Kaufman Interfaith

Toxic Polarization is a spiritual crisis, & faith is a powerful response to the divides we face as a society. Join us for the Faith Over Division Tour as we explore how to draw on our faith traditions to build a shared future for all of us. Sign up at: bit.ly/FaithOverDivis…

Register for our Interfaith Service Day Camp coming up June 24-28! Camp is a great opportunity for middle & high schoolers to explore the world of interfaith leadership by visiting sacred sites & hands on service projects at area nonprofits More info: bit.ly/InterfaithDayC…

In case you missed our engaging conversation with David Gushee and @kkdumez last Friday, the video is now available. Thanks again to @eerdmansbooks and @SchulerBooks for cosponsoring this memorable event! Watch here: youtu.be/qfoT_GSRVcw #DefendingDemocracy

Coming up tomorrow! Join us for a great conversation Friday at 1pm! Register here: eerdmans.wufoo.com/forms/m1wo0ody…

Kaufman Scholars & the United Jewish School students visited Masjid Al Tawheed on Sunday. They ate yummy food (thanksLe Kabob), built friendships, learned about Islam, took a tour & asked hard questions! We commend these youth for stretching & leaning into interfaith cooperation.

Save the Date! Summer Day Camp is June 24-28. Interfaith Day Camp allows middle & high schoolers to explore the world of interfaith leadership through visiting sacred sites & hands on service projects at area nonprofits. For early bird registration, visit bit.ly/DayCampInteres…

We honor MLK's legacy & his tireless efforts to promote equality, justice, & peace. As an interfaith community, we stand in solidarity to continue his work & strive for a world where everyone is treated with dignity & respect. MLK events this week @GVSU gvsu.edu/mlk/

When a Shia Muslim Imam says Ali is the Master and a Christian pastor says Jesus is King expect a conflict. When these convictions are put into song alongside one another it is interfaith work. @interfaithusa #whyartmatters

Registration is now open for this year's scholars program! In this program, students develop their leadership skills, learn about interfaith cooperation, and work to create a more inclusive community.

Youth Interfaith Service Day Camp 2023! Students built friendships & explored the power of story. We learned why it's crucial to understand our own story, to respect the stories of others & to learn from history to shape a hopeful future for all. youtu.be/olbQs9tTHf4

Day camp is underway! Learning about Fair Housing! Thank you Fair Housing Center of West Michigan!

Know a middle or high schooler who wants to learn how to make a difference in their community? Have them check out our Interfaith Day Camps, coming up this summer from June 12th-16th. #camp #GrandRapids More info and registration: gvsu.edu/camps/view.htm…

At our Summer Interfaith Day Camps, students explore different houses of worship while engaging with peers and neighbors of a variety of cultures, traditions and world views. Camp this year runs from June 12-16. Find out more at: gvsu.edu/interfaith/you…

The new episode of the Talking Together series, online now at wgvu.org & the PBS app, & on @WGVUPublicMedia May 3 & 7, features a discussion about strategies for collaborating across differences & listening to understand. Visit youtube.com/wgvu35 to watch.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute Summer Day Camp would not be possible without the support of generous donors in our community. Thank you @millerknoll for partnering with us to make this camp a reality! Camp this year runs from June 12-16 Info: gvsu.edu/interfaith/camp.

Ridvan is known as the Most Great Festival in the Baha’i Faith. The Ridvan Festival is 12 days long, commemorated Apr 20-May 2, 2023. It is also the time of year where Baha’is elect their local and national governing bodies. Happy Ridvan to all those celebrating!

Today marks the end of Ramadan and beginning of Eid al-Fitr for our Muslim friends. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Eid!

In what ways can people move from talking about shared concerns to taking concrete action steps toward shared visions? Join us tonight via zoom to find out at our final Talking Together event. Find out more at: gvsu.edu/talkingtogethe…

Our last Talking Together event is coming up Thursday night. Join us for a virtual panel-led conversation highlighting the visionary bridge-building work of local community organizations. Find out more at: bit.ly/WorkingTogethe…

Our next #TalkingTogether event is coming up on April 20 and features the visionary bridge-building work of local community organizations. Check our events page at interfaithunderstanding.org for details.