“CELEBRATING OUR FAITHS” is a joint program of theCity of Edmonton and the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action. It is a permanent display that changes monthly and showcases the many faiths that call this home. Please join us in city hall at noon on Monday December 18 to celebrate Hanukkah, we’ll enjoy the Talmud Torah choir and refreshments… Read more »
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Invitation to Pilgrimage – Journeys of Discovery
The EICEA is pleased to invite you to join us for Pilgrimage – Journeys of Discovery during NAIN Connect 2018. Come celebrate NAIN’s 30-year journey of building relationships. Our pilgrimage journey during this week will be personal, with ah historical overview from local scholar Nakita Valerio, and national, as Dr. Marie Wilson, Commissioner of Canada’s… Read more »
New Nativity Scene at City Hall
City Hall’s new Nativity scene debuted on December 1 as part of the “Celebrating Our Faiths” series organized by the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action in partnership with the City of Edmonton. The Nativity scene was created by local artist Ritchie Velthuis, who is pictured second from the right.
Lunch and Learn: December 11
LUNCH & LEARN Monday December 11 at noon here. Marg Armstrong will talk about the Memorial Society of Edmonton and District, a non-profit, non-sectarian society of like-minded individuals who believe in pre-planning dignified final arrangements at a reasonable cost. Two things are guaranteed in this world: death and taxes. What do you want done with… Read more »
Celebrating Our Faiths: Dec. 18
“CELEBRATING OUR FAITHS” Please join us again in city hall at noon on Monday December 18 to celebrate Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanukah, Hannukah, Chanuka, Chanukkah, Hanuka, Channukah, Chanukka, Hanukka, Hannuka, Hannukkah, Channuka, Xanuka, Hannukka, Channukkah, Channukka, Chanuqa, Chanukkah and/or Hanukah. (Take your pick.) We’ll enjoy the Talmud Torah choir and enjoy traditional treats of the season,… Read more »
North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) Conference, July 31-Aug. 3 2018
The Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action is proud to host the North American Interfaith Network NAIN Connect 2018 Conference from July 31-August 3, 2018. Come celebrate NAIN’s 30-year journey of building relationships. Our pilgrimage journey during this week will be personal, with ah historical overview from local scholar Nakita Valerio, and national, as… Read more »
Celebrating Our Faiths: Dec. 1
“CELEBRATING OUR FAITHS” Please join us in City Hall on Friday December 1st at noon, a new nativity scene created by a local artist will be “unveiled”, a school choir will entertain and light refreshments served, all welcome.
Open House: December 6
Edmonton Interfaith Centre Annual Open House –Wednesday December 6 at 7:30, please join us here for our annual relaxing evening of fun, food, music, dance and schmoozing with friends old and new. Learn, listen (and participate) in Tai Chi, Indigenous drumming, ginaan, shabad, bhajan, Chanukah and Christmas of course. You can buy calendars and renew… Read more »
Lunch and Learn Video: Martin Luther and the Reformation
Dr. Nicholas Wickenden presented “Luther – the Unintended Reformation” at the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action’s Lunch and Learn on November 20, 2017.
Nov. 22: Rabbi Arik Ascherman
Please join us on Wednesday November 22 at 1:00 to meet Rabbi Arik Ascherman. He led Rabbis for Human Rights for 21 years, and has currently founded “Torat Tzedek” (Torah of Justice.) He is known for putting himself in physical danger in the defense of others, and is widely recognized as a leading Israeli advocate… Read more »