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SUMMARY:2026 Dare to Understand Awards
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URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/dare-to-understand-awards/
CATEGORIES:Dare to Understand Awards
LOCATION:1301 Hagys Ford Rd, Penn Valley, PA 19072
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SUMMARY:Toll the Bell
DESCRIPTION:Toll the Bell is a city-wide sound installation bringing greater awareness to the gun violence epidemic affecting our city and the nation.\nIn the wake of historic surges in gun-related crime, community-based violence prevention initiatives are making a notable impact. Since 2021, Philadelphia has seen a 45% reduction in gun violence victims, yet the crisis persists, and further action is needed. Toll the Bell aims to amplify this critical balance, highlighting the vital progress made and creating space for the hope that fuels continued change.\nOn June 5, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, a prolonged period of bell ringing and other sound-making will take place at 40+ locations across the city and beyond. A collaboration with Penn’s Office of the Chaplain, Interfaith Philadelphia and many faith-based organizations and other partners, the sound installation will be paired with an interfaith vigil service and a community walk of reflection.\nToll the Bell is not a profile of tragedy; it is a resounding call to action — a literal ringing of the bell — urging us to work towards transformative change for the future of our city.\nJune 5\nInterfaith Vigil Service\n12:15 PM | Annenberg Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\nChristopher Gruits, Penn Live Arts Executive & Artistic Director\nRev. Charles “Chaz” Lattimore Howard, University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity & Community\nDr. Shanda McManus, Physician and Author of Brother Epistles\n\n\n\n\nMembers of the Religious Leaders Council\nRev. Steven Lawrence, NewCORE\nRev. Dr. Donna Jones, Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia\nRabbi Erica Steelman, Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia\nBishop Efren V. Esmilla, Catholic Church of Philadelphia\n\n\n\nReflective Walk\n12:55 PM | From the Annenberg Center to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral\nSound Installation\n1 PM | City-wide\nReception\n1:15–2:30 PM | Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral\n
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SUMMARY:Religion and the Immigrant Experience: Building This Country Together
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nA panel of scholars, historians, and theologians discuss how the history of religious pluralism in the United States is inextricably linked to the immigrant experience and how this informs our future.\nLearn the history of St. Augustine’s, an immigrant church, which was burned to the ground during the Nativist Riots of 1844.\nPanelists\nFr. Michael DiGregorio, Order of Saint Augustine\nPeter Pedemonti, Co-Director, New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia\nCatherine E. Wilson, PhD, Associate Professor, Villanova University, Department of Public Administration\nModerator\nKathy Rigby, Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church\nThis program is part of the Religious Freedom: Then & Now initiative.\n\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/religion-and-the-immigrant-experience-building-this-country-together/
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CATEGORIES:Religious Freedom
LOCATION:250 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Youth Neighborhood Mosaic (North Philadelphia)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable summer! Middle school students (6th–8th grade) are invited to register for the Interfaith Youth Neighborhood Mosaic Program ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/mosaic-summer-program/ ). Offered free to students, this program brings together a range of faith traditions and worldviews. Using our fun and interactive Passport to Understanding curriculum, you’ll have the chance to discover more about who you are and connect with new friends.\nYou’ll get to share meaningful experiences from your life, hang out with awesome Interfaith staff and interns, and explore Christianity, Islam, Judaism and other traditions—plus so much more. It’s a summer of learning, friendship, and fun you won’t want to miss!\n\nArts & Crafts\nGames\nIdentity Workshops\nFREE Lunch & Snacks\n\nHosted by Gesu School ( https://www.gesuschool.org/ ), 1700 W. Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121\nFor more information or questions, contact Taylor Muse ( mailto:trm@interfaithphiladelphia.org ). \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/mosaic-north-philadelphia-2026/
CATEGORIES:Mosaic
LOCATION:1700 W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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SUMMARY:The Future Faces of Religious Freedom: A Children’s Program to Celebrate Religious Diversity
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRSVP HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a joyful, family-friendly interfaith experience designed especially for children ages 10 and under. Hosted by Society Hill Synagogue ( https://www.societyhillsynagogue.org/ ) and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church ( https://www.stpetersphila.org/ ), this special program is part of Interfaith Philadelphia’s year-long Religious Freedom: Then & Now series.\nThrough stories, play, and creative expression, children will explore different religious traditions. The event is designed to be engaging, welcoming, and accessible by inviting curiosity, questions, and connection.\nA faith leader from a different tradition will lead a lively storytime, reading children’s books that celebrate diversity, interfaith friendship, and belonging. Children and their families can ask questions and learn more about the leader’s faith and role in their community.\nBetween storytimes, children can explore interactive activity stations at their own pace:\n\nSensory Exploration: Dig into hands-on bins filled with meaningful objects and images from different faiths, with volunteers on hand to share their significance.\nCommunity Art Project: Contribute to a collaborative art installation celebrating identity and belonging. Each child will create their own piece—reflecting what makes their community stronger—which will come together into a larger work of art.\n\nThis event offers a playful and meaningful introduction to interfaith understanding.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/the-future-faces-of-religious-freedom/
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LOCATION:418 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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SUMMARY:Political Empathy and Religious Pluralism
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nCan empathy, an ability to stand in the other person’s shoes, change how we perceive those who worship and vote differently than we do? Can religious differences be bridged to help us cross political divides?  \nHear the groundbreaking research of University of Pennsylvania political scientist Dr. Lia Howard and her students as they offer strategies for improving our political discourse and strengthening our democratic institutions. \nThis program is part of the Religious Freedom: Then & Now initiative.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/political-empathy-and-religious-pluralism/
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CATEGORIES:Religious Freedom
LOCATION:916 S. Swanson Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
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SUMMARY:The Impact of William Penn and His Holy Experiment: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nAfter more than 250 years, what are William Penn’s enduring contributions?  How did Penn’s Quaker values inform his understanding?  Where did the Holy Experiment succeed and where did it fall short?  What would Penn make of Philadelphia, his “Greene Country Towne,” today?  \nWe gather at the historic Arch Street Friends Meeting House to delve into these questions with Penn scholars and historians. \nThis program is part of the Religious Freedom: Then & Now initiative.\n\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/impact-of-william-penn-and-his-holy-experiment/
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CATEGORIES:Religious Freedom
LOCATION:320 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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SUMMARY:Arm in Arm: Embracing Religious Pluralism and the Constitution
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nChrist Church, the birthplace of the Episcopal Church, and Mikveh Israel, the Synagogue of the Revolution, are two historic congregations whose friendship dates to before the birth of the nation. Learn more about how these communities have walked together for more than 250 years and how the Non-Establishment Clause of the Constitution has made that journey possible.\nJoin constitutional scholars and historians who will explore the Non-Establishment Clause and its impact on Colonial America and religious pluralism today.\nThis program is part of the Religious Freedom: Then & Now initiative.\n\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/arm-in-arm-embracing-religious-pluralism-and-the-constitution/
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CATEGORIES:Religious Freedom
LOCATION:44 N 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 250 Years of Religious Freedom!
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRSVP HERE\n\nYou are invited to the U.S. Constitution Center to celebrate religious freedom then and now as we honor our historic congregations and all participants in our yearlong observance of the Semiquincentennial! \nRefreshments and visits to special exhibits will be available from 5:30 to 6:00 pm, followed by the unveiling of the Religious Freedom Quilt and the sharing of important moments from 2026. \nThis program is part of the Religious Freedom: Then & Now initiative.\n\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/celebrating-250-years-of-religious-freedom/
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CATEGORIES:Religious Freedom
LOCATION:525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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