Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada

It is the Mission of the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation and cooperation among people of various faith and cultural communities in Southern Nevada and in the world as a whole by appreciating the sacred, extending hospitality, offering educational opportunities, encouraging compassionate leadership, sharing in service and working for justice.

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THE INTERFAITH PEACE CHOIR IS NOW OPEN FOR NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN!

January 11, 2018 By Eva Blackmer

If you attended the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on November 19 of last year, you will remember hearing the well received inaugural performance of the Interfaith Peace Choir. We are now accepting new members for our 2018 season of performances in the Las Vegas Valley. If you ever wanted to be a part of something beautiful, harmonious, interfaith and fun, this is your chance! We learn and perform various vocal musical chants, hymns, sacred songs, prayers and poetry from the many faith traditions represented in our diverse community. Together we celebrate how music can heal our divisions, and help to make our community a welcoming place for people of all faiths and traditions.

Rehearsals 7:00 pm Monday evenings, beginning January 22
All Saints Episcopal Church
4201 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89107

Please join us!!!!

For more information, contact Francyl Gawryn at: francyl.gawryn@gmail.com – or call (702) 469-2343.

 

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Obama: Religious Acceptance Key to Combating Extremism

March 5, 2015 By ifcsn

President Barack Obama told world leaders that promoting democracy and acceptance of people of all faiths are essential to stopping the spread of violent extremism.

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Pope Francis arranges burial of homeless man in the Vatican

March 3, 2015 By ifcsn

Original post on The Independent, article by Jenn Selby

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Pope Francis made another statement of generosity and charity by allowing a displaced Belgian man to be buried in the Vatican.

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In Gesture of Solidarity, Norwegian Muslims Form ‘Ring of Peace’ Around Oslo Synagogue

February 21, 2015 By ifcsn

‘There are many more peace mongers than war mongers,’ an organizer said.

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Original post from Common Dreams, article by Nadia Prupis

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Voices: Why America Needs Interfaith Groups

February 18, 2015 By ifcsn

Original post on USA today by Adam Gerstenfeld

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Within hours of hearing about the killing of three Muslim students, I had been invited to three different prayer vigils for the deceased. All of my invitations came from college interfaith groups.

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Pope Francis: ‘Interfaith dialogue is the most effective antidote to violence’

January 27, 2015 By ifcsn

Below is an article from the Catholic Herald:

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Pope makes comments in address to mark the 50th anniversary of the Pontifical Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies

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15 Faith Leaders to Watch in 2015

January 22, 2015 By ifcsn

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Below is an article from the Center for American Progress by Claire Markham & Lauren Kokum

Last year was a time of dynamic engagement for social justice, and progressive faith leaders and religious communities spearheaded much of the action. They tackled the crisis in our immigration system, poverty, climate change, threats to religious freedom and women’s reproductive rights, criminal justice, voting rights, and more. From houses of worship offering prayer vigils around the country to faith-based groups leading  rallies outside the U.S. Supreme Court, people of faith are giving public witness to the moral values embedded in our nation’s policies.

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Sikh Captain America Fights Religious Intolerance In New Film

January 21, 2015 By ifcsn

Below is an article from International Business Times by Zoe Mintz

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Message from the President

Why Interfaith: A note from the Chair of the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada, Reverend Gard Jameson

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"There can be no peace among the nations without peace among the religions. No peace among the religions without dialogue among the religions."
- Hans Kung

VISION

A world where all faiths, spiritual paths, cultural traditions, and communities cooperate for the benefit of all and are honored, respected, and celebrated.

Mission

It is the Mission of the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation and cooperation among people of various faith and cultural communities in Southern Nevada.

Contact Us

Interfaith Council of So. NV
PO BOX 73070
Las Vegas, NV 89170

(702) 900-6840
info@interfaithsn.org

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