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) ...
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 ...
Mosque Hosts Islam Open House
It is great to see interfaith outreach like this across the country: A mosque in Athens, GA opens its doors to the local community to build friendships and break down stereotypes. At Cordoba House, we believe interfaith outreach is the cornerstone of peace-building. We are committed to bringing people together across lines of faith and we are proud to be part of this growing interfaith movement. READ MORE (Flagpole) ...
