Here are some video highlights from our Building Bridges Among Faith Traditions multifaith concert on Feb. 9.
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Photos: Multifaith Concert 2020
You may have noticed we now have a Photo Gallery in the menu at the top of our website. You can select a gallery for a specific event from the drop-down menu. Our latest gallery is from our Multifaith Concert on February 9. Click here for a look.
SAVE THE DATE: “BUILDING BRIDGES AMONG FAITH TRADITIONS” MULTIFAITH CONCERT
A multifaith and multicultural concert with music and poetry from across the globe. Featuring U of A Prof. of Ethnomusicology Michael Frishkopf and members of the Middle Eastern & North African Music Ensemble. Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 – 119 Street Silent Auction & Refreshments Entrance fee: $10,… Read more »
Film Shown at City Hall + Two Viewing Opportunities
We were honoured last week when City Council was shown the trailer for our new video “Building Bridges”, about interfaith activities in Edmonton. We were hosted before the meeting, please see the photo. From the left: Mayor Don Iveson, Shiraz Kanji, Len Gierach, Farah Jamil (board members), Netta Phillet (office coordinator), Eric Spoeth (producer) and… Read more »
Lunch and Learn: November 18
On Monday, November 18 here at noon, Loraine Johnson, Death Doula, Green Burial advocate and Palliative Massage Therapist, will be our speaker. Green Burials have been in the news lately, Edmonton Journal and CBC radio – come and learn more. Our entrance is in the back lane across from Tim Horton’s, bring your lunch if… Read more »
Just One World: Nov. 23-24
The Edmonton Interfaith Centre will be at Just One World with calendars and posters for sale. Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Basil’s Cultural Centre (10819 71 Avenue). We look forward to seeing you there! Here is the Facebook event.
Public Premiere of “BUILDING BRIDGES: A VIDEO DOCUMENTARY”
September 11, 2019 , 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton (Westlawn Funeral Home) Meet the director and participants, engage members and friends leading towards World Interfaith Harmony Week FEBRUARY 2020 Please RSVP to intfaith@shaw.ca
UN Day of Peace: Sept. 21
Theme: Climate Action for Peace. Time/Location: Saturday, September 21, at noon by the Homeless Memorial (103A Avenue between 99 and 100 Streets, just north of City Hall). The Interfaith Centre, along with other groups, will gather on September 21 to show our support to address the climate crisis to help achieve peace. We will have… Read more »
September Events
Lunch & Learn – Monday, September 9th AT NOON We are continuing the theme of fasting. In May our board member Farah Jamil talked about Ramadan, and in June board president and Metis Elder Pauline Paulson’s topic was fasting in her tradition. On September 9th Rabbi Gila Caine (Temple Beth Ora) will talk about the… Read more »
2020 Multifaith Calendar Now Available
The 2020 Multifaith Calendar is now available! This year’s theme is “Reimagining Peace and Harmony.” Information on how you can order yours is here.