Recognizing that climate change is a threat to the existence of all of humanity and that it requires immediate action from people of all faiths, the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council organized a Virtual Forum titled, “Faiths’ Call for Climate Action,”which took place the week before Earth Day on April 16th. We chose to hold
It is hard to think of a time in world history when health partnerships were more important than they are today. That is why GKCIC leadership accepted immediately and enthusiastically the invitation to participate in this year’s dinner on behalf of (PAMA) the Palestinian American Medical Association. The dinner was held Saturday evening, February 29th
Syed Farrukh Shabbir, M.D., Memorial Scholarship 2020 Syed Farrukh Shabbir, M.D. was a founding member of the Crescent Peace Society who passed away in 2006 after spending twenty-seven years of his life serving and supporting our community. In this memory, the Shabbir family founded the Syed Farrukh Shabbir, M.D., Memorial Scholarship through CPS. The scholarship
Since the 1920’s, Greater Kansas City has fostered a community of interfaith relations that is quite distinctive from other cities. In fact, if it was ever necessary to designate one city in the United States as the heart of interfaith activity, a very compelling argument could be made for Kansas City. The Greater Kansas City
#Repost The Parliament of the World’s Religions unequivocally condemns the anti-Semitic attack carried out in Jersey City, New Jersey on Tuesday. December 10. The monstrous attack on a Kosher Deli in Jersey City resulted in the deaths of 4 victims, including one police officer. The Parliament stands with the global Jewish community, the Jersey City
Towards a Global Ethic: Initial Declaration, also known as the Global Ethic, expresses a shared set of core values found in the teachings of the world's religious, spiritual, and ethical traditions. The Global Ethic, mostly drafted by Professor Hans Küng in consultation with several hundred leaders and scholars, became an official declaration of the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1993.
David E. Nelson D.Min., Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council Community Advisor I have always been interested in world religions. As a little boy I explored books in the library and on my father’s book shelf. In high school, one of my favorite courses was “Great Books” which was a study of world religions.
Interfaith cooperation is the key to transforming this religiously diverse society into a more just, kind, and pluralistic nation, and world. It’s why we are so passionate about the work we do, and why we are so grateful to those who support us financially through their sponsorship for our Table of Faiths event. Interfaith leaders
Each year the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council gives two awards to acknowledge an individual and an organization in the greater Kansas City area demonstrating the values we hold so dearly - building the most welcoming community for all. These awards are: The Steve Jeffers Leadership Service Award is named in honor of the late
The Parliament's website says, “Welcome to the Oldest, Largest and Most Inclusive Convening Organization of the Global Interfaith Movement” – and it’s not just boasting. If you believe in the interfaith movement and you enjoy meeting people from all religions and countries, the Parliament of the World’s Religions is a “bucket-list” event. Each Parliament is
