A young Afghani refugee in Iran channels her frustrations and seizes her destiny through music after her family tries to sell her into a marriage. About A New View Film Series: Each of us has a unique view through which we see the world. Shaped

Presenters: Chris Handerg, Domestic Violence Network. Will explore the dynamics of abusive relationships, how to help victims, and how to identify the warning signs of abuse. Interfaith Mental Health Coalition lunches meet third Wednesdays 12:00 – 1:30 (Lunch available at 11:50), at the Indiana Interchurch Center,

The immigration of over 100,000 Jains to the United States has changed the U.S. in many ways. One of these is in the practices and ideals of nonviolence. In this talk, Cort will discuss the rich history of nonviolence in the United States, from Thoreau through Martin Luther

This talk will take place in a temple with both Hindu and Jain shrines, on which are found icons of Hindu and Jain deities and holy figures that the Hindus and Jains worship through the rituals known as puja. Many of the specific actions in Jain and

Deriving from the Latin word sanctuarium, the term “sanctuary” was originally used in religious contexts to describe a sacred container, typically holding the holy relics of the church. Over time the word became associated with any holy space set apart for worship or safety. In

Although he may be best remembered today as the author of the famed “Serenity Prayer,” Reinhold Niebuhr — an outspoken American-born pastor, writer, and political activist — remains one of the most influential public theologians of our time.  Presidents from Barack Obama to Jimmy Carter

The Center for Interfaith Cooperation presents the Indy Festival of Faiths, Indiana’s largest celebration of the state’s religious diversity. Participants can meet members of more than 100 congregations and community organizations, representing dozens of different religious traditions. It offers tasty food from around the world,

Presented by The Center for Interfaith Cooperation, Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, Indiana Interchurch Center, and Marian University. Through video and interactive simulations, families will learn how various religious traditions instill the values of nonviolence and respecting difference. Current conventional wisdom

A time to recognize our partners, get to know each other, and announce what is ahead for the Mental Health Coalition. Interfaith Mental Health Coalition lunches meet third Wednesdays 12:00 – 1:30 (Lunch available at 11:50), at the Indiana Interchurch Center, 1100 W 42nd St. Please RSVP

An old Jewish baker struggles to keep his business afloat until he decides to take a young man – an immigrant’s son, in as an apprentice. The apprentice drops cannabis in the dough and sends sales sky high. About A New View Film Series: Each

A small town in the heart of America’s Bible Belt grapples with rapidly changing demographics. Longtime African American and white residents are challenged with how best to integrate with a growing Latino population and the more recent arrival of hundreds of Muslim Somali refugees. About

An adventure of 700 people trekking across the Himalayas with a call to save the planet’s “3rd pole,” a glacial region now devastated by the climate chaos associated with global warming. About A New View Film Series: Each of us has a unique view through

The impossible triumph of Team Rwanda. A rag tag group of cyclists coached by the first American to ride in the Tour de France, are transformed into a powerful symbol of hope for a country recovering from one of the world’s most devastating genocides. About