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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170823
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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170410
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170301
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170228
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160910
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160910
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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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