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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180407
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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:20260404T185948
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180325T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180323
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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;TZID=UTC:20180316T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
CREATED:20180222T153437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T194323Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of the Heart: Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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:20260404T185948
CREATED:20171211T184417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180305T185355Z
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SUMMARY:Jews—A Success Story: Lessons for other Minorities
DESCRIPTION:
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180215
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180208
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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;TZID=UTC:20180121T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180121T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180122
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
CREATED:20171129T200105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T200315Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180226
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180116T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180110T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
CREATED:20171114T195440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171114T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Responding to Hatred and Extremism: Solutions from Faith Traditions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/responding-to-hatred-and-extremism-solutions-from-faith-traditions/
LOCATION:National City Christian Church\, 5 Thomas Cir NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171207T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
CREATED:20170906T012837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T012837Z
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SUMMARY:American Muslims in 2017
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/american-muslims-in-2017/
LOCATION:ATFA\, 14120 Newbrook Dr.\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
CREATED:20171025T011643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T011735Z
UID:14469-1510250400-1510255800@rumiforum.org
SUMMARY:Civil Rights in 2017: A Discussion with Federal Civil Rights Officials
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/civil-rights-in-2017-a-discussion-with-federal-civil-rights-officials/
LOCATION:ATFA\, 14120 Newbrook Dr.\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171019T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
CREATED:20170906T013141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T013427Z
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SUMMARY:Peaceful Communities: Faiths for Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/peaceful-communities-faiths-for-social-justice/
LOCATION:Fairfax Presbyterian Church\, 10723 Main Street\, Fairfax \, Virginia \, 10723 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA 22030
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171020
DTSTAMP:20260404T185948
CREATED:20170912T200521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T200641Z
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SUMMARY:Peaceful Communities: Faiths for Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:On October 19th Fairfax Presbyterian Church hosted the Rumi Forum for a discussion on social justice through the context of faith. \nDate: Thursday\, October\, 19th \nTime: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm  \nLocation: Fairfax Presbyterian Church\n10723 Main Street\, Fairfax\, VA 22030 \n“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi \nWe define social justice as a concept of fair and just relation between the individual and society and struggle over how to promote and achieve that perfect equality. There are various ways to approach social justice from embracing your community\, to celebrating diversity\, to listening more to others\, adopting a politician\, etc.  For this event\, however\, we will approach social justice from a faith perspective. There are many elements of social justice that are referenced in various religious texts and this event aims to highlight those through the three Abrahamic faiths. By doing so\, we hope that the community can learn from each other and ways to channel their religious beliefs into social justice action. \n \nSpeakers:  \nHenry G. Brinton is the Senior Pastor at Fairfax Presbyterian Church Henry grew up in Bowie\, Maryland. He was active in the Christian Community Presbyterian Church throughout his youth and was ordained a deacon as a teenager. After falling in love with religious studies as an undergraduate at Duke University\, he earned a Master of Divinity at Yale Divinity School. In his first pastoral call\, Henry served as associate pastor of First United Church of Christ in Milford\, Connecticut\, a 1200-member congregation with a corporate style of ministry. In 1989\, Henry was called as pastor to Calvary Presbyterian Church in Alexandria. Henry writes freelance articles on religious topics for The Washington Post and USA Today and has been a writer for the preaching journal Homiletics since 1998. \nHenry met his wife Nancy Freeborne in their church youth group in Bowie. They were married in 1985 and have two children\, Sadie and Sam. \n  \n  \nHurunnessa Fariad and her family fled the war in Afghanistan in the late 1970’s and eventually settled in New York City.  She attended a music major high school and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and English Literature.  She is the youngest of 10 kids. She moved to Northern Virginia in 2004 and she currently lives in Sterling\, Va with her 4 daughters.  She was the President of her own IT company for 10 years.  She served as the Vice Principal of ADAMS Radiant Hearts Academy for 8 years until she changed departments and now serves as the Outreach/Interfaith/Communications Coordinator\, Branch Liaison and the ADAMS BEAT Music Director at the ADAMS Center under the leadership of Imam Mohamed Mag. \n  \nRabbi Emeritus Bill Rudolph has been with Congregation Beth El since 1983. He served on a part-time basis about half of that period\, during which he was the associate international director of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. He was number two at Hillel when it achieved the Renaissance that changed the face of the American Jewish community. He was elected as Beth El’s associate rabbi in 1996 and rabbi in 2001. Rabbi Rudolph took a leadership role in Beth El’s multi-faceted response to Middle East crises in 2002 and 2006\, including two $1 million dollar rallies for the Israel Emergency Campaign. He is the recipient of the Federation’s Matthew Simon Rabbinic Leadership Award. His position with the Federation includes the Federation Board (many terms)\, its Planning & Allocations Committee\, its Rabbinic Cabinet\, and its Missions Committee. He was co-chair of the Community Division and the Affinity Division of the Annual Campaign.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/peaceful-communities-faiths-for-social-justice-2/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Realizing the Civil Rights Dream: Diagnosing and Treating American Racism
DESCRIPTION:Realizing the Civil Rights Dream: Diagnosing and Treating American Racism \n\n\n\nJoin us on October 11th as we sit down with Ken Bedell to talk about his new book Realizing the Civil Rights Dream: Diagnosing and Treating American Racism. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 11th\, 2017 \nReception: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  \nBook Talk: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \n2000 P St NW\, Suite 503 Washington\, DC 20036 \nREGISTER HERE  \n  \nBook Synopsis: \nThis book explains why America can realize the civil rights dream in the 21st century—if U.S. citizens take actions as individuals as well as work together for equality. \nIt has been more than 53 years since Martin Luther King Jr. made his “I Have a Dream” speech. Why has the United States still not been able to make King’s dream a reality after a half a century of effort and progress? Is there still hope of full participation for all in America? \nIn Realizing the Civil Rights Dream: Diagnosing and Treating American Racism\, author Kenneth B. Bedell proposes a civil rights dream that grows out of American history and speaks to the 21st-century reality. He makes the case that by adopting a larger perspective of the role of racism in preserving U.S. social\, cultural\, economic\, and political institutions and practices\, Americans can understand why it has been so difficult to fulfill the promises of the 1960s civil rights dream. Bedell describes and applies sociological theories that serve to explain why racism is still prevalent in the United States and identifies the steps that are necessary to overcome racism. The book concludes with proposals for ways to apply social science to realize the civil rights dream and examples of how individuals can take action to make a difference. \nFeatures: \n\nAsks—and answers—the troubling question: Why have the civil rights hopes of the 1960s not yet been realized?\nDemonstrates the relationship between what happens in everyday life and racism’s persistence\nProvides insightful historical context for racism as it exists in the 21st century\nPresents a framework for understanding how social forces preserve racism\nOffers a refreshingly optimistic perspective that racism can be overcome\n\nAvailable for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Realizing-Civil-Rights-Dream-Diagnosing/dp/1440853754 \n  \nKen Bedell\, author of Realizing the Civil Rights Dream: Diagnosing and Treating American Racism earned his doctorate in sociology from Temple University and has graduate degrees in education (New York University)\, theology ( the University of South Africa and Colgate Rochester/Crozer Divinity School)\, and in chemistry (Cornell University). Bedell is ordained in the United Methodist Church where he has served local congregation for 18 years in New York\, Maryland\, and Ohio. His work in the church included teaching sociology and communications at United Theological Seminary (Dayton)\, heading up higher education work as Associate General Secretary of the Board of Higher Education and Ministry\, holding leadership positions in the Methodist Federation for Social Action and the Reconciling Ministries Network\, and serving on the Board of Trustees of Rust College\, a HBCU in Mississippi. As the Executive Secretary for the International Association of Methodist Schools\, Colleges and Universities\, Ken traveled extensively visiting educational institutions in Brazil\, Argentina\, Korea\, Zimbabwe\, Kenya\, Mozambique\, and Austria. Most recently he served in the Obama administration as a Senior Advisor in the Department of Education. There he worked in the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and directed the President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge. Bedell published widely on topics as varied as the history of worship\, the sociology of technology\, computer technology in education\, and race relations. The World Association for Christian Communication published his book\, Different Ships\, Same Boat\, as part of a series on “In Search of Common Values.” 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/civil-rights-dream/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, 2000 P Street NW Suite #503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Programs
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SUMMARY:A Discussion of God’s Compassion and Forgiveness
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URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/compassion-and-forgiveness/
LOCATION:Ohr Kodesh Temple\, 8300 Meadowbrook Ln\, Chevy Chase \, Maryland \, 20815
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SUMMARY:A Discussion of God’s Compassion and Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 16th\, 2017 we hosted an interfaith panel around the discussion of God’s Compassion and Forgiveness at the Ohr Kodesh Temple co-sponsored by the Beth El Congregation of Montgomery County. \nInterfaith Panel on God’s Compassion and Forgiveness  \nEvent Time: 9 PM to 10:30 PM \n–Break for Refreshments–  \nService Time: 11 PM \nOhr Kodesh Temple \n8300 Meadowbrook Ln\, Chevy Chase\, MD 20815 \n  \nThis program was part of the celebrations marking the start of Jewish High Holy Days held at Ohr Kodesh Temple in Chevy Chase. Every year on the Saturday night preceding Rosh Ha-Shanah\, they have a late-night service called “Selichot” and this year we had an interfaith panel as part of that service to include speakers from each of the Abrahamic faiths who discussed God’s compassion and forgiveness from each of their faith’s viewpoints.  \n  \nBackground on the Jewish High Holy Days \nAlthough the High Holidays themselves–the two days of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) — occupy three days only\, they lie within a web of liturgy and customs that extend from the beginning of the preceding Hebrew month of Elul through Yom Kippur. The focus of this entire period is the process of teshuvah\, or repentance\, whereby a Jew admits to sins\, asks for forgiveness\, and resolves not to repeat the sins. Recognizing the psychological difficulty of self-examination and personal change\, the rabbis instituted a 40-day period whose intensity spirals toward its culmination on Yom Kippur\, a day devoted entirely to fasting and repentance. \nThe High Holiday period begins on the first day of the Jewish month of Elul. In the Ashkenazi tradition\, during this month of soul searching\, the shofar\, or ram’s horn\, is blown each morning except on the Sabbath\, to call upon listeners to begin the difficult process of repentance. Also in Elul special haftarot–prophetic portions–focusing on consolation acknowledge the vulnerability of an individual grappling with personal change. During the week before Rosh Hashanah\, intensity increases as traditional Jews begin reciting selichot\, prayers that involve confessing sins and requesting God’s forgiveness and help. On the Sabbath before Rosh Hashanah\, the selichot is chanted at midnight\, rather than their usual early morning hour. \nBackground Source: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-high-holidays/ \nTemple Information: http://www.ohrkodesh.org/ \nSpeakers: \nImam Ali Siddiqui Classically educated Imam\, Khatib\, Interfaith Leader\, organizer\, Chaplain\, and Advocate for Mutual Understanding and Respect\, Peace\, Economic Justice\, and Humane Immigration with 43 years of interfaith experience working with Jews\, Christians\, Catholics\, Mormons\, Quakers\, Buddhists\, Sikh\, and the other faiths in the area of community service. Imam Siddiqui is very engaged and frequently delivers invocations and benedictions at City Councils and School Boards\, civic and political groups\, and Graduation Ceremonies. He teaches Islam\, comparative religion\, history of Islam and Muslims of Americas\, contemporary issues to Muslims and non-Muslims at the institutions of higher learning including Sonoma State\, Santa Rosa Community College\, School of Religion (Claremont Graduate University)\, California Baptist University\, Disciple of Christ Seminary\, School of Theology (now Lincoln University)\, and La Verne University\, and Open University Denver. \n  \nThe Reverend Doctor Roy Howard has been the pastor of Saint Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville since 2001. Prior to that he served congregations in Virginia and Kentucky. He earned his master’s degree in Social Work from Florida State University\, his masters in divinity from Emory University in Atlanta and his Doctorate in Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC Pastor Howard has been active in interfaith relations throughout his career particularly with Jewish-Christian encounters since his first trip to Israel in 1985. Since that time he has traveled to Israel many times and been instrumental in creating a dialogue with Jews and Christians\, as well as Muslims. In 2006 he and Rabbi Bill Rudolph established a dialogue group between Beth El and Saint Mark including a joint congregations visit to Israel. His most recent trip to Israel was with Interfaith Partners for Peace accompanied by Rabbi Greg Harris of Beth El and Rabbi Batya Glacier of the Jewish Community Relations Council.  \n  \nRabbi Lyle Fishman has been the religious leader of Ohr Kodesh Congregation since 1984. He served the Greenburgh Hebrew Center in Dobbs Ferry\, New York\, before that. He graduated with honors from Yale University majoring in religious studies. He spent his junior year at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He then attended The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York from which he received a Master’s degree in Hebrew Literature and then rabbinical ordination. He taught at the Herzl Institute of New York while serving as a rabbi. He has authored “Why Did Nadav and Avihu” for the Proceedings of the Rabbinical Assembly (1989) and “The Value Base of Jewish Family Life Education: A Rabbinic View” in “A Generation of Service: History of the Department on Religious Affairs 1952-1982” (1982). Rabbi Fishman is also very active in his community\, helping to create the Washington Chevra Chapter to foster a better interchange of ideas among community rabbis\, among other initiatives.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/a-discussion-of-gods-compassion-and-forgiveness/
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussions,Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:D.C. Unity Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, 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.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/d-c-unity-walk/
LOCATION:Washington Hebrew Congregation\,  3935 Macomb St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Syrian Refugees Crisis: The Need for a Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rumi Forum September 6th\, 2017 for a presentation on Syrian refugees with Radwan Ziadeh a Syrian democracy and human rights advocate.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/event-syrian-refugees-crisis/
LOCATION:ATFA\, 14120 Newbrook Dr.\, Chantilly\, VA\, 20151\, United States
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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:Ramadan 2017
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the duration of Ramadan we will be organizing and hosting iftar dinners in D.C.\, Maryland and Virginia. \nContact iftars@rumiforum.org for more information.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/ramadan-2017/
LOCATION:Rumi Forum\, 2000 P Street NW Suite #503\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the “Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk” with the mission of bringing faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite our differences on May 21st\, 2017.\nThroughout the approximately 3 miles walk we will visit 8 different house of worship in the Fairfax community where you will have 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 todays world to reach out to our neighbors who may be strangers in order to unify as a community who is all part of the same whole. \n  \nThe walk will take place on May 21st between 2 PM and 5 PM. We will start at the Fairfax United Methodist Church and continue with 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. We will spend 5 minutes at each stop refreshing and learning about that faith tradition. Please note that since there is no Jewish temple or a non-Abrahamic place of worship within the walking distance of this route\, those faith traditions will be invited to have a space in some of the churches along this route. Members of these traditions are encouraged to join us for walking together for our community.
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/fairfax-interfaith-friendship-walk/
LOCATION:Fairfax United Methodist Church\, 10300 Stratford Ave\, Fairfax \, VA\, 22030
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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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