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SUMMARY:Certificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement
DESCRIPTION:EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE\n\nThe Certificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement equips professionals, educators, nonprofit leaders, clergy, healthcare providers, and others with the knowledge and skills to better understand the religious beliefs, practices, and traditions that shape our world. This program is essential for those wanting to navigate conversations, relationships, and workplaces across faith differences with confidence and respect.\nTo earn the Certificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement, register for one Practice Curiosity session and a minimum of five Everyday Faith sessions.\n\nPractice Curiosity (Choose 1)\n\nPractice Curiosity – September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ )\nPractice Curiosity – January 13, 2027 ( http://nterfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ )\n\nEveryday Faith (Choose at Least 5)\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00-5:30 — Judaism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-judaism-and-high-holy-days/ )\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-hinduism/ )\n\n\nWednesday, November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM — Indigenous Traditions ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-indigenous-traditions/ )\n\n\nThursday, December 10, 4:00–5:30 PM — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/ )\n\n\nWednesday, January 27, 4:00–5:30 PM — Islam ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-islam/ )\n\n\nWednesday, February 24, 4:00–5:30 PM — Christianity ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-christianity/ )\n\n\nThursday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/buddhist-holy-days-2026/ )\n\n\nThursday, April 15, 4:00–5:30 PM — Paganism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-paganism/ )\n\nWednesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 PM — Quakerism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-quakerism/ )\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/religious-literacy-and-interfaith-engagement-certificate-program/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This live program will be held at Temple University, Mazur Hall. Register for more details on the location.\nREGISTER HERE\n\nTransform your approach to sensitive and challenging topics with our dynamic workshop, Navigating Difficult Conversations. Whether at home or in the workplace, you’ll develop essential skills to bring empathy, understanding, and curiosity to every interaction.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nDeep Listening and Presence: Practice staying fully engaged and attentive through difficult conversations.\nSelf-Awareness: Understand how your own opinions, triggers, and blind spots can affect your ability to communicate with integrity and objectivity.\nAuthentic Exchanges: Share stories and discover tips for honest and meaningful dialogue.\nConflict-Free Communication: Learn alternative ways to invite dialogue that fosters connection without leading to conflict.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nInterfaith Philadelphia’s rich history in interfaith engagement provides the foundation for this workshop. You’ll gain invaluable insights, practical wisdom, and proven practices to correct misunderstandings, heal divisions, and strengthen our shared democracy. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with tools and strategies to navigate a wide range of dialogue-based encounters effectively.\n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/navigating-difficult-conversations-11052026/
CATEGORIES:Navigating Difficult Conversations
LOCATION:Temple University
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SUMMARY:Navigating Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nTransform your approach to sensitive and challenging topics with our dynamic workshop, Navigating Difficult Conversations. Whether at home or in the workplace, you’ll develop essential skills to bring empathy, understanding, and curiosity to every interaction.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nDeep Listening and Presence: Practice staying fully engaged and attentive through difficult conversations.\nSelf-Awareness: Understand how your own opinions, triggers, and blind spots can affect your ability to communicate with integrity and objectivity.\nAuthentic Exchanges: Share stories and discover tips for honest and meaningful dialogue.\nConflict-Free Communication: Learn alternative ways to invite dialogue that fosters connection without leading to conflict.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nInterfaith Philadelphia’s rich history in interfaith engagement provides the foundation for this workshop. You’ll gain invaluable insights, practical wisdom, and proven practices to correct misunderstandings, heal divisions, and strengthen our shared democracy. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with tools and strategies to navigate a wide range of dialogue-based encounters effectively.\n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/navigating-difficult-conversations/
CATEGORIES:Navigating Difficult Conversations
LOCATION:1215 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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SUMMARY:Everyday Faith: Indigenous Traditions
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEveryday Faith is an interactive workshop series designed to help you build a more generous, practical understanding of the diverse ways people live and practice their faith — or no faith at all — every single day.\nIn a world that often pushes us toward quick judgments and polarization, Everyday Faith invites you to slow down, get curious, and engage with the complex ways religion, spirituality, and worldview shape our daily lives.\nYou’ll explore how faith, spirituality, and worldviews influence aspects of life such as:\n\nLife cycle events — from births and weddings to funerals\nHoliday celebrations — and how people observe them differently\nFood and clothing practices — understanding religious and cultural significance\nHistory in our region — origin and growth of the faith community\nWorkplace conversations — navigating faith and identity in professional settings\n\nThrough these insights, you’ll gain practical tools to better understand and respectfully engage with people of diverse religious, spiritual, and secular identities.\nWhy Religious Literacy Matters\nUnderstanding religion and worldview diversity is more important than ever — especially in workplaces, schools, and civic life. Religious literacy helps us challenge assumptions, break down stereotypes, and build meaningful relationships across lines of difference. Everyday Faith gives you the skills, confidence, and personal insight to navigate a diverse world with empathy and respect.\nThe Living Library: Real People, Real Understanding\nA signature feature of the Everyday Faith experience is the Living Library — a unique opportunity to engage directly with individuals from a variety of faiths, spiritual paths, and worldviews. Just like checking out a book, you’ll “check out” a person and have a one-on-one or small group conversation where you can ask questions, hear personal stories, and explore perspectives that might be unfamiliar to you.\nCost: The suggested price of this program is $50 with a sliding scale of $25-$125. Click here ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/slide-scale-fee-structure/ ) for more information on how to determine the cost that is right for you.\nLook out for registration for these other sessions in the Everyday Faith series!\n\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00–5:30 PM — Judaism and High Holy Days\n\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism\n\n\nThursday, December 10, 4:00–5:30 PM — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\n\n\nWednesday, January 27, 4:00–5:30 PM — Islam\n\n\nWednesday, February 24, 4:00–5:30 PM — Christianity\n\n\n\nWednesday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism\nThursday, April 15, 4:00–5:30 PM — Paganism\nWednesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 PM — Quakerism\n\n \n\n\nCertificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement\nTo earn the certificate, participants must complete the fundamental course, Practice Curiousity, plus 5 Everday Faith sessions (listed above). Practice Curiousity is also offered on September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ ) and January 13, 2027 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ ), 4:00-5:30 PM.\nEARN YOUR CERTIFICATE\n\n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-indigenous-traditions/
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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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LOCATION:44 N 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
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SUMMARY:Art of Interfaith Understanding: Nature and Spirit: Prayerful Looking at American Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n\nThis mini-retreat will take place in the PMA’s America250 exhibit, A Nation of Artists ( https://anationofartists.org/ ). We will focus on landscape paintings that helped create our national identity, fueled our nation’s westward expansion, and express a variety of religious and spiritual commitments. Guided meditation on two paintings will be followed by an opportunity for participants to explore the exhibit and select a work of art to contemplate on their own or with a partner. The retreat will conclude with a tour of the works selected, each person sharing their unique experience of prayerful looking.\nFacilitator\nRev. John B. Hougen, PhD ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/team-member/rev-john-b-hougen-phd/ ), Coordinator of Interfaith Philadelphia’s series: The Art of Interfaith Understanding and a guide at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.\nRegister today! Space is limited.\nAdmission to the museum and parking in the museum garage are free to participants. The fee goes to Interfaith Philadelphia.\nArtwork: A Coming Storm, 1863, Oil on Canvas, Sanford Gifford (American, 1823-1880) – 125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of the McNeil Americana Collection, 2004.\nThe Art of Interfaith Understanding is a program of Interfaith Philadelphia co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Office for Community Engagement and the Church of St. Martin in the Fields, Philadelphia.\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/prayerful-looking-at-american-landscapes/
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LOCATION:2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia
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SUMMARY:Everyday Faith: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEveryday Faith is an interactive workshop series designed to help you build a more generous, practical understanding of the diverse ways people live and practice their faith — or no faith at all — every single day.\nIn a world that often pushes us toward quick judgments and polarization, Everyday Faith invites you to slow down, get curious, and engage with the complex ways religion, spirituality, and worldview shape our daily lives.\nYou’ll explore how faith, spirituality, and worldviews influence aspects of life such as:\n\nLife cycle events — from births and weddings to funerals\nHoliday celebrations — and how people observe them differently\nFood and clothing practices — understanding religious and cultural significance\nHistory in our region — origin and growth of the faith community\nWorkplace conversations — navigating faith and identity in professional settings\n\nThrough these insights, you’ll gain practical tools to better understand and respectfully engage with people of diverse religious, spiritual, and secular identities.\nWhy Religious Literacy Matters\nUnderstanding religion and worldview diversity is more important than ever — especially in workplaces, schools, and civic life. Religious literacy helps us challenge assumptions, break down stereotypes, and build meaningful relationships across lines of difference. Everyday Faith gives you the skills, confidence, and personal insight to navigate a diverse world with empathy and respect.\nThe Living Library: Real People, Real Understanding\nA signature feature of the Everyday Faith experience is the Living Library — a unique opportunity to engage directly with individuals from a variety of faiths, spiritual paths, and worldviews. Just like checking out a book, you’ll “check out” a person and have a one-on-one or small group conversation where you can ask questions, hear personal stories, and explore perspectives that might be unfamiliar to you.\nCost: The suggested price of this program is $50 with a sliding scale of $25-$125. Click here ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/slide-scale-fee-structure/ ) for more information on how to determine the cost that is right for you.\nLook out for registration for these other sessions in the Everyday Faith series!\n\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00–5:30 PM — Judaism and High Holy Days\n\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism\n\n\nWednesday, November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM — Indigenous Traditions\n\nWednesday, January 27, 4:00–5:30 PM — Islam\n\nWednesday, February 24, 4:00–5:30 PM — Christianity\n\nWednesday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism\nThursday, April 15, 4:00–5:30 PM — Paganism\nWednesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 PM — Quakerism\n\n\n\nCertificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement\nTo earn the certificate, participants must complete the fundamental course, Practice Curiousity, plus 5 Everday Faith sessions (listed above). Practice Curiousity is also offered on September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ ) and January 13, 2027 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ ), 4:00-5:30 PM.\nEARN YOUR CERTIFICATE\n\n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/
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SUMMARY:National Constitution Center & Interfaith Philadelphia:  A Conversation on Religious Freedom
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThroughout this year’s 250 th anniversary, Interfaith Philadelphia explored and celebrated “Religious Freedom: Then and Now.” Philadelphia’s historic role as the incubator of one of our nation’s most enduring ideals—religious liberty—lives on today. Throughout the year, Interfaith Philadelphia’s yearlong offerings have rooted the community in foundational stories of the past through lectures, panels, and workshops hosted by twelve of Philadelphia’s most historic congregations. Philadelphians and tourists alike have visited their unique histories, discovering new and sometimes surprising perspectives through a self-guided walking tour.\nAt the National Constitution Center, audiences from Philadelphia, across the country, and across the world honored His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with the 38th annual Liberty Medal on July 3, 2026, and reflected on how America’s founding ideals of freedom of religion, freedom of thought, and freedom of expression continue to resonate globally.\nAs 2026 comes to an end, we are left with probing questions: What are the challenges facing religious freedom today? How can we live into the promise of pluralistic democracy? What will ready us to reach out to our neighbors of different faiths and worldviews? How can we truly dare to understand?\nJoin us for a culminating event as we reflect on our religiously diverse democracy today and into the next 250 years.\nView the exhibition Pennsylvania’s Founding: How a City and a Colony Shaped America’s Civic DNA from 5:30 to 6:00 pm, followed by A Conversation on Religious Freedom panel discussion, moderated by Vince Stango, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Constitution Center.\nThe event will also include the unveiling of a Religious Freedom Digital Quilt and sharing of impactful moments from 2026.\n\n\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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LOCATION:525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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SUMMARY:Practice Curiosity: How to ask better questions, notice assumptions, and learn across faith traditions
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nCuriosity is an essential starting point for meaningful connection across differences. In this introductory course, you’ll explore the skills and practices that help us approach conversations about faith, identity, and lived experience with greater awareness and openness. Together, we’ll examine how the language we use shapes understanding, how the same words can hold different meanings for different people, and what makes a question thoughtful, respectful, and genuinely curious.\nWhat you will learn:\n\nDevelop greater awareness of language and assumptions by exploring how the words and terms we use can carry different meanings, histories, and experiences for different people.\nStrengthen your ability to ask thoughtful questions by considering how questions can invite openness, create connection, or unintentionally create barriers.\nPractice the art of curious inquiry through opportunities to develop and refine questions that communicate respect, openness, and a genuine desire to understand.\nDeepen your self-awareness and understanding of others by recognizing that learning across differences is not only about discovering someone else’s perspective—it is also an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences, assumptions, and ways of seeing the world.\n\nWhether you are beginning a journey of religious understanding, working in a diverse community, or simply seeking to become a more curious neighbor, this course offers practical tools you can begin using right away.\n\n\nEarn a Certificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement\nThe Certificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement equips professionals, educators, nonprofit leaders, clergy, healthcare providers, and others with the knowledge and skills to better understand the religious beliefs, practices, and traditions that shape our world. This program is essential for those wanting to navigate conversations, relationships, and workplaces across faith differences with confidence and respect.\nTo earn the Certificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement, register for one Practice Curiosity session and a minimum of five Everyday Faith sessions.\nPractice Curiosity (Choose 1)\n\nPractice Curiosity – September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ )\nPractice Curiosity – January 13, 2027 ( http://nterfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ )\n\nEveryday Faith (Choose at Least 5)\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00-5:30 — Judaism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-judaism-and-high-holy-days/ )\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-hinduism/ )\n\n\nWednesday, November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM — Indigenous Traditions ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-indigenous-traditions/ )\n\n\nThursday, December 10, 4:00–5:30 PM — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/ )\n\n\nWednesday, January 27, 4:00–5:30 PM — Islam ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-islam/ )\n\n\nWednesday, February 24, 4:00–5:30 PM — Christianity ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-christianity/ )\n\n\nThursday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/buddhist-holy-days-2026/ )\n\n\nThursday, April 15, 4:00–5:30 PM — Paganism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-paganism/ )\n\nWednesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 PM — Quakerism ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-quakerism/ )\n\nEARN YOUR CERTIFICATE\n\n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/
CATEGORIES:Everyday Faith
LOCATION:Virtual
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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/
ORGANIZER;CN=Interfaith Philadelphia:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Foundations LIVE
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270523T170000
DTSTAMP:20250923T105234Z
CREATED:20250923
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Visionary Women 2027
DESCRIPTION:Visionary Women is an intergenerational program at the intersection of religion, gender, race, and social justice. Visionary Women brings women together across generations to explore the questions that shape our communities and our world: how faith, gender, race, and justice meet, and what we can do about it.\nEach year, our cohort is made up of women from culturally, religiously, and ideologically diverse backgrounds. That range of experience is the heart of the program, and every voice adds to the conversation.\nYou don’t need a religious affiliation to join. Participants do not need to identify with a religious tradition or belong to a congregation to enroll. All women are welcome.\nREGISTER HERE\n\nSchedule\nJanuary 24, 2027 – Orientation, 2:00-4:00 pm (Virtual)\nJanuary 31, 2027 – Buddhist – Won Buddhist Temple of Philadelphia, 2:00–5:00 pm\nFebruary 21, 2027 – Jewish – Beth Tikvah-B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue, 2:00–5:00 pm\nMarch 14, 2027 – Quaker – Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 2:00–5:00 pm\nApril 11, 2027 – Christian – Glenside United Church of Christ, 2:00–5:00 pm\nMay 23, 2027 – Muslim – Masjidullah – The Center for Human Excellence, 2:00–5:00 pm\nTogether, we will step into a space of listening, learning, and connection as we explore their traditions and perspectives.\nThroughout our time together, you will have the opportunity to:\n\nConnect with fellow participants\nListen to and share stories\nAsk thoughtful questions\nDeepen your understanding of a variety of faith traditions\nReflect on what it means to stand in allyship and solidarity\n\n\n\nIn a world that can feel divided and uncertain, what if you could gather with a circle of curious, compassionate women—and experience something profoundly different?\nVisionary Women is not just a program. It’s an intergenerational experience in the Greater Philadelphia area, exploring the powerful intersections of faith, gender, race, and social justice—all while building relationships that matter.\nSession Flow:\n\nWelcome to the sacred space or gathering place\nPaired conversations\nA panel of faith leaders and community voices\nSmall-group dialogue to process and connect\nClosing reflections\n\n\n\n\nWhat Participants in 2025 said about the experience:\n“This experience enabled me to see differences between the different types of faith in the US and how that impacts our lives in the world.”\n“I loved the time in a small group. We had such thoughtful and insightful conversations. I feel very connected to these women. I made new friends.”\n“The interaction with other women who are looking to learn about each other with open minds and open hearts. There is more that brings us together than divides us if we just take the time to listen to each other.”\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/visionary-women-2027/
CATEGORIES:Visionary Women
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162028Z
CREATED:20260812
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:32
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Everyday Faith: Islam
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEveryday Faith is an interactive workshop series designed to help you build a more generous, practical understanding of the diverse ways people live and practice their faith — or no faith at all — every single day.\nIn a world that often pushes us toward quick judgments and polarization, Everyday Faith invites you to slow down, get curious, and engage with the complex ways religion, spirituality, and worldview shape our daily lives.\nYou’ll explore how faith, spirituality, and worldviews influence aspects of life such as:\n\nLife cycle events — from births and weddings to funerals\nHoliday celebrations — and how people observe them differently\nFood and clothing practices — understanding religious and cultural significance\nHistory in our region — origin and growth of the faith community\nWorkplace conversations — navigating faith and identity in professional settings\n\nThrough these insights, you’ll gain practical tools to better understand and respectfully engage with people of diverse religious, spiritual, and secular identities.\nWhy Religious Literacy Matters\nUnderstanding religion and worldview diversity is more important than ever — especially in workplaces, schools, and civic life. Religious literacy helps us challenge assumptions, break down stereotypes, and build meaningful relationships across lines of difference. Everyday Faith gives you the skills, confidence, and personal insight to navigate a diverse world with empathy and respect.\nThe Living Library: Real People, Real Understanding\nA signature feature of the Everyday Faith experience is the Living Library — a unique opportunity to engage directly with individuals from a variety of faiths, spiritual paths, and worldviews. Just like checking out a book, you’ll “check out” a person and have a one-on-one or small group conversation where you can ask questions, hear personal stories, and explore perspectives that might be unfamiliar to you.\nCost: The suggested price of this program is $50 with a sliding scale of $25-$125. Click here ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/slide-scale-fee-structure/ ) for more information on how to determine the cost that is right for you.\nLook out for registration for these other sessions in the Everyday Faith series!\n\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00–5:30 PM — Judaism and High Holy Days\n\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism\n\n\nWednesday, November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM — Indigenous Traditions\n\nThursday, December 10, 4:00–5:30 PM — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\n\nWednesday, February 24, 4:00–5:30 PM — Christianity\n\nWednesday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism\nThursday, April 15, 4:00–5:30 PM — Paganism\nWednesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 PM — Quakerism\n\n\n\nCertificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement\nTo earn the certificate, participants must complete the fundamental course, Practice Curiousity, plus 5 Everday Faith sessions (listed above). Practice Curiousity is also offered on September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ ) and January 13, 2027 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ ), 4:00-5:30 PM.\nEARN YOUR CERTIFICATE\n\n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-islam/
ORGANIZER;CN=Interfaith Philadelphia:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Everyday Faith
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:MEC-1e747ddbea997a1b933aaf58a7953c3c@interfaithphiladelphia.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260813T101524Z
CREATED:20260813
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:61
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Everyday Faith: Christianity
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEveryday Faith is an interactive workshop series designed to help you build a more generous, practical understanding of the diverse ways people live and practice their faith — or no faith at all — every single day.\nIn a world that often pushes us toward quick judgments and polarization, Everyday Faith invites you to slow down, get curious, and engage with the complex ways religion, spirituality, and worldview shape our daily lives.\nYou’ll explore how faith, spirituality, and worldviews influence aspects of life such as:\n\nLife cycle events — from births and weddings to funerals\nHoliday celebrations — and how people observe them differently\nFood and clothing practices — understanding religious and cultural significance\nHistory in our region — origin and growth of the faith community\nWorkplace conversations — navigating faith and identity in professional settings\n\nThrough these insights, you’ll gain practical tools to better understand and respectfully engage with people of diverse religious, spiritual, and secular identities.\nWhy Religious Literacy Matters\nUnderstanding religion and worldview diversity is more important than ever — especially in workplaces, schools, and civic life. Religious literacy helps us challenge assumptions, break down stereotypes, and build meaningful relationships across lines of difference. Everyday Faith gives you the skills, confidence, and personal insight to navigate a diverse world with empathy and respect.\nThe Living Library: Real People, Real Understanding\nA signature feature of the Everyday Faith experience is the Living Library — a unique opportunity to engage directly with individuals from a variety of faiths, spiritual paths, and worldviews. Just like checking out a book, you’ll “check out” a person and have a one-on-one or small group conversation where you can ask questions, hear personal stories, and explore perspectives that might be unfamiliar to you.\nCost: The suggested price of this program is $50 with a sliding scale of $25-$125. Click here ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/slide-scale-fee-structure/ ) for more information on how to determine the cost that is right for you.\nLook out for registration for these other sessions in the Everyday Faith series!\n\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00–5:30 PM — Judaism and High Holy Days\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism\n\nWednesday, November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM — Indigenous Traditions\n\n\nThursday, December 10, 4:00–5:30 PM — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\n\n\nWednesday, January 27, 4:00–5:30 PM — Islam\n\nWednesday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism\nThursday, April 15, 4:00–5:30 PM — Paganism\nWednesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 PM — Quakerism\n\n\n\nCertificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement\nTo earn the certificate, participants must complete the fundamental course, Practice Curiousity, plus 5 Everday Faith sessions (listed above). Practice Curiousity is also offered on September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ ) and January 13, 2027 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ ), 4:00-5:30 PM\nEARN YOUR CERTIFICATE\n\n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-christianity/
ORGANIZER;CN=Interfaith Philadelphia:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Everyday Faith
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T173000
DTSTAMP:20250925T123443Z
CREATED:20250925
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:24
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Everyday Faith: Buddhist Traditions
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEveryday Faith is an interactive workshop series designed to help you build a more generous, practical understanding of the diverse ways people live and practice their faith — or no faith at all — every single day.\nIn a world that often pushes us toward quick judgments and polarization, Everyday Faith invites you to slow down, get curious, and engage with the complex ways religion, spirituality, and worldview shape our daily lives.\nYou’ll explore how faith, spirituality, and worldviews influence aspects of life such as:\n\nLife cycle events — from births and weddings to funerals\nHoliday celebrations — and how people observe them differently\nFood and clothing practices — understanding religious and cultural significance\nHistory in our region — origin and growth of the faith community\nWorkplace conversations — navigating faith and identity in professional settings\n\nThrough these insights, you’ll gain practical tools to better understand and respectfully engage with people of diverse religious, spiritual, and secular identities.\nWhy Religious Literacy Matters\nUnderstanding religion and worldview diversity is more important than ever — especially in workplaces, schools, and civic life. Religious literacy helps us challenge assumptions, break down stereotypes, and build meaningful relationships across lines of difference. Everyday Faith gives you the skills, confidence, and personal insight to navigate a diverse world with empathy and respect.\nThe Living Library: Real People, Real Understanding\nA signature feature of the Everyday Faith experience is the Living Library — a unique opportunity to engage directly with individuals from a variety of faiths, spiritual paths, and worldviews. Just like checking out a book, you’ll “check out” a person and have a one-on-one or small group conversation where you can ask questions, hear personal stories, and explore perspectives that might be unfamiliar to you.\nCost: The suggested price of this program is $50 with a sliding scale of $25-$125. Click here ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/slide-scale-fee-structure/ ) for more information on how to determine the cost that is right for you.\nLook out for registration for these other sessions in the Everyday Faith series!\n\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00–5:30 PM — Judaism and High Holy Days\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism\n\nWednesday, November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM — Indigenous Traditions\n\n\nThursday, December 10, 4:00–5:30 PM — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\n\n\nWednesday, January 27, 4:00–5:30 PM — Islam\n\n\nWednesday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism\n\n\nThursday, April 15, 4:00–5:30 PM — Paganism\n\n\nWednesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 PM — Quakerism\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement\nTo earn the certificate, participants must complete the fundamental course, Practice Curiousity, plus 5 Everday Faith sessions (listed above). Practice Curiousity is also offered on September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ ) and January 13, 2027 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ ), 4:00-5:30 PM.\nEARN YOUR CERTIFICATE\n\n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/buddhist-holy-days/
ORGANIZER;CN=Interfaith Philadelphia:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Everyday Faith
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:MEC-ac0b236e346da355400a90fcc7e28be6@interfaithphiladelphia.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T173000
DTSTAMP:20260813T101641Z
CREATED:20260813
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:59
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Everyday Faith: Paganism
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEveryday Faith is an interactive workshop series designed to help you build a more generous, practical understanding of the diverse ways people live and practice their faith — or no faith at all — every single day.\nIn a world that often pushes us toward quick judgments and polarization, Everyday Faith invites you to slow down, get curious, and engage with the complex ways religion, spirituality, and worldview shape our daily lives.\nYou’ll explore how faith, spirituality, and worldviews influence aspects of life such as:\n\nLife cycle events — from births and weddings to funerals\nHoliday celebrations — and how people observe them differently\nFood and clothing practices — understanding religious and cultural significance\nHistory in our region — origin and growth of the faith community\nWorkplace conversations — navigating faith and identity in professional settings\n\nThrough these insights, you’ll gain practical tools to better understand and respectfully engage with people of diverse religious, spiritual, and secular identities.\nWhy Religious Literacy Matters\nUnderstanding religion and worldview diversity is more important than ever — especially in workplaces, schools, and civic life. Religious literacy helps us challenge assumptions, break down stereotypes, and build meaningful relationships across lines of difference. Everyday Faith gives you the skills, confidence, and personal insight to navigate a diverse world with empathy and respect.\nThe Living Library: Real People, Real Understanding\nA signature feature of the Everyday Faith experience is the Living Library — a unique opportunity to engage directly with individuals from a variety of faiths, spiritual paths, and worldviews. Just like checking out a book, you’ll “check out” a person and have a one-on-one or small group conversation where you can ask questions, hear personal stories, and explore perspectives that might be unfamiliar to you.\nCost: The suggested price of this program is $50 with a sliding scale of $25-$125. Click here ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/slide-scale-fee-structure/ ) for more information on how to determine the cost that is right for you.\nLook out for registration for these other sessions in the Everyday Faith series!\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00–5:30 PM — Judaism and High Holy Days\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism\n\n\nWednesday, November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM — Indigenous Traditions\n\n\nThursday, December 10, 4:00–5:30 PM — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\n\n\nWednesday, January 27, 4:00–5:30 PM — Islam\n\n\nWednesday, February 24, 4:00–5:30 PM — Christianity\n\n\nThursday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism\n\n\nWednesday, May 12, 4:00–5:30 PM — Quakerism\n\n\n\n\nCertificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement\nTo earn the certificate, participants must complete the fundamental course, Practice Curiousity, plus 5 Everday Faith sessions (listed above). Practice Curiousity is also offered on September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ ) and January 13, 2027 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ ), 4:00-5:30 PM\n \n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-paganism/
ORGANIZER;CN=Interfaith Philadelphia:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Everyday Faith
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:MEC-bdb3c278f45e6734c35733d24299d3f4@interfaithphiladelphia.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270512T173000
DTSTAMP:20260813T101724Z
CREATED:20260813
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:62
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Everyday Faith: Quakerism
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEveryday Faith is an interactive workshop series designed to help you build a more generous, practical understanding of the diverse ways people live and practice their faith — or no faith at all — every single day.\nIn a world that often pushes us toward quick judgments and polarization, Everyday Faith invites you to slow down, get curious, and engage with the complex ways religion, spirituality, and worldview shape our daily lives.\nYou’ll explore how faith, spirituality, and worldviews influence aspects of life such as:\n\nLife cycle events — from births and weddings to funerals\nHoliday celebrations — and how people observe them differently\nFood and clothing practices — understanding religious and cultural significance\nHistory in our region — origin and growth of the faith community\nWorkplace conversations — navigating faith and identity in professional settings\n\nThrough these insights, you’ll gain practical tools to better understand and respectfully engage with people of diverse religious, spiritual, and secular identities.\nWhy Religious Literacy Matters\nUnderstanding religion and worldview diversity is more important than ever — especially in workplaces, schools, and civic life. Religious literacy helps us challenge assumptions, break down stereotypes, and build meaningful relationships across lines of difference. Everyday Faith gives you the skills, confidence, and personal insight to navigate a diverse world with empathy and respect.\nThe Living Library: Real People, Real Understanding\nA signature feature of the Everyday Faith experience is the Living Library — a unique opportunity to engage directly with individuals from a variety of faiths, spiritual paths, and worldviews. Just like checking out a book, you’ll “check out” a person and have a one-on-one or small group conversation where you can ask questions, hear personal stories, and explore perspectives that might be unfamiliar to you.\nCost: The suggested price of this program is $50 with a sliding scale of $25-$125. Click here ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/slide-scale-fee-structure/ ) for more information on how to determine the cost that is right for you.\nLook out for registration for these other sessions in the Everyday Faith series!\n\n\nThursday, September 3, 4:00–5:30 PM — Judaism and High Holy Days\n\nThursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 PM — Hinduism\n\nWednesday, November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM — Indigenous Traditions\n\n\nThursday, December 10, 4:00–5:30 PM — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\n\n\nWednesday, January 27, 4:00–5:30 PM — Islam\n\n\nWednesday, February 24, 4:00–5:30 PM — Christianity\n\n\nThursday, March 18, 4:00–5:30 PM — Buddhism\n\nThursday, April 15, 4:00–5:30 PM — Paganism\n\n\n\nCertificate in Religious Literacy and Interfaith Engagement\nTo earn the certificate, participants must complete the fundamental course, Practice Curiousity, plus 5 Everday Faith sessions (listed above). Practice Curiousity is also offered on September 23, 2026 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2026/ ) and January 13, 2027 ( https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/practice-curiosity-2027/ ), 4:00-5:30 PM\n \n \n \n
URL:https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/events/everyday-faith-quakerism/
ORGANIZER;CN=Interfaith Philadelphia:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Everyday Faith
LOCATION:Virtual
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