Posts Tagged ‘interfaith’
Interfaith Ramadan Iftar a Beautiful Evening
by Sandy Windley, AM Interfaith Engagement On Sunday, April 2nd, nearly 130 people of different faiths gathered together in community to celebrate the nightly iftar (breaking of the fast) during…
Read MoreFaith Tradition Holidays Converge in April
This spring, for the first time in more than three decades, followers of several faiths will observe their religious holidays at the same time. In April this includes the celebrations…
Read More15th Annual Redeeming the Prophetic Vision interfaith community service
The 15th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr, Redeeming the Prophetic Vision interfaith community service (Tacoma, WA), a partnership gathering from The Conversation, Urban Grace Church, and Associated Ministries…
Read MoreMeet Melinda
Each month, we strive to bring you a short interview with our volunteers, board members, staff and clients. This month we are featuring our Interfaith Women’s Co-Chair, Melinda Huish. Interviewer: Where…
Read MoreThe Compassion of Faith Communities
“Standing United with Compassion” Compassion Month October 13 – November 12 Where did the Compassion Month idea stem from? More than 30 Pierce County faith leaders came together earlier…
Read MoreInviting Faith Communities Who Want to Join the Call to Action
Create a team to fill some homeless kits with useful items for families experiencing homelessness. Kits will be given to Catholic Community Services’ Family Housing Network. Give bus passes and…
Read MoreThe Sacred Month of Ramadan
Ramadan, the most sacred of months for Muslims, begins this year on May 27th (ending June 25th). Most people think of fasting when they think about Ramadan; however, it is…
Read MoreSkating for Homes
On Friday, June 2, 2017, Associated Ministries will be welcoming groups of youth from different faith communities to our first-ever “Skating for Homes” skate-a-thon. This free and fun event, will…
Read MorePeace Building – Bringing People Closer Together
It is rare in today’s society to see leaders of multiple faith communities coming together except during times of tragedy. It seems to be something we forget that is vital…
Read More2nd Annual Interfaith Ramadan Iftar Dinner
As the month of Ramadan nears an end next week on Tuesday, July 5th, it’s a time for the 1.6 billion Muslims around the world to finish their month-long dedication…
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