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SUMMARY:Scriptural Reasoning: "Beginnings-2: Humanity"
DESCRIPTION:Scriptural Reasoning (SR) is a practice where Christians\, Jews\, and Muslims study each other’s sacred texts. SR participants meet once a month to read short passages from their respective scriptures on a certain topic. Facilitated by a study leader\, each session is an opportunity to listen and share various perspectives. SR sessions help participants reflect on a curious list of topics within the Abrahamic tradition. The result is often a deeper understanding of others’ and one’s own scriptures\, as well as the development of strong bonds across faith communities. \n              Scriptural Reasoning – Introduction             Reading Material: Beginnings-2: Humanity \n                       \n  \nThis month’s study leader \n \nThe Rev. Dr. Larry Buxton has been a United Methodist pastor for 45 years and has just published his second book\, 30 Days With King David: On Leadership. He was a member of a Christian-Muslim breakfast group at Ezher Bloom Mosque for two years\, visited Turkey in 2015\, and participated in many interfaith conversations prior to his “first retirement” in 2016. \nHe and his wife Beverly\, a leadership development and communications coach\, enjoy two married sons and two grandchildren. Larry likes traveling\, reading about rock music history\, and rooting for the Washington Nationals. \n  \nWe would like to thank Rose Castle Foundation for their permission to use their content.
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SUMMARY:Tears Teacher
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a screening and discussion of Tears Teacher\, the story of Hidefumi Yoshida who promotes the healing power of crying by travelling across Japan to help people shed tears. Yoshida is a firm believer that we all can benefit from weeping more often. During this 11- minute documentary\, the self-described tears teacher tells how he touches on themes of emotional health\, vulnerability\, stigma\, and strength. Following the screening\, we will have an interactive session where all participants will be able to share reflections and comments. Do not miss this stimulating exchange!
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CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T140000
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SUMMARY:Women Leading Change: The Intersection of Faith & Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:This panel is intended to explore the connection between faith and women empowerment with a particular focus on women leadership. Our aim is to highlight the potential of faith in efforts for women’s participation in decision making\, elimination of violence\, achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls within the framework of the SDG5. The event will shed a spotlight on the role of women leaders of faith as key stakeholders and entrepreneurs of change in achieving these goals. This event is co-hosted by the UNA-NCA\, which will specifically explore the effort to adopt CEDAW at the municipal level. \nEveryone must register as an advocate via Eventbrite\nClick here for the Eventbrite Registration\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/ngo-csw65-forum-advocate-registration-tickets-137312871495 \nAfter the registration\, NGO CSW will send a sign-in link to the virtual platform. The “Sign-in Link” inside the email is a unique authorization link that takes you to register your account. When you finalize your registration please click on the event link. \nClick for our event \nhttps://ngocsw65forum.us2.pathable.com/meetings/virtual/eZodCkvbnKZBtamks \nSpeakers \nSamirah Majumdar\, Pew Research Center\, Research Associate \nSamirah Majumdar is a research associate at Pew Research Center\, where she focuses on global restrictions on religion. Samirah holds a master’s degree from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College. She is a contributing author to Pew Research Center reports including “A Closer Look at How Religious Restrictions Have Risen Around the World\,” “Global Uptick in Government Restrictions on Religion in 2016\,” and “Global Restrictions on Religion Rise Modestly in 2015\, Reversing Downward Trend.” \n  \n  \nDr. Semiha Topal\, William & Mary University\, Religious Studies\, Visiting Assistant Professor \nSemiha Topal received her PhD from Arizona State University in Religious Studies in 2012. She holds an MA degree in Gender Studies and Religion from SOAS-University of London in UK. She specializes in the question subjectivity\, self-construction and women’s agency in contemporary Muslim societies\, particularly Turkey and the Middle East. Her current research examines women and piety in Islam\, focusing on cases of de-veiling in Turkey. She teaches courses on introduction to Islam\, women and gender in Islam\, and Islam & secularism. \n  \n \nGayatri Patel\, CARE International\, Director of Advocacy \nGayatri Patel represents CARE directly with senior officials in the U.S. Administration and Congress\, spearheads advocacy for gender equality in foreign assistance\, development\, and humanitarian policy\, and works to advance legislation/policy related to women’s economic empowerment\, gender-based violence\, gender in emergencies\, and child marriage. She also previously served as a Foreign Affairs Officer for the U.S. Department of State Bureau for Population\, Refugees\, and Migration and for the Bureau for International Organizations. She serves as the Vice-Chair of Advocacy of the UNA-NCA. \n  \nModerator \n \nJill Christianson\, UN Association of the National Capital Area\, Board Chair-Elect \nJill has served most recently as a Board Member-at-Large for the UNA-NCA and is an active member of the Human Rights Committee. She also chaired the UNA-NCA Nominating Committee (2019)\, which filled key positions to support the association’s diversity and growth. For more than a decade\, Jill served as the Senior Professional for International Relations at the National Education Association (NEA). Gender justice is prominent in Jill’s intersectional and intergenerational work\, including at the UN`s CSW. \n 
URL:https://rumiforum.org/event/women-leading-change-the-intersection-of-faith-empowerment/
LOCATION:https://ngocsw65forum.us2.pathable.com/meetings/virtual/eZodCkvbnKZBtamks
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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