Thursday, October 11, 2007

Upcoming Project Interfaith Programs and Events 2007-2008

Check out the exciting line-up of dynamic speakers and innovative programs that Project Interfaith is offering for the 2007-2008 year. While our programs are held in locations around Omaha, they are open to all who are interested- so for those of you in other communities, perhaps it's time for a road trip...

Religious Diversity Issues in Professional Care Giving:
A Training for Professional Care Givers, Medical Personnel, and Social Service Providers in Facilities and In-Home Care
August 30, 7:45 am- 3:00 pm
Location: Jewish Community Center

Educator Training on Managing Issues of Religious Diversity in a Public School Setting
October 10, 7:45 am- 3:00 pm
Location: Jewish Community Center

Getting Better Coverage in the Media:
A Workshop for Religious Groups and Organizations and Those Working on Issues of Religion and Society
November 7, 8:30-11:30 am
Location: Jewish Community Center

“No god but G-d: A Look at Islam Today and Its Relations with Judaism and Christianity”
A Community Conversation with Reza Aslan
November 8, 7:00 pm
Location: Countryside Community Church

Jewish-Christian-Muslim Study Circle
Topic: Binding of Isaac/Ishmael

December 2, 2:00-5:00 pm
Location: Countryside Community Church

Workshops on Jewish-Christian Relations with Dr. Amy-Jill Levine
For the Jewish Community: "Beyond Christmas Trees and Missionaries: What the Jewish Community Needs to Know About Jesus, the New Testament, and Christianity" January 7, 2008, 7:30- 9:00 pm Location: Jewish Community Center

For Jewish and Christian Clergy, Lay leaders and Academics: "From the Academy to the Pews: What Clergy, Lay Leaders and Scholars Need to Know About the Origins, Evolution, and Future of Jewish-Christian Relations" January 8, 2007, 11:30 am- 1:30 pm, Location: Jewish Community Center

For Christian Volunteer and Professional Educators: "Jesus the Jew: What Christian Educators Need to Know About Jewish-Christian Relations" January 8, 2007, 7:00-8:30 pm, Location: Countryside Community Church

Religious Diversity Issues in Professional Care Giving:
A Training for Professional Care Givers, Medical Personnel, and Social Service Providers in Facilities and In-Home Care
January 17, 7:45 am- 4:00 pm
Location: Heritage Pointe Assisted Living

Educator Training on Managing Issues of Religious Diversity in a Public School Setting
January 30, 7:45 am- 3:00 pm
Location: Jewish Community Center

3rd Annual Interfaith Architecture Tour Theme: The Role of Images and Icons in Architecture and Faith Community Life March 9, 2008, 1:00-5:00 pm
Sites: Hindu Temple and St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

Educator Training on Managing Issues of Religious Diversity in a Public School Setting
April 2, 7:45 am- 3:00 pm
Location: Jewish Community Center

Speaking of Faith: A Community Conversation with Radio Host Krista Tippett April 3, 7:00 pm Location: Countryside Community Church

Project Interfaith Talkbacks following BlueBarn Theatre's production of Man from Nebraska April 17, following 7:30 pm play and May 4, following 6:00 pm play BlueBarn Theatre

"Images of Faith: Public and Private Rituals" Sacred Art and Interfaith Photography Exhibit October-November 2008 Location: Cathedral Cultural Central

Interfaith Holistic Health Fair November 2008 Location TBA

For more information on Project interfaith and its programs, contact Beth Katz, Director of Project Interfaith, at (402) 334-6573 or email beth@projectinterfaithusa.org.

2 comments:

Ian said...

This is a terrific site, and I applaud the work being done by Project Interfaith.

I have recently come across another resource that also seems exciting: www.JewishInterfaith.com

Rev. Beth Walden Stotts said...

Fantastic work being done by Project Interfaith!