Tag Archives: interfaith

Interfaith Dinner – What is Spirituality?

[ November 16, 2009; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. ] Carmen Yip ‘12 writes:
Come join us for dinner (free Haveli food!) and meaningful discussions on what religion and spirituality means to you. You don’t need to be religious to join. Come with an open mind and heart! There will be students and staff of different faiths and views – all these add up to a [...]

Mystical/Theological discussion group at Interfaith House

[ October 7, 2009; 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM. ] From Jared Gimbel ‘11:
Perhaps maybe you’ve always wanted to share something we all know about but never glimpse in the same way. Concerning the idea of God and the idea of the world (note the separation between the two), whether you believe one, both, or neither to exist, we need to find out exactly how [...]

Donate your points/Fast-a-thon Banquet in Beckham Hall

[ October 1, 2009; 5:45 PM; ] This Thursday is the 3rd annual Wesleyan Fast-a-thon and Ramadan Banquet: delicious free Indian food from Haveli and free t-shirts for participants, and all in support of a great cause.

Last year, 850 people participated and raised $11,400 for the local Amazing Grace Soup Kitchen in Middletown.

Help beat that record by donating just a few points [...]

Interfaith Banquet at Butt C Lounge

[ April 19, 2009; 5:00 PM; ] All are invited to the Interfaith Banquet this Saturday. Learn about the many faith communities at Wes, and enjoy free Indian food from Haveli.

Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 5 pm
Place: Butt C Lounge

Interfaith Retreat

Sleepover! The Interfaith Justice League has organized an Interfaith Retreat for this weekend:
Come share your stories and traditions, and learn from others.
6 PM Friday April 3 – 3 pm Saturday April 4
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 76 High Street
There will be games, a movie, sleepover, storytelling, sing-alongs, food, discussions and community service.
We welcome discussion/activity suggestions (workshops, [...]

Faith Galore!

Here’s the latest faith-based things in the community:
BloggingEmily Hoffman ‘10 informs us that the Wesleyan Havurah has a brand new blog where you can post and read all about upcoming events in and related to the Jewish community. Check it out to get the news on Jews.
The Bayit Wants You!Looking for a big, beautiful house [...]

Clash or Cooperation: Media & InterReligious Interaction

Are religions and religious belief destined to cause conflict and religious violence? What exactly does “Religious Pluralism” mean, anyway?
Bring your dinner and your opinions and join Hafsa Kanjwal and Erin Williams from the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) in a workshop on religion and religious pluralism in the world today. We’ll discuss the different narratives [...]

Open Doors #4: Protestant Worship, focus on social justice

Rachel Berkowitz ‘09 from the Interfaith Justice League sends in some info about the fourth event in the Open Doors series:
Curious about social justice, spirituality, or religious observance on campus?
On Sunday, January 25, 2009, in Memorial Chapel at 2PM, join guest minister The Reverend Dr. A. Knighton Stanley, author of A View From My Window [...]

Open Doors #4: Protestant Worship, focus on social justice

Rachel Berkowitz ‘09 from the Interfaith Justice League sends in some info about the fourth event in the Open Doors series:
Curious about social justice, spirituality, or religious observance on campus?
On Sunday, January 25, 2009, in Memorial Chapel at 2PM, join guest minister The Reverend Dr. A. Knighton Stanley, author of A View From My Window [...]

Interfaith Muslim Jummah service this Friday

The second event in the “Open Doors” series is coming up this Friday. Nadeem Modan ‘10 has the info:
Curious about spirituality or religious observance on campus? Came to the Fast-a-Thon, and want to get involved with interfaith action here at Wesleyan? The Interfaith Justice League will be visiting a different religious/spiritual service [...]

Interfaith Shabbat – in just a few hours!

Rachel Berkowitz ‘09 sends in word that tonight’s Shabbat services will be the first in a series of events, where different religious communities will especially invite people of all different faiths to come participate:
Curious about spirituality or religious observance on campus? Came to the Fast-a-Thon, and would like to get involved with interfaith action here [...]

Interfaith Shabbat – in just a few hours!

Rachel Berkowitz ‘09 sends in word that tonight’s Shabbat services will be the first in a series of events, where different religious communities will especially invite people of all different faiths to come participate:
Curious about spirituality or religious observance on campus? Came to the Fast-a-Thon, and would like to get involved with interfaith action here [...]

Fast-a-Thon is here!!

The Fast-a-Thon is TOMORROW. This means that if you want to donate meals/points to the Amazing Grace food pantry, you need to RSVP right away. It’s easy – all you have to do is e-mail how many points or meals you want to donate (it can be anything – donate just 3 points, [...]

Fast-a-Thon is here!!

The Fast-a-Thon is TOMORROW. This means that if you want to donate meals/points to the Amazing Grace food pantry, you need to RSVP right away. It’s easy – all you have to do is e-mail how many points or meals you want to donate (it can be anything – donate just 3 points, [...]

Students Profiled: Fast-a-Thon organizers

I spoke to Nadeem Modan ‘10, Rachel Berkowitz ‘09, and Ann-Marie Illsley ‘10 about their work in organizing the second annual Fast-A-Thon, an event where participants fast from dawn until dusk, and donate the money/points/meals they would have used on food to the Amazing Grace food pantry. Last year, over $4,500 was donated and [...]