Muslims in Memphis, Tennessee celebrated Islamic culture with the third annual MusliMEMfest. The festival featured food, Islamic art, an exhibit about Islamic history in America, a bazaar with vendors, performances, and speakers, as well as a silent auction to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. One of the main goals of the festival was to reach out to the local interfaith community to build bridges and strengthen bonds within their shared community.
“Love Overcomes Hate”
After an act of hate at a mosque in Tempe, Arizona, the interfaith community came out to show its support for local Muslims, sending the message that “love overcomes hate.”
No Matter the Faith, Kids are Kids!
Whether Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or any other faith, kids are kids. Read about this children’s interfaith initiative at a Jewish school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the link below! At Cordoba House, we believe that interfaith work is essential for childhood learning and we have made it a fundamental part of our programs for children and youth.
Building Bridges and Breaking Down Barriers
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.
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.”
