Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

The North American Interfaith Network gathers in Atlanta

The North American Interfaith Network's annual gathering is being held in Atlanta for the first time, July 15-18. The theme is "Creating Interfaith-Friendly Cities and the Beloved World Community".

Tayyibah Taylor, renowned interfaith emissary and founder of Azizah magazine for Muslim women, is keynote speaker at the opening session and banquet July 15.

Daniel Shorr offers Interfaith Tango that same night.

Experience workshops, presentations and off-site visits July 16-18 including: Laura Turner Seydel and Dr. Gerald Durley on “Faith and Ecology”; Judy Marx on “Beyond The Ten Commandments: Faith and the Movies”; Soumaya Khalifa on the Challenges of the Islamic Speakers Bureau; the Sikh community’s Ralph Singh on “Stories That Light Our Way”; Suzanne Buchanan, U.S. Dept. of Justice, on “Government in Partnership with Faith”; Frank McCloskey, former Diversity executive at Georgia Power, on “Interfaith and the Corporate Workplace” and many more.

Also speaking are Senator Jason Carter and Andrew Johnson of Habitat for Humanity. The event also explores Dr. King’s commitment to welcoming people of all faiths into the World House.

Off-site tours include the MLK International Chapel at Morehouse College, Providence Baptist Missionary Church, historic Ebenezer Church, and a behind-the-scenes visit to the AIB-TV studios. July 15-18.

Renaissance Concourse Airport Hotel, One Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Atlanta, 30354. $50 per day, $150 for 4 days. Hosted by Atlanta’s interfaith community, led by Interfaith Community Initiatives and the Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta. Details and registration at www.interfaithci.org.

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First Five Freedoms is proud to join Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, The Temple, and All Saints Episcopal Church for "Faith, Law, & Democracy: A Community Conversation on the Public Good and the Rule of Law" on Tuesday June 2. We hope you will consider joining us for this important discussion. Americans across the political spectrum are grappling with a shared unease: the feeling that something foundational is slipping. Trust in institutions is eroding. The norms that once governed public life are contested. And the concept of the public good — the idea that we share a common stake in fair, just, and accountable governance — is increasingly hard to find in our public discourse. This program brings together faith leaders, legal experts, and engaged community members for an evening of honest conversation about what is at stake. Hosted at All Saints Episcopal Church and co-presented by The Temple, Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law (GLRL), and First Five Freedoms, the event weaves together spiritual reflection, legal analysis, and civic dialogue to address one central question: What does it mean to protect the rule of law — and why does it matter for all of us, right now? The evening will include reflection, analysis, and discussion designed to:

Connect faith, law, and civic responsibility in an accessible, nonpartisan framework
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