful because it not only is the healthiest thing that you can do for your physiology and your spirituality but in that\, you have the opportunity to practice patience\, maturity\, and strength. As humans we are all prone to make mistakes that might intentionally or unintentionally hurt those around us\, so how do we go about practicing this act of self-love and peace? What do our traditions tell us and what can we teach others? Join us March 2nd as we explore this topic! \n“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this\, we are less prone to hate our enemies.” ~ Martin Luther King\, Jr.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/voices-of-the-heart-forgiveness-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170823
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20170822T135323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T135443Z
UID:17650-1503360000-1503446399@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:D.C. Unity Walk 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rumi Forum and thousands of others for this years’ Unity Walk! September 10th\, 2017 \nMay we see the day when war and bloodshed cease\, when a great peace will embrace the whole world. When nation will not threaten nation\, and humanity will not again know war. For all who live on earth shall realize we have not come into being to hate or to destroy. We have come into being to praise\, to labor and to love. \n-Rabbi Nathan Sternhartz of the Ukraine (1780-1845) \n#knowyourneighbor \n \nSunday\, Sept 10th 12:30-5 pm\nResource Fair 12:30-1:30 pm\nWalk begins 1:30 pm \nOpening Ceremony: \nWashington Hebrew Congregation \nClosing Ceremony: \nIslamic Center of Washington \nThe Unity Walk is open and free to everyone. There is a suggested donation of $25 for adults and $10 for students\, seniors\, and those of limited income. \nService projects will include:\n– Apple-bagging at Annunciation Roman Catholic Church\n– Green service project at the Apostolic Nunciature to the United States \nThe Unity Walk cares about our planet!\nDon’t forget that bringing your own water bottle and utensils goes a long way in making our region friendly towards the environment. \nRegister Now! \n  \n\nInterfaith Picnic at the National Cathedral\n \nSaturday\, September 9th 5-8 pm\nWashington National Cathedral\n3101 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20016 \nBring a meal to this interfaith\, intergenerational picnic with music\, art and activities on the Cathedral’s west front. Get to know neighbors from the community and around the region as we share a meal and celebrate together. \nEnding with Havdalah (the Jewish ritual that marks the end of Shabbat) \nRegister Here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \nVolunteer Opportunities:\nWe are looking for volunteers to help at the Unity Walk and the Interfaith Picnic.\nIf you are interested or have any questions about volunteering for the Unity Walk\, please contact us at unitywalk@ifcmw.org \nIf you’re interested in volunteering for the picnic – find out more and sign up HERE \nResource Fair Opportunities:\nShare what your organization does with others! Have a table at the Unity Walk resource fair from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Washington Hebrew Congregation. \nThe resource fair gives you an excellent opportunity to share information about your organization with walk participants. \nA table is just $75\, or can be included in the higher level donations (see below for more details). \nMore Pre-Walk Opportunities:\nHouses of worship along Massachusetts Avenue invite members of the general public to attend services and learn more about different religious traditions the week of the Unity Walk. \nParticipating houses of worship include Washington Hebrew Congregation\, St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral\, Annunciation Catholic Church\, and Sikh Gurdwara DC. \n \n \n  \nATTENTION College Students!\nAmerican University invites YOU to a special Bagel Brunch on the AU campus on the morning of the walk\, Sunday\, September 10th. \nMeet other local students committed to creating a campus community that promotes respect for all faiths and cultures. Enjoy great conversation\, free food and exciting entertainment. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSupport the Walk! \nThe Unity Walk is a signature IFC event. Your contribution will help sustain\nthe year-round work that fits with the goals and aspirations of the IFC.\nPlease consider donating at any of the following levels: \nSuggested Donation: $25 for adults and $10 for students\, seniors\, and those of limited income. \nIFC Neighbor: $50 and up. You will receive a Unity Walk Thank-You gift the day of the walk. \nResource Fair Participant: $75 for a table. This is a prime opportunity to share information about your organization with a diverse cross-section participants from throughout the greater DC area. \nOther Sponsorship Opportunities:\nIFC Partner: $100-$250.\nIFC Sponsor: $250-$500\nIFC Patron: $500-$1\,000\nThese include a table at the resource fair and a Thank-You in our promotional materials. \nContribute online:\nSponsorship or Donation: Donation Box (Please select “Unity Walk” on the Donate drop-down menu).\nResource Fair: Donation Box (When signing up\, please enter your organizational name at the first name prompt and “resource fair” at last name prompt.) \nContribute by check:\nMail your contribution to The Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington 100 Allison St NW\, Washington DC 20011 \nTHANK YOU!
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/d-c-unity-walk-2017/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170517
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
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SUMMARY:Women’s Participation in the Decision-Making Processes and Economic Life
DESCRIPTION:On May 12th\, Sharon Kotok joined the Rumi Forum and ATFA for a discussion on women’s participation. \nSharon Kotok\, former foreign affairs officer at the U.S. Department of State discussed how women participate in the political decision-making process. \nWhen: Friday\, May 12th 7.00pm -9:00pm\nWhere: 11200 Waples Mill Road Suite 360\, Fairfax\, VA 22030 \nSpeaker’s Bio:\nSharon Kotok was a foreign affairs officer at the U.S. Department of State.  For over 20 years\, she worked with the United Nations on a number of global issues including the advancement of women’s rights\, a more effective UN response to humanitarian emergencies\, better delivery of food aid\, and an improved UN role in agricultural development.  She negotiated on behalf of the United States several UN documents\, including the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted at the UN’s Fourth World Conference on Women.  In 2000-2001\, she was detailed to the White House to be part of the World Conference Against Racism Task Force.  She retired from the State Department in 2008\, but returned in 2009\, to work in the Office of Global Women’s Issues\, where she was part of the team that developed the U.S. National Action Plan on Women\, Peace\, and Security.  In 2013 and 2014\, she was appointed to be a member of the U.S. delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/womens-participation-in-the-decision-making-processes-and-economic-life/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170411
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20170410T135627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T135916Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk was held on May 21st\, 2017 with the mission of bringing faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite our differences. \nThroughout the approximately 3 miles walk the group visited 8 different house of worship in the Fairfax community where they had the chance to engage members of the community of different backgrounds in constructive dialogue in an effort to get to know and appreciate each other. It is important in today’s world to reach out to our neighbours who may be strangers in order to unify as a community that is all part of the same whole. \nThe walk took place on May 21st between 2 PM and 5 PM. The group started at the Fairfax United Methodist Church and continued by visiting St Leo the Great Catholic Church\, Daniels Run Peace Church\, Ezher Mosque\, Truro Anglican Church\, Fairfax Presbyterian Church\, Fairfax Baptist Church\, and end with the Christ Lutheran Church. At each stop\, the group spent 5 minutes learning about that faith tradition. Please note that since there was no Jewish temple or a non-Abrahamic place of worship within the walking distance of this route\, those faith traditions were invited to have a space in some of the churches along this route.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/fairfax-interfaith-friendship-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170302
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20170301T140238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T140347Z
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SUMMARY:Community Fundraiser Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, February 19\, 2017\, in celebration of community\, Rumi Forum partnered with the American Turkish Friendship Association for a fundraiser breakfast. \nRumi Forum and the American Turkish Friendship Association served a delicious Sunday morning Anatolian breakfast to benefit the Trust Committee of Fairfax and the Lamb Center. Proceeds collected from the event were donated to these organizations that provide valuable services to the local community. Thank you to all those that participated in this event. \nThe Fairfax County Communities of Trust Committee \nThe Fairfax County Communities of Trust Committee is a diverse citizen group focused on strengthening and building positive relationships between public safety agencies and the communities they serve\, in order to advance collaboration\, partnerships\, and outreach. \nMore information can be found here: http://communitiesoftrust.com/ \n  \n  \nThe Lamb Center  \n  \nFor more than a decade\, the Lamb Center – sponsored by about 50 local churches – in Northern Virginia is where the area’s homeless can gather during the day for job counseling\, \nfood\, and a hot shower or laundry. The Lamb Center is a non-profit organization located in Fairfax\, Virginia. \nMore information can be found here: https://www.thelambcenter.org
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/community-fundraiser-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170301
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20170228T140414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T140502Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum partnered with ATFA to celebrate the Black History Month on February 24\, 2017. \nFor this month’s Turkish Coffee night ATFA (American Turkish Friendship Association) partnered with the Rumi Forum to honor the late Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, in celebration of Black History Month. The presentation centered around embracing civil liberties and standing up for human rights. Shirley Ginwright\, Former President of NAACP\, Current President of Communities of Trust was the featured presenter. \n \n“I have decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear.” \n–M.L.K
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/black-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160910
DTSTAMP:20260516T104458
CREATED:20160909T140747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T140857Z
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SUMMARY:Communities Working Together: Justice\, Unity and Peace
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum partnered with several other organizations for a Fairfax Town Hall meeting on September 10\, 2016. \n\n\nWith the continued violence against unarmed black men and women\, and recent attacks on police officers across the nation\, Fairfax County is inviting residents\, public officials and law enforcement to engage in important and difficult conversations in order to listen and learn from one another. \nTo address concerns within our community\, Fairfax County’s Communities of Trust Committee (COTC) will host a Town Hall Meeting with the theme Communities Working Together: Justice\, Unity and Peace. This event will be an opportunity to share and discuss Fairfax County public safety initiatives\, listen and respond to concerns from local residents\, and discuss suggestions for growth and improvements in the area of community policing. At this forum\, Police officers will talk about what it is like working on the street\, and residents will discuss their encounters with police. Communities Working Together will also engage the audience to learn about their roles and responsibilities in keeping our neighborhoods safe and enhancing trust within the community. Federal\, state and local leaders plan to attend. \n  \nSpeakers: \nChairman Sharon Bulova\, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors \nBraddock District Supervisor John Cook\, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors \n  \nPanelists: \nChief Ed Roessler\, Fairfax County Police Department \nGiulio Arseni\, Supervisory Special Agent\, FBI Civil Rights Division \nHilary Shelton\, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy \nClaire Gastañaga\, Virginia American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\, Executive Director \nPastor Milton Harding\, Centreville Baptist Church \n  \nBackground:  \n  \nCommunities of Trust Committee (COTC)\, a diverse committee of residents\, community leaders and public safety representatives\, was established by Chairman Sharon Bulova in the aftermath of events in Ferguson\, Missouri. COTC members focus on strengthening and building positive relations between public safety agencies and the communities they serve\, with special emphasis on law enforcement\, to advance collaboration\, partnerships and outreach. Members bring issues and concerns from their respective communities to the table and discuss possible resolutions and implementation strategies. COTC organizes community forums throughout the county to facilitate interactive discussions and engagement with public safety officials and the community. They also host community Public Safety Days focused on building positive relationships between children and teens and the men and women in uniform from the Police Department\, Fire & Rescue Department\, Sheriff’s Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation. So far\, COTC has held four community forums and three Public Safety Days. Communities of Trust is chaired by Shirley Ginwright\, President of the Fairfax County NAACP. Learn more about Communities of Trust at www.communitiesoftrust.com and on Facebook\, Twitter\, YouTube and NewsCenter. \n\nDetails\n\nDate:\n September 10 \nTime:\n 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nCost:\nFree\nWebsite:\nhttp://www.communitiesoftrust.com/\n\n\n\nVenue\n\nCentreville Bapist Church\n\n 15100 Lee Highway\nCentreville\, VA 20120 United States  + Google Map
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/communities-working-together-justice-unity-and-peace/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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SUMMARY:Unity Walk 2016: Know Your Neighbor
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum is a sponsor to this year’s Unity Walk organized by InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington on September 11\, 2016. \nOn September 11th\, 2016\, people of all faiths and cultures from around the Washington\, DC region will walk down Massachusetts Avenue and visit houses of worship and other religious centers in a public celebration of unity and support for everyone within our diverse community. \nToday\, more than ever\, our message of friendship and solidarity is critical. We hope you will join us and add your voice to this powerful event. \nThe Unity Walk is open and free to everyone. There is a suggested donation of $25 for adults and $10 for students\, seniors\, and those of limited income. Please consider contributing to the walk beyond the suggested amount if you are able. \nRegister for the Walk here. \nUnity Walk Schedule (Subject to Change):\nWalkers are invited to join the walk at anytime along the route.\n \nWalk-in registration\, Resource Fair\, and Donation Drop-off: 12:30-1:30 pm at Washington Hebrew Congregation\, 3935 Macomb St. NW\, Washington\, DC 20016 \nOpening ceremony: 1:30pm at Washington Hebrew Congregation\nThe program will include: Greetings by Rabbi Lustig\, Washington Hebrew Congregation\, a prayer offered by a leader from the Sikh Gurdwara DC\, and a musical send off by David Shneyer and a group of musicians from Kehila Chadasha. \nOpen House Block 1: 1:50pm-3pm\nEmbassy Church\nAnnunciation Catholic Church\nSikh Gurdwara\nWashington National Cathedral\nSt. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral \nOpen House Block 2: 3pm-4:15pm\nCommunity of Christ Church\nSoka Gakkai- USA\, Buddhist Cultural Center\nSt. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral\nApostolic Nunciature of the Holy See to the United States\nIndian Consulate \nClosing Ceremony: 4:30pm\, The Islamic Center of Washington\, DC\nThe program will include:  Remarks by Rev. Jim Winkler\, President of the National Council of Churches\, and a performance by Mosaic Harmony\, a local interfaith choir. \nEach house of worship will have their own programming including a demonstration of religious rituals\, a tour of the building\, an offering of traditional foods\, and an introduction to the religion and its practices. For more information about our resource fair or our services projects that will be happening during the walk\, please see below. \nThank you to our sponsors:\nAll Dulles Area Muslim Society\nCommunity of Christ\nDar al Hikrah\nDepartment of Human Services\, Washington\, D.C. Government\nFoundation for Ethnic Understanding\nFranciscan Monastery of the Holy Land\nIslamic Relief USA\nIslamic Society of North America\nMetropolitan Memorial UMC\nMuslim Community Center\nThe Nation’s Mosque\, Masjid Muhammad\nRock Spring Congregational UCC\nRumi Forum \nThank you to our regional partners:\nFairfax County Community Interfaith Coordination\nLoudoun Interfaith BRIDGES\nMayor’s Interfaith Council of Washington\, DC\nMontgomery County Faith Community Working Group\nUnity in the Community \nAdditional Activities:\nResource Fair: This is an excellent opportunity to share information about your organization with a diverse cross-section of people from throughout the greater DC area. For more information about the fair\, or if you would like to take part\, please email us at: unitywalk@ifcmw.org. The last day to sign up for the fair is Monday\, September 5th.\nService Projects: We will have two service projects at the Unity Walk this year. The first will be at Washington Hebrew Congregation (WHC) between 12:30pm and 1:30pm.  Together with WHC and Friendship Place\, we will be collecting long underwear to help men\, women\, and children in need in the DC area. We invite all walkers to donate a pair (or more) of long underwear when they arrive at WHC. Sizes XL and larger are best\, although all sizes are welcome. \nThe second will be apple bagging at Annunication Catholic Church\, between 2pm and 3pm. This project is part of an ongoing gleaning program at The Society of St. Andrew in Virginia. \nTo serve as a volunteer during the day\, please email us at: unitywalk@ifcmw.org \nMore questions about the walk? Visit our FAQ page for answers! \nAdditional contributions to the 2016 Unity Walk or to the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington are always welcome. \nClick here for the press release for the walk \n  \nSource: http://ifcmw.org/unity-walk/ \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/unity-walk-2016-know-your-neighbor/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Interfaith Engagement
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