Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council

Passionate about interfaith work? Connect with fellow students and educators at the Interfaith Leadership Summit 2024. Join us in Chicago, August 2-4.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3vQlcBx

Congratulations to Alan Edelman, our GKCIC Chair, for being recognized by Give SevenDays with their Ripple of Kindness award. He was one of 10 recipients, extraordinary individuals who represent the best of Kansas City in creating, planting, cultivating, spreading, and multiplying KINDNESS. We are grateful to have him!

In commemoration of our 10th anniversary, we honored 10 individuals with our Ripple of Kindness Award at our breakfast in April. These extraordinary individuals represent the best of Kansas City in creating, planting, cultivating, spreading and multiplying KINDNESS.

Today, we feature Alan Edelman, former Associate Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of KC and Chair of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council. To learn more about Alan, go to our website: https://sevendays.org/our-events/ripple-of-kindness-hall-of-fame/2024-ripple-of-kindness-finalists/alan-edelman

Congratulations Alan! Thank you for making a ripple of kindness in our community!

Alan Edelman

"Peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of harmony and love." - Debasish Mridha

The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they mean | CNN Designing the Juneteenth flag was a deliberate process, says creator Ben Haith, who breaks down what each element of the flag represents.

The Interfaith Leadership Summit is the premier gathering for students and educators committed to American religious pluralism. Be there in Chicago from August 2-4, 2024!

Register now: https://bit.ly/3vQlcBx

Attention Kansas City area High School students! SevenDays® is now accepting applications for our '24/'25 Kindness Youth Leadership Team (KYLT). Members of our KYLT become kindness influencers within the community, learn leadership, communication and organizational skills, and assist with planning our events. If you are interested in making the world a better place, meeting students from other schools and understanding the importance of kindness, we hope you will join us!
Learn more at our website: sevendays.org



Shawnee Mission School District Raytown High School
Public Schools Lee's Summit High School
Raymore-Peculiar High School F.L. Schlagle High School

May the magic of Eid bring happiness, harmony, and peace to your life. Eid Mubarak!

Happy Juneteenth!

The J is honored to join in the celebration of liberation. May today be a beautiful day to learn and be reminded of the importance of equality and unity. Happy Junteenth!

Give SevenDays® - Give SevenDays® The mission of SevenDays is to provide opportunities encouraging all people to increase kindness through knowledge, mindset, & behaviors.

By making a ripple of KINDNESS you can change the world.

Share Shabbat this Friday! Enjoy this family-friendly service with music and stories led by Laura Payne and Rabbi Rachel Rothstein. This month, we’ll have a special 𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙗𝙖𝙧 in honor of Shavuot and will celebrate at Village Shalom's Appleman Synagogue/Gerson Social Hall (5500 W 123rd St, Overland Park). Share Shabbat is FREE & open to everyone.
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𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟐.
📝: TinyURL.com/24-FE-Shabbat-06

✡𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝟓:𝟎𝟎-𝟔:𝟎𝟎𝐏𝐌✡
The young (and young-at-heart) are invited to Share Shabbat this Friday! Enjoy this family-friendly service with music and stories led by Laura Payne and Rabbi Rachel Rothstein. This month, we’ll have a special 𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙗𝙖𝙧 in honor of Shavuot and will celebrate at Village Shalom's Appleman Synagogue/Gerson Social Hall (5500 W 123rd St, Overland Park). Share Shabbat is FREE & open to everyone.
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𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟐.
📝: TinyURL.com/24-FE-Shabbat-06

Interfaith America's Interfaith Leadership Summit is where students and educators converge to learn about bridging religious divides and forging meaningful connections.
Be part of this experience in Chicago, August 2-4, 2024!
Register now: https://bit.ly/3vQlcBx

The Interfaith Leadership Summit is where students and educators converge to learn about bridging religious divides and forging meaningful connections.

Be part of this experience in Chicago, August 2-4, 2024!

Register now: https://bit.ly/3vQlcBx

Come see us at Kansas City Pride, get a button and tell everyone, "I am wonderfully made!"

We are proud to be a sponsor of KC PrideFest! Look for us at table 404. Much love to everyone in Kansas City and we look forward to seeing you at PrideFest!

🌈📍 The 2024 KC PrideFest Map is Here! 📍🌈

Plot twist: while our stage may have been stolen, our festival map is here to guide you to all the action! 🗺️🎤✨ Check out the vendor placement and get ready for a weekend of non-stop excitement.

🔗 Uncover the map and snag your tickets here: bit.ly/KCPrideFestTickets

You won’t want to miss a beat—see you there! 🌟

7 June, 10 AM CDT
URI Europe in collaboration with Baraza CC invites you to participate in the webinar, Addressing Polarisation through Interfaith Dialogue.

This event is held to mark and contribute to the International Day of Living Together in Peace.

https://www.uri.org/addressing-polarisation-through-interfaith-dialogue

Warmest wishes for a happy Hanukkah.

50 Ways to Say “Happy Hanukkah” to Loved Ones This Year Send one (or more!) of these personalized "happy Hanukkah" greetings to your loved ones this season to spread the warmth.

What IS Hanukkah?: (It's not what you think it is)
We know the facts on why we celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. But is that all? Could it be that the inner meaning of the holiday has been hidden from plain sight?

What IS Hanukkah? - (It's not what you think it is) We know the facts on why we celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. But is that all? Could it be that the inner meaning of the holiday has been hidden from plain sight?

Winter Wonderland, 17th – 25th December
Weekends: 1-9pm / Weekdays 3-9pm / 24th-25th 1-5pm

Join the Church of Scientology for a holiday season of family fun!
18th & Grand, KCMO 64108

For information, call 816-753-6590, [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/644777774426060

The Birth of Guru Nanak is celebrated today.

Guru Nanak Ji (1469 -1539) was considered the founder of a new religion, i.e., Sikhism, and was the first Guru of Sikhs. He was a great Indian spiritual leader who believed in harmony and meditation in the name of the divine soul. His teachings and his way of devotion to the almighty were different from others, and people of all religions respected him and his teachings.

He was the one who spread the message of humanity and mankind at a time when everyone was focusing on spreading their religion. He talked about women and their rights and equality. He was a great scholar but still used local languages to spread his message among the people while he journeyed in all four directions.

His teachings did not die with him but passed to further generations through his successor, and his teachings are now included in Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji which is a holy book of Sikhs that contains all the teachings of Sikh Gurus and other spiritual leaders as well.

https://www.vedantu.com/biography/shri-guru-nanak-dev-ji-biography

Tonight Baha’is observe the anniversary of the passing of Abdu’l-Baha, who ascended to the next world more than a hundred years ago – and left the world a legacy of universal love.
In those observances, which will take place sequentially at 1:00 a.m. in each time zone as the planet spins on its axis, the world’s Baha’is will unitedly recognize Abdu’l-Baha’s life of great service and devotion to the Baha’i ideals of peace, love, and unity. For the span of an entire 24-hour day, Baha’is everywhere will pray together, read from Abdu’l-Baha’s writings, and commemorate his unprecedented promulgation of peace.

Commemorating the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha Does love last forever? The remarkable, unprecedented, spiritual life of Abdu’l-Baha proves that yes, it definitely does.

Faeire Songs & Chants with Christa Kelly Scott at Aquarius KC on December 30 at 2:00 PM, part of their Saturday Sages series.

Come take a journey with Christa Kelly Scott, through the faerie realm. We can sing some rounds and chants, and if you have an instrument to bring and are good at sight reading, we can play some of the fun rounds. Drums are welcome too! Bring your lyrics and she'll write a melody for them. She will have her books available for purchase.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3467174606946616

Every year in November, Baha’is around the world honor unity on the Day of the Covenant. This special Baha’i Holy Day recognizes and celebrates the appointment of Abdu’l-Baha as the Center of Baha’u’llah’s Covenant, that unbroken, unified line of guidance which safeguards the Baha’i Faith from division and disunity.

What’s the Day of the Covenant, and Why Do Baha’is Celebrate it? On the Day of the Covenant, Baha’is everywhere recognize and celebrate the appointment of Abdu’l-Baha in an unbroken, unified line of guidance that prevents division and disunity.

The Shining Heart Community of Greater Kansas City is holding its Annual Festival of Rumi, a celebration of the 13th century Sufi poet and mystic Jelaluddin Rumi, December 7-10, 2023.

https://www.shiningheartcommunity.org/rumifest.htm

15 Facts on African Religions — The Interfaith Observer by Jacob K. Olupona 1. African traditional religion refers to the indigenous or autochthonous religions of the African people. It deals with their cosmology, ritual practices, symbols, arts, society, and…

KC Area High School SENIORS!! Do you believe in the power of KINDNESS? It's time for our annual Kindness Action Scholarship. When you create a KINDNESS project that makes a ripple in your community, you can be eligible for $1000 scholarship. Up to five scholarships will be awarded.

Learn more at our website - sevendays.org >get involved>students.
Submission deadline is Jan. 12, 24.
https://sevendays.org/get-involved/for-students/kindness-action-competition