More than 50 people gathered at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme in Connecticut for an interfaith event named "Honest Conversations with Muslim Neighbors." The event, sponsored by Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding, Hartford Seminary, and the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut allowed attendees to ask questions about Islam. READ MORE (The Day) ...
The Lessons and Joy of Interfaith Work
Read this engaging take on the importance and joy of interfaith work from a Christian perspective by Rev. Stephen W. Kinney. At Cordoba House, we agree that interfaith work is not only important, but also a wonderful experience that brings us closer to others. As Rev. Kinney says, "God shines in the faces of many and I have seen the glory of God in many of the people I meet from diverse faiths." READ MORE (My Statesman) ...
Join Cordoba House for a Night of Spiritual Music in NYC!
Cordoba House invites you to Mehfil-e-Sama spiritual concert with Mohammed Zaman Zaki Taji Qawwal Brothers from Pakistan on March 22, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The event is hosted by and at The East End Temple Synagogue at 245 East 17 Street, New York, NY 10003. Click here to register. VIEW NEWSLETTER ...
New Series Looks to Break Down Media Stereotypes of American Muslims
Yumna Khan and Nida Chowdhry, founders of Stranger Magic Productions, are working on a new series about a Muslim American family that seeks to break down media stereotypes about Muslims. The series, called "Unfair & Ugly," centers around the lives of South Asian siblings, Sana and Haaris, and is among the first of its kind to prominently feature a Muslim American family. When asked how the show can help combat and address issues such as Islamophobia, racism, and hate, Chowdhry says, "Most ...
“Daughters of Abraham” in Texas
Learn more about another community reaching out across lines of faith to build interfaith connections: The "Daughters of Abraham" group met for the first time in Denton, TX. According to one of the organizers, they founded this chapter of "Daughters of Abraham" in their city because they liked the idea of "a community of women working together to share their ideas and their faith... We want to be able to spread that and make that open to our community because we need a tolerance." READ MORE ...
