religion
Ethics and Religion Talk: Is torture in defense of civilians ethical?
by (Rabbi David J.B...)
Submitted 08-14-2017 under OPINION
This column answers questions of Ethics and Religion by submitting them to a multi-faith panel of spiritual leaders in the Grand Rapids area. We’d love to hear about the ordinary ethical questions that come up on the course of your day as well...
When 'them' becomes 'us': Standing with the Muslim community of Grand Rapids
by (Kaufman Interfaith)
Submitted 07-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
It all begins with listening. This past winter, amidst a season fraught with 569 Islamophobic attacks in the United States and a surge in Islamophobic rhetoric, the Peace and Justice Task Force of the Interfaith Service Council decided it was...
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...
Nuns and Nones: Conversation at intersection of contemporary religious, secular life
by (Katie Gordon)
Submitted 04-11-2017 under OPINION
A few months ago, I wrote two articles on the trend in American religious life that has been dubbed by Pew Research as “the Rise of the ‘Nones.’” This language of the “Nones” is an umbrella term meant to...
Coming together, welcoming all: Interfaith gathering of healing, hope
by (Kaufman Interfaith)
Submitted 11-15-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Every year in Grand Rapids, our interfaith community gathers at Thanksgiving time in a spirit of expressing gratitude and unity through our diversity. While a secular holiday, each tradition brings a rich perspective to the theme, which this year is...
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 and Interwoven: Knitting for peace, justice and healing
by (revkatiebaker)
Submitted 06-14-2016 under NEWS
Returning for a second summer, Interfaith & Interwoven: Knitting for Peace, Justice and Healing is a communitywide ministry open to all faiths, ages and skill-sets providing a space for fellowship, collaboration and creativity! The ministry...
Catalyst Radio: Modern religious storytelling and the Festival of Faith & Writing
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-14-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
We met Lisa Ann Cockrel, director of the Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin College. 2,000 writers and readers of any or no faith will attend the festival April 14-16 at Calvin College campus to learn and discuss ethics, liberation, world...
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...
Habitat Kent's Lunch Dialogue: Embracing Justice and Mercy in Your Organizational Strategy
by (habitatkent)
Submitted 02-15-2016 under
Please join us for an informal luncheon where several community leaders will begin a dialogue on mercy and justice and how they incorporate the concepts into the organizations they lead. But it is a dialogue so come with your own ideas and...