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Causes: Civil Rights, Intergroup & Race Relations, Race
Mission: Increase awareness and tolerance of variety of cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds in the community
Programs: Seminary interfaith retreat (soft): a 4 day retreat that brings together future ministers, priests, imams, and rabbis to meet with one another, share aspects of their religion, and study with resource scholars. The overarching goal is to guide dialogue that moves beyond stereotypes and prejudices to develop a profound awareness and appreciation of the abrahamic faith traditions as seminarians prepare for their future roles as religious leaders in an interfaith and pluralistic community. (42 participants)
camp community: a 5 day residential camp experience helping students learn how to live successfully in a pluralistic and harmonious society by acquiring skills and insights to gain personal knowledge, create friendships and promote positive change across cultures. (59 participants)
workshops and dialogue events: workshops and events are offered to assist organizations in promoting inclusion, diversity and understanding while working toward eliminating bias, bigotry and oppression in our community. Includes table talk and the peoples art collaborative.