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October 2021
Kahlil Gibran: Troubadour of the Prophet, the Beloved
Join us at the inaugural event for a series exploring the life, poetry, and art of Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese-American author and mystic. He ranks among the likes of Shakespeare, Lao Tzu, Homer, and Rumi as one of the best-selling poets of all time, thanks in part to his masterpiece, The Prophet (1923), which has been translated into over 100 languages. Gibran once wrote that, "My entire being is in The Prophet." His art and timeless verse marry East and West, revealing…
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Evening with Rev. Loren McGrail
On November 18, we'll be hosting the Rev. Loren McGrail for what is sure to be a moving and fascinating conversation. Loren is a minister in the United Church of Christ, a poet, and an artist. She served as a mission co-worker for the UCC and the Disciples of Christ from 2013-2018 in Palestine/Israel. Her writing most frequently deals with the issues of justice for Palestinians, and for immigrants and refugees based on her witness at the San Diego border.…
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Commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
** Please Note the date may change, pending Rep. Carson's voting schedule.** Our annual, interfaith commemoration of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights will feature US Rep. André Carson (Indiana's 7th District) as our keynote speaker. Rep. Carson is an Indianapolis native, and one of only three Muslims currently serving in Congress. His Congressional memberships include: Congressional Black Caucus, Progressive Caucus, New Democrat Coalition, and the LGBT Equality Caucus. Along with Reps. Betty McCollum, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez,…
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