NICO-Call of Compassion NW’s Leader of InterSpiritual Efforts
We envision a world at peace where people of various religious backgrounds and spiritual traditions in the Northwest recognize in each other similar principles of universal compassion and unconditional love. By our actions we cultivate an inter-spiritual, community-wide environment of compassion that is grounded in concern for others, practical action, and contemplative wisdom. We sponsor several community events during the year that are open to the community and we welcome everyone who shares our vision and values. Here are some ways that you can participate with us:
ANNUAL INTERSPIRITUAL COMMUNITY SUMMIT
This event was inspired by the aftermath of 9/11 and has been grounded in the reality that all religions and spiritual traditions are rooted in the universal principle of empathy and kindness. It affirms the wisdom that we are all one, and brings together lay leaders, ministers, pastors, rabbis, imams, interested individuals for fellowship, dialogue, inspiration and collective commitment to social justice.
Why Consider?
Diversity is the strength of our country and this annual event provides a helpful and hopeful context for celebrating our shared values, providing a forum for authentic dialogue on topical issues and inspiring personal and collective commitments to promote social, economic and environmental justice. You will find it a transformative experience being with over 100 people who are open to sharing stories and creating/strengthening personal relationships that will enrich the whole year.
How To Participate?
Contact us to join our directory for invitations and to learn how you can volunteer in planning, organizing and carrying out the next summit.
What Will I Do?
You will learn new information on the theme of the summit, share your stories in interactive small group dialogues, be inspired by the new connections you make and leave with new hope and purpose.
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INTERFAITH SEDER
The Jewish Festival of Passover celebrates the ancient journey from Egypt, a place of enslavement, toward Sinai, a place of freedom and Revelation. Passover is also a very important event for Christians, as they celebrate the day as Holy (Maundy) Thursday, the Passover, Last Supper of Jesus, the Commemoration of the journey from Law into Love. For people of other religions (or no religion) it is an opportunity to share the experience of moving from slavery into freedom. It is a common theme for all of us at some time in our life, a reason to rejoice with and to share with others.
Why Consider?
The Seder meal is an event that nobody should miss. Join us as we together create an Interfaith Passover Seder, celebrating our own symbolic journey from places of personal stuckness to sacred spaces of individual and communal freedom. Learn how this annual Jewish pilgrimage can deepen the Holy Week experience for Christians, the spiritual journey of Muslims, and enrich the lives of all people.
How To Participate?
Join our mailing list and register to attend the seder when you receive the invitation.
What Will I Do?
You will participate in a ritual of the Jewish Passover Seder and enjoy a special meal with friends, old and new.
CONTACT US
INTERSPIRITUAL CELEBRATION OF GRATITUDE FOR THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is a holiday that everybody in our country should enjoy and celebrate. Ours is a nation that includes people from all over the world with different nationalities, ethnicities, social statuses and beliefs. It is a day in which all of us are grateful that we live in a country founded on the highest principles of equal rights and equal opportunities. Some of us are still working through this process that is ongoing, but our goal is the same. So let us be thankful as we strive for the high ground. All religious and non-religious people are invited as we celebrate this day with prayers by as many religious leaders as we can gather with many voices and many languages to join in one motto: let us give thanks!
Why Consider?
You, your family and friends will enjoy this family-friendly event and experience the joy and gratitude that is expressed in song, movement and spoken word. This annual celebration of connections, community and compassion will warm your heart and deepen your gratitude for your many blessings.
How To Participate?
Join our mailing list and register to attend this celebration when you receive the invitation. Volunteer to help organize and promote this special event
What Will I Do?
You will experience the creative gifts and talents of up to 10 different religious and spiritual traditions in a two hour celebration and participate in a special reception with friends, old and new.
YOUR IDEAS ARE WELCOME
Would you like to help organize other interfaith events and activities, such as visitations to places of worship, educational workshops, living room dialogues or service projects? Let us know, we would love to work with you.
CONTACT US
1 The word is used not to challenge the fact that there is only one race: the human race. However, the term has been used in the traditional meaning of different colors and features.
We envision a world at peace where people of various religious backgrounds and spiritual traditions in the Northwest recognize in each other similar principles of universal compassion and unconditional love. By our actions we cultivate an inter-spiritual, community-wide environment of compassion that is grounded in concern for others, practical action, and contemplative wisdom. We sponsor several community events during the year that are open to the community and we welcome everyone who shares our vision and values. Here are some ways that you can participate with us:
ANNUAL INTERSPIRITUAL COMMUNITY SUMMIT
This event was inspired by the aftermath of 9/11 and has been grounded in the reality that all religions and spiritual traditions are rooted in the universal principle of empathy and kindness. It affirms the wisdom that we are all one, and brings together lay leaders, ministers, pastors, rabbis, imams, interested individuals for fellowship, dialogue, inspiration and collective commitment to social justice.
Why Consider?
Diversity is the strength of our country and this annual event provides a helpful and hopeful context for celebrating our shared values, providing a forum for authentic dialogue on topical issues and inspiring personal and collective commitments to promote social, economic and environmental justice. You will find it a transformative experience being with over 100 people who are open to sharing stories and creating/strengthening personal relationships that will enrich the whole year.
How To Participate?
Contact us to join our directory for invitations and to learn how you can volunteer in planning, organizing and carrying out the next summit.
What Will I Do?
You will learn new information on the theme of the summit, share your stories in interactive small group dialogues, be inspired by the new connections you make and leave with new hope and purpose.
CONTACT US
INTERFAITH SEDER
The Jewish Festival of Passover celebrates the ancient journey from Egypt, a place of enslavement, toward Sinai, a place of freedom and Revelation. Passover is also a very important event for Christians, as they celebrate the day as Holy (Maundy) Thursday, the Passover, Last Supper of Jesus, the Commemoration of the journey from Law into Love. For people of other religions (or no religion) it is an opportunity to share the experience of moving from slavery into freedom. It is a common theme for all of us at some time in our life, a reason to rejoice with and to share with others.
Why Consider?
The Seder meal is an event that nobody should miss. Join us as we together create an Interfaith Passover Seder, celebrating our own symbolic journey from places of personal stuckness to sacred spaces of individual and communal freedom. Learn how this annual Jewish pilgrimage can deepen the Holy Week experience for Christians, the spiritual journey of Muslims, and enrich the lives of all people.
How To Participate?
Join our mailing list and register to attend the seder when you receive the invitation.
What Will I Do?
You will participate in a ritual of the Jewish Passover Seder and enjoy a special meal with friends, old and new.
CONTACT US
INTERSPIRITUAL CELEBRATION OF GRATITUDE FOR THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is a holiday that everybody in our country should enjoy and celebrate. Ours is a nation that includes people from all over the world with different nationalities, ethnicities, social statuses and beliefs. It is a day in which all of us are grateful that we live in a country founded on the highest principles of equal rights and equal opportunities. Some of us are still working through this process that is ongoing, but our goal is the same. So let us be thankful as we strive for the high ground. All religious and non-religious people are invited as we celebrate this day with prayers by as many religious leaders as we can gather with many voices and many languages to join in one motto: let us give thanks!
Why Consider?
You, your family and friends will enjoy this family-friendly event and experience the joy and gratitude that is expressed in song, movement and spoken word. This annual celebration of connections, community and compassion will warm your heart and deepen your gratitude for your many blessings.
How To Participate?
Join our mailing list and register to attend this celebration when you receive the invitation. Volunteer to help organize and promote this special event
What Will I Do?
You will experience the creative gifts and talents of up to 10 different religious and spiritual traditions in a two hour celebration and participate in a special reception with friends, old and new.
YOUR IDEAS ARE WELCOME
Would you like to help organize other interfaith events and activities, such as visitations to places of worship, educational workshops, living room dialogues or service projects? Let us know, we would love to work with you.
CONTACT US
1 The word is used not to challenge the fact that there is only one race: the human race. However, the term has been used in the traditional meaning of different colors and features.