Growing up Easter was one of my favorite holidays because we celebrated it twice! As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we celebrated Easter in ways similar to many in the United States. We participated in the secular Easter traditions by dying hard-boiled eggs, carefully placing them in baskets, only
World Labyrinth Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in May, which this year is May 1. The international event, begun by the World Labyrinth Society in 2009, is expected to attract around 5,000 participants visiting sites in some 35 countries. Most participants will “Walk as One at 1” by walking a labyrinth
Join us online for "Ecumenical and Interfaith History in Greater Kansas City: Celebrating the Past and Envisioning the Future" February 21st, 2021 at 2pm CDT In honor of UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, join us for a celebratory and retrospective look at the history of ecumenical and interfaith work in Greater Kansas City over the past 100 years.
The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council joins the many voices in condemning the recent unprecedented attack on our nation's Capitol Building that resulted in the death of five individuals and many others suffering injuries. As members of an interfaith council, so many of our forebears suffered due to baseless hatred and violent acts. Each of
If you knew Steve Jeffers, you know why I wish we could hear his voice as COVID-19 disturbs the world. Readers unfamiliar with him will want to know that each year the Council presents an award named for him. The Rev. Steven L. Jeffers, PhD, founded and directed the Institute for Spirituality in Health at
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
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
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
The Table of Faiths event is our annual fundraiser to support our programs and partnerships designed to educate and break cultural barriers among all religious traditions. It is only through your donations that we are able to develop and provide resources, networking, and programs to increase appreciation for cultural and religious diversity.May 8 • 5:30-8:30pm
