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Seven Days Festival 2024
The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council members attended and participated in the “Seven Days” events marking the 10 years of overcoming hate by spreading kindness and understanding since the tragic events at the Jewish Community Center and Village Shalom in Johnson County. Over 500 people attended the April 10 Seven Days Kindness Breakfast at the
Iftar Dinner sponsored by the Dialogue Institute at Precious Blood Renewal Center
The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council joined in the Iftar Dinner on March 22 hosted at the Precious Blood Renewal Center. More than 100 people participated with members of the Islamic faith and the sponsoring Dialogue Institute in a meal (Ramadan Mubarak) breaking their Ramadan fast after sunset with friends and family members. The institute
The Longest Journey Begins with a Single Step
As a diverse organization, the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council knows our community is experiencing a wide range of emotions in response to the heinous attacks on Israel and the assaults on Gaza that have followed. The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council grieves the loss of life in Israel and Palestine, we each pray in
Interfaith Holy Days
Need a Speaker?
Our Speakers Bureau is dedicated to building relationships within our community as part of the Council’s mission of growing a sustainable, pervasive culture of knowledge, respect, appreciation and trust amongst people of all faiths and religious traditions. GKCIC speakers are eager to share their knowledge of the Council’s work within the community as well as the principles of their personal understanding and experience of their faith traditions.
Interfaith Voices
Are Turnips a Spiritual Experience?
Before I answer the title question, I would refer you to Google. Just type in the word “turnip.” You will be confronted (some say dizzy or overwhelmed) by the information found there. OK, here goes: 122 grams of turnips contain 34 calories No fat, no cholesterol, no salt (sodium) 122 grams contain 233 grams (6%)
Learning the Stories of Others
When compared to Biblical Christianity, Biblical Judaism can at times look like a particularistic religion with limited global concerns. As someone who grew up in a Jewish home, where the words “righteous” and “gentile” were often joined together (in reference to heroes and heroines of the Holocaust) I was eager to learn about world religions
A Hindu Perspective
Deb Bhaduri In a pluralistic society it is important to have a platform where faith members can exchange their viewpoints on issues that affect society. We live in a world where the social dynamics are changing very rapidly and so an open exchange of ideas is key to our collective existence with