Twenty-six Buchanan County, Missouri community members went through cultural proficiency training hosted by Interfaith Alliance for Immigrants at Mosaic Life Care. The seminar, aimed at preventing racial profiling, was led by the Rev. Kirk Perucca of Covenant Presbyterian Church — a congregation that is proud of its diversity. READ MORE (News Press Now) ...
Muslims in Brooklyn
At one time, there was next to nothing about Muslims in the archives of the Brooklyn Historical Society, but that has changed thanks to the work of historians, who have collected oral histories from 54 Brooklyn Muslims. This information forms the basis for a new art exhibition. Read more at the link below! READ MORE (New York Times) ...
Interfaith Community of Brooklyn Commemorates 9/11
Gaining Religious Literacy
Can you pass a basic test of religious knowledge? A new study by Pew Research indicates that most Americans cannot and lack basic religious literacy. In an increasingly interconnected and diverse world, acquiring religious literacy is important. One way to get better acquainted with other religions is the become better acquainted with people of different faiths, through interfaith gatherings and events! READ MORE (Deseret News) ...
A Festival of Faiths
For the past seven years, the Muslim community of Indianapolis has hosted the Festival of Faiths. The theme of this year's festival, which will take place on September 22, is "Embracing Religious Diversity," and people of all faiths are encouraged to attend and come together in unity. READ MORE (Indianapolis Recorder) ...
