All are welcome. The event is FREE. New York - Reverend Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki, Japanese Buddhist Priest, President of the Buddhist Council of New York and Vice Chair of the Interfaith Center of New York, will lead an Interfaith ceremony with local Christian, Buddhist, … [Read more...] about Interfaith Peace Gathering – Commemoration of Hiroshima / Nagasaki Atomic bombings
Seminar on Gun Violence and Interfaith Tolerance
Date: September 6 Time: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Location: Melba's 125 Harlem State Office Building, 163 125th Street, New York, NY, 10027 As the thirteenth anniversary of September 11, 2001 approaches we seek to honor our loved ones who perished on 9/11 by fostering peaceful … [Read more...] about Seminar on Gun Violence and Interfaith Tolerance
ICNY’s E-Announcements for August
Dear Friends, News from the Middle East has not been good and we feel the ripples here in New York. The Islamic Center at NYU, together with Islamic Relief, is hosting an Emergency Fundraiser for Gaza on Sunday, August 10th. Funds raised will directly impact people in Gaza. In … [Read more...] about ICNY’s E-Announcements for August
Interfaith Memorial & Prayers for Peace and Healing
A Discussion with Vodou and Yoruba Faith Leaders
Last week, a group of African Diaspora clergy and lay leaders met with teachers attending ICNY's NEH Institute on teaching religious diversity. The meeting began with Vodou priest Houngan Gran Bwa performing a Vévé Ritual - see the first video in the YouTube playlist here. In … [Read more...] about A Discussion with Vodou and Yoruba Faith Leaders
