Kaufman Interfaith Institute
Passing the Mic: At-Tawheed Islamic Center's Muneeba Khan answers, "What aspect of your tradition has been the most difficult within the last year?"
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-30-2021 under VOICES
Allison Egrin, Jewish practitioner and Program Assistant at Kaufman Interfaith Institute, previously asked Grand Rapids faith communities: "What aspect of your tradition has been the most difficult or taxing within the last year?"...
Passing the Mic: Kaufman Interfaith Institute's Allison Egrin answers, "What tenet of your faith tradition most stands out to you right now?"
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 02-24-2021 under VOICES
Brett Townsend, Community Services Specialist at Community Media Center, asks leaders or practitioners in Grand Rapids faith communities: "What tenet of your religious or spiritual tradition most stands out to you right now?" Allison...
Triennial Interfaith Dialogue will explore whether religious identities are what unites or divides us
by (elainasmith)
Submitted 10-19-2018 under NEWS
Since 1989, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute has been working to promote understanding and respect among different faith groups in West Michigan. Their Triennial Dialogue happens every three years and serves as an eye-opening conversation that...
Abrahamic Dinner offers taste of what's to come during year of Interfaith Friendship
by (dylangrosser)
Submitted 04-20-2018 under NEWS
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Three Abrahamic religions that worship the tradition of a singular and almighty god, who revealed himself to the prophet Abraham long ago. Despite having this in common, many differences separate the followers of...
New interfaith service day camp to teach youth understanding, break stereotypes
by (Fred Stella)
Submitted 06-27-2017 under NONPROFITS
In 2011 a group of activists, coordinated by Kaufman Interfaith Institute at GVSU, petitioned Mayor George Heartwell to proclaim 2012 “The Year of Interfaith Understanding” in Grand Rapids. No other city in the history of the world had...
Catalyst Radio: The interfaith movement in West Michigan
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-18-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Interfaith engagement is the positive interaction between communities from various religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds, and there has been a strong interfaith movement in West Michigan since the 1980s. Katie Gordon, program director...
Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-13-2016 under
We come together to give thanks for the blessings we have received. Prayers, music, sacred writings, reflections and meditation will be woven together with a common theme of Coming Together from many traditions and Welcoming All. Hospitality...
Interfaith, civic organizations unite to sponsor conversation on welcoming refugees
by (Kaufman Interfaith)
Submitted 03-01-2016 under NONPROFITS
In November 2015, following the Paris terrorist attacks, Michigan was the first state whose governor proposed to “pause” allowing Syrian refugees into the United States. This concern around security was a response to the recent ISIS...
Annual Abrahamic Dinner at local mosque to encourage interfaith dialogue
by (Kaufman Interfaith)
Submitted 01-19-2016 under OPINION
By Meghan Bogema, Interfaith Intern at Calvin College Have you ever been to one of our local mosques in Grand Rapids? January 21 is the perfect chance to do so. This Thursday, the Niagara Foundation and Kaufman Interfaith Institute are...
Catalyst Radio: Kaufman Interfaith Institute encouraging dialogue among faith traditions
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 06-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio, our guest is P. Douglas Kindschi, the director of Grand Valley State University’s Kaufman Interfaith...