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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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LOCATION:916 S. Swanson Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Fall 2026 course any time before October 13, 2026.\nRequired six LIVE sessions on Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18, 2026, 12:00–1:30 PM Eastern Time\nREGISTER HERE\n\nAre you ready to enhance your interfaith leadership skills? Join us for Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE—a unique opportunity to develop and practice the essential skills needed to lead in a diverse, multi-faith world. This interactive workshop is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their interfaith work—whether you’re new to interfaith engagement and seeking a solid foundation, or an experienced leader eager to elevate your skills to the next level.\nEarn a Certificate\nThis program grants a Certificate in Interfaith Leadership upon completion. The course combines flexible, self-paced learning (5 hours of independent online coursework) with engaging live sessions (9 hours of virtual video conferences), providing a well-rounded, interactive experience.\nPast participants who have benefited from the program include:\n\nChaplains & Clergy\nEducators\nHealth and Hospital Professionals\nHuman Resource Professionals\nNonprofit Leaders\nSocial Workers\nStudent Life Administrators\nTherapists and Trauma Specialists\n\n\nI highly recommend the Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE for three key reasons. First, it offers a strong and accessible review of essential concepts in interfaith leadership and understanding. Second, the course creates meaningful opportunities to reflect on, apply, and respond to these ideas in practical ways. And finally, it brings participants together in conversation, allowing them to build connections and relationships across lines of difference — which is at the heart of effective interfaith work. – Past Participant\nFacilitators\nBronwen Mayer Henry. Director, Leadership Institute ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/team-member/bronwen-mayer-henry/ )\nRev. Edward Livingston. Director, Community Partnerships ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/team-member/rev-edward-livingston/ )\nREGISTER HERE\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/foundations-of-interfaith-leadership-live-winter-2026/
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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE Winter 2027
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Winter 2027 course any time between November 19, 2026, and January 20, 2027.\nRequired six LIVE sessions on Thursdays, Jan 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, 2027, 12:00–1:30 PM Eastern Time\nREGISTER HERE\n\nAre you ready to enhance your interfaith leadership skills? Join us for Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE—a unique opportunity to develop and practice the essential skills needed to lead in a diverse, multi-faith world. This interactive workshop is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their interfaith work—whether you’re new to interfaith engagement and seeking a solid foundation, or an experienced leader eager to elevate your skills to the next level.\nEarn a Certificate\nThis program grants a Certificate in Interfaith Leadership upon completion. The course combines flexible, self-paced learning (5 hours of independent online coursework) with engaging live sessions (9 hours of virtual video conferences), providing a well-rounded, interactive experience.\nPast participants who have benefited from the program include:\n\nChaplains & Clergy\nEducators\nHealth and Hospital Professionals\nHuman Resource Professionals\nNonprofit Leaders\nSocial Workers\nStudent Life Administrators\nTherapists and Trauma Specialists\n\n\nI highly recommend the Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE for three key reasons. First, it offers a strong and accessible review of essential concepts in interfaith leadership and understanding. Second, the course creates meaningful opportunities to reflect on, apply, and respond to these ideas in practical ways. And finally, it brings participants together in conversation, allowing them to build connections and relationships across lines of difference — which is at the heart of effective interfaith work. – Past Participant\nFacilitators\nBronwen Mayer Henry. Director, Leadership Institute ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/team-member/bronwen-mayer-henry/ )\nRev. Edward Livingston. Director, Community Partnerships ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/team-member/rev-edward-livingston/ )\nREGISTER HERE\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/foundations-of-interfaith-leadership-live-winter-2027/
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