Healing Our World: Addressing the Wounds of Racism
Online via ZoomRacism, bias, and hate take an incalculable toll on people throughout the U.S. Despite slow and hard-won progress in the past few decades, racism is still deeply embedded in our society and ways of thinking. Recent events show us that our country and the global community will not heal until we courageously and honestly address the damage inflicted by racism and engage in the work of transforming the beliefs and systems that uphold it. Our storytellers this month will reflect on the conversations about racism in their faith communities, where they see unexpected successes, and how they’re tackling the challenges of working toward change. Storytellers: Khulood Madany Muslim Certified public accountant and creator, ImmortallyKhulood Rev. Mark Hong Christian Executive, Synod of Southern California and Hawaii, Presbyterian Church USA Candace Carnicelli Omnist Executive Director, Common Peace, Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence REGISTER NOW
Ahimsa and Nonviolence: An Interfaith Exploration of Racism
Online via ZoomWith Guibord Center Advisor Tahil Sharma and an Interfaith Panel As part of The Guibord Center’s series on nonviolence, we look at ahimsa, the Hindu concept of recognizing all life as sacred and doing no harm. How do we embrace ahimsa and other forms of nonviolence while confronting the harm of racism within and around us? Tahil Sharma, a Hindu and Sikh interfaith advocate, will explain more about this way of nonviolence and how it's lived out in daily life. He will then join a panel with Aziza Hasan, Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard, and others to explore how people of all faiths might use these principles in fighting racism and hate and working toward a more just, compassionate world. Tahil Sharma Hindu-Sikh - Regional Coordinator for North America, United Religions Initiative; Interfaith Minister in Residence, Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles; Advisory Council, The Guibord Center Profile: https://theguibordcenter.org/tahil-sharma/ Aziza Hasan Muslim - Executive Director, NewGround: A Muslim Jewish Partnership For Change Profile: https://theguibordcenter.org/aziza-hasan/ Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard Christian - Program Manager, USC Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement Profile: https://theguibordcenter.org/najuma-smith-pollard/ REGISTER
Hope in the Holy: 20 Years of the Interfaith Community 9/11/2001- 9/11/2021
Online via Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/TheGuibordCenterThe Premiere of a new documentary film by The Guibord Center The terrorists who brought down the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, wanted to trigger America’s collapse. They hoped to create such fear that we - amid our grief and confusion and with our many different religions, beliefs, and cultures - would turn on one another. However, America’s strength, since its beginning and now, has been in the power of our people to unite around shared values for a common good. Some have, of course, exploited the fear - leading to racist attacks and violence against those thought to be Muslim or Arabic. But at the same time, countless others have worked to fight hate and build enduring relationships within and across faith communities that strengthen our society and help keep us safe. Please join us as we remember those lost on 9/11/01 and honor the interfaith community’s history and growth, from its start on September 11, 1893, through 9/11/2001 and to this day. We’ll share a diverse sampling of ways in which Southern Californians of all faiths have created communities of caring, trust and solidarity, working for the good of all Americans. Watch the Video
There’s Something About Mary: Why Major Religions Revere the Mother of Jesus
Online via ZoomREGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR In this time of fracture and stress, we look at Mary, mother of Jesus - one of the most universally healing figures worldwide. For people of various beliefs, Mary represents many things, including the compassionate side of the Sacred Feminine. While Christians and Muslims see her differently, both faith traditions revere her. Hindus view her in yet another way, but many turn to her for solace and help. Join us online for a fascinating glimpse of Mary through different spiritual lenses - as a symbol of compassion, faithfulness, and more. Speakers Sophia Pandya, PhD Muslim Dr. Pandya is a professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Winner of CSULB’s 2016 Advancement of Women Award from the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, she received her BA from UC Berkeley in Near Eastern Studies/Arabic, and her MA and PhD from UC Santa Barbara in Religious Studies. A Fulbright Scholar, she specializes in women and Islam, and more broadly in contemporary movements within Islam. Read more Ray Mattes, IHM, DMin, LPCC Christian - Catholic Dr. Mattes is a pastoral theologian, professional gerontologist and licensed psychotherapist. He speaks […]
Inspiring Stories: Exploring the Injustices of Racism
Online via ZoomInspiring Stories: Exploring the Injustices of Racism Welcome to the premiere of our third season of storytelling and conversation on complex issues we all care about. Once again, The Guibord Center and IslamiCity are bringing together people with rich spiritual backgrounds and diverse perspectives to share powerful stories from the heart and invite you into the conversation. Our January event focuses on stories that explore the wounds and injustices of racism. Experiencing these stories is essential to creating healing and change. They give us a chance to begin to understand the many ways that racism harms our communities and our country at large. Speakers Forrest S. Cuch is an enrolled member of the Ute Indian Tribe. Born in 1951, he grew up on the Uintah and Ouray Ute Indian Reservation in northeastern Utah. Throughout his career, Forrest has called attention to the ancient presence and contributions of American Indian people throughout the Western Hemisphere. He has addressed critical issues facing all American Indians, including racial injustice and environmental racism. Read More Walt Cunningham, Jr. is an accomplished pianist and musical creator and producer with an eclectic background. He attended West Point Academy, the distinguished military school, where he became one […]