Podcasts about interfaith council

“Water is a Right: The Fight for Environmental Justice in Detroit” w/ Demeeko WilliamsJoin us with guest Demeeko Williams, Founder and Chief Director of Hydrate Detroit (hydratedetroit.org), to explore the struggle for water justice in one of America's Blackest cities. As part of our Black Liberation and Abolition series, this conversation centers on the racialized politics of water shutoffs, the criminalization of poverty, and the community-led resistance that redefines access to water as a human right — not a commodity.Demeeko will reflect on how systemic disinvestment, environmental racism, and austerity politics have led to Detroiters, predominantly Black and low-income... being denied access to clean water. We unpack how this crisis ties directly into broader abolitionist work: dismantling the structures that make survival a punishment, and building alternatives rooted in care, equity, and collective power.***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.comI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes. https://linktr.ee/turningamomentintoamovement

Susan Cody serves as the Baha'i representative on the Interfaith Council of Yorktown and Somers. She is a founding member of Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam and has served for 30 years on the Friends of the Somers Library Board, Professionally, Susan teaches piano and voice and has been the music director for the NECS Youth Theater since its inception in 2006 as the Children's Theater Company of Peekskill.Susan Cody serves as the Baha'i representative on the Interfaith Council of Yorktown and Somers. She is a founding member of Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam and has served for 30 years on the Friends of the Somers Library Board, Professionally, Susan teaches piano and voice and has been the music director for the NECS Youth Theater since its inception in 2006 as the Children's Theater Company of Peekskill.

"FREEDOM DENIED" pt 2 with guest Diane Bukowski , Attorney Brian Brown & My Detroit Lawyer, is the continuation of Freedom Denied conversation. We dive deeper into the fight against wrongful convictions and systemic injustice. Investigative journalist Diane Bukowski and seasoned defense Attorney Brian Brown who represented Michael Jackson-Bolanos, will join the conversation to expose legal failures, prosecutorial misconduct, and the human cost of a broken justice system. My Detroit Lawyer returns to bring raw insights, expert analysis, and firsthand accounts from the frontlines of justice.GUEST....-Diane Bukowski: Editor, Publisher and investigative journalist of Voice of Detroit https://voiceofdetroit.net-Attorney Brian Brown: Attorney at BLegalPLLC. Criminal Defense, Illegal Searches and Seizures, & Concealed Weapons Charges https://attorneybrianbrown.com-My Detroit Lawyer: Criminal Defense in the Metro Detroit, with a “FOCUS ON ALWAYS PUTTING OUR CLIENT FIRST” www.mydetroitlawyer.comTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights Activist Owner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardI do not own the rights to the music. No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes. https://linktr.ee/turningamomentintoamovement

FREEDOM DENIED w/ Gloria Hurst Vesey Jackson & My Detroit Lawyer"Focusing on wrongful convictions and systemic injustices."We will dive into the wrongful conviction of Dennis and Dameko Vesey, two brothers sentenced to life without parole for a crime they maintain they did not commit. Their mother, Gloria Hurst Vesey Jackson, shares her painful journey fighting for their freedom, while "My Detroit Lawyer", Criminal Attorney will uncover the legal failures, systemic racism, and overlooked evidence that continues to contribute to Wrongful Convictions. She will also update us on her Tik Tok series... "Who tf decided to incarcerate Bolanos?"Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes ***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes.https://linktr.ee/turningamomentintoamovement

Re-imagining and Building Systems of Care, Accountability and Restorative Justice w/ Yana Lynn How do we create a world where justice heals instead of harms? In this episode, we explore re-imagining and building systems of care, accountability, and restorative justice—moving beyond punishment to approaches that center healing, repair, and true accountability. We'll unpack how communities, organizations, and institutions can shift from punitive models to restorative, trauma-informed, and transformative systems that address harm while fostering growth and equity. Join us for an inspiring conversation on what justice can look like when rooted in care, responsibility, and collective healing. Yana Lynn (she/her)BLM Detroit Co-Lead. Detroit's own community organizer for over 8 years, operating through a Black, Queer, Feminist Lens with a goal of dismantling all systems of oppression while creating new systems of accountability and true justice for all.....and guest panelist: Marcus Kelly, founder of The Change Up: Midnight CoalitionOrganizer and Advocate for the full restoration and enfranchisement of Black PeopleTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member -Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes -Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights Activist Owner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes.https://linktr.ee/turningamomentintoamovement#RemaginingandbuildingsystemsofCare #AccountabilityandRestorativeJustice #AbolitionandCapitalismBreakingTies#AndyHoodCandidateWilliamsJr#beyondresistance#blacklibrationmovement

"Abolition and Capitalism: Breaking the Ties" w/ Andy “Hood Candidate” Williams Jr.Mass incarceration isn't just about crime and punishment—it's about profit. In this episode, we examine how capitalism fuels the prison-industrial complex, from private prisons to forced prison labor, and why abolition is inherently an economic justice movement. We'll also explore alternative systems that prioritize care over punishment and justice over profit.Andy “Hood Candidate” Williams, Jr., is an abolitionist, advocate, and social entrepreneur. He is the ambassador of AWJ Ministries, a marketplace ministry that sets people free from financial, physical, and spiritual bondage. He is the director of litigation, advocacy, and strategy at For the People: Kingdom Litigators, LLC, a public interest law firm. He has made two bids to become President of the United States, running with the Libertarian Party in 2020 and as an independent in 2024.His life mission is to set people free by any means necessary. To achieve his vision, Andy co-founded a series of social enterprises, including National Coalition for Prisoner Voting Rights, Jailhouse and Street lawyers Association, and the Radical Republicans. Andy serves on the committee for the National Lawyers Guild, New Illinois, and collaborates with many National Organizations and freedom led movements. He speaks regularly about freedom issues primarily around the current and formerly incarcerated rights and government accountability as he strives for freedom of all the people.Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member -Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes -Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended.Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes.

"Reclaiming Power: The Role of Black Women in Black Liberation and the Abolition Movement" w/ Marvina HaynesThis discussion will explore the often overlooked but essential contributions of Black women to both the Black liberation struggle and the abolition movement. We will examine how their labor, intellect, and resilience have shaped abolitionist frameworks, from challenging slavery and Jim Crow to advocating for prison abolition and racial justice today. Join us as we honor their legacy, challenge mainstream narratives, and inspire action for true liberation.Marvina Haynes, Justice Advocate, Candidate for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 4. Founder and Executive Director of Minnesota Wrongfully Convicted Judicial Reform.Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member -Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes -Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. www.change.org/Justice4GerardI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes.

"Beyond Resistance: Black Liberation in 2025 and Beyond” w/ Nicholas Buckingham"Exploring the future of Black liberation...where we are, where we're going, and what freedom truly looks like in 2025 and beyond."We are diving deep into what Black Liberation means in our current era. No longer defined solely by struggle, our conversation moves from resistance to building, from surviving to thriving. Join us as explore how historical battles have paved the way for today's fight for economic self-sufficiency, cultural sovereignty, and global solidarity. We'll examine the evolution of Black Liberation movements from the days of protest and perseverance to a future where we control our narrative, harness technology, demand transformative change and HEAL!Guest: Nicholas Buckingham: Co-Executive Director of Michigan Liberation, a statewide organization dedicated to ending the criminalization of Black families and communities of color in Michigan. At Michigan Liberation, Nicholas has been instrumental in campaigns such as the "Black Mama's Bailout," focusing on ending cash bail and pretrial detention practices that disproportionately affect Black communities. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to transforming the criminal legal system and healing communities from the trauma it inflicts.Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author,www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice....and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4Gerard

Mass Incarceration & the Prison Industrial Complex: “How the US legal System disproportionately target Black Communities” w/ Dr. Yusef Bunchy ShakurMass incarceration isn't just a broken system—it's a well-oiled machine designed to disproportionately target and oppress Black communities. In this episode, we break down how the U.S. legal system fuels the prison-industrial complex, from over-policing and cash bail to private prisons and felony disenfranchisement. We'll explore the historical roots of racialized incarceration, the economic incentives behind mass imprisonment, and the real-life impact on Black families. But most importantly, we discuss abolitionist movements, policy changes, and grassroots efforts working to dismantle this system for good. Tap in for an urgent conversation on justice, resistance, and true liberation.Dr. Yusef Bunchy ShakurDr. Yusef has his PhD in Public Policy & Social Change from Union Institute & University and his Master of Social Work from University of Michigan.He's the Co-Executive Director of Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities. Dr. Shakur's mission is steadfast: to forge Just and Beloved communities in Michigan, founded on the foundation of racial and social justice he has exhibited in his Detroit Z8ne neighborhood as a neighborhood organizer. In 2024, the documentary; "Redemption Road: The Story of Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur" was releasedTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member -Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4Gerard

Turning A Moment Into A Movement presents.......TOPIC: BLACK JOY! “A Radical Practice and A Means of Reclaiming Humanity” w Guest / Rev. Danni Stillwell & Dr. JF Clay III Black Joy is more than a feeling—it's a revolutionary act. In a world that often reduces Black existence to struggle and survival, embracing joy becomes a form of resistance, healing, and self-definition. This episode explores Black Joy as a radical practice—a means of reclaiming humanity, rewriting narratives, and cultivating spaces for love, laughter, and thriving. Join us as we celebrate the beauty, resilience, and power of Black Joy in art, culture, community, and daily life. Because choosing joy isn't just personal—it's political. Tune in, tap in, and let's reclaim our joy! Rev. Danni Stillwell: Minister, Transformational Spiritual Life Coach, trainer, facilitator, licensed massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, owner of "Tranquile Moments" Dr. JF Clay: Highly respected and educated counselor who has a vast knowledge and unique insight on Black History. Dr. Clay is consistently invited to speak on this matter by Ivy League, HBCU's and private institutions. A seminar with Dr. Clay will not only leave you feeling fulfilled but also encouraged to seek more knowledge!Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member -Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT.change.org/Justice4Gerard

Turning A Moment Into A Movement presents.......TOPIC: Wisdom Speaks! The History and Role of Black Liberation and Abolition Movements—And Their Importance in 2025"Join us as we explore the history and evolution of Black liberation and abolition movements, tracing their impact from early resistance against slavery to present-day activism. In 2025, these movements remain critical in the fight against systemic oppression, mass incarceration, and racial injustice. What does abolition mean in today's world, and how can we push for transformative justice?Tune in for an insightful discussion on past lessons, current struggles, and the path forward toward true liberation."Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author,www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rightshttps://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw Countywww.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT.change.org/Justice4Gerard

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September marks the beginning of free classes and neighbor-to-neighbor service projects at West Valley City's My Hometown Community Resource Centers (CRCs) in Northeast Granger, Central Granger, West Granger, & Central Valley View. The centers are staffed by neighborhood volunteers who help coordinate Days of Service to improve local homes in need and who teach everything from English as a second langauge to parenting, and from pathways to citizenship to piano. The goal? To help others, expand opportunities, and to form friendships and connections within WVC communities. The My Hometown Initiative is expanding to other cities along the Wasatch Front. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by West Valley Mayor Karen Lang, My Hometown Initiative leaders Craig and Linda Burton, and WVC My Hometown Chair Randy Whitehead who share the impact of this partnership between the city's community members, the Interfaith Council, local businesses, local churches, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. On Sept 7th at the West Granger CRC and on Sept 14th at the Central Granger CRC there will be free neighborhood Fall Festivals with food, live bands, climbing walls, water slides, and resource booths from 5:30-8:30pm. To learn more about MyHometown or to get involved, send an email to: myhometown@wvc-ut.gov Or call Karin at 801-965-5520. 

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Discover the transformative work of The Hernando/Nesbit Interfaith Council on Poverty in this episode of The Real Hernando. President Roxanne McIngvale and Race Director Kim Scott shed light on the organization's mission, events, and how the community can lend their support.The Real Hernando Podcast is presented to you by Wesley Meadows Retirement Community and SRP Studios.Learn how they bring together people of different faiths to tackle poverty, fostering interfaith collaboration for a greater impact. From fundraisers to awareness campaigns, they discuss the array of events held throughout the year that engage the community and raise funds. Discover inspiring stories of volunteers and donors who have made a lasting difference in the lives of those in need, and find out how you can get involved, whether by volunteering or making a donation. Join us on this captivating journey of compassion and community transformation.This episode is also sponsored in part by Gustafson Properties, LLC, 5M Services, and Team Couch of Burch Realty Group.The Real Hernando is currently seeking new business sponsors to partner with, which will support the growth of this platform and, in doing so, will create a brighter spotlight for the Hernando community as a whole. LEARN HOW TO SPONSOR THIS SERIES: https://bit.ly/4610FY6 For all channels and socials, go to TheRealHerando.comThe Real Hernando Podcast is produced by SRP Studios. www.shelbyrowproductions.com To get the latest from The Interfaith Council on Poverty, follow them below!Website - https://www.interfaithcouncilonpoverty.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/interfaithcouncilonpoverty Volunteer Contact: 662-863-7385Contact info for families in need: Catholic Social Services, 499 E. Commerce St., Hernando, 662-429-5789

Rumi Forum, Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington, and Washington Theological Consortium presented the 4th Interfaith Leadership Forum: “Interfaith Engagement with the Environmental Crisis” on May 31, 2023. The program featured keynote speaker Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb, an interfaith panel, and an opportunity for small group dialogues. Keynote by: Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb, D.Min. started at Adat Shalom when the synagogue was only eight years old, and meeting at the JCC – he was still in rabbinic school, Founding Rabbi Sid was part-time, Shabbat morning services were every other week, and cell phones hardly existed. Upon ordination from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 1997, he became its first full-time rabbi and has joyfully served here ever since. Rabbi Fred currently serves as Chair of the National Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life and is on the boards of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment and Interfaith Power and Light (The Regeneration Project). Fred has also been deeply engaged in social and racial justice (including Jews United for Justice), multi-faith (a past board member of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington), and Israeli-progressive (J Street and more) efforts. Panelists: Sevim Kalyoncu: Growing up in Alabama surrounded by woods and creeks, Sevim Kalyoncu discovered early that her most direct connection with God came through nature. To this day, she still finds peace in natural surroundings and holds a deep concern regarding humankind's responsibility as vicegerent of the earth. She is involved with multiple local climate action groups and is dedicated to helping educate youth about the importance of environmental awareness for spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. She holds a B.S. from Georgetown and a master's degree from the University of Chicago and has many years of nonprofit experience in Washington, DC, and the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a naturalist interpreter and a yoga instructor. Rev. Dr. Gilson Waldkoenig: Rev. Dr. Gilson Waldkoenig teaches methods for understanding ministry in context and applied theology rooted in the resilient grace of Christ. As Director of the Town and Country Church Institute (TCCI), Dr. Waldkoenig teaches courses in rural and Appalachian ministry and is sought out by synods, judicatories, and other seminaries for consultation and teaching. His research has included multiple-church ministries, environmental ministries, and a variety of other topics, all reflecting his practical theology of “means of grace and scenes of grace.” He belongs to St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. His books include Cooperating Congregations and Symbiotic Community, The Lost Land, and his reviews appeared in Agricultural History, Journal of Appalachian Studies, Journal for Study of Religion, Nature & Culture, Christian Century, and others. Dr. Rajwant Singh: Dr. Rajwant Singh is the founder and President of EcoSikh, a global organization working on the climate crisis facing the planet. It has engaged the worldwide Sikh community to take action on environmental issues. He also co-founded the National Sikh Campaign, an initiative to inform Americans about the Sikh identity. Dr. Rajwant Singh is also the Chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE), an organization that has worked with the White House and the members of the United States Congress. He organized a large gathering of the Sikhs to interact with political and elected leaders at Capitol Hill. He was instrumental in organizing the first-ever celebration of Guru Nanak's birth anniversary at the White House in 2009. Kristin Barker: Kristin Barker is co-founder and director of One Earth Sangha, whose mission is cultivating a Buddhist response to ecological crises. She graduated from Spirit Rock's Community Dharma Leader program and now teaches with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. As a co-founder of White Awake, Kristin has been supporting white people since 2011 with a Dharma approach to uprooting racism in ourselves and in our world. With a background in software engineering and environmental management, she has worked at several international environmental organizations. She is a GreenFaith Fellow and serves on the advisory board of Project Inside Out. Kristin was born and raised in northern New Mexico and currently lives in Washington, DC, the traditional lands of the Piscataway people. The Interfaith Leadership Forum (ILF) presented its 4th program during Days of Unity, entitled “Interfaith Engagement with the Environmental Crisis”. Rumi Forum and its partners were glad to collaborate with the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington (IFCMW) for the 4th ILF, which coincides with their 6th Annual Days of Unity during the month of May 2023.

In today's religious and political climate, it is more important than ever to create and participate in spaces where diverse faith traditions and backgrounds can come together. Our esteemed guest, Jack Gordon, has a rich history of facilitating Interfaith conversations, creating spaces for members of different faith traditions, political persuasions, and cultural backgrounds to engage in meaningful conversations. Jack Gordon is host of the radio show “Interfaith-ish” on WOWD 94.3FM Takoma Radio in Takoma Park, Maryland (episodes can also be found on Apple Podcasts). His show, 'Interfaith-Ish,' is described as "conversations about what we believe, why we believe, and how we navigate the common ground and differences between our traditions." He has worked as a professional documentary filmmaker for nearly 20 years, and recently directed the short film 'To Bigotry No Sanction', commissioned by George Washington University. Jack has been active in the DC area interfaith scene since 2010, serving on the board of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington and spearheading the annual DC Interfaith Leadership Summit for young adult leaders in the region until 2017. Jack grew up in a religiously mixed family and identifies as a Baha'i who is also culturally Jewish. Interfaith Action SW Michigan Website: https://swmichinterfaith.org/

Next time on State of Belief Radio, standing with Transgender Americans as a matter of faith and family. I'll talk with the Rev. Nicole Garcia, Faith Work Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Maharat Rori Picker Neiss, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of St Louis. She's a Rabbi, and the mother of an 11-year-old son whose rights and opportunities are under grave threat from Missouri lawmakers pandering to the political religious right. Also, Sarah Levin, Founder and Principal of Secular Strategies, and Co-Chair on the Democratic National Committee's Interfaith Council. We'll talk about the kind of coalition-building this moment calls for in confronting the threat of Christian nationalism and defending pluralistic democracy.

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One look at the title of Rabbi Mike's book and one could understand why we loved having him on the pod! With a special return visit from Ronnie Nathan as co-host, we had a great conversation. But here's the thing, if you're one of those folks who goes by the phrase, "God said it, I believe it, that settles it" - you're gonna hate this conversation! (Oh and, bless your heart.) Aside from that, we covered a lot of ground. For example, it's okay to question the Bible and wrestle with the idea of God. A rabbi said so! We explored how the Gospels can be interpreted as anti-Jewish. We also discussed whether a Jew could believe in Jesus as the Messiah and still be Jewish.   Rabbi Michael E. Harvey is the Amazon bestselling author of Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians. An ordained rabbi, he has led congregations and served as a hospital chaplain. Rabbi Mike is passionate about social justice, interfaith cooperation, and bringing deep Jewish learning to the lay public. He has followed these passions in serving his community, including founding and directing the Interfaith Council of the Caribbean as well as directing the Interfaith Leaders of Greater Lafayette. He also serves on the rabbinic advisory council of the American Jewish Archives. When he isn't writing, Rabbi Mike can be found building community and offering a listening ear in a different kind of congregation: as a bartender in Indiana.   www.rabbimichaelharvey.com www.rabbimichaelharvey.com/buy-the-book twitter.com/RabbiHarvey twitter.com/coreysnathan post.news/@coreysnathan

One look at the title of Rabbi Mike's book and one could understand why we loved having him on the pod! With a special return visit from Ronnie Nathan as co-host, we had a great conversation. But here's the thing, if you're one of those folks who goes by the phrase, "God said it, I believe it, that settles it" - you're gonna hate this conversation! (Oh and, bless your heart.) Aside from that, we covered a lot of ground. For example, it's okay to question the Bible and wrestle with the idea of God. A rabbi said so! We explored how the Gospels can be interpreted as anti-Jewish. We also discussed whether a Jew could believe in Jesus as the Messiah and still be Jewish.   Rabbi Michael E. Harvey is the Amazon bestselling author of Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians. An ordained rabbi, he has led congregations and served as a hospital chaplain. Rabbi Mike is passionate about social justice, interfaith cooperation, and bringing deep Jewish learning to the lay public. He has followed these passions in serving his community, including founding and directing the Interfaith Council of the Caribbean as well as directing the Interfaith Leaders of Greater Lafayette. He also serves on the rabbinic advisory council of the American Jewish Archives. When he isn't writing, Rabbi Mike can be found building community and offering a listening ear in a different kind of congregation: as a bartender in Indiana.   www.rabbimichaelharvey.com www.rabbimichaelharvey.com/buy-the-book twitter.com/RabbiHarvey twitter.com/coreysnathan post.news/@coreysnathan

Today on the pod we have the honor of talking with not one but two amazing guests! Returning to the pod is the one and only Jo Luehmann along with the brilliant mind of Rabbi Mike Harvey! Many of you probably already know Jo Luehmann (she/they), who is a Colombian born and raised writer, documentary producer, and podcaster who moved to the US to get her masters degree in ministry and theology. After 10 years working inside of churches, developing curriculum and teaching classes on theology and doctrine as an ordained pastor; and finding in personal and systemic ways how harmful and abusive the evangelical church is, Jo quit her job and committed to finding spirituality that wasn't abusive. Alongside her partner she started the Living Room, a non-profit reclaiming faith and spirituality as expressions that can lead us toward wholeness, healing and heaven on earth. In the summer of 2020 alongside a group of victims and survivors of church abuse, Jo started @doBetterChurch an online space where people abused in churches can be seen, heard, believed and connected to others who can offer tools in their journey toward healing, as well as an initiative to invite churches to do better. In less than 6 weeks the space grew to over 5000 people with over a thousand different reports of abuse submitted. In 2021 Jo joined a talented team of organizers, artists and developers to create documentaries telling stories from people in the margins of society so that we all can be inspired to create a better world. Their first feature film is set to be released early 2022. In her podcast, The Living Room with Jo Luehmann, and through her classes, workshops and writing; Jo speaks and teaches about decolonizing faith and theology, as well as the importance of dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism both individually and collectively. Michael E. Harvey is the Amazon bestselling author of Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians. An ordained rabbi, he has led congregations and served as a hospital chaplain. Rabbi Mike is passionate about social justice, interfaith cooperation, and bringing deep Jewish learning to the lay public. He has followed these passions in serving his community, including founding and directing the Interfaith Council of the Caribbean as well as directing the Interfaith Leaders of Greater Lafayette. He also serves on the rabbinic advisory council of the American Jewish Archives. When he isn't writing, Rabbi Mike can be found building community and offering a listening ear in a different kind of congregation: as a bartender in Indiana. Learn more about Mike by visiting his website https://www.rabbimichaelharvey.com/ And don't forget to follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RabbiHarvey Check out Everything Jo is up to via her link tree here: https://linktr.ee/joluehmann And don't forget to follow her on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/JoLuehmann https://www.instagram.com/joluehmann/ If you enjoy listening to the show, please consider heading over to apple podcasts to rate and review us. If you really enjoy the show, we would love to see you in our Patreon.com/ThereafterPod!

There's a new art installation at the Washtenaw County Courthouse over the next month that's designed to challenge a space in America—a space that's known for its demoralizing confines.  The project is called RE:CLAIM. It's a partnership with five  groups: Youth Arts Alliance, the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice, Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper, Amplify Project, Title Track, and the Washtenaw County Trial Court. April Baer went to the opening reception, which was full of joy, disruption, and the voices of those impacted by the justice system.  GUESTS:  Tracy Van den Bergh, Washtenaw County Trial Court judge   Jamall Bufford, project specialist for Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, great attention has been focused on a part of the world at the nexus of national and ethnic concern. On April 3, Rabbi Daniel Stein and Margalit Ir visited Krakow, Poland, to help Ukrainian refugees. In this special Commonwealth Club program, they will discuss their experience. Ir, who is the child of Holocaust survivors, emigrated from Israel, which like many other countries has welcomed Ukrainian refugees. Celia Menczel, who sits on the elected council of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, will talk about her family and about Vladimir Putin's autobiography First Person: An Astonishingly Frank Self-Portrait by Russia's President, which was recently mentioned in The Economist. MLF ORGANIZER Celia Menczel SPEAKERS Margalit Ir Chair, Repair the World Committee, Congregation B'nai Shalom Celia Menczel Chair, Middle East Member-led Forum, The Commonwealth Club of California Rabbi Daniel Stein Rabbi, Congregation B'nai Shalom—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on May 10th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Within this episode you'll hear from Will Rucker, a dynamic and engaging speaker who shares how health equity pertains to our common humanity. Will describes the importance of compassion, non-judgement, and self-awareness as important skills for creating a more equitable world. He also shares about the importance of diversity and how it shapes our culture. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation. Will Rucker is gifted to communicate with clarity, compassion, and creativity. He gives voice to what is possible while influencing the culture and developing the systems required to achieve it practically. Will brings a unique perspective of the world, and our places within it, to his mission of cultivating a global culture centered on compassion. Will is engaged in local, statewide, and national platforms advancing socio-spiritual transformation efforts in restorative justice, health equity, and humanity first initiatives. Nearly twenty years of experience in leading individuals, teams, and organizations to extraordinary success informs his unique approach to change. Will's educational background includes certifications as a ColorCode Personality Science Trainer, Compassionate Integrity Training (CIT) Facilitator, and a Master's Degree in Executive Leadership. Currently, Will is honored to serve his community by leading development and expansion for the American Lung Association's programs and educational efforts as the Western Division's Health Promotion Director. Working with the nation's oldest public health organization has been a fulfilling experience, and he is proud to have obtained millions in grant funding for such a worthy cause. Will is a current board member of several non-profits, including the Interfaith Council of South Nevada, Community Partners for Better Health, Compassionate Las Vegas, and the Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition. Will regularly moderates informative and dynamic educational panels for organizations such as UNLV and can be seen hosting Compassionate Las Vegas – The Podcast each week or the A Healthier Tomorrow monthly radio show on KCEP in Las Vegas. He also regularly leads workshops on Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Meditation, Team Building, and Ethical Mindfulness. No matter the endeavor or format, Will's passion for tangibly improving the quality of life for all people shines through. Key Topics: Health equity, diversity, compassion, policy

Religious nationalism is on the rise worldwide. In the U.S., it has primarily taken the form of White Christian Nationalism: the affiliation of being White and Christian with belonging and mattering in this country. This program explored the nature of global nationalism and its specific manifestation in the U.S. First, we heard from Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer, who is an expert who has been studying this trend for over thirty years. His keynote remarks were followed by a panel of diverse faith leaders who shared their views on building interfaith solidarity to resist the White Supremacist Christian ideology threatening our nation. This program was a forum for people of faith to learn, become activated, and feel equipped to respond together effectively. Program Outline: Opening Remarks Rev. David Lindsey, Executive Director, Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) Keynote “The Capitol Insurrection and the Global Rise of Religious Nationalism” Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer, Founding Director of the Orfalea Center of Global and International Studies at the University of California Santa Barbara Panel Presentations Moderated by Rev. David Lindsey, IFC “The Interfaith Imperative” Rabbi Jack Moline – President, Interfaith Alliance “Doctrine of Discovery, Manifest Destiny and Christian Nationalism: Nothing New.” Charles Watson Jr. – Director of Education, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty “The Pro-Democracy Faith Movement” Maggie Siddiqi – Senior Director, Religion and Faith, Center for American Progress “Religious Liberty and the Shortfall of Advocacy” Simran Singh – Vice Chairman, IRF (International Religious Freedom) Secretariat

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Reverend David Lindsey of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. The Interfaith Council was founded in 1978 with the goal of uniting different faiths and giving back to the community through anti-poverty programs and an emergency services directory. We will be learning more about the work the council does and ways to get involved. To learn more, visit https://ifcmw.org/. This episode was edited by Ashley “Shadoe” Trammell.

Our guests Rev. Dr. Wanda Thompson and Rev. Karen Curry represent leaders of a grassroots initiative "The Community Code" which is aimed at inspiring hearts and minds to return to historically held values which lead to a healthy and united community.Rev.  Dr. Wanda Thompson has served as the Pastor of the Ambassador Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. since 2014. Prior to that, she served for 20 years as the Assistant Pastor. She also is a licensed psychologist in DC and Maryland. She received her Masters degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University and her Master of Divinity degree from the Howard University School of Divinity. She is active in several community organizations, including the Wednesday Morning Clergy; Clergy for Community Wealth Preservation; Sister Clergy; Ward Eight Clergy and Faith Leaders; Anacostia Coordinating Council, and the Ward Eight Food Pantry Collaborative. Her family includes her siblings and their families and her church family. Rev. Thompson prefers to be known, however, simply as a servant of God.Rev. Karen Curry has worked to improve the quality of life for DC residents for over 30 years through her service at The Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church (Ward 7) and her support of The House DC, Inc. (Ward 8),a highly-effective after school ministry she helped shape shortly after it opened in 1999. In 2001, she was licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and was ordained the following year. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Wesley Theological Seminary; a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations from the University of Southern California. She was an Adjunct Professor at Prince George's Community College and launched a creative and critical thinking course she developed entitled, “Think About It! Write About It! Do Something About It!”. Rev. Curry is currently a Co-Convener of the Ward 7 Faith Leaders and a member of the Mayor's Interfaith Council.I n addition to ministering to the community, she provides communications services for clients ranging from small nonprofits to Federal agencies, writes award winning poetry, and has her own comedic and inspirational program on the internet. Rev. Karen is happily married to Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry, Pastor of the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church.The Currys are the proud parents of Keyona and Kendrick Curry, II.For more information:The website for the Community Code is www.OurCommunityCode.com. To learn more about Rev. Curry's work helping people communicate with clarity, conviction and creativity connect online at www.KarenWCurry.com.

"We stand in allyship and solidarity with the children of Abraham, ever reminded that when one member of the community suffers, all suffer." Michael Pappas, Executive Director of the San Francisco Interfaith Council gives a statement at Emanu-El's Shabbat Services - January 21, 2022.

SPC is invited to join the Interfaith Council of Southern Delaware County in this service of Thanksgiving & Remembrance. As Co-Conveners of the Council, Alex and Sarah take part in leadership alongside members and leaders from multiple faith communities in our area. 

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Kyle, with the help of its current president, Peggy Pollard, explores the mission of the University Interfaith Council, a collaborative assembly of on-campus religious organizations. [LINKS] https://www.ucscuic.org/ https://www.instagram.com/ucsc_uic/ [MUSIC] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3PCPyggkUI Kimochii by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3aovLOi Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ZjbXsGGJ4Ns

Was ein Friseurbesuch mit den großen Fragen des Lebens zu tun hat und dem Frieden unter den Religionen - darum geht es in den heutigen Sonntagsgedanken zum Sonntag der Weltmission. Nigeria ist im Fokus des Hilfswerks Missio. Menschen, die die Verständigung zwischen Muslimen und Christen leben, kommen zu Wort: ein Erzbischof und ein Emir, die Frauen vom Women's Interfaith Council in Kaduna. Sie alles sind überzeugt: Frieden unter den Religionen ist möglich.

This podcast appeared originally as a video event.  To see the graphic displays , please visit https://www.citizensforracialequitywashtenaw.org/crew-s-reportTo view the animation created by UM Penny Stamps students, please see https://www.citizensforracialequitywashtenaw.org/community-toolkitIn August of 2020, Citizens for Racial Equity in Washtenaw County (CREW) published its first formal report on racial disparities in the county's criminal legal system. CREW found glaring disparities in the experiences of white residents and residents of color in interactions with the county's police, prosecutors, and courts. We will be joined for a one-year update by Desirae Simmons, Co-Director, Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, and Rev. Joe Summers, pastor of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Both guests are CREW members.

Rabbi Michael Harvey served Reform congregations from 2015 until 2020, in both West Lafayette, Indiana and The Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He currently studies at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, within the Doctor of Science in Jewish Studies program and he hopes to earn his PhD in Jewish Studies.Ordained by the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in 2015, Rabbi Harvey earned a Master's degree in Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion and a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Boston University. Throughout his tenure at HUC-JIR, Rabbi Harvey served congregations, small and large, in Arkansas, Missouri, Ohio, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas.Rabbi Harvey is a certified Prepare & Enrich marital and pre-marital counselor and has served as a chaplain at both Norton Hospital and Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He is committed to interfaith education and social justice, locally and nationally. His dedication to both these areas can be seen in the work he has done with world-renowned organizations such as the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education, the American Jewish World Service, the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, and the Chautauqua Institution. Additionally, Rabbi Harvey was invited by Dr. Rabbi Gary Zola to become a member of the rabbinic advisory council for the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, called “The B'nai Ya'akov Council.”Wherever Rabbi Harvey has served, he has always sought ways to marry his passion for social justice with the needs of his immediate community. In the absence of an interfaith council in his previous posting in St. Thomas, Rabbi Harvey created and directed the Interfaith Council of the Caribbean, which represented over 15 faith communities in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Additionally, he sat on the boards of the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, The Family Resource Center, and The United Way.In West Lafayette, he brought his attention to the needs of the community, and served as the director for the Interfaith Leaders of Greater Lafayette, which was integral in bringing interfaith panel discussions to the community on topics as important as nativism, mental health, and addiction. Rabbi Harvey also sat on the executive board for the Indiana Board of Rabbis which provides educational and pastoral needs to the entire state. Additionally, he sat on the boards of the Lafayette Jewish Community Religious School, the Jewish Federation of Greater Lafayette, Family Promise of Greater Lafayette and the local United Way Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Rabbi Harvey was also a member of the Downtown Ministers, the Lafayette Transitional Housing Caring Committee, the Tippecanoe County Opioid Task Force, and the Medical Ethics Committee for IU Health Arnett Hospital. Rabbi Harvey regularly works with Legal Aid, Lafayette Urban Ministry, Greater Lafayette Indivisible, Mom's Demand Action, and the YWCA to better the Greater Lafayette community.Rabbi Harvey is the author of many articles featured in both local and international sources, such as The Jewish Daily Forward and ReformJudaism.org. He is the recipient of several awards, including the HUC-JIR Robert L. Adler Prize, awarded for contributions to the community, and the “Faith, Family, Friends, Bridging our Community Award” given by US Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress, Stacey Plaskett.Additionally, Rabbi Harvey created and participated (before COVID-19) in a bi-monthly podcast with a local Episcopal Priest, entitled: “A Priest and a Rabbi Walk into a Bar” which discusses religious issues and interfaith subjects. 

In this episode, we talk with Sarah Levin, the founder of Secular Strategies, a political consulting firm that works with policymakers, lawmakers, and non-profit organizations to be effective champions of secularism in the United States. We discuss her political work – from the grassroots to lobbying to serving on the Democratic National Committee's Interfaith Council. We also talk about why secular people seem to lean left, the possibility of an atheist president, and whether Republicans might ever pay attention to secular voters. We also learn whether a “true atheist” can, for example, eat meat or vote Republican.In our bonus content on Patreon, available exclusively for Patrons, Sarah gives us a crash course in lobbying and tells us some funny stories about meeting politicians.Secular Strategies: www.secularstrategies.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secular-strategies/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secularstrategies/Twitter: https://twitter.com/secularstratsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/secularstrategiesFollow Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahmlevinAnd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmlevinNathan and Todd's article on the nonreligious voting bloc in The Humanist: https://thehumanist.com/magazine/winter-2021/up-front/nonreligious-americans-the-key-demographic-that-no-one-is-talking-aboutFollow Nathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NathGAlexanderNathan's website: https://www.nathangalexander.com/If you find the podcast valuable and want to support it, check out our Patreon page, where you will also find bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/beyond_atheism You can also contribute by going to https://anchor.fm/beyond-atheism and clicking the “Support” button. We are grateful for every contribution.

We learn more about interfaith initiatives and the challenges women face in politics.

It seems like most lay members of the Church don’t hear much about the LDS Church working on interfaith councils.  Fewer know about Mormon schismatic groups.  I was surprised to learn that Dr. Casey Griffiths in on an interfaith council with other schismatic groups.  We’ll get acquainted with Casey, talk about his new book 50 […] The post Mormon Interfaith Council (Part 1 of 9) appeared first on Gospel Tangents.

Working with Fidelma Meehan, supported by a team of wonderful Bahá'í friends in Swindon, a programme was developed to help disaffected/vulnerable young people in the wider society. Aware that many young people are beset by a host of fears, worries, anxieties and insecurities along with superficial and discouraging relationships the team developed two special environments/experiences - the Tranquillity Zone and the Discovery Zone - to help them engage in rewarding personal and social behaviour - A host of aberrant, anti-social and various disorders experienced by youngsters were addressed in these two Zones with a programme that revolved around two passages from Bahá'í texts - that 'man is a mine rich in gems of inestimable value' and that all children are 'potentially the light of the world and at the same time its darkness.' In brief, the programme aimed at empowering individuals to transcend their disaffection with spiritual understandings. The programme was welcomed by 27 schools in Swindon, primary and secondary, with their most disaffected youngers identified as needing a novel intervention. A cohort of teachers and learning mentors were trained to deliver the programme. Viv Bartlett's book, Nurturing a Healthy Human Spirit in the Young, outlines this experience. Born in Cardiff, Viv Bartlett began searching for answers to life's problems after a tragedy struck, when his 14-year-old younger brother accidently electrocuted himself. Finding answers in religion he became a member of the Bahá'i Faith in 1966. After serving an engineering apprenticeship in ‘Tiger Bay' Cardiff, he later travelled the world as an engineer in the merchant navy. Returning home, he married (Rita Bridge) in 1970 and gained a B. Ed Honours degree in Education as a mature student. He then taught in secondary education in S Wales. Viv Bartlett, whilst pioneering in S Wales, served on several national Bahá'i committees until 1976, when he was appointed an Auxiliary Board Member in the UK serving for over 20 years with a special interest in the empowerment of young people. Since then, he has served on the Bahá'i Training Institute for Wales and then on the first elected Bahá'i Council for Wales. He was a Bahá'i representative on the first Interfaith Council for Wales established in 2003 serving until recently. He is a founder member of the Swindon Young People's Empowerment Programme (SYEP), a programme inspired by Bahá'í Teachings to help vulnerable, disaffected young people. A total of 27 primary and secondary schools have employed this programme. Viv has authored three books, with a fourth in process. His beloved wife, Rita, died of cancer 7 years ago, prior to which they parented three children and were foster carers.

SikhRI presents “Shadow,” a raw poetic experience by Inni Kaur. Follow along as she delves deep into the human experience, from the dark scores of negativity to the peaks of light. With each difficult moment, she finds time to rejuvenate the mind with thoughts and feelings that expand what it means to truly question and evaluate oneself. This is not a journey you're going to want to miss. ~~~ Inni Kaur is Creative Director at the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI). She has served SikhRI in several capacities since 2010, including Chair of the Board, and most recently as CEO. She is an active member on the Board of the Interfaith Council of Southern Connecticut and is on the editorial board of Nishaan, a magazine celebrating Sikh heritage. She is a frequent speaker at community and interfaith events, the U.S. Office of the Pentagon Chaplin, as well as at Yale, Fairfield, and Columbia universities. She is a passionate author, poet, and artist. Her published works include Journey with the Gurus, a children's book series that is inspired by the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib, Sakhi-Time with Nani ji, Thank-You Vahiguru, Daddy's Turban, and The Story of Us. Featuring: Narrator, Inni Kaur — https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur #sikhism #womensday #ikoankar #sikh --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support

On episode eighteen I'm talking with my friend Donnell Wyche. This conversation was a lot of fun and we talked about many important topics, including Liberation Theology (and why African American theologians have been overlooked), ethnic diversity in the Church, Critical Race Theory, and much, much more! About Donnell: The Reverend Donnell Wyche currently serves as Senior Pastor and Head of Staff at the Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor where he has served for 21 years. Passionate about the intersections of race, faith, politics, and technology, Pastor Donnell is a member of the racial equity team for the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's office and the co-coordinator of the Washtenaw Faith Leaders Forum. Pastor Donnell has advocated for peace and justice as the president of the board of the InterFaith Council for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) and has pursued issues of affordable, fair, and accessible housing as a board member of the Religious Action of Affordable Housing (RAAH). As a trained computer engineer, Pastor Donnell created, in partnership with the late Phyllis Tickle, the online home of The Divine Hours available at annarborvineyard.org. His latest technology project is Community Center for Churches, a software tool to help pastors better care for and shepherd their congregants, available at getcommunitycenter.com. Pastor Donnell is married to Maria, an early childhood literacy advocate and speech-language pathologist, and together, they are raising three multi-ethnic, spiritually engaged, peace-loving, politically aware children. You can reach Pastor Donnell online @donnell. Recommended Resources: "The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism," by Edward E. Baptist (https://amzn.to/3uccTuc) "The Cross and the Lynching Tree," by James H. Cone (https://amzn.to/3axl2S8) "Jesus and the Disinherited," by Howard Thurman (https://amzn.to/3qzhd4h) "Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times," by Soong-Chan Rah (https://amzn.to/37sfwhT) "The Sin of White Supremacy: Christianity, Racism, & Religious Diversity in America," by Jeannine Fletcher Hill (https://amzn.to/3s6LOH4) Donnell's articles at Missio Alliance: https://www.missioalliance.org/author/donnell-wyche/ Check out the gear from The Happy Givers (https://bit.ly/3jZe6jW)

Separation is perhaps the most difficult human emotion that one experiences. Does separation turn into a “longing?” Does “longing” guide us to an awareness? An awareness that love is eternal, so there can never be a separation in love. ~~~ Inni Kaur is Creative Director at the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI). She has served SikhRI in several capacities since 2010, including Chair of the Board, and most recently as CEO. She is an active member on the Board of the Interfaith Council of Southern Connecticut and is on the editorial board of Nishaan, a magazine celebrating Sikh heritage. She is a frequent speaker at community and interfaith events, the U.S. Office of the Pentagon Chaplin, as well as at Yale, Fairfield, and Columbia universities. She is a passionate author, poet, and artist. Her published works include Journey with the Gurus, a children's book series that is inspired by the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib, Sakhi-Time with Nani ji, Thank-You Vahiguru, Daddy's Turban, and The Story of Us. Featuring: Narrator, Inni Kaur — https://sikhri.org/people/inni-kaur #sikhism #gurunanak #bhaimardana #bhaivirsingh --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-sikh-cast-sikhri/support

Exodus 20! How many of these Ten do we agree to keep today? They all seem pretty simple, obvious, or outdated, right? Well!! Tried something new: recorded a Zoom with a few of our Patreon Associate Pastors, plus Interfaith Council guests: Michael Elkon (@BravesAndBirds) and Hasan Masood (@hasmas)! Let's hear it for idols! Now Lord, when you say "murder," what do you mean by that? Youth pastors turn every commandment into a rule against making out! The 10th commandment sees what you're plotting and urges you to consider otherwise! Also, bonus Fellowship Q&A episode from this recording on the Patreon Early Service feed!

With the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, and a highly volatile election season, 2020 has been a year of discontent. Desiraé Simmons is co-director of the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice. She says the good news is more people have become engaged and are working to take action, but it has to continue to grow. Simmons joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the growing importance of civic engagement in this week's "Washtenaw United."

On October 25, the inaugural event of the new Interfaith Leadership Forum explored how to deepen interfaith work in religious communities, professional life, and our culture. Leaders from all segments of society, and those who want to become leaders, joined us for this virtual event. The ILF aims to promote pluralism by convening leaders of various religious, ethnic, racial, cultural, and gender backgrounds to exchange ideas and generate action-oriented agenda. It provides a venue where a diverse group of community leaders, scholars, clergy, and public officials can engage in in-depth discussions on shared values and explore ways to harness them for social action. ILF is open to all individuals who are interested in advancing their interfaith literacy and serving the community as interfaith mobilizers in their professional or individual capacities. Objectives: * To strengthen interfaith relationships, literacy, and leadership by: • Equipping one another with various models of dialogue with distinct ends. • Experiencing deeper levels of interfaith encounter and dialogue • Strengthening literacy about other’s faiths and about one’s own • Overcoming prejudices and misconceptions about other faiths • Elicit social action through interfaith engagement Topics and workshops for the event include: Stories of Interfaith Dialogue Tackling Prejudices Learning from Differences Engaging a Racialized America, and The Life Cycle of Dialogue Presenters at the Forum will include: Ibrahim A. Anli, Executive Director, The Rumi Forum Ann Delorey, Program Director, Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington Dr. Beverly Goines, Assistant Pastor, National City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Washington, D.C.; Associate Director, Disciples Center for Public Witness; Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Theology & Religious Studies, Georgetown University Dr. Ori Soltes, Professor, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University Dr. Pim (Wilhelmus) Valkenberg, Ordinary Professor of Religion and Culture, The Catholic University of America Moderator: Dr. Larry Golemon, Executive Director, Washington Theological Consortium Special thanks to the following for their sponsorship of the event: The Rumi Forum The Washington Theological Consortium The Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington Washington, D.C. Mayor’s Office of Religious Affairs  

Joyce Swaving specializes in nonviolent communication and provides body positive and sex positive intimacy education to people of all ages. Joyce is also involved in promoting racial and social justice and is currently the President of the Interfaith Council of Greater Rancho Santa Margarita. Ensuring that everyone—from high school students to folks in their golden years—has the tools and information they need to explore intimacy, sexuality, and connection is Joyce’s life work. In this episode… So, you’re in a monogamous relationship and you’ve been seeing someone outside of it. Or, perhaps you’ve found out that your partner has another relationship that you knew nothing about. The question remains the same: how do you talk about it? For nonviolent communication specialist Joyce Swaving, honest communication is key. But to ensure that you’re communicating safely and effectively, it’s important to practice nonviolence during these difficult conversations with your partner. Joyce’s advice? Enter the dialogue with the intention of having kindness and empathy, try to stay nonreactive, and always honor the other person’s right to say “no.” In this episode of Your Secret is Safe with Me, Dr. Marie Murphy sits down with Joyce Swaving, a nonviolent communication specialist, to talk about navigating difficult conversations with your partner. They discuss the principles of nonviolent communication, the steps you can follow to have a productive and respectful conversation, and the benefits of being honest and vulnerable with your partner. Keep listening to discover how to make nonviolent communication a daily practice in your relationships!

Brad speaks with Sarah Levin, the Co-Chair of the DNC's Interfaith Committee and the Founder of Secular Strategies, a firm dedicated to mobilizing secular voters. They discuss the values that matter to non-religious voters and how they can be mobilized politically. Perhaps most importantly, they dig into the possibilities for including secular people in interfaith dialogue at the political level. Sarah articulates her commitment to working with, rather than against religious voters who want to cultivate an inclusive, science-based, and democratic ethos in the United States. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/straightwhiteamericanjesu/message

To Almas Muscatwalla, a service mindset goes far beyond writing a check or packing a meal. As an Ismaili Muslim, she has been instilled with the conviction that service is a way of life. She has since passed this onto her children, and to her community through her position on the board of directors for The Thanks-Giving Foundation as chair of the Interfaith Council. This conversation is enlightening, convicting, and encouraging for any who strive to value and uplift every human life. 

Whether as a well-meaning convener of community efforts to help or as part of a community which is asked to help and then treated poorly, many of us can see ourselves in this episode. This show featured useful definitions and examples - here are links for content mentioned in the show (and check out our new Patreon page now!):Michelle talks with Chuck Warpehoski DEI Consultant at ChangeWorks LLC, and former City Councilman in Ann Arbor, MichiganChuck was also the ED of the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice for 16 yearsReferences: “Fleur” is Fleur Larsen, recent guest on S1:E3 of The Ethical RainmakerCommunity-Centric Fundraising is a movement around building new fundraising models grounded in equity and social justice. Tokenism: When a candidate for a position is symbolically chosen based on their demographic representation (bringing “diversity”, but the candidate is expected to act the same way, make the same decisions or ultimately oppress parts or all of themselves. Community as Unpaid Consultants: When community members who have a stake in the solution, are asked to share time, expertise and connections (consulting) without pay. Also mentioned: In these scenarios folx are often left out of the final decision-making process and they often don’t get to hear about the impact their unpaid labor had.The Akimbo Workshops by Seth Godin were the catalyst for both the creation of this podcast and for Chuck and Michelle connectingChuck partners with Nuola Akinde of Kekere Freedom School...and mentioned the work of and mentorship from anti-racist educator and storyteller La’Ron WilliamsYes, he mentioned racism in Dr. Suess books which you should check outGratitude to Young-Chhaylee for letting us use their song “You Are Not Alone" throughout this episode - so sweet...find them on Insta or FB or Bandcamp!This is a brand new podcast and we could use all the help we can get! The best way to support us is by subscribing on your fav pod player, rating us, sharing it out to friends and colleagues or supporting this self-funded podcast through Patreon! Write us any time at hello@theethicalrainmaker.com or visit us at theethicalrainmaker.com.

FM #330 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 330 in the series. This session shares my conversation with Rabbi Tom Alpert of Temple Etz Chaim here in Franklin. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period. In this introductory conversation, I learn from Rabbi Tom of the history of the Temple and of his different path to this role. Did you know Rabbi Tom was a lawyer? Along the way, we talk of the shift from in person to virtual during this pandemic and yet still being present in spirit and community. I found the conversation easy going, informative and insightful. I hope you do too. The recording runs just about 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Rabbi Tom. -------------- Temple Etz Chaim https://temple-etzchaim.org/ InterFaith Council http://franklininterfaith.org/ -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help. How can you help? - If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors - If you don't like something here, please let me know Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening. For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission. I hope you enjoy! ------------------ You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Our guest today is Harbhajan Singh Virdee. He is a member of the Sikh Community and has been residing in the North Texas area for over 30 years. He is a founding member and President of Gurdwara Nishkam Seva (Sikh Temple) in Irving. He has been representing the community on various interfaith groups such as Faith Forward Dallas and the Interfaith Council of the Thanks-Giving Foundation. Harbhajan has organized many charitable projects such as supporting food banks and activities to raise funds for cancer research.

Fear, anger, and anxiety represent qualities of emotional energy at separate us from that which matters most… Every species of life on the planet carries the instinct of security and survival.… What we come to realize on the spiritual journey is that we are, in fact, dual-origin creatures. We have biological roots, we also have spiritual roots. The great paradox of life is that what we need to provide for our immediate security and long-range survival is a realization of our authentic nature- unselfish compassion. Dr. Gard Jameson received his Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2005. He teaches Chinese and Indian Philosophy in the Philosophy Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to his tenure at UNLV, he spent 25 years practicing as a CPA. He is the author of several books, including The Peace Pilgrim Pictures which we talk about on this episode. Gard helped found and chairs the boards of the Children's Advocacy Alliance and the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada. He is the founder and inspiration behind the Jameson Fellows. Along with his wife, Gard organized and founded Volunteers in Medicine in Southern Nevada (www.vmsn.org). He also helped found the Nevada Community Foundation. He is a proud father, and I am so proud to call him friend. Compassionate Las Vegas - The Podcast is part of the grassroots organization whose mission is to foster the Charter for Compassion and the movement of compassion in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Compassion acts as our guiding principle. Nearly all moral and religious institutions suggest a version of the Golden Rule that we should "do to others as you would have them do to you", and yet we are a world divided. We believe the need for more compassion is the most pressing issue of our time. There is data to support that love and compassion are not luxuries but are necessities for human survival. We are here to host and inspire a network of compassionate businesses, government institutions, schools, groups, and individuals so that Las Vegas may be a more compassionate place to live, work and play.​ We are part of a network of 440 Compassionate Cities in 56 countries and growing daily. Mayor Carolyn Goodman affirmed the Charter on behalf of the City of Las Vegas in 2013. Compassionate Las Vegas is made possible by the Jameson Foundation in partnership with the Moonridge Group.​Compassionate Las Vegas is new and growing! Compassionate Las Vegas is looking for partners from all sectors. If you're interested, please email us at hello@compassionatelv.org Visit us online at: www.compassionatelv.org Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/compassionatelv/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/compassionatelv/ (https://www.instagram.com/compassionatelv/) Support this podcast

Fear, anger, and anxiety represent qualities of emotional energy at separate us from that which matters most… Every species of life on the planet carries the instinct of security and survival.… What we come to realize on the spiritual journey is that we are, in fact, dual-origin creatures. We have biological roots, we also have spiritual roots. The great paradox of life is that what we need to provide for our immediate security and long-range survival is a realization of our authentic nature- unselfish compassion. Dr. Gard Jameson received his Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2005. He teaches Chinese and Indian Philosophy in the Philosophy Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to his tenure at UNLV, he spent 25 years practicing as a CPA. He is the author of several books, including The Peace Pilgrim Pictures which we talk about on this episode. Gard helped found and chairs the boards of the Children's Advocacy Alliance and the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada. He is the founder and inspiration behind the Jameson Fellows. Along with his wife, Gard organized and founded Volunteers in Medicine in Southern Nevada (www.vmsn.org). He also helped found the Nevada Community Foundation. He is a proud father, and I am so proud to call him friend. Compassionate Las Vegas - The Podcast is part of the grassroots organization whose mission is to foster the Charter for Compassion and the movement of compassion in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Compassion acts as our guiding principle. Nearly all moral and religious institutions suggest a version of the Golden Rule that we should "do to others as you would have them do to you", and yet we are a world divided. We believe the need for more compassion is the most pressing issue of our time. There is data to support that love and compassion are not luxuries but are necessities for human survival. We are here to host and inspire a network of compassionate businesses, government institutions, schools, groups, and individuals so that Las Vegas may be a more compassionate place to live, work and play.​ We are part of a network of 440 Compassionate Cities in 56 countries and growing daily. Mayor Carolyn Goodman affirmed the Charter on behalf of the City of Las Vegas in 2013. Compassionate Las Vegas is made possible by the Jameson Foundation in partnership with the Moonridge Group.​Compassionate Las Vegas is new and growing! Compassionate Las Vegas is looking for partners from all sectors. If you're interested, please email us at hello@compassionatelv.org Visit us online at: www.compassionatelv.org Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/compassionatelv/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/compassionatelv/ (https://www.instagram.com/compassionatelv/) Support this podcast

On the 5 Year Anniversary for The Women's Mosque of America, Khateebah Tasneem F. Noor - the most often returning khateebah - speaks to us about her journey over the last five years as she transitioned from only speaking in interfaith and secular spaces to speaking within her own religious community from a position of religious authority for the first time. She highlights the stories of Prophet Moses and his mother (peace be upon them both) to show us how we can overcome self-doubt and trust our own God-given intuition. This marks Tasneem's 5th khutbah at The Women's Mosque of America. Bio: Tasneem Farah Noor is a speaker, facilitator, Life coach, and the author of the book “The Faith Connection: Your Journey Starts with Knowing Yourself.” She has her Masters in Education from UCLA; and her coaching certification from the Life Mastery Institute. She has worked on university campuses like UCLA and Cal State LA. After a rewarding career in higher education for seven years, Tasneem transitioned to Life coaching and facilitating interfaith dialogue as her full-time career. She is the lead Muslim facilitator for NewGround: A Muslim Jewish Partnership for change, and sits on five different interfaith boards including the Interfaith Council at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, CA in 2000, she lived in India, Pakistan, and Dubai.

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We encounter Monks, Mormons, an epic sword fight and much more at this year's Unity Walk! With peace on earth and good will towards men as the holiday themes this week, we get a glimpse of a world where neighbors serve together and seek to understand each other's traditions. This week's show features interviews recorded back in September at the Unity Walk, one of the premiere interfaith events in the DC area presented by the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. I spoke with veteran participants and first timers from a nearly dozen different traditions. Plus I stumbled upon a sword fight outside the Sikh gurdwara! That was definitely a first... Learn more about the Unity Walk: https://ifcmw.org/programs/unity-walk/ +++ Leave a Review! bit.ly/interfaithish Social: www.instagram.com/interfaithish/ www.facebook.com/interfaithish/ twitter.com/interfaithish Email: interfaithish@gmail.com Voicemail: 202-599-2953

Tasneem Farah Noor is a speaker, facilitator, Life coach, and the author of the book “The Faith Connection: Your Journey Starts with Knowing Yourself.” She has her Masters in Education from UCLA; and her coaching certification from the Life Mastery Institute. She has worked on university campuses like UCLA and Cal State LA. After a rewarding career in higher education for seven years, Tasneem transitioned to Life coaching and facilitating interfaith dialogue as her full-time career. She is the lead Muslim facilitator for NewGround: A Muslim Jewish Partnership for change, and sits on five different interfaith boards including the Interfaith Council at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, CA in 2000, she lived in India, Pakistan, and Dubai.

Will McGarvey is Pastor at Community Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg, California and Executive Director of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County. He is an active force in the Bay Area and beyond. Will shares about his recent experience on the Interfaith Council where he found that service can often find common ground in security, […] The post Ep. 19: Will McGarvey on Being an Active Force Serving the Bay Area appeared first on Applied Wisdom Institute at the University of Redlands.

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman – Mensch-MarksAired Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 8:00 PM ETWe are all human begins. We live in a time when our humanity seems to be tested on an almost daily basis. Recent violent attacks on people of faith from many religions in many lands anger us, sadden us, befuddle us and leave us asking the eternal question, “Why”? What can each of us individually and collectively do to turn this around, find our common humanity, bring light where there is darkness and love where there is hate? How may we express in our daily lives the ideal that is found in the basic tenets of virtually every faith, to love our neighbors as ourselves?My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, refers us to the ancient Jewish oral law called the Talmud which says, “In a world that lacks humanity, be human.” Rabbi Hammerman is the spiritual leader of Temple Beth El in Stamford, Connecticut. He is a regular contributor to The New York Jewish Week, The Times of Israel, The Jewish Telegraphic Agency and The Religion News Service. His personal essays have appeared in the New York Times Magazine and The Washington Post. He is the winner of the 2018 Religion News Association Award for Excellence in Commentary. He has served as the president of the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut, The Stamford Board of Rabbis and as Chaplain for the Stamford Police Department. He is a rabbi, journalist, father, husband, Red Sox fan and an aspiring mensch.He joins me this week to discuss his story and his just released book, Mensch-Marks—Life Lessons of a Human Rabbi.

Nearly a quarter of the people experiencing homelessness in Oakland are living out of a car, truck or some type of vehicle. That's why four Oakland churches announced a new plan this week to allow homeless people to park cars overnight on their properties. Churches will offer portable bathrooms and showers, while up to 65 people will get help finding new jobs and places to live. Today, we visit one of these churches. Guest: Rev. Ken Chambers, West Side Missionary Baptist Church and president of the Interfaith Council of Alameda County

Jim Coffin, Executive Director of The Interfaith Council of Central Florida joins the Hunters for a fascinating discussion on "Why and How it Benefits the Community when Religions can Work Together."

The Riverside Interfaith Council meets with the Inland Empire Atheists and Agnostics at a local coffee house. (Note: episode # skips forward to 19. Episodes 10-18 are still in the can and will be posted at a later date. I wanted to keep the 10-18 sequence intact to match their YouTube videos, also to be posted in the future.) Please support me at Patreon: Phil Calderone. As reward you’ll have access to all the Q&A sessions.

SHADI MARTINI Director of Humanitarian Relief and Regional Relations Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees As it has with so many other victims of this crisis, the Syrian war turned businessman, Shadi Martini, into a refugee, an activist, and an advocate for greater cooperation across faith and cultural lines. Now, as the Director of Humanitarian Relief and Regional Relations to the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees, the nation’s leading interfaith response to the Syrian crisis, Mr. Martini travels throughout the U.S. and abroad raising awareness of the crisis, encouraging greater public engagement, facilitating partnerships between organizations focused on addressing similar issues, and planting the seeds for future stability in the region by fostering people-to-people engagement. He frequently provides briefings based on first-hand knowledge of the crisis to government officials, civil society leaders, the media, and various secular and faith-based organizations. He was born and raised in Aleppo, Syria and graduated from the High School Aleppo Scientific College. Martini attended college in Lebanon where he received his BA from Beirut University College in 1993. After graduation, Martini went to Bulgaria and formed his own manufacturing company. In 2009 he returned to Syria to run his family’s business. In March 2011, when the Assad regime cracked down on those providing aid to anyone suspected of being in the opposition, Mr. Martini, then the General Manager of a hospital in Aleppo, and his comrades worked covertly to provide aid to wounded and ill civilians. This secret network was discovered in mid-2012, forcing him to flee his country. Soon after, Martini began organizing assistance for Syrian refugees from a neighboring country. He was elected by Bulgarian NGOs to serve on the Bulgarian crisis commission to help overcome the obstacles to aiding and integrating refugees. He then served on the executive committee of the national change party (Syrian opposition) in charge of foreign relations, but left the party in late 2013. He co-founded the “Republic Party” (Syrian opposition) and was elected chairman of the General Assembly, but left his post and the party, and resigned all political activity when he joined the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees in Jordan. In 2014, Martini founded Refugee Support Group, a humanitarian aid organization based in Bulgaria. For the past several years he has partnered with numerous faith-based organizations in the U.S. and abroad, which led to his involvement with the Multifaith Alliance. In that capacity, he continues his work in the Middle East and also coordinates major relief efforts for Syrian refugees flooding into Europe. Martini is fluent in Arabic, English and Bulgarian. In April, he became a very proud United States citizen, in a ceremony he described as “An event I wish everyone could experience to understand the meaning of being a citizen of this great country.” On November 8, he voted in his first U.S. presidential election. Orange County Interfaith Community Concert Support the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees Sunday, December 3, 2017 ~ 2pm - 3pm Performance by the Marbella Trio featuring Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 Presentation by Shadi Martini Director of Humanitarian Relief & Regional Relations for MFA Martini is a Syrian refugee, forced to flee for secretly aiding the injured. Dessert reception immediately following concert hosted by the Interfaith Council of Laguna Beach. Funds raised by this event will enable MFA to ship containers of life-saving humanitarian aid for distribution directly to Syrian war victims in southern Syria. To adopt a container or donate, please visit: multifaithalliance.org/oc RSVP: http://bit.ly/OCmultifaithalliance Make it a Day of Giving: Visit NCC’s annual “JOY OF GIVING” BOUTIQUE from 11am-2pm. Find sustainable one-of-a-kind gifts from around the world, and opportunities to honor loved ones who appreciate making the world a better place. Neighborhood Congregational Church 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 shadi.martini@multifaithalliance.org | www.multifaithalliance.org www.facebook.com/multifaithalliance | www.twitter.com/multifaithaid

Returning khateebah Tasneem Noor delivers a healing and helpful khutbah on the topic of feelings on March 31st, 2017, and how we can access our feelings - even gratitude for our negative feelings - to lead us to greater good. In the Q&A discussion that follows her khutbah, she leads the congregation through a transformative exercise called The Peace Process (see next audio file). Bio: Tasneem Farah Noor is a speaker, facilitator, Life coach, and the author of the book “The Faith Connection: Your Journey Starts with Knowing Yourself.” She has her Masters in Education from UCLA; and her coaching certification from the Life Mastery Institute. She has worked on university campuses like UCLA and Cal State LA. After a rewarding career in higher education for seven years, Tasneem transitioned to Life coaching and facilitating interfaith dialogue as her full-time career. She is the lead Muslim facilitator for NewGround: A Muslim Jewish Partnership for change, and sits on five different interfaith boards including the Interfaith Council at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, CA in 2000, she lived in India, Pakistan, and Dubai.

Khateebah Tasneem Farrah Noor delivers the 22nd khutbah for The Women's Mosque of America on October 28th, 2016. In her khutbah, Tasneem shares beautiful insights on all the different layers of faith, and the importance of having faith in oneself in order to have faith in God. She offers practical steps to increasing one's faith and reminds the congregation that it all starts with a single breath. Bio: Tasneem Farah Noor is a speaker, facilitator, Life coach, and the author of the book “The Faith Connection: Your Journey Starts with Knowing Yourself.” She has her Masters in Education from UCLA; and her coaching certification from the Life Mastery Institute. She has worked on university campuses like UCLA and Cal State LA. After a rewarding career in higher education for seven years, Tasneem transitioned to Life coaching and facilitating interfaith dialogue as her full-time career. She is the lead Muslim facilitator for NewGround: A Muslim Jewish Partnership for change, and sits on five different interfaith boards including the Interfaith Council at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, CA in 2000, she lived in India, Pakistan, and Dubai.

Khateebah Tasneem Farrah Noor delivers the 19th khutbah for The Women's Mosque of America on July 29th, 2016. In her khutbah, she shares her reflections on Qur'an verse 49:13 "O humankind! Behold, We have created you all out of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes, so that you might come to know one another..." and how this verse offers important insights on healing racial tension in America. This jumma'a marked the first of The Women's Mosque of America's 3-part post-jumma'a discussion circle series on #BlackLivesMatter and how Muslims can draw upon the example of the Prophet Muhammad (p) to use our hearts, tongues, and hands to stand for justice. Bio: Tasneem Farah Noor is a speaker, facilitator, Life coach, and the author of the book “The Faith Connection: Your Journey Starts with Knowing Yourself.” She has her Masters in Education from UCLA; and her coaching certification from the Life Mastery Institute. She has worked on university campuses like UCLA and Cal State LA. After a rewarding career in higher education for seven years, Tasneem transitioned to Life coaching and facilitating interfaith dialogue as her full-time career. She is the lead Muslim facilitator for NewGround: A Muslim Jewish Partnership for change, and sits on five different interfaith boards including the Interfaith Council at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, CA in 2000, she lived in India, Pakistan, and Dubai.

Khateebah Tasneem Farrah Noor returns to deliver the 24th khutbah at The Women's Mosque of America on December 16th, 2016. In her khutbah, Tasneem draws upon life lessons and Qur'anic wisdom to instruct the congregation on how to deal with hardships while keeping one's faith and seeing the hidden blessings in every situation, no matter how difficult. Bio: Tasneem Farah Noor is a speaker, facilitator, Life coach, and the author of the book “The Faith Connection: Your Journey Starts with Knowing Yourself.” She has her Masters in Education from UCLA; and her coaching certification from the Life Mastery Institute. She has worked on university campuses like UCLA and Cal State LA. After a rewarding career in higher education for seven years, Tasneem transitioned to Life coaching and facilitating interfaith dialogue as her full-time career. She is the lead Muslim facilitator for NewGround: A Muslim Jewish Partnership for change, and sits on five different interfaith boards including the Interfaith Council at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, CA in 2000, she lived in India, Pakistan, and Dubai.

AARP Virgin Islands is very pleased to be joining with Interfaith Council of the Caribbean (ICC) to present a special Martin Luther King event featuring Reverend Otis Moss and Andrew Sternberg on Sunday, January 22nd in the Administrative Conference Room on University of the Virgin Islands Campus on St. Thomas from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on Monday, January 23rd, in the Cardiac Center adjacent to the Juan F. Luis Hospital on St. Croix from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Reverend Moss worked and marched with Dr. King and has personal knowledge to share about the life and philosophy of the man. Mr. Sternberg is a survivor from the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II and will also be providing a presentation on his experiences. Both men have a wealth of inspiring information and understanding to share about the how peace in the world can be achieved, despite overwhelming odds. On behalf of AARP VI and the Interfaith Council of the Caribbean we sincerely hope that you will be able to join us at one or both of these important events. It will be our pleasure to have you there. We look forward to seeing you there! Visit the Universsity of the Virgin Islands: www.UVI.edu/  Visit AARP Virgin Islands: www.Facebook.com/AARPVI/ Visit the Interfaith Council of the Caribbean: www.Facebook.com/InterfaithVI/ Visit Rabbi Mike and the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas:  www.Facebook.com/SynagogueVI/

Co-sponsored by the “Of One Soul” Campaign of the Interfaith Council of Sonoma County~ Join TNS Host Irwin Keller in a conversation with scholar, writer, and speaker Sumbul Ali-Karamali. Sumbul is a lawyer, scholar, and frequent spokesperson on matters of interest to Muslim Americans and Muslim women. Her books and columns have helped translate for mainstream Americans both the history of Islam and Muslim Americans’ everyday realities.

In this 14-minute conversation with Rev. Jaco ten Hove, we learn about the 9th annual gathering in Winslow on Saturday December 10th for community members to read aloud the inspiring words of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. All are welcome to gather at noon that day, fair weather or foul, near the gazebo on Winslow Green, to be welcomed by local clergy, and to take turns for about a half-hour reading the 30 paragraphs from that inspirational UN document. Rev. ten Hove from Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church, and Rev. Dee Eisenhauer from the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, will open the event by reading the Preamble. The Declaration has been acclaimed by a former Pope, and is celebrated and promoted by such organizations as the Quaker-affiliated American Friends Service Committee, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, the American Library Association, Amnesty International and a vast number of human rights organizations. It was signed by the US and 47 other UN General Assembly members from France and Britain to China; no country voted against it. The Soviet block countries abstained. As noted by Jaco, this yearly tradition sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap is a much-needed inspirational vision in 2016 as an antidote to the divisiveness and hate speech directed toward immigrants, refugees and religious minorities during the US 2016 election campaign. Joining Jaco in the arrangements for that day will be Reed Price, who is a long-time active member of the Interfaith Council. The tradition was started in 2008 in a year when the economy was collapsing and people were losing jobs to a sweeping recession and losing homes due to mortgage foreclosures. Eleanor Roosevelt was among the world leaders responsible for writing the Human Rights declaration in the years of resolve following the close of World War II concentration camps and Japanese-American internment camps. As Jaco notes, the noble mission of the United Nations is nowadays suffering hard times as the United States Congress has failed to authorize the full payment of US dues to the organization. Unlike 126 of our allies and friendly nations around the world that are fully funding their share of UN dues, the US has shorted the UN on more than a year's worth of dues for both its main mission and peacekeeping activities. No reservation is needed to join in. You are welcome to simply show up on Winslow Green at noon on Saturday Dec 10th. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Meet a Muslim Special Podcast October 20th, 2016 Moina Shaiq is President of the Interfaith Council in Fremont, California. She answered questions to foster understanding of Muslims within the wider community.  We know that people who have met Muslims are less likely to give into prejudice and fear against them. How do Muslims practice their […]

Notice: We're on Stitcher. Click => http://bit.ly/2d6R7Bi . We're also on iTunes. Welcome back to Chatting with Rabbi Mike, a discussion spot on Judaism, its history, its belief, and its practices, especially in the US Virgin and Caribbean. Rabbi Michael Harvey will be here every Tuesday at 11:00 am Eastern Time. We're now also on your Stitcher apps and devices, as well as on iTunes. The Interfaith Council of the Caribbean was founded to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, & cooperation among people of various faith & cultural communities in the Caribbean, including the US & BVI. Its members are definitely encouraged to share their events and concerns and you are certainly invited to call with your questions or comments. The number is (323) 870-4095. Additionally, events will be announced, questions will be answered, and challenges accepted. This month is the Hebrew Month of Elul, a time of deep reflection and prayer for the Jewish people.  The month ends with the beginning of our new year, Rosh Hashanah, which takes place this year Sunday evening, October 2nd, 2016.  Jews will begin the year of 5777.  A week later, on October 11th, 2016, we celebrate Yom Kippur, our Day of Atonement.  Jews around the world, and in St. Thomas of course, will gather in synagogues that evening and the next day to confess our sins, ask for forgiveness, and try to begin our year the right way.  We fast on Yom Kippur so that we can focus on our prayer, and on our inner reflection.  It is an emotionally draining day, and a powerful day of self-study.  Michael E. Harvey | Rabbi, Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas | Congregation of Blessing, Peace and Loving Deeds, P.O. Box 266, St. Thomas, VI 00804, rabbimike@synagogue.vi, Office: 340-774-4312

Welcome! Rabbi Michael Harvey's discussion on Judaism, its history, its belief, & its practices, especially in the US Virgin Islands & Caribbean every Tuesday at 11:00 am Atlantic Time. Events will be announced, questions will be answered, & challenges accepted. Rabbi Mike founded The Interfaith Council of the Caribbean to promote (ICC) to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, & cooperation among people of various faith & cultural communities in the USVI, BVI, & Caribbean. Members of the ICC are definitely encouraged to share their beliefs, events, & concerns. You are certainly invited to call in with your questions or comments. The number is (323) 870-4095. This month is the Hebrew Month of Elul, a time of deep reflection and prayer for the Jewish people. The month ends with the beginning of our new year, Rosh Hashanah, which takes place this year Sunday evening, October 2nd, 2016. + Jews will begin the year of 5777.  A week later, on October 11th, 2016, we celebrate Yom Kippur, our Day of Atonement. Jews around the world, and in St. Thomas of course, will gather in synagogues that evening and the next day to confess our sins, ask for forgiveness, and try to begin our year the right way.  We fast on Yom Kippur so that we can focus on our prayer, and on our inner reflection. It is an emotionally draining day, and a powerful day of self-study.  Michael E. Harvey | Rabbi, Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas - Congregation of Blessing, Peace and Loving Deeds, http://synagogue.vi/ P.O. Box 266, St. Thomas, VI 00804, rabbimike@synagogue.vi, Office: 340-774-4312

In this 28-minute conversation, Bainbridge residents Ellin Spenser, Alice Mendoza and Andre Kamber describe their personal experiences traveling overseas recently to care for refugee families arriving from war-torn Syria. What can the rest of us do to help? This Saturday, as Ellin and Alice explain, we can bring contributions of used clothing, shoes, bikes, sports equipment, baby carriers and strollers for refugee families, for donation to Salaam Cultural Museum, the organization that helped our 3 Bainbridge guests travel to comfort the fleeing refugees, as described on this podcast. Please drop off donated items this Saturday, May 21st, between 9am and 4pm, at the garage of the home on 589 Grow Ave., Bainbridge. In this podcast, Ellin describes how she went to the island of Lesbos in Greece -- the homeland of two grandparents -- and put her professional realty career on hold while she personally cared for refugee adults and children arriving in unseaworthy boats from Turkey. Andre likewise paused his professional investment advising career after being inspired by the December 14th candlelight vigil at the Japanese Exclusion Memorial. Alice, who is a retired Bainbridge teacher and winner of the 2008 Island Treasure award, cared for refugees in Greece and has since then been telling her stories in local schools and service club meetings. Each of our guests describes the experience of feeling the desire to take some action to express compassion toward these families, especially in the context of the divisive and fear-mongering remarks of some of the US Presidential candidates. There are additional ways for concerned Bainbridge residents to help: see what local congregations are doing by visiting the website of the Interfaith Council of Bainbridge and North Kitsap; write to political leaders urging compassionate responses by the US to the needs of refugees; communicate with other Islanders on the Facebook page for "Bainbridge Islanders for Inclusivity". Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this 28-minute conversation, Bainbridge residents Ellin Spenser, Alice Mendoza and Andre Kamber describe their personal experiences traveling overseas recently to care for refugee families arriving from war-torn Syria. What can the rest of us do to help? This Saturday, as Ellin and Alice explain, we can bring contributions of used clothing, shoes, bikes, sports equipment, baby carriers and strollers for refugee families, for donation to Salaam Cultural Museum, the organization that helped our 3 Bainbridge guests travel to comfort the fleeing refugees, as described on this podcast. Please drop off donated items this Saturday, May 21st, between 9am and 4pm, at the garage of the home on 589 Grow Ave., Bainbridge. In this podcast, Ellin describes how she went to the island of Lesbos in Greece -- the homeland of two grandparents -- and put her professional realty career on hold while she personally cared for refugee adults and children arriving in unseaworthy boats from Turkey. Andre likewise paused his professional investment advising career after being inspired by the December 14th candlelight vigil at the Japanese Exclusion Memorial. Alice, who is a retired Bainbridge teacher and winner of the 2008 Island Treasure award, cared for refugees in Greece and has since then been telling her stories in local schools and service club meetings. Each of our guests describes the experience of feeling the desire to take some action to express compassion toward these families, especially in the context of the divisive and fear-mongering remarks of some of the US Presidential candidates. There are additional ways for concerned Bainbridge residents to help: see what local congregations are doing by visiting the website of the Interfaith Council of Bainbridge and North Kitsap; write to political leaders urging compassionate responses by the US to the needs of refugees; communicate with other Islanders on the Facebook page for "Bainbridge Islanders for Inclusivity". Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Rabbi Wise talks about the middle east, illogical fear, similarity through difference and Interfaith dialogue.BiographyRabbi Stephen Wise is the spiritual leader of Shaarei-Beth El Congregation of Oakville. He is excited to be part of a congregation as diverse, storied and unique as SBE; leading meaningful worship experiences for all, teaching thought provoking courses for adults and children, providing inspiring programming and being a catalyst for social activism.Before joining SBE, Rabbi Wise spent two years as the assistant Rabbi at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton, FL. Rabbi Wise was ordained from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in May of 2005, has a BA from the University of Toronto and an MA from Brandeis University.Rabbi Wise sits on the council of the Reform Rabbis of Greater Toronto, and is part of the Conference of North American Rabbi’s prayerbook committee. Rabbi Wise locally is the chair of the Interfaith Council of Halton, and is a member of the Halton Police Service multi-faith taskforce. Rabbi Wise is an author and speaker on Israel and her role in Tikkun Olam, with his first book “Israel: Repairing the World”.Rabbi Wise and his wife Cheryl, the director of Education at SBE, have 3 young children, Jacob, Talia and AlexaSummer camp for Jews and Palestinians:In CanadaMore info hereIn USA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Climate change is a problem that can no longer be left to a future generation.” - Pope Francis. The recent October 27th panel discussion by five local clergy -- and their responses to the Pope's recent encyclical on climate change -- help make us more aware how many clergy, especially on Bainbridge Island, have long stood up to address climate change among their congregations and in public. This podcast is a recording of “Faith and Climate Change — Do We Have a Moral Obligation to Act.” That topic was the subject of a panel of local clergy at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church on Bainbridge Island on Tuesday, October 27th. The event was co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap, the Bainbridge Island Citizens' Climate Lobby, and Climate Action Bainbridge. The podcast includes: 0:00 Event introduction - by Peggy Erickson, co-chair of Bainbridge Citizens' Climate Lobby 2:15 Introduction to clergy panel discussion, by Erika Shriner, board member of Climate Action Bainbridge, who moderated the clergy panel discussion 5:26 Question 1: What does your faith believe about humanity's relationship to the earth, and is there a moral imperative to care for the earth? 5:50 Response by Rev. Dee Eisenhauer, minister of Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 8:28 Response by Rabbi Paul Strasko, Congregation Kol Shalom 12:45 Response by Rev. Paul Stumme-Diers, Bethany Lutheran Church 15:15 Response by Rev. Eric Mason, Grace Episcopal Church 18:18 Response by Assemblyman Stan Brown, Baha'is of Bainbridge Island 20:30 Question 2: What has your faith community done, or planned to do, to incorporate climate action into your collective work and the lives of your members? 20:46 Dee Eisenhauer23:30 Paul Strasko26:48 Paul Stumme-Diers29:30 Eric Mason31:42 Stan Brown 33:45 Question 3: With lots going on, are we getting real results? How can we engage more people of faith to accept the science of climate change, and to act on it? 34:48 Dee Eisenhauer37:43 Paul Strasko42:10 Paul Stumme-Diers44:56 Eric Mason47:12 Stan Brown 51:51 Question 4: How do we mobilize massive numbers of people to do something constructive about climate change as soon as possible? 53:20 Dee Eisenhauer54:40 Paul Strasko55:24 Paul Stumme-Diers56:08 Eric Mason56:58 Stan Brown 57:45 Moderator closing remarks 58:51 Transition to presentations by climate change activists 59:05 How to share this BCB recording with your friends 59:40 Stacey Nordgren describes a Nov 18th workshop by EcoAdapt to enable the public to address climate change responses in the City of Bainbridge Island Comprehensive Plan update. 1:02:12 Dr. Michael Soman describes Citizens Climate Lobby 1:05:10 Brian Anderson describes Climate Action Bainbridge 1:09:11 Erika Shriner, describes Carbon Washington 1:12:42 Peggy Erickson wrap up, with mention of Earth Art Bainbridge. Please note that, for your listening convenience, this recording of the 100-minute October 27 event was shortened to 73 minutes by eliminating the Q&A session and editing the activist presentations. Credits: BCB recording technician, audio editor and publisher: Barry Peters

“Climate change is a problem that can no longer be left to a future generation.” - Pope Francis. The recent October 27th panel discussion by five local clergy -- and their responses to the Pope’s recent encyclical on climate change -- help make us more aware how many clergy, especially on Bainbridge Island, have long stood up to address climate change among their congregations and in public. This podcast is a recording of “Faith and Climate Change — Do We Have a Moral Obligation to Act.” That topic was the subject of a panel of local clergy at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church on Bainbridge Island on Tuesday, October 27th. The event was co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap, the Bainbridge Island Citizens’ Climate Lobby, and Climate Action Bainbridge. The podcast includes: 0:00 Event introduction - by Peggy Erickson, co-chair of Bainbridge Citizens’ Climate Lobby 2:15 Introduction to clergy panel discussion, by Erika Shriner, board member of Climate Action Bainbridge, who moderated the clergy panel discussion 5:26 Question 1: What does your faith believe about humanity’s relationship to the earth, and is there a moral imperative to care for the earth? 5:50 Response by Rev. Dee Eisenhauer, minister of Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 8:28 Response by Rabbi Paul Strasko, Congregation Kol Shalom 12:45 Response by Rev. Paul Stumme-Diers, Bethany Lutheran Church 15:15 Response by Rev. Eric Mason, Grace Episcopal Church 18:18 Response by Assemblyman Stan Brown, Baha’is of Bainbridge Island 20:30 Question 2: What has your faith community done, or planned to do, to incorporate climate action into your collective work and the lives of your members? 20:46 Dee Eisenhauer23:30 Paul Strasko26:48 Paul Stumme-Diers29:30 Eric Mason31:42 Stan Brown 33:45 Question 3: With lots going on, are we getting real results? How can we engage more people of faith to accept the science of climate change, and to act on it? 34:48 Dee Eisenhauer37:43 Paul Strasko42:10 Paul Stumme-Diers44:56 Eric Mason47:12 Stan Brown 51:51 Question 4: How do we mobilize massive numbers of people to do something constructive about climate change as soon as possible? 53:20 Dee Eisenhauer54:40 Paul Strasko55:24 Paul Stumme-Diers56:08 Eric Mason56:58 Stan Brown 57:45 Moderator closing remarks 58:51 Transition to presentations by climate change activists 59:05 How to share this BCB recording with your friends 59:40 Stacey Nordgren describes a Nov 18th workshop by EcoAdapt to enable the public to address climate change responses in the City of Bainbridge Island Comprehensive Plan update. 1:02:12 Dr. Michael Soman describes Citizens Climate Lobby 1:05:10 Brian Anderson describes Climate Action Bainbridge 1:09:11 Erika Shriner, describes Carbon Washington 1:12:42 Peggy Erickson wrap up, with mention of Earth Art Bainbridge. Please note that, for your listening convenience, this recording of the 100-minute October 27 event was shortened to 73 minutes by eliminating the Q&A session and editing the activist presentations. Credits: BCB recording technician, audio editor and publisher: Barry Peters

“Life is not something we go through or that happens to us; it's something we create by our decisions," says OSU Professor Kathleen Dean Moore in her latest book, Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril. In this podcast -- by skype from her home in Corvallis, Oregon -- Professor Moore talks with BCB host Barry Peters about her upcoming presentationat Grace Church on Saturday, May 2nd on: “Red Sky in Morning: Ethics and Climate Change.” The themes of her talk come from her book, which gathers testimonies from a hundred of the world's moral leaders calling us to honor our obligations to future generations. Moore is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Oregon State University, where she teaches environmental ethics, philosophy of nature and other courses in OSU's new MA program in Environmental Leadership. The talk will be sponsored by a large number of community organizations.  Patrons include: Interfaith Council; Malone Environmental Consulting; North Kitsap UU Church; Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation; Stillwaters Environmental Center; and Sustainable Bainbridge (the parent of BCB). Sponsors of the talk include: CommonHouse; Earth Ministry; Grace Episcopal Church; Sound Spirit - Suquamish UCC Church; and Unity of North Kitsap. The event is open to the public, with a $5 suggested donation at the door. Credits: BCB host: Barry Peters; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; BCB social media publisher: Diane Walker.

In this podcast, Clarence Moriwaki, who is the president of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association, describes the upcoming March 30 anniversary commemoration at the Exclusion Memorial. Clarence, Japanese Americans residents, the Interfaith Council, government officials and many community members and nonprofits have worked 14 years to create and develop the Memorial. The day marks the 73rd anniversary of the tragic day in March 1942 when more than 200 Japanese American residents of Bainbridge were forced under military guard to leave their homes and lands behind. Bainbridge was the first west coast community to suffer from the forced exclusion of Japanese Americans at a time marked by wartime fear and shock over Pearl Harbor. This year, the theme of the day is "Service and Community." To show community solidarity, the public is invited to come to the Memorial in work clothes as early as 9am to pull weeds and generally improve the look of the grounds. Then, 11am will mark the time when the troops forced Japanese Americans onto a waiting ferry that took them to trains and trucks that eventually led to internment camps. Our local US Congressman Derek Kilmer plans to attend the event to pay his respects. He recently obtained an act of Congress to add the word "Exclusion" to the official name of the Memorial. The event is scheduled to end at 1pm. See other BCB podcasts on several community and theater events that are currently commemorating the painful lessons of the Exclusion, such as "Snow Falling on Cedars", "Dear Editor: Letters to the Bainbridge Review", and interviews with Donna Harui and Lilly Kodama. Credits: BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

The Wise Counsel Project host Gary Martin Hays interviews the Honorable Governor Nathan Deal to discuss the idea of surrounding yourself with like-minded people of faith, Nathan's upbringing in the church, why he is open and outward with his faith, as well as the Interfaith Council and The Healing Communities of Georgia, which are initiatives Nathan explains in this segment. For more information please visit: http://www.WiseCounselProject.comFor more information about our host, visit: http://www.GaryMartinHays.com

In this episode of What's Up Bainbridge, BCB host Sonia Scaer interviews Reed Price, the communications director and past president of Bainbridge Island / North Kitsap Interfaith Council. The subject is the upcoming Compassion Games event from September 11th to 21st. Our local Interfaith Council is an association of many different faith groups in the Bainbridge Island / North Kitsap area, sharing, respecting and celebrating different religious traditions 
and seeking common, faith-based ground to work together for the good of our community and beyond. The Compassion Games are a worldwide celebration aimed at turning the Golden Rule into the Golden Reality. The annual event, which is practiced in countries around the world, celebrates ongoing compassionate activities and is intended to inspire more everyday instances of caring activities. It's called a "coopetition" - part competition, mostly cooperation - because helping each other is the best way to win! During the event. participants might engage in activities such as performing a Random Act of Kindness or become a “Secret Agent of Compassion” and receive a secret mission for each of the eleven days of the event. The Compassion Games are motivated by the same spirit as the Charter for Compassion, which was founded by UK religious scholar Karen Armstrong to encourage cities, schools, communities and faith organizations to restore compassionate thinking and action to religious, moral and political life. The Charter for Compassion was given a widely publicized start when Karen Armstrong was awarded a major prize for her powerful 2008 TED Talk: "My Wish - A Charter of Compassion" https://www.ted.com/talks/karen_armstrong_makes_her_ted_prize_wish_the_charter_for_compassion Here in Bainbridge, the closing ceremonies for the 11-day Compassion Games will be held at the Waterfront Park in downtown Winslow on Sunday, September 21st at 5pm. There will be music, fun and awards! To learn more about how you can participate in this year's September 11-21 games, visit http://binkinterfaith.org/compassion-games Credits: BCB studio tech and editor: Barry Peters; BCB intro music: Tim Bird; BCB ferry music: Dogfish Bay Studios; BCB podcast art: artopia creative

The Executive Director of the Interfaith Council of San Francisco, Michael Pappas, will speak from his experience about the role the Interfaith Community plays in the life of the city and how our church fits into it. Michael Pappas, Guest Preacher Christine Patch-Lindsay, Worship Associate Reiko Oda Lane, Organist Ted Rust, Oboist Viva Knight, Pianist Kate Offer, Song Leader Jonathan Silk, Sound, Order of Service & Worship Archives/Podcast

The Executive Director of the Interfaith Council of San Francisco, Michael Pappas, will speak from his experience about the role the Interfaith Community plays in the life of the city and how our church fits into it. Michael Pappas, Guest Preacher Christine Patch-Lindsay, Worship Associate Reiko Oda Lane, Organist Ted Rust, Oboist Viva Knight, Pianist Kate Offer, Song Leader Jonathan Silk, Sound, Order of Service & Worship Archives/Podcast

Welcome to my bedroom closet! In 2004, KQED-FM (NPR, San Francisco) broadcast "A Handful of Band-Aids," my perspective on the plight of homeless families in Contra Costa County, California.  I had written "A Handful of Band-Aids" in the latter part of 2003.  Today I'm posting a slightly longer version of the piece used by KQED-FM.  In this podcast, I also include information about the Winter Nights Rotating Family Shelter, a worthy nonprofit organization operating in Contra Costa County.  Winter Nights is a project of the Social Justice Alliance of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County. Needless to say, I'm a supporter of Winter Nights.  In fact, I used the debut of my science fiction/fantasy novel, "Heroes Arise," to raise funds for the Winter Nights Family Shelter. For more information about the Winter Nights Shelter program, go to http://cccwinternights.org. For more information about me or my novel, "Heroes Arise," please visit my website at http://www.laurelannehill.com. Warm wishes, Laurel Anne Hill (Author of "Heroes Arise") 

Last week we had major technical problems and the show went off the air. My apologies to those who were here listening. Tonight we finish the conversation. Welcome back listeners. Andrew Vidich, PhD, is an author, educator, international speaker, and editor. Dr. Vidich has been an adjunct assistant professor of religion at Manhattan College in Riverdale NY and at Iona College in New Rochelle. He is also a Senior Advisor and History Chair, at Repertory High School for the Theatre Arts in New York City. Dr. Vidich holds degrees in music SUNY (B.A.) Comparative Mythology and Religion, New School University (M.A.) Education New School University (M.S.) and a PH.D in Religion from Bernilli International Graduate School. (2000) He is a founding member of The Interfaith Council of New York and a member of the council of trustees of The Temple of Understanding, an international interfaith organization. His consulting firm The Leadership Institute-inc. teaches and trains people in conflict management, leadership skills and contemplative practice in educational, corporate and non for profits organizations. Dr. Vidich is a member of the board of directors and Public Relations Coordinator for the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, in Amityville New York. He has been studying meditation for 35 years under the guidance of three world renowned Meditation Masters including His Holiness Sant Kirpal Singh Ji, Sant Darshan Singh Ji, and His Holiness Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. He is the author Love Is a Secret (Aslan, 1994).

Andrew Vidich, PhD, is an author, educator, international speaker, and editor. Dr. Vidich has been an adjunct assistant professor of religion at Manhattan College in Riverdale NY and at Iona College in New Rochelle. He is also a Senior Advisor and History Chair, at Repertory High School for the Theatre Arts in New York City. Dr. Vidich holds degrees in music SUNY (B.A.) Comparative Mythology and Religion, New School University (M.A.) Education New School University (M.S.) and a PH.D in Religion from Bernilli International Graduate School. (2000) He is a founding member of The Interfaith Council of New York and a member of the council of trustees of The Temple of Understanding, an international interfaith organization. His consulting firm The Leadership Institute-inc. teaches and trains people in conflict management, leadership skills and contemplative practice in educational, corporate and non for profits organizations. Dr. Vidich is a member of the board of directors and Public Relations Coordinator for the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, in Amityville New York. He has been studying meditation for 35 years under the guidance of three world renowned Meditation Masters including His Holiness Sant Kirpal Singh Ji, Sant Darshan Singh Ji, and His Holiness Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. He is the author Love Is a Secret (Aslan, 1994).