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
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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
Perhaps for the first time on a University campus, a Vodou Priest performs Veve Ritual
"Vévé" is a Haitian Vodou symbol, which is drawn during rituals to act as a beacon for the "Loa," which are often referred to as spirits, but which many Vodou practitioners call "aspects of God." Here, the Vévé Ritual is being led by Houngan Gran Bwa, a Vodou priest and … [Read more...] about Perhaps for the first time on a University campus, a Vodou Priest performs Veve Ritual
2014 Ramadan Iftar Dinner
Date: Thursday, July 17 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Sunset at 8:25 pm) Location: The Refectory, Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027 The dinner is co-sponsored by The Interfaith Center of New York, Union Theological Seminary, and Peace Islands … [Read more...] about 2014 Ramadan Iftar Dinner
MEDIA INVITATION to Join NEH Institute on Teaching Religious Diversity
Attention: Education & Religion Journalists FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2014 Media are invited to join K-12 teachers from throughout the United States as they explore the religious diversity of New York … [Read more...] about MEDIA INVITATION to Join NEH Institute on Teaching Religious Diversity
