July 2016
Global Compassion Summit
The Charter for Compassion and The Center for Compassion Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University invite you to join the Global Compassion Summit, where this year’s theme is Mindfulness and Compassion in Daily Life. They are sponsoring this event which features top experts in the field, including Sharon Salzberg, Vinny Ferraro, Barry Boyce, Dr. Emma Seppälä, Dr. Paul Gilbert, Jeena Cho, Rhonda Magee and many others — sharing stories of how compassion and mindfulness are contributing to a…
Find out more »February 2017
Know Your Neighbor Webinar
Grounding, Re-Focus, & Living the Best Expressions of our Faiths: Interacting with the current political climate The turbulence in our political climate has left many of us drained and discouraged. What do we do to remain healthy? How do we lead from a place of centeredness when instability etches away at our hope? In this free, one-hour webinar, join prominent faith leaders and interfaith activists in a conversation about the importance of spiritual rootedness and deep friendship during these difficult…
Find out more »“Meet a Muslim” and other ways of addressing Islamophobia
In response to rising Islamophobia, “Meet a Muslim” events are now growing in popularity. In this webinar we will share ideas, advice and inspiration for others to host similar events in local communities. Join us as we talk to activists who have found creative ways to tackle this issue: Facilitator: Kate Chance – Interfaith Coordinator of Islamic Networks Group, Lead Organizer of Know Your Neighbor: Multifaith Encounters Panelists: Mona Haydar — www.monahaydar.com/ Catherine Orsborn — Campaign Director of Shoulder to…
Find out more »March 2017
Interfaith 101: First Steps in Building Interfaith Relations
Interested in interfaith engagement? Not sure where to begin? Looking to further develop your interfaith initiatives? Join Islamic Networks Group’s Know Your Neighbor: Multifaith Encounters for a free webinar where prominent interfaith organizations give their tips and tricks for interfaith efforts, such as sharing tools for starting an interfaith group and ways to foster ongoing interfaith efforts. We will be joined by representatives of Interfaith Youth Core, United Religions Initiative--North America and Spokane Interfaith Council. Facilitator: Kate Chance – Interfaith Coordinator of Islamic Networks Group…
Find out more »Wisdom of Our Elders: Looking Back to Go Forward
The Multiregion of the United Religions Initiative is offering the first webinar in the Sankofa Webinar Series: "Wisdom of Our Elders: Looking Back to Go Forward." Join us for a conversation with our three interfaith elders about lessons learned. URI is a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. Imagine the wisdom our elders possess, and the…
Find out more »April 2017
Building Peace in Difficult Times: Learning from Global Activists
In the past year, communities across the US and Canada have seen an increase in incidents of hate and discrimination. In the US, a divisive election season left many communities fractured and relationships broken. Now, many activists across our region are feeling overwhelmed by the realities of their new social and political climate.
Find out more »September 2017
Charter Women, Marianne Williamson, Ralph Nader, Michael Beckwith & YOU
Most of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news of four coordinated terrorist attacks in the U.S. on the morning of September 11, 2001. It was a tragic day around the world as a new level of fear was instilled — fear that we’re all still trying to transcend. That’s why we are excited to invite you to join us for 11 Days of Global Unity, where Sande Hart, director of…
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