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    Muslim Ramadan begins today, May 6

    Share a greeting this month to your Muslim friends: “Blessed Ramadan” or “Ramadan Mubarak.” DO attend an Iftar, breaking fast meal, if you are invited!

    Ramadan explained by a Muslim colleague:

    The time has come for this years Ramadan; May 6 to June 4, 2019.
    Muslims start fasting before dawn (SEHR) and break the fast at sunset (IFTAR) and dinner is served after…

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    Hate Strikes Mosque, Church, and Synagogue in High Holy Days

    Anti-Religious Hate strikes Mosque, Church, and Synagogue during these Holy Seasons.

    Mosque mass Shootings last month in Christchurch, New Zealand with a hundred casualties (including 50 deaths).
    Easter mass Bombings of Churches (Catholic and Protestant) in Sri Lanka, with hundreds of casualties (including 75 deaths).
    Passover Shooting in southern California at Chabad Synagogue of Poway with four casualties (including 1…

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    The Ecumenical Challenge–Dr. Mitzi Budde’s address

    Do you know why Ecumenism is a priority for the Churches?   Do you know how do go about it?  Dr. Budde guided the Figel Event audience to both responses with a stellar address that provided a theological rationale for practical engagement.   Communing with one another is a way of Communing with God.  As various churches live toward greater unity, we…

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    New Film on Howard Thurman–DC Debut February 5!

    A new film on Howard Thurman’s life and theology will take place on Tuesday, February 5, 6:30 pm at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.  Sponsored by the Howard University School of Divinity and the McClendon Scholar program at NYAPC. Information below.

    RSVP here!

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    Reformed Institute on “People of the Book” Jan. 26

    Annual Convocation is on the topic “Are Protestants Still People of the Book”?… Address given by Dr. Bruce Douglas, emeritus professor of Georgetown University.   Open and Free to the Public, 9:00 a.m. registration and breakfast, adjourn at noon. Held at National Presbyterian Church.  See below:  RI 2019 ConvocationPoster…

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    STVU recognized as seminary that Changes the World

    Today, I am at the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology visiting with the Advisory Council and Dean Walker. Such a joy to see this recently honored seminary community at work! See the recognition from the Center for Faith and Service.

    https://www.vuu.edu/news/samuel-dewitt-proctor-school-of-theology-recognized-a-seminary-that-changes-the-world-for-2018-2019…

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    Black Women in Preaching at STVU Convocation

    Annual Convocation at the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology in Richmond celebrates Black Women in Preaching this week. Outstanding program, and still time to sign up and come….

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