Date: Sunday, September 25 Time: 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gantry Plaza State Park, Center Blvd & 49th Ave., Long Island City This floating lantern ceremony is inspired by Buddhist tradition and continues a 14-year partnership between HarborLAB Executive Director Erik … [Read more...] about Peace Lanterns Festival: A Day of Meditation, Music, and Water Activities to Celebrate the UN International Day of Peace
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PODCAST: “Gifts of Spirit and Caregiving” – Peter Gudaitis on Faith Leadership and Disaster Response
Maggi Van Dorn talks with Peter Gudaitis In the wake of the 9/11 tragedy fifteen years ago, an organization called New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) came together to coordinate disaster relief. Since that time, NYDIS has grown and gone on to provide relief after … [Read more...] about PODCAST: “Gifts of Spirit and Caregiving” – Peter Gudaitis on Faith Leadership and Disaster Response
Faith leaders, students & legislators rally to support legislation for halal & kosher meals in public schools
On Wednesday, September 8, ICNY, along with a coalition of interfaith partners joined students and legislators at a press conference on the steps of city hall to welcome the announcement of the introduction of new state legislation for halal and kosher meals for children in … [Read more...] about Faith leaders, students & legislators rally to support legislation for halal & kosher meals in public schools
BLOG: Five NYC Faith Leaders Look Back on 9/11, Fifteen Years Later
Looking Back on 9/11, Fifteen Years Later A press conference filmed 2 days after 9/11 prompts five NYC Faith Leaders to reflect, assess, and offer direction for the future Edited by Kevin Childress Fifteen years ago, just 2 days after the shocking tragedy of 9/11, The … [Read more...] about BLOG: Five NYC Faith Leaders Look Back on 9/11, Fifteen Years Later
9/11 Day of Service
Date: Sunday, September 11 Times: 2 hour shifts still available at 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Location: Pier 36 (Basketball City) 299 South St. The national nonprofit, 9/11 Day, is working with a coalition of interfaith, service, youth and educational organizations to mark the … [Read more...] about 9/11 Day of Service
