The Interfaith Center of New York joins Roman Catholic New Yorkers in honoring yesterday's selection of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina who has chosen the name Pope Francis I. ICNY celebrates the legacy of the new Pope's namesake, St. Francis of Assisi and his extraordinary … [Read more...] about ICNY honors selection of Pope Francis and the interfaith peacemaking legacy of St. Francis of Assisi
Queens call to Action to Prevent Violence
Date: Friday, March 22 Time: 9:00 am –1:00 pm Location: Community Mediation Services Inc., 89-64 163rd St., Jamaica, NY 11432 Recent tragedies evoke concerns about violence in our neighborhoods. Have you witnessed bullying or hate crimes, domestic violence or child abuse, seen … [Read more...] about Queens call to Action to Prevent Violence
“The Test of Freedom” Film Screening
You are invited to a screening and discussion of Khaliff Watkins' award-winning documentary, THE TEST OF FREEDOM, about anti-Muslim discrimination and the proactive responses of US Muslims to it. It's one of the first feature-length documentaries produced by Muslim Americans on … [Read more...] about “The Test of Freedom” Film Screening
Community Dialogue in honor of Women’s History Month
CONNECT invites you to a special Community Dialogue in honor of Women's History Month: Is there a special WOMAN who has inspired you? Who is that extraordinary woman? Did she help shape you into the man/woman you are today? What are the qualities and characteristics you … [Read more...] about Community Dialogue in honor of Women’s History Month
Stations Of The Cross: The Struggle For LGBT Equality
Acclaimed artist Mary Button has created an inspiring series of unique and thought provoking paintings combining the Stations of the Cross with images depicting the struggle for LGBT equality throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Each of the thirteen stations illustrates the … [Read more...] about Stations Of The Cross: The Struggle For LGBT Equality
