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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T133000
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SUMMARY:Book Event: God and the Goalposts: A Brief History of Religion\, Sports\, Politics\, War\, and Art
DESCRIPTION:God and the Goalposts: A brief History of Religion\, Sports\, Politics\, War\, and Art\nThe interpenetration of sports and religion is as old as history and as wide as geography. The angles of interpenetration have been diverse—from the Bible to the Iliad and the Aeneid\, from gladiatorial contests to the Crusades to chess\, from the Mayan game of pok-a-pok to Lacrosse to contemporary NBA championship games. Moreover\, the sports/religion matrix has always been interwoven with politics (from which religion has rarely strayed) and war (for which sports has always offered a surrogate)—and art (which captures so much of this in words and images—from Greek vase paintings to contemporary films. Give this subject an hour and you will never watch a game the same way again. \nSpeaker/Author: \nOri Z. Soltes teaches art history\, theology\, philosophy and political history at Georgetown University. He is the author of over 280 books\, articles\, exhibition catalogs\, and essays on a variety of topics. Recent books include Our Sacred Signs: How Jewish\, Christian and Muslim Art Draw from the Same Source; Searching for Oneness: Mysticism in Judaism\, Christianity and Islam; Untangling the Web of the Middle East; and most recently\, God and the Goalposts: A Brief History of Sports\, Religion\, Politics\, War and Art. Soltes is an enthusiastic sports fan\, and an avid basketball player a few days a week—although God has rarely intervened to guide his jump shot. \nTo Register Click Here
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/book-event-god-and-the-goalposts-a-brief-history-of-religion-sports-politics-war-and-art/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, Washington DC\, 2000 P st NW\, Suite 503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181114
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20181113T133228Z
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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:20260410T212735
CREATED:20181104T133405Z
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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:20260410T212735
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;TZID=UTC:20181005T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180919T204006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T203707Z
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SUMMARY:Jesus in Islam\, Lecture & Book Signing Event
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Saritoprak’s talk will examine the place of Jesus in the Qu’ran and Hadiths. He will explore Islamic theological perspectives on Jesus\, including classical and contemporary theologians’ views of Jesus. Muslims\, like Christians\, believe in the second coming of Jesus (in Islam\, known as the descent of Jesus). Dr. Saritoprak will also discuss the different theological views of the descent. Finally\, he will address the important role that Jesus can play in interfaith dialogue. \nSpeaker/Author: \nZeki Saritoprak\, Ph.D.\, is Professor and the Bediüzzaman Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies at John Carroll University. He holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Theology from the University of Marmara in Turkey. Professor Saritoprak is the author of Islam’s Jesus (University Press of Florida\, 2014) and over thirty academic articles and encyclopedia entries on topics in Islam. He has served as guest editor for issues of the journals Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations and the Muslim World. He is editor and co-translator of Fundamentals of Rumi’s Thought: A Mevlevi Sufi Perspective (in English; New Jersey: The Light\, 2004) and the editor of a critical edition of al-Sarakhsi’s Sifat Ashrat al-Sa’a (in Arabic; Cairo\, 1993). His He is currently preparing a book on Islamic spirituality tentatively titled Islamic Spirituality: Theology and Practice for the Modern World.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/jesus-in-islam-lecture-book-signing-event/
LOCATION:Ezher Mosque\, 10359 B Democracy Lane\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: "Jesus in Islam"
DESCRIPTION:On October 5\, 2018\, Dr. Zeki Saritoprak’s talk examined the place of Jesus in the Qu’ran and Hadiths. He explored Islamic theological perspectives on Jesus\, including classical and contemporary theologians’ views of Jesus.  Dr. Saritoprak also discussed the different theological views of the descent. Finally\, he addressed the important role that Jesus can play in interfaith dialogue. \nAbout the Author: \nZeki Saritoprak\, Ph.D.\, is Professor and the Bediüzzaman Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies at John Carroll University. He holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Theology from the University of Marmara in Turkey. Professor Saritoprak is the author of Islam’s Jesus (University Press of Florida\, 2014) and over thirty academic articles and encyclopedia entries on topics in Islam. He has served as guest editor for issues of the journals Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations and the Muslim World. He is editor and co-translator of Fundamentals of Rumi’s Thought: A Mevlevi Sufi Perspective (in English; New Jersey: The Light\, 2004) and the editor of a critical edition of al-Sarakhsi’s Sifat Ashrat al-Sa’a (in Arabic; Cairo\, 1993). He is currently preparing a book on Islamic spirituality tentatively titled Islamic Spirituality: Theology and Practice for the Modern World. \nFull Event Video \n\nEvent Photo \n \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/jesus-in-islam/
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180913T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180830T171914Z
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SUMMARY:Latest Trends in Global Rise in Religious Restrictions
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Katayoun Kishi\, Research Associate at Pew Research Center\, will present findings from the ninth in a series of reports by Pew Research Center analyzing the extent to which governments and societies around the world impinge on religious beliefs and practices. To measure global restrictions on religion in 2016 – the most recent year for which data are available – the study\, released in June 2018\, ranks 198 countries and territories by their levels of government restrictions on religion and social hostilities involving religion. \nSpeaker: \nKatayoun Mirfendereski Kishi is a research associate at Pew Research Center. She oversees the Center’s annual study on global restrictions on religion. Her previous work has included research on topics such as identity politics and religion\, international conflict\, survey research\, and food security. Before joining Pew Research Center\, Kishi held positions at the United States Institute of Peace and the office of the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland. She earned a doctorate in government and politics\, with a concentration in comparative politics and quantitative methodology\, from the University of Maryland. \nModerator: \nKristen Looney is director of the Religious Freedom Center of the Freedom Forum Institute. Kristen works closely with the President of the Freedom Forum Institute to full the mission of the center and to oversee the day-to-day operations of the following four program areas: Educating Leaders\, Promoting Civil Dialogue\, Engaging the Public\, and Transforming Schools. From 2012 to 2016\, Kristen was the head of programs and partnerships for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation in the United States. Previously\, Kristen served as chaplain and department chair of religious studies at St. Paul’s School for Girls in Baltimore\, Maryland and St. Timothy’s School in Stevenson\, Maryland. Prior\, Kristen served as clergy in parishes in Florida\, California\, and New York. Kristen is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Maryland. She is an awarded graduate of Yale Divinity School (M.Div.).
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/rumi-forum-presents-latest-trends-in-global-rise-in-religious-restrictions/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, Washington DC\, 2000 P st NW\, Suite 503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180623
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180520T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180520T040000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180425T173850Z
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SUMMARY:Religious Literacy: "Leil Shavu'ot and Suhoor"
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum was hosted by the Ohr Kodesh Congregation on May 20\, 2018\, for a joint celebration of Shavu’ot and Suhoor. \nTikkun Leil Shavuot\, also known as “A Night of Jewish Learning\,” is an opportunity to show that participants are ready to receive the Torah. Throughout the night\, people will gather to study the sacred text\, and facilitate a deeper connection with their faith. By staying awake during the anniversary of the Revelation\, followers signal to the heavens that they are ready to receive blessings from above. In the morning\, many share a Suhoor meal to precede their Ramadan fast. \nRumi Forum prides itself on its interfaith collaborations. We find it increasingly important to celebrate events in conjunction with faith-based communities. There is no better way to connect with another by sharing the joy your faith brings. Oftentimes\, the prevailing commonalities which can bridge neighborhoods\, are overshadowed by unfounded assumptions. Celebrate common points that everyone\, regardless of race\, gender\, and sexuality can enjoy. By inspiring community dialogue\, we hope to take another step forward in creating a peaceful\, tolerant\, environment for all to enjoy.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/leil-shavuot-and-suhoor/
LOCATION:Ohr Kodesh Temple\, 8300 Meadowbrook Ln\, Chevy Chase \, Maryland \, 20815
CATEGORIES:Interfaith Engagement,Past Events,Religious Literacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180515
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
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:20180506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180507
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180222T153602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T153602Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfax Unity Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/fairfax-unity-walk/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180427T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180423T200713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T200713Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of the Heart: Time
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/voices-of-the-heart-time/
LOCATION:Ezher Mosque\, 10359 B Democracy Lane\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180421T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180421T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180214T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T200930Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: “Abrahamic Perspectives on Preserving the Environment”
DESCRIPTION:On April 21st\, 2018\, Rumi Forum organized an interfaith conversation on the environment from the perspectives of the three Abrahamic religions. \nThe biblical starting point for any discussion of religious environmental stewardship is anchored around the Book of Genesis. Likewise\, The Holy Qur’an and Sunnah are a guiding light for Muslims to promote sustainable development within their home countries and around the world. In modern times\, however\, the Abrahamic vision of the relationship between God\, man\, and nature becomes muddled.  In light of these contemporary confusions about the true nature of stewardship\, and because the concept is so central to the concern of religious tradition\, this panel will hope to shed light on the common concerns\, beliefs\, and aspirations of environmental stewardship. \nSpeakers: \n \nElizabeth (Lizz) Goldstein is a native of Branford\, CT\, in New Haven county. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2010 at Hampshire College in Amherst\, MA\, where she studied the sociology and anthropology of violence and how the environment plays a role in violent conflicts. She spent the Fall 2008 semester in Israel at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. In 2016\, Lizz graduated from the Academy for Jewish Religion in Yonkers\, NY in May as an ordained rabbi. She moved down to Virginia to serve as the rabbi of Congregation Ner Shalom shortly after ordination. As an activist\, Lizz has been involved in many Tikkun Olam projects\, was a Global Justice Fellow with American Jewish World Service\, and has advocated on behalf of the environment\, as well as for people. She is dedicated to a career of drawing from Jewish history and values to work toward social justice and is happy to share some of those lessons and values with others. \n  \nTaalibah Hassan\, M.Ed.\, has been a guest speaker on Islam since the 1980’s and is an experienced interfaith dialogue facilitator. She co-authored the chapter “Dialogue as A Way to Know the Other\,” in the book Faithful Neighbors (2016). Taalibah serves on the Board of Directors of the Muslim Association of Virginia\, which has the largest mosque in Prince William County. She is the Vice President. The Muslim Association of Virginia not only oversees the daily\, Friday Congregational\, and Holiday Eid prayers but also Qur’an classes and has both Boy and Girl Scout troops. The Association has a variety of programs that support the religious and social needs of the community\, of more than three thousand people. She also chairs the Interfaith committee that holds several programs each year to educate people about Islam and Muslims. Taalibah has a Graduate Certificate in Muslim-Christian Studies from the Washington Theological Consortium. She is currently enrolled at Hartford Seminary in the Imam and Muslim Community Leadership Certificate program. She is a retired Biology teacher and resides in Dale City with her husband of forty –one years and has two adult children. \n  \n \nRev. Dr. Lisa Kenkeremath serves as Manassas Presbyterian Interim Pastor. She has served pastorates in the Washington\, DC area since 2001\, most recently as Interim Pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church in Springfield\, VA. She holds M.Div. and D.Min. degrees from Virginia Theological Seminary and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary\, respectively\, and has studied in Jerusalem and Aberdeen\, Scotland. She is also the author of the book\, Relentless Mercy\, which is a collection of sermons seeking to illuminate the ways in which God\, in mercy\, acts to touch\, heal\, and repair our broken hearts and broken world. Lisa and her husband\, Deepak Kenkeremath\, have two adult sons and live in Falls Church\, VA. 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/abrahamic-perspectives-on-preserving-the-environment/
LOCATION:Congregation Ner Shalom \, 14010 Spriggs Rd.\, Woodbridge\, VA\, 22193\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180419T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20171206T152619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T152619Z
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SUMMARY:Welcoming the Stranger: How can Faith and Democracy Work Together?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/welcoming-the-stranger-how-can-faith-and-democracy-work-together/
LOCATION:Georgetown Presbyterian Church\, 3115 P St NW\, Washington\, Washington D.C.\, 20007\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180407
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
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:20180329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180330
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180514T195237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T202814Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Exploring an Interfaith Connection Between Faith and Food"
DESCRIPTION:Rumi Forum assisted the US Department of Agriculture with organizing an Abrahamic panel of faith and food on March 29\, 2018. The panel discussion\, titled “Faith and Food: Exploring an Interfaith Connection Between Faith and Food“\, examined the deep connection that faith communities have with food and agriculture.  \nDr. Herbert Brown from Black Church Food Security Network\, Imam Albert Sabir from the Nation’s Mosque\, and Cantor Hinda Labovitz from Ohr Kodesh Congregation talked about the connection between faith and food. The panel was moderated by Peter Kovach.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/faith-and-food-exploring-an-interfaith-connection-between-faith-and-food-agriculture/
LOCATION:US Department of Agriculture\, 1400 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180325T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180222T152351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T152351Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Dialogue: Maintaining Religious Identity in a New Culture
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/interfaith-dialogue-maintaining-religious-identity-in-a-new-culture/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax\, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd.\, Oakton\, VA\, 22124
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180116T171359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T171457Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges to Christianity in America
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/challenges-to-christianity-in-america/
LOCATION:Westminster Church\, 400 I Street SW20024\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180108T195925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T204345Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Challenges to Christianity in the US-Lessons for other faith communities"
DESCRIPTION:On March 22nd\, 2018 we discussed what challenges Christianity faces in 21st century America with a group of distinguished panelists. \n \nRumi Forum and faith leaders discussed the challenges and lessons of Christianity in America. On March 22nd\, panelists presented their own narratives and facilitated strategical interfaith applications for the community. Speakers included Joel Rainey\, lead pastor of Covenant Church in Shepherdstown West Virginia\, Brian Hamilton\, co-pastor of Westminister DC and former professor of sociology in addition to Patrick Carolan\, executive director of the Franciscan Action Network and co-founder of the Global Catholic Climate Movement. The event was moderated by William Dinges who shared his expertise in religion in America.  \nSpeakers: \nJoel Rainey\, the lead pastor of Covenant Church in Shepherdstown West Virginia\, is located in the tri-state area of Maryland\, West Virginia\, and the NOVA/Washington DC area. The author of three books\, Dr. Rainey is a former missionary and evangelical denominational executive with intercultural experience on 5 continents. He has led efforts to plant more than 100 new evangelical churches in the US and around the world. He lives in Shepherdstown with his wife Amy and their three children. \n  \n  \nBrian Hamilton\, co-pastor of Westminster DC with his partner Ruth\, was ordained on Sept. 9\, 1992\, and has served parishes in Philadelphia\, Detroit\, and Westminster.  He’s a second-career pastor\, working before as a sociology professor and community developer. Brian grew up in Princeton\, Maine. He received his BA in Sociology from Eastern Baptist College. He received his Master of Divinity from Union Theological in New York City.   \n  \n  \nPatrick Carolan has been executive director of the Franciscan Action Network since 2010. He is also a co-founder of the Global Catholic Climate Movement\, an organization working on global climate justice issues as well as Faithful Democracy\, a faith coalition focused on the issue of Money in Politics\, working to educate on the corruptive influence of big money on our democracy. He is a recipient of the 2015 White House Champion for Change Award for his work in the Climate Change arena\, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Earth Ethics and is personally dedicated to social justice to bring about individual and societal transformation. \n  \nWilliam D. Dinges is an Ordinary Professor of Religious Studies in the School of Theology and Religious Studies and a fellow of the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America. He received his Ph.D. in American Studies in 1983 from the University of Kansas. He has been on the faculty at Catholic University for the past thirty-one years. Dr. Dinges’ research interests include a variety of religion and culture topics: Religion in America (Catholicism in particular)\, religious movements\, religion and globalization\, fundamentalism\, and religion and ecology. He has published articles on these and related topics in Sociological Analysis\, U.S. Catholic Historian\, Journal of Contemporary Religion\, Religion and American Culture\, The Way\, The Living Light\, America\, Commonweal\, and in other scholarly and popular journals and anthologies. 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/challenges-to-christianity-in-america-lessons-for-other-faith-communities/
LOCATION:Westminster Church\, 400 I Street SW20024\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Past Events,Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180323
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180322T134224Z
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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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SUMMARY:Voices of the Heart: Forgiveness
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URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/voices-of-the-heart-forgiveness/
LOCATION:Ezher Mosque\, 10359 B Democracy Lane\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T131500
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CREATED:20180130T195742Z
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SUMMARY:Religious Literacy: "Jews-A Success Story: Lessons for other Minorities"
DESCRIPTION:On March 15th Department Chair of Religion at George Washington University\, Robert Eisen joined the Rumi Forum for a presentation on Jews and how they have survived centuries of persecution and thrived in the West. \nDate: \nThursday\, March 15th\, 2018 \nTime: \n 11:45-12:15 (Reception)\n12:15-1:15 (Program) \nLocation: \nRumi Forum\n2000 P St. NW\nSuite #503\nWashington\, DC 20036 \n  \n  \nOver time\, Jews have endured great hardships and overcome challenging obstacles in order to be a successful minority religion in the West. Today\, Jews make up roughly 2% of the total population in North America while other Western countries such as France (2%)\, and the United Kingdom (2%) retain similar shares of the global Jewish population. From the adversities that accompany maintaining a religious minority identity\, Jews have amassed achievements in economic\, intellectual and artistic spheres. In this talk\, Professor Robert Eisen will share insights from a book he is currently writing about this occurrence. He will explain from an academic standpoint how Jewish religion and culture evolved over the centuries and prepared Jews for the challenges of the modern period. He will also attempt to share insights about what people from other cultures can learn from the success of Jews in the modern West.   \n  \nSpeaker: \nRobert Eisen is a Professor of Religion and Judaic Studies and Chair of the Department of Religion. The focus of his most recent research approaches to peace and violence in Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam. Eisen is the author of four books that reflect his varied interests: Gersonides on Providence\, Covenant\, and the Chosen People (State University of New York Press\, 1995); The Book of Job in Medieval Jewish Philosophy (Oxford University Press\, 2004); The Peace and Violence of Judaism: From the Bible to Modern Zionism (Oxford University Press\, 2011); Religious Zionism\, Jewish Law\, and the Morality of War (Oxford University Press\, 2017). He also co-edited Philosophers and the Jewish Bible (University of Maryland Press\, 2008) with Charles Manekin. Eisen is currently working on a book about why Jews have been remarkably successful in the modern Western world economically\, intellectually\, and culturally. Eisen has received a number of grants and awards to support his research\, including a Fulbright research grant at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in 1999-2000. He was also given a teaching award in 2005 from George Washington University in recognition of his contributions in the classroom. Eisen is active in adult education initiatives. He served from 1991-2008 on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Jewish Studies which brings lecturers to Washington from academic institutions all over the world.  \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/jews-a-success-story-lessons-for-other-minorities/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, 2000 P Street NW Suite #503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith Engagement,Past Events,Religious Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180315T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T131500
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20171211T184417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T185355Z
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SUMMARY:Jews—A Success Story: Lessons for other Minorities
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URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/jews-a-success-story-how-a-minority-survived-centuries-of-persecution-and-thrived-in-the-modern-west/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, 2000 P Street NW Suite #503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180215
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20180214T134921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T135134Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180121T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20171206T150456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T150456Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges of Survival: Religious Minority Communities in a Secular Melting Pot Nation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/challenges-of-survival-religious-minority-communities-in-a-secular-melting-pot-nation/
LOCATION:Temple Rodef Shalom\, 2100 Westmoreland St.\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180121T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20171206T150927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T150927Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Girls Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/maine-girls-film-screening/
LOCATION:Little River United Church of Christ (LRUCC)\, 8410 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180122
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20171129T200105Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges of Survival: Religious Minority Communities in a Secular Melting Pot Nation
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish-Islamic Dialogue Society of Washington along with the Rumi Forum presented this event that examined religious minority communities in America.  \n \nJanuary 21st\, 2018 \n \n2:30 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.\n \nTemple Rodef Shalom\n2100 Westmoreland Street\nFalls Church\, VA 22043 \n  \nAmerica is rightfully celebrated for how it protects all religions. Yet our nation is not simply shaped by its religious freedom laws but also by a melting pot culture that has grown increasingly secular. For our minority religions\, the desire to assimilate into that culture has become more of a threat with each successive generation. Come hear members of the Muslim\, Jewish and Sikh communities reflect on these potentially existential challenges to the survival of their communities on these shores.   \n \n  \nPanelists:  \nNisa Muhammad \nAssistant Dean for Religious Life at Howard University\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGagan Narang\nDirector- Organizational Development and Learning at Public Company Accounting Oversight (PCAOB)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Ira Weiss\nA scholar who frequently lectures on Palestinian-Israel relations\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/challenges-of-survival-religious-minority-communities-in-a-secular-melting-pot-nation-2/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Speaker Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180226
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20170815T184533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T184533Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Rumi Forum Study Trip to Australia
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for our new study trip to Australia! \nThe Rumi Forum is proud to announce a new study trip opportunity for Winter 2018. This program will be held in Australia encompassing the cities of Sydney and Canberra. Applications for this trip are currently open and all eligible individuals are encouraged to apply. \nYou have the option of choosing from: \nJanuary 19th – January 28th \nFebruary 16th – February 25th \nThroughout this program\, participants will be immersed in cultural activities that celebrate local customs and traditions. In addition\, this travel program will create the opportunity for participants to meet with civil society organizations\, government officials\, journalists\, academicians and think-tank scholars\, among others\,
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/2018-rumi-forum-study-trip-to-australia/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180116T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T212735
CREATED:20171003T140557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T140557Z
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SUMMARY:Findings from Pew Research Center’s 2017 Survey of U.S. Muslims
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/findings-from-pew-research-centers-2017-survey-of-u-s-muslims/
LOCATION:Daniels Run Peace Church\, 3729 Old Lee Highway\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
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