CTII - Cape Town Interfaith Initiative

Join us this Sunday for a CTII Community event "Deepening our Dialogue: Inviting All" - https://mailchi.mp/981e2e55d58c/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13739672

CTII Call for Peace - Statement on the War in the Middle East

CTII Call for Peace The Cape Town Interfaith Initiative categorically rejects the current war in Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and in neighbouring countries. We regret the horrific bloodshed and call on all parties to heed the call for Peace, embodied in terms such as Salaam and Shalom.

This last month we have seen a renewal and reconnection of friends in the interfaith communities of Cape Town, and so it's in this spirit that we share the below newsletter with more opportunities for connection, learning, dialogue and even walking together! CTII September Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/ba169058f551/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13708552

As part of her KAICIID Fellowship, Jenny Canau organised a Buddhist Inspired Dialogue Retreat, from the 11 - 13 August, as a way of bringing together Buddhists in Cape Town to learn, share and dialogue around the different experiences of Buddhism in Cape Town. This was the first of its kind in Cape Town. The Retreat was open to all. Participants attended from the Theravadin-Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana Schools of Buddhism. And also included participants connected to Buddhism from the Theosophical Society, the Unitarians, CTII and people inspired by Buddhist values and principles. The hope is to get more Buddhist inspired dialogue's happening in South Africa. Watch the video below to enjoy the highlights!

Buddhist Inspired Dialogue Retreat, Cape Town, South Africa (2023)

Read the CTII August Newsletter and join us for upcoming events this month! - https://mailchi.mp/490540e144d4/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13706340

A Season of Change at CTII - https://mailchi.mp/fc99ff25d739/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13697768

Happy Ridvan to the Baha'i community

We'd like YOU to help us reimagine interfaith! - https://mailchi.mp/3ef9c888ea32/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13695208

Sharing the joy: sacred expressions and sacred connections - https://mailchi.mp/4f8a89e67544/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13694664

To 24% of the world we say Ramadan Mubarak
To 0.2% of the world we say Chag Pesach Sameach
To 15% of the world we say Blessed Hanuman Jayanti
To 31% of the world we say Happy Easter
To 100% of the world we say: Peace be with you and in you

Support CTII's future today! - https://mailchi.mp/f69a2de95834/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13689648

Atrocity in Burkina Faso: We stand by the Ahmadiyya Jama’at http://capeinterfaith.org.za/ctii-response-to-religious-atrocity-burkina-faso/

CTII Response to Religious Atrocity, Burkina Faso – Cape Town Interfaith Initiative Posted on January 13, 2023 by Sarah Oliver CTII Response to Religious Atrocity, Burkina Faso Cape Town Interfaith Initiative (CTII) is appalled by an incident of religious extremism in Burkina Faso on 11 January which resulted in the ex*****on of nine senior members of the Ahmadiyya Jama’at in Mah...

A Walk Towards Healing - https://mailchi.mp/4de2be6594e0/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13641788

Peace like a river shall flow through our streets, as we join hands this Sunday. It is the first weekend of 16 Days of Activism, 2022. Please join us. People of all faiths and none are welcome. All you need to bring is your desire for peace.

Wishing the Hindu communities a most blessed and Light-filled Diwali.
Thank you to the Brahma Kumaris for hosting such a beautiful Interfaith gathering, Igniting the Light, and giving us all the opportunity to share in this Light-filled celebration.
May the Light continue to shine through each of us. Namaste 🙏

https://www.tutu.org.za/the-12th-desmond-tutu-international-peace-lecture-a-vision-for-hope-and-healing/

The 12th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture — A Vision for Hope and Healing | The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 September 2022 –...

Our AGM is tomorrow! - https://mailchi.mp/3b36e608f6bd/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13635492

Our AGM is on Sunday! Meet our Guest Speaker - https://mailchi.mp/b3f6999d514d/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13635460

NOTICE OF AGM - https://mailchi.mp/945c5d888007/update-letter-to-the-members-and-friends-of-ctii-13634200

Join us for this livestreamed conversation about Pilgrimage. What does Pilgrimage mean to you?

Al-Jeem Foundation Al Jeem Foundation specialises in the lifestyle of the people of the South.Our cultural expression

Living and learning through stories; this wonderful collaboration between SAFCEI and Cape Town Unitarians gives us an opportunity to explore diverse stories of the relationship that various faiths have with all of life.

Calling Faith Leaders in Southern Africa!⠀

Join us on 5 June 2022 at 10 am (SAST), for a hybrid Regional Interfaith Dialogue to mark World Environment Day and National Animal Rights Day.

Topic: What does your faith say about the protection of animals and habitats?

The in-person event will be taking place at Cape Town Unitarians and an online event will be held on Zoom.

RSVP by 30 May 2022 to attend this event.
In-person event: https://buff.ly/3sLNLvl
Online event: https://buff.ly/3yVW2QW

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 988 9171 0863
Passcode: CTUservice
Please note that the in-person event is limited to 30 attendees.
Data is limited, provided on a first come basis, and requests must be received by 12:00 pm on 30 May 2022.

Still two more amazing events to go for UN World Interfaith Harmony Week 2022.

Recommitting to Compassion Event
For Live Event Please join via youtube vie this link

https://youtu.be/wTzZFFGIIQQ

Charter for compassion - 5 February 2022 Charter of Compassion in tribute to the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

It really was a soul food banquet. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us. Looking forward to seeing some of you at Groote Kerk tomorrow for our next World Interfaith Harmony Week event, Recommitting to Compassion

Our intercontinental interfaith family grew a bit bigger yesterday!

What a privilege to be joined by six fantastic and passionate speakers from the US, South Africa, and Scotland for a special collaboration for World Interfaith Harmony Week with CTII - Cape Town Interfaith Initiative and The Interfaith Center of New York, which gave people a chance to hear poetry from a great diversity of traditions – not only from the speakers but also from other attendees, as they met together in breakout rooms.

We heard a beautiful mix of original poetry and classics that have impacted hearts and minds for generations.

In her closing remarks, Rev. Berry Behr from Cape Town Interfaith Initiative reflected:

“The Sufi poet, Rumi, told us in one of his poems that ‘There are many ways to kneel and kiss the ground’. What we have seen and experienced here tonight is that poetry itself provides an infinite number of them. Poetry seems to seep into us at such a deep level, connect not only our hearts to each other but also connecting us to the soil and the earth beneath our feet, and to the Creator God who is around us, and in us, and everywhere…We have all been so touched by the remarkable poets of this evening.”

Our heartfelt thanks to all who participated.