Members of the Muslim and Methodist community in Greenville, South Carolina came together to help the city's less fortunate. One participant notes that the service day helped participants get to know new people they may not have ever met otherwise, saying "We just have to get out of our comfort zone... out of our bubble... Meet people who have different looks, different religions and you know what, we find out they are just like us and that's what we're doing here today." READ MORE (WYFF 4) ...
Muslims Lead Interfaith Service Initiative in Houston
Muslims Lend a Hand at Christmas
Muslims and Jews Partner for Dialogue and Social Justice Work on Christmas
Increasingly, Muslim and Jewish groups are coming together on Christmas for interfaith dialogue and social justice work, including author and Cordoba House community member, Sabeeha Rehman! At Cordoba House, we believe that interfaith work is crucial to building peace and understanding, and using Christmas as an occasion to come together and give back to the community is a great idea. READ MORE (Times of Israel) ...
The “Muslim Roadshow” Breaks Down Stereotypes in Washington State
Aneelah Afzali, a hijab-wearing Muslim woman with a Harvard law degree, and Rev. Terry Kyllo, a white Lutheran pastor have come together to preach in churches across Washington state, in both large urban centers and small rural towns. Their objective? To fight Islamophobia and break down persistent and harmful stereotypes about Muslims. They have dubbed their tour the "Muslim Roadshow." Learn more about this unique interfaith tour at the link below! READ MORE (Crosscut) ...
