Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington
A platform for faith communities to unite as one voice for the respect and dignity of all.
09/08/2024
The 2024 Unity Walk will be featured this evening at 6:30pm on CBS WUSA! Tune in to see the highlights of this wonderful event and hear from our Associate Director, Simi Rom-Rymer!
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Unity is in part recognizing that all our fates our interconnected, interwoven with one another as humans. What we do to each other, we do to ourselves. But we must learn to recognize our unity, our community, extends beyond humans, but also with the natural world, and indeed, with all of Creation.
Sept 8th is a day when we gather together to celebrate our unity as one family. And even with all our many differences, to demonstrate that we are fully capable not just of coexisting peaceably together, but of reveling in our abundant and beautiful diversity.
09/07/2024
We are only 1 day away from the annual Unity Walk, and all that's missing is you! See you tomorrow, September 8th!
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Unity makes up the word “community.” - The Unity Walk is only 2 Days Away!
My friend John Perkins once shared with me a story about an old shaman he had brought to NYC so that people from our world would be exposed to his wisdom. This Shaman had never been out of his Amazonian village and had lived his life only clad in loin cloth. When he arrived in NYC, John took him for a walk. The shaman, walking silently and barefooted, would stop once in a while and tenderly touch a building, and mutter something under his breath. He had a very sad look on his face when they returned from their walk, and when John asked him why, the old Shaman said this. The buildings had shared with him how lonely they were. Didn’t the denizen of NYC not know that these buildings were made of Mother Earth? Why were they not being treated with more care, gratitude, and deference?
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09/05/2024
Only 3 Days Away! IFC extends our heartfelt thanks to our generous Co-Sponsors for the 2024 Unity Walk: Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Washington, Inc. and The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America!
Thank you again, to these wonderful communities, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Unity Walk on September 8, 2024! Visit https://givebutter.com/ZAEEuo to register today!
Does unity mean unity only with our fellow humans?
I encourage you, to get out on the land, in your back yard. Notice trees, our beautiful Potomac river, the winged ones and creepy crawlers, our precious birds and insects – whatever is around you. See every tree, every plant, every animal as your close relations, as part of your larger community.
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09/04/2024
The 2024 Unity Walk is Only 6 Days Away! Beat the crowds and register today!
Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance, and $15 at the door. Book now and save! https://givebutter.com/ZAEEuo
09/02/2024
IFC extends our heartfelt thanks to our generous Co-Sponsors for the 2024 Unity Walk: Adat Shalom and SGI-USA!
Thank you again, to these wonderful communities, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Unity Walk on September 8, 2024! Visit https://givebutter.com/ZAEEuo to register today!
Next time you are taking a walk outside, even if it’s rushed going from the metro to work – anywhere where you are encountering strangers – consider it an opportunity to slow down and adopt a "well-wisher" mindset. Genuinely think caring thoughts of loving-kindness about each person you see as you walk. So, each time you are approaching a passerby, feel in your heart, smile with your eyes, and recite this seven-word mantra: "I wish for you to be happy."
Research shows that if you do this, you yourself will become happier and less anxious, feel more empathetic and connected.
Register Today for the Unity Walk! Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, or $5 (students, seniors, and those of limited income): https://givebutter.com/ZAEEuo
08/31/2024
IFC extends our heartfelt thanks to our generous Co-Sponsors for the 2024 Unity Walk: All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) and Masjid Muhammad DC, The Nation's Mosque!
Thank you again, to these wonderful communities, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Unity Walk on September 8, 2024! Visit https://givebutter.com/ZAEEuo to register today!
To have unity, we must heal the wounds that keep us apart. And we first begin by healing our relationship with ourselves.
We do so by recognizing that we are so much more than the limited identities we have assumed. We typically identify ourselves according to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality and religion. But we have forgotten our most fundamental identity as part of universal spirit, that we are divine emanations and are united as one human race.
So, I’m asking you to feel into this now: Who are you if you’re not a particular gender, a race, an ethnicity, a nationality or a religion?
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08/29/2024
IFC extends our heartfelt thanks to our generous Co-Sponsors for the 2024 Unity Walk: Washington National Cathedral and Saint Bernadette Catholic Church!
Thank you again, to these wonderful communities, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Unity Walk on September 8, 2024! Visit https://givebutter.com/ZAEEuo to register today!
The theme of this year’s Unity Walk is “healing.” To have unity, we must heal the wounds that keep us hurt, sad, angry, and apart. But part of healing is also placing attention on where we wish to end up – what could being healed and whole look like, feel like? How would it look and feel for our communities to be healed and whole? Who would you need to become to live that future vision?
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08/27/2024
We're excited to have these wonderful singers for this year's walk: Mosaic Harmony Choir and the Washington Revels!
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The Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington's Executive Director, Dr. Sousan Abadian, invites you to join us at the 2024 Unity Walk.
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08/23/2024
The 2024 Unity Walk will feature a teen dialogue on healing, and a service project to benefit Central Union Mission(missiondc.org). Be sure to register today by visiting ifcmw.org. We can't wait to see you on September 8, 2024!
08/23/2024
IFC extends our heartfelt thanks to our generous Co-Sponsors for the 2024 Unity Walk: Washington Hebrew Congregation and Sasha Bruce Youthwork!
Thank you again, to these wonderful communities, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Unity Walk on September 8, 2024! Visit ifcmw.org to register today!
Join us for an afternoon of community healing and joy! Register today for the IFC Unity walk on September 8, 2024. Tickets are $10/$15 at the door. Visit ifcmw.org for more information!
08/22/2024
Whether you're drawn to the beats of taiko drumming or eager to attend a workshop on championing a safer climate, the 2024 Unity Walk has something for you. Don’t miss this celebration of unity and solidarity—join us on September 8, 2024. Visit ifcmw.org to secure your tickets today! Tickets are $10/$15 at the door!
08/21/2024
IFC extends our heartfelt thanks to our generous Co-Sponsors for the 2024 Unity Walk: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Community of Christ(cofchrist.org) in the Washington, D.C. area.
A special message from the Community of Christ: Community of Christ looks forward to continuing our relationship with IFCMW and the Unity Walk. We are dedicated to living according to our Enduring Principles of Unity in Diversity, Blessings of Community and Worth of All Persons.
Thank you again, to these wonderful communities, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Unity Walk on September 8, 2024! Visit ifcmw.org to register today!
08/14/2024
The 2024 Unity Walk is partnering with Central Union Mission to assemble toiletries and food kits for those in need. Join us on September 8th to support unity and service in the DC area! Register now at ifcmw.org!
Sousan Abadian
08/06/2024
The 2024 Unity Walk will host speed dialogues, allowing participants to listen to and share stories, fostering deeper community connections. Visit ifcmw.org to learn more and register today! Sousan Abadian
07/30/2024
Join IFC at the 2024 Unity Walk for a transformative meditation workshop on connecting with the sacred and healing wounds. Sign up today at ifcmw.org! Sousan Abadian
Visit ifcmw.org if you're interested in any of these awesome events!
07/24/2024
Join us for IFC's annual on Unity Walk on Sunday, September 8th from 12:30pm-5:30pm! This year, we will host a lightly moderated youth dialogue focusing on the theme of healing. It's a wonderful opportunity for young voices to share and be heard!
Visit ifcmw.org to learn more!
07/16/2024
To everyone commemorating Ashura, we wish you a reflective observance.
Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic lunar calendar, is a significant observance with varying meanings across Muslim traditions. Shi'a Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Sunni Muslims remember the day when Prophet Musa was saved by Allah from Pharaoh's army. Observances often include fasting and prayer among many Muslims.
07/12/2024
Join IFC on September 8, 2024, for the Unity Walk! Walk with participants of all ages to visit different houses of worship in upper Northwest DC and learn about the rich diversity of faith traditions. Visit ifcmw.org for more information!
07/09/2024
In observance of the Martyrdom of the Báb, wishing all a reflective day.
The Martyrdom of the Báb is a Baha'i holy day that honors the ex*****on of the religion's co-founder, the Báb, in 1850. The Báb, meaning "Gate" in Arabic, was a messenger who prepared the way for Baha'u'llah, the latest Manifestation of God. Bahá'ís remember this day with prayers and scripture, including the Tablets of Visitation
07/08/2024
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Calendar, and marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. It is a period of prayer and reflection and is one of the most holy months in Islam, second to Ramadan. In the Shia sect, Muharram is a significant observance that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, making it a solemn day for many.
06/17/2024
Join us at the 2024 IFC Unity Walk Resource Fair! The Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to share the outstanding work you, your congregation, or your organization is accomplishing in the DC area. Please visit https://ifcmw.org/unity-walk-2024-resource-fair-and-co-sponsorship-information/ to learn more!
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About Us
Created in 1978, the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) brings together eleven historic faith communities to promote dialogue, understanding and a sense of community and to work cooperatively for justice throughout the DC region.
IFC members currently include the Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Jain, Jewish, Latter-day Saints, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Sikh and Zoroastrian faith communities. We work towards creating a just community through coalition-building, education, training and advocacy; by uniting diverse faith leaders to speak and act together; by publishing community resources; and by holding public events including concerts, award ceremonies, lectures, and public dialogues.
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