INTERFAITH STATEMENT ON THE SHOOTINGS IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA New York, NY - We of different faith traditions stand together in our grief for the murdered victims of Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. We mourn the senseless loss of life, the broken hearts … [Read more...] about INTERFAITH STATEMENT ON THE SHOOTINGS IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPOINTS SARAH SAYEED AS SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS UNIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2015 CONTACT: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958 NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio today appointed Sarah Sayeed as a Senior Advisor in the Community Affairs Unit. Sayeed will specialize in issues related to the city’s Muslim community, … [Read more...] about MAYOR DE BLASIO APPOINTS SARAH SAYEED AS SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS UNIT
DeShannon Barnes-Bowens: “Sacred Sexuality” in Psychotherapy and Spiritual Practice
DeShannon Barnes-Bowens, MS Founder and Director of ILERA Counseling and Education Services By Petra Halbur The reconciliation of sexuality and spiritually – body and soul – is a struggle for many people. Yet DeShannon Barnes-Bowens, a psychotherapist and an orisa priestess … [Read more...] about DeShannon Barnes-Bowens: “Sacred Sexuality” in Psychotherapy and Spiritual Practice
“Raising the Platform for Students Voices” by Kelly Siegel-Stechler
by Kelly Siegel-Stechler, Interfaith Youth Fellowship program Co-Trainer and Outreach Coordinator In New York City, we routinely hear about how our schools are failing, students aren’t graduating from high school, and change is needed if we want our young people to have the … [Read more...] about “Raising the Platform for Students Voices” by Kelly Siegel-Stechler
Working with Clergy to Address Domestic Violence – Faith Leader Spotlight on Anindita Chatterjee Bhaumik
Anindita Chatterjee Bhaumik, Community and External Affairs Coordinator for CONNECT; NYPD clergy liaison for Hindu communities By Petra Halbur Addressing domestic violence in New York City’s faith communities requires effective partnerships between social workers and … [Read more...] about Working with Clergy to Address Domestic Violence – Faith Leader Spotlight on Anindita Chatterjee Bhaumik
