VIRTUAL PROGRAMS – Archived

SUNDAY August 9, 2026
   12:00-12:30 – “IAW Opening” – “History & Interfaith Inspiration” – Rev. Dr. Steve Albert
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   1:00-2:30 – “Deepening Interfaith Connections” – Mitchell Snow, Rev. Dr. Abigail Albert, Deborah Mech, Ruthanne Taylor, Rev. Cheri Metier, Autumn Hankinson
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   3:00–4:30 – “Nagasaki, Nuclear Prayer Day and Interfaith Action” –   Rt Rev William E. Swing, Audrey Kitagawa, Monica Willard, Dorothy Maver, Issac S. Thomas, Colleen Moore, Jonathan Granoff and Fumi Johns Stewart
   To View Program, Go to: https://bit.ly/nagasaki-august-9th-youtube
   5:00-6:30 – “Greening Taraba: Interfaith Climate Action for a Sustainable Future” –
      Dofa Francis – EcoUnity Initiative, Nigeria
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/KQhwKOBv53k
   7:00-8:30 – “Casey Interfaith Network” – Jamel Kaur Singh
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MONDAY August 10, 2026
   8:00–9:30  – “Spiritual Peace Education” – Deborah Robin Mech
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   10:00–11:30  – “Vegan is the New Kosher” – Rabbi David Rosen, (Israel) Ruth Broyde Sharone
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   12:00-1:30  – “Join the Charter for Compassion to Celebrate Golden Rule Day!”–  Felipe Zurita      Quintana
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/HjkbiMcsosY
   2:00-3:30 – “Two Wings of Leadership – Balancing Feminine and Masculine Power in Life and          Organizations” – Charles R. Howard, (Brazil) and Mónica Matínez Vargas (Chile)
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  4:00-5:30 – “Embracing Our Differences – Art as a Bridge for Understanding” – Patrick Arthur         Jackson 
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   6:00-7:30 – “The Spirit of UBUNTU” –(Video)  (Africa) – Pato Banton, Gard Jameson,  Antoinette “Rootsdawtah” Hall
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TUESDAY August 11, 2026
   8:00-9:30 – “Women Who Future a New Paradigm” – Sande Hart
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/1k3arn6XWJk
   10:00-11:30 – “The Architecture of Peace: From Inner Equilibrium to Global Harmony” –
       Dr. Anjali Ghanekar
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/-xNFayjYK_Y  
   12:00-1:30 – “Arizona Faith Network” – Vasu Bandhu
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   2:00-3:30 – “Peace Thru Forgiveness” – Azim Khamisa, Cindy Blumkin, Laura Sheppard, Rev. Jan Chase,  Elizabeth Ramos
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/MyBdgOgWIlw
   4:00-5:30 – “Interfaith Circle Dialogue on Peace”  – Vivian Kwok (Canada)
   To View Program, Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YvQKbH6INg&t=738s 
   6:00-7:30 – “Peace Concert” – Daniel Nahmod
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WEDNESDAY August 12, 2026
   8:00-9:30 – “Building Heaven on Earth: Healing Our Shared Home and Human Family” – Heidi Hardin
   To View Program, Go to: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvljonw7gedbimeywjpyz/video1006098842.mp4?rlkey=rozl969d5oen9rl2zznt5qdo6&st=7ni2ce0v&dl=0
   10:00-11:30 –  “A Faith-full Journey” – Marcus Braybrooke (England)
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   12:00-1:30 – “Zoroastrian Peace” – Maneck Bhujwala, Artemis Javanshir, California Zoroastrian Center, Mandana Pishdadian
   To View Program, Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxmgau2ys2I 
   2:00-3:30 – “Building Bridges: Interfaith and Civic Engagement in Action” – Marvin McCrary, Deacon Steve Hererra, Todd P. Langton, Vasu Bandhu
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/DLWfPP6_i-I
   4:00-5:30  – “Building Connections” – North American Interfaith Network
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   6:00-7:30 – “Pathways to Peace: Building Foundations for a Happier Humanity”– Universal      Peace Foundation – Ray McCready, Robert Enyeart
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/XQ8g_mWh2Z4?si=DBsh_6Te9Koj2kOA
THURSDAY August 13, 2026
   8:00–9:30 – “South Bend, IN Interfaith” – Rev. John Pinter, Tom Ringo, Rev. Dr. Doug Cripe
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   10:00–11:30 – “Wind Beneath My Wings: Sources for Environmental Activism and Sustainable Solutions” – Glenys D’Souza, Dalia Fernanda Marquez Anez, Frankie Orona, Xauanine Cavillo Ramirez, Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash, Susan Nchubirl, Grace Maghanga, Tiffany Tu, Grove Harris
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   12:00-1:30 – “Interfaith Collaboration in Orange County, CA” – Don Garrick with Leaders of Seven Interfaith Organizations
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/jfVSKjhp5ac?is=meagwsutB3EdwTa5 
   2:00-3:30 – “Ancient Inspiration for New Partnerships of Men and Women” – Riane Eisler, Yolanda Nava, and Ruth Broyde Sharone
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   4:00-5:30 – “Interfaith Youth” – Jessica Spence Moss
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   6:00-7:30 – “Earth Justice During Crisis Times”  – “Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice” Philip Petrie, Yusef Miller
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/33_V4DqpjR8
FRIDAY August 14, 2026
   8:00-9:30 – “Justice is What Love Looks Like in Public: Civic Engagement as a Tool for Peace” – The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado  – Shara Smith, Melissa Charnes, Alanna Hunter-Lawley, Melanie Herrera Bortz, Bianka Emerson, Rev. Sondra Tilsley, Craig Towler, Esa Galloway, Austin Geddie
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/ZBPgYL_44Ug
   10:00-11:30 – “Building Bridges Through Curiosity, Compassion, and Conversation” – Jacqueline Fuller  
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   12:00-1:30  – “Multifaith Diversity Awareness: Building Bridges of Understanding”  – Rev. Dr. Ahmondra McClendon
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   2:00-3:30 – “Peace Thru New Thought” – Rev. Dr. Steve Albert, Rev. Dr. Abigail Albert,                Rev.  Wendy Craig-Purcell,
  To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/WW19oZfb0uQ
   4:00-5:30 – “The Promise of World Peace – Baha’i Faith”- Edward Price   
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   6:00-7:30  – “Jewish Shabbat Service w/ Special Indigenous Guest” – Rabbi Alan Bachman,
   Carl Moore
   To View Program, Go to: https://www.youtube.com/live/JbVnTn1SZp4
SATURDAY August 15, 2026
   8:00-9:30  – “Guardians of Creation: The Role of Faith Communities in Conservation, Climate Action, and Peacebuilding”– Usman Inuwa, Interfaith Nigeria
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   10:00-11:30 – “URI 25 Years of Peace Multiplying” – Isaac S. Thomas
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   12:00-1:30 – “Making Peace a Reality” – Aziza Hasan, Aziz Abu Sarah, Maoz Inow
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   2:00-3:30 – “An Interfaith Ubuntu Garden – a Global Safe Space” – SoCalPWR – Rev. Dr. Richard  Rose, Rev. Debrah Friedland-VanZyl, Quincy Coleman & Rev. Dr. Andre Van Zijl
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   4:00-5:30  – “THE WISDOM OF BELONGING: Embodied Spirituality as Pathways of Connection”       All Paths Interspiritual Seminary – Imam Jamal Rahman, Rev. Dr. Andre van Zijl, Rev. Johanna Bell, Rev. Debrah Friedland-VanZyl, and the All Paths Sacred Sangha. 
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   6:00-7:00 – “MEET ME THERE, the Interfaith Musical” – Ruth Broyde Sharone
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   7:00-8:00:  “Interspirituality: Heritage and Future” – Matthew Fox, Mirabai Starr, and Ben Bowler
   To View Program, Go To: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUBsVankrRU 

 

 IAW 2026 CLOSING – Rev. Dr. Steve Albert

SUNDAY August 10, 2025
12:00-1:30 – IAW Opening – “CELEBRATIONS for INSPIRATION” – Poway Interfaith Team (POINT), Rev Cheri Metier, Autumn Hankinson, Members of POINT
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/-kTewg5jYWE
2:00-3:30 – “Why We Farm: How Organic Farmers Are Changing the World” – Temple of Understanding – Alison Van Dyk, Suzanne Bird-Harris
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4:00-5:30 – ““The Soul of Interfaith” – Learn what faiths believe about how our Soul guides us through each lifetime and learn how to program your next incarnation – Rev. Dr. Steve Albert
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/inEUHVW4LHE
6:00-6:40 – “What’s Wicca? – Q&A” – Devra Gregory, Wiccan High Priestess
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6:50-7:30 – “Wiccan Lammas Ritual” – Devra Gregory, Wiccan High Priestess
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MONDAY August 11, 2025
8:00–9:30  – “Spiritual Diversity In Education” – Deborah Robin Mech
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10:00–11:30  – “Spiritual Playdates – Interfaith Families” – Edwina Cowell –
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12:00-1:30  – “Building Heaven on Earth: The Art and Architecture of Think Round’s Twin Visions.” The Paradise Project and The Center for the Human Family—as a living integration of art, science, spirituality, and healing.  Heidi Hardin – Think Round
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/DONIbRv8HrI?si=dZKHEtd1Li0b9_EL 
2:00-3:30 – “Eckankar – A Path to God Realization” –  Alan Pulner, Zenia McLaughlin, and Brian Seifert
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4:00-5:30 – “Caring For The Earth, An Islamic Perspective” – Imam Taha Hassane
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6:00-7:30 – “Interfaith Creation Care” – The Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice – Yusef Miller, Co-Chair
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TUESDAY August 12, 2025
8:00-9:30 –“The World Is Our Playground” From Faith to Identity: Building Unity in Diversity Through Storytelling, Culture, and Lived Experience”  – Interfaith Australia – Dr Jamel Kaur Singh,
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/t1ZU3jx1ZoI 
10:00-11:30 – “Catholicism and the Unicity of Jesus” – Father Brad Esterbrooks
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12:00-1:30 – North American Interfaith Network – Bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) Vasu Bandhu
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2:00-3:30 – UBUNTU – The concept of this phrase can be translated to mean, “A person is a person through other persons,” or “I am because we are.” The purpose and destiny of this project is to present the meaning and values of Ubuntu across all regions of Africa and around the world. Let’s bring the Spirit of Ubuntu to the world! – Deborah Robin Mech, Scott Catamas, Antoinette Rootsdawtah. 
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4:00-5:30 – “Interfaith Prayer Service for Healing” – An evening of prayer, music, meditation, and sacred text readings to pray for the healing of our body, mind, soul, and the world.  Interfaith Circle, Toronto, Canada – Vivian Kwok & Various Faith (and no faith) Leaders – “Interfaith Circle strives to build mutually supportive and long-lasting friendships between people of different faiths (and no faith) through prayer, dialogue, and service.”
   To View Program, Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yww5iayytmA&t=1632s 
6:00-7:30 – “Restoring balance, birthing a new paradigm in the potency of darkness“ We will look at the archetypal Woman Who Futures a New Reality and discuss our role during these potent evolutionary times.  This call is for men, women, and all regardless of how you identify. –  Sande Hart
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/tPVDzctyF_8 
WEDNESDAY August 13, 2025
8:00-9:30 – “Sacred Scriptures: More Than Just Words” – Encounter World Religions, Dr. Brian Carwana
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/KSKJG7SNvIQSS 
10:00-11:30 – “Interfaithfully” – Rabbi David Rosen – Jerusalem, Israel – The pre-eminent Rabbi in the global Interfaith Community for half a century, Rabbi Rosen has been knighted by both the Queen of England and by the Pope for his role in helping to establish diplomatic relations between Israel and the Vatican, as well as for his work in the arena of Jewish-Catholic reconciliation, and inter-faith understanding. Video highlights of his career will be interspersed with an in-person interview conducted by Ruth Broyde Sharone.
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/_nesCyR9Slc 
12:00-1:30 – “A History of Interfaith Community Services” – Mitchel Snow in partnership with Escondido Together Faith Leaders
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2:00-2:40 – “It’s A BuddhaFul Day in Thailand!” – Thai-Buddhist Music & Song – Karl & Noi Anthony
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2:50-3:30 – “It’s A BuddhaFul Day in Thailand!” – Thai-Buddhist Music & Song – Karl & Noi Anthony
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4:00-5:30  – “Zoroastrianism” –  Maneck Bhujwala, Fariba Pirghaibi, Mitra Dinyari, Artemis, Hilda
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/ipAiN6i4UkU 
6:00-7:30 – Interfaith / Shasta County, California – Highlighting the interfaith work in Shasta County, CA. with the the challenges it has been facing with ultra conversatives. Review the events, experience a Native American opening prayer with reflections on the value of interfaith work by Rev Helen Cummings, Redding Zen Buddhist Priory and Gail Pittman-Biehle, Temple Beth Israel. Centers for Spiritual Living, Karuk Tribal Descendant, 
Rev Lynn E Fritz
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THURSDAY August 14, 2025
8:00–9:30 – “The Interfaith Reboot: Stories, Screens, and Sacred Dialogue” – “Interfaith Connections” –     Washington, D.C. – Jacqueline Fuller –
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/CsubB1z3vCE 
10:00–11:30 – “A Common Endeavor; Building America’s Future” – Baha’is of Escondido/San Diego – Verna Sundquist
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12:00-1:30 – “An Urgent Need: Four Essential Features for Interfaith Leadership Today.” – Parliament of the World’s Religions – Moderator Dr. Michael Trice – Panelists: Tarina Ahuja, Bruce Knotts, Rev. Charline Manuel, and Father John Pawlikowski.
   To View Program, Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b0FzNNDnBI 
2:00-3:30 – The Correlations Between Interfaith and Immigration Work” – South Bend Indiana Interfaith –
    Rev. John Pinter
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/tWWHKeanF9g
4:00-5:30 – AZ Faith Network – Bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) Vasu Bandhu, Holly Burton 
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/tcIPrbEZcPs 
6:00-7:30 – “Forgiveness-The Key to Interfaith Collaboration” – Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii –
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FRIDAY August 15, 2025
8:00-9:30 – “Youth and Global Opportunities” – United Religions Initiative (URI) – Issac S Thomas, Global Council Vice Chair  
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10:00-11:30 – “Compassion Circle: The Charter Sangha” – Charter for Compassion – Merida McCarthy, Steven Kramer –
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12:00-1:30  –“Forgiveness and Ancestral Healing” – The Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii” – Roger Epstein
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2:00-3:30 – “Indigenous & Interfaith Wisdom of PEACE” – Join interfaith & interspiritual minister and spiritual seeker Becky Suzik and together let’s experience the intrinsic and expansive wisdom of Peace. We will feature different people around the world representing Indigenous and Faith traditions from oral teachings and sacred texts, as well as sharing from the heart.  Becky Suzik
   To View Program, Go to: https://vimeo.com/1124092409
4:00-5:30 – “The Living God – “God Lives, not lived”, “God speaks, not spoke” – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Shawn M. Record
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6:00-7:30  – “Jewish Shabbat Service” – “Gems of Judaism.” – Rabbi Alan Bachman 
   To View Program, Go to: https://www.youtube.com/@rabbialanscottbachman/streams 
SATURDAY August 16, 2025
8:00-9:30  – ” Bridging the Communication Gap through Collective Agriculture to Promote Interfaith Harmony” – Collective agricultural efforts can serve as a platform for building bridges between people of different faiths, fostering understanding, and promoting harmony. – Interfaith Nigeria – Bauchi State – Mr. Usman Inuwa, Dr. Salisu Waziri
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10:00-11:30 – “How Can We Create a World that Works for Everyone?” Author Yolanda Nava, Dr. Dale Olansky    
To View Program, Go to: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UGvcMK9ZtMNGkYqYkft5yzwXrDhhV9k-/view?usp=drive_link
12:00-1:30 – “New Thought for the World” – Affiliated New Thought Network – Rev. Bill Marchiony, 
   To View Program, Go to: https://youtube.com/live/ikB2ApDJrD4 
2:00-3:30 – “Leading From The Soul: Spiritual Education As Embodied Immersion For a New World” – All Paths Divinity School, an online Interfaith Seminary. – Debra Friedland VanZyl 
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4:00-5:30  – “MEET ME THERE, The Interfaith Musical: from Page to Stage ” – Ruth Broyde Sharone, 
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6:00-7:30  – “Creating One Human Family Under God Thru Music” – Universal Peace Federation –  Executive Director of UPF-USA, Mrs. Kaeleigh Moffitt, Ray McCready, UPF-USA West Region
   IAW Closing – Rev. Dr. Steve Albert
  To View Program, Go to: https://youtu.be/04DBa8LjcyY

8th Annual INTERFAITH  AWARENESS WEEK 2024
Sunday August 11—Saturday August 17 (pst)
VIRTUAL PROGRAM – Archived

Sunday August 11, 2024
12:00-1:30 “Arizona Faith Network” – Vasu Bandhu
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2:00-3:30pm—IAW Opening – “Living From Our Essential Goodness” –Poway Interfaith Team (POINT)
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4-:00-5:30 “Bridging Divides: Sharing Heartbeats” – Escondido Together, Verna Sunquest
  To view Program, go to: https://search.app/HRR7kpxv7smcMtm27 
6-:00-7:00 “The Music of Daniel Nahmod” – 
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Monday August 12, 2024
8:00– 9:30am – “Spiritual Diversity in Education” – Deborah Robin Mech
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10:00– 11:30 – “The Science of Compassion, and Compassion-Centered Art Exhibitions”  – Jon  Kolkin, M.D., President, The Shades of Compassion Foundation –
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12:00-1:30 “Interfaith” Temple of Understanding, New York, Alison Van Dyke,
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2:00-3:30  “Community Resilience” – United Religions Initiative – Samira Barucija,
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4:00-5:30“Connecting the Rising Generation Through Service” – Elder Michael Christensen, Elizabeth Christensen
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6:00-7:30 “Can Western Women Heal The World?” – The Global Women’s Village – Sande Hart
  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/psAjMSt-ako
Tuesday August 13, 2024
8:00– 9:30am “Spiritual Playdate Respect Challenge – Making Respect Cool Again” – Edwina Colwell
 To view Program, go to:, go to: https://youtu.be/DgDsQ9vjuf0
4:00-5:30 “Sin, Suffering, and Redemption” – Catholic-Buddhist Dialogue – Interfaith Circle, Toronto Canada, Vivian Kwok
  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/2WRRemUkHpU?si=Zj7sACYufGZVP7ol
6:00-7:30 “ICI World Pilgrims—Pilgrimage to Vietnam” – Angela Rice, Imam Plemon El-Amin
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Wednesday August 14, 2024
8:00– 9:30am “Bridging Faiths for a Greener Future: Interfaith Peacebuilding through Environmental Conservation” –  Greshma Raju
  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/6LrQXTd_1YU 
4:00-5:30  “We Rise” – Sandra Campbell, Kansas City
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6:00-7:30 “Baha’i Devotional” – Baha’is of Poway California, 
  To view Program, go to: https://youtube.com/watch?v=9EcuTd52R6k&feature=shared 
Thursday August 15,2024
8:00– 9:30am “Connecting Interfaith Through Media and Events” – Jacqueline Fuller
  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/6xqpxLjD9ls 
10:00– 11:30 “How Food Can Increase Social Interaction” –  Kate Sookhoo, Chef Nolan, —Interfaith Philadelphia
  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/yHyJu1IuErE
12:00-1:30 “ Faith Inspired Social Justice by Interfaith Worker Justice of San Diego County” – Rev. Cheri Metier
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2:00-3:30  – Author of “The Uncrowned Queen “ – Dr. Rev. Ahmondra McClendon, NY
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4:00-5:30 “Reclaiming Joy through Nature’s Diversity: Indigenous and Interfaith Wisdom” – Rev. Rebecca  Suzik, Indigenous Elders: Shelly Darling, Gail Burkett, Keiko Nakamichi, Neshama Carlbach, Diyani Ywahoo, Elisi Joan Henry, Rev. Dion Boissiere
  To view Program, go to: https://vimeo.com/1000827683 
 Friday August 16, 2024
10:00– 11:30 “Global Citizenship” – Issac S Thomas
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12:00-1:30 – “Soul’s Evolution for Tomorrow” – Rev. Dr. Stephen Albert, Poway, CA
  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/gmGX2jLmRQA 
2:00-3:30 – “MEAL BREAK” – Stop at the WIN Cafe on the World interfaith Network’s website for a virtual snack or meal and donate to Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen –https://world-interfaith.com/win-cafe/  Help Feed the World with Your Love 
-5:30 – “Think Round, Inc.” – Center for the Human Family, – Heidi Hardin
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 Saturday August 17,2024
10:00– 11:30 “Stronger Together” for Peaceful Coexistence – Nigeria Interfaith” – Usman Inuwa
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12:00-1:30“‘Consort with the followers of all religions:’ The Importance of Multifaith/Interfaith Spaces.” – Cornwall Interfaith Partnership, Linda Geisel and Neil Macmillan
  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/1E53bjz9Y2M
2:00-3:30 “We Are The Hands and Feet of God”  –  Yolanda Nava, Los Angeles, CA
  To view Program, go to: https://youtube.com/live/oHlW-DdfyOs
4:00-5:30  “MUSIC THAT APPEALS AND HEALS” – Ruth Broyde Sharone
  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/4ld3l6BEaf0
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  To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/VIHa3j4s-DA
6:00-7:30— “Teaching Interfaith Today” – “MYSTICISM” – IAW Closing Celebration & Party
Revs. Drs. Abigail & Stephen Albert, World Interfaith Network
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7th Annual INTERFAITH  AWARENESS WEEK 2023
Sunday August 6—Thursday August 10
 (To honor those traveling to Chicago for the
Parliament of the World’s Religions conference beginning Monday August 14,
the World Interfaith Network is shortening IAW’s activities this year.)

Sunday, August 6, 2023
2:00-3:30pm—IAW OPENING – “The Evolution of Interfaith in America” – Moderator, Rev. Dr. Stephen Albert,  Presenters: Bettina Gray, Rev. Kay Lindahl, Rev. Dr. Robert Hankinson, Rev. Paul Chaffee, Ruth Broyde Sharone
To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/RnvalLp9FlM
4:00-5:30pm—“Looking Back, Looking Forward” – Ruth Broyde Sharone, Rev. Heng Sure, Rev. Paul Chaffee, Aziza Hasan, Perri “PK” McCary
To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/6L_GWY_mjdI
6:00-7:30pm— “Meet Me There” – Ruth Broyde Sharone
To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/Qg63QtO0FIM
Monday, August 7, 2023
8:00-9:30am— “”Interfaith Experiences and The Importance of Being an Ally” – North American Interfaith Network” – Shelton Nalley, Rabbi Alan Bachman, and Bettina Gray
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10:00-11:30am – “Spiritual Diversity In Education” – Deborah Robin Mech
To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/4UVsQmcRTU4 
12:00-1:30pm——“Interfaith Heritage of Islam” – Yusef Miller
To view Program, go to: https://youtu.be/SrSpEZOJJJY
2:00—3:30pm -“The American Prayer Wrap survey” – Skylight – Michael Richardson
To view Program, go to: Prayer Wrap Interfaith – YouTube 
4:00—5:30pm “The POINT of Interfaith” – Reflections on the Poway Interfaith Team; Video and Discussion to live and grow by.  Rev. Michelle Ingles and POINT Panel
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6:00—7:30pm “Heat Relief Initiative: Subtitle: Why the Journey to Build Resilience is Interfaith” –   Arizona Faith Network – Featured people: Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
8:00—9:30am— “FACIS” – Forward Action for Conservation of Indigenous Species” Bauchi State, Nigeria, Discussion with Usman Inuwa,
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10:00-11:30am – “Living Interfaith Sanctuary” – Rev. Cathy Merchant
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12:00-12:45pm “The History and Work of The World Congress of Faith” – Dr. Alan Race, Director
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12:45-1:30pm—“LUNCH BREAK” – Stop at the WIN Cafe on the World interfaith Network’s website for a virtual snack or meal and donate to Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen –https://world-interfaith.com/win-cafe/
2:00—3:30pm “The Importance of Interfaith Spaces” – Neil McMillan, Kevin Lamoureux, & Panelists
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4:00—5:30pm—”Why Youth Do Interfaith” – Interfaith Youth Alliance – Dr. Jessica Spence Moss, Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Alliance discussing the motivations, contributions, and critiques of women and nonbinary folks in interfaith spaces.
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6:00—7:30pm “Earth Justice Unites Faith Traditions” – Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice – Yusef Miller and Philip Petrie
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
8:00—9:30am “Women Priests: Hearing the Call, Breaking the Mold and Paving the Way”– Moderator, Rev. Dr. Abigail Albert, Bishop Jane Via, Rev. Jessie Thompson, Rev. Julie Blake Fisher
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10:00-11:30am—”A Spiritual Journey of Healing and Transformation-“The Uncrowned Queen Reclaims Her Throne: When A Black Woman Breaks The Silence” by Dr. Rev. Ahmondra McClendon
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12:00-1:30pm—“THE WALK” – “A Rabbi and a Reverend go to the Holy Land” – San Diego Interfaith Ministerial Association, Rabbi Mark Blazer, Rev. John Shaver
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2:00—3:30pm— “Women in Interfaith Spaces” – Jessica Moss
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4:00—5:30pm— “Unity Devotional and Harmony Within the Community”  – Mehran Erfani and members of the Poway and San Diego Baha’i community.
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6:00—7:30pm “Women and Our Responsibilities and Privileges to Alchemize the Critical Issues of the World” – S.A.R.A.H.— Sande Hart, Founder and President of S.A.R.A.H. will guide a hearty conversation on what it means to advance new solutions for old problems.
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Thursday 8/10,  SPECIAL EVENT
2:00-3:30pm  – “The Balancing Act: Extracting needed minerals and the Green Economy” – Temple of   Understanding; Talia Boyd, Mining Organizer, Indigenous Environmental Network, Luke Henkel, Programs   Coordinator North America, Laudato Si Movement, Azza Karam, Secretary General, Religions for Peace, Michael Richardson, Rivers & Mountains GreenFaith, Rabbi Daniel Swartz, Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life.
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