Human Connection | Interfaith Understanding | Collective Transformation

Upcoming Events

Thursday Nov 14, 1-2:15pm
Kirkhof 2263, Allendale Campus

On November 13 and 14, GVSU will host the 12th annual Teach-In, during which teams of GV community members will present on topics related to inequality and systems of oppression, as well as social justice and liberation, in a co-learning environment for students, faculty and staff alike. As a part of this event, the Kaufman Interfaith team will offer an interactive workshop on one of the first steps we can all take toward creating a pluralistic campus and community, entitled 'Recognizing & Respecting Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Diversity.'

25th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving

November 25, 2024 7pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church,  47 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids

This year marks the 25th year of our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration!

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute along with the interfaith community of grand rapids welcomes you to enjoy an evening of celebration of Gratitude for Our Shared Home.

Register here

Thursday, December 5, 2024 9am - 9pm
Eberhard Center, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus

“There are three kinds of patriots, two bad, one good.
The bad are the uncritical lovers and the loveless critics.
Good patriots carry on a lover’s quarrel with their country.”

This quote from William Sloane Coffin, is on the opening page of Donniel Hartman’s book, Who Are the Jews — And Who Can We Become? It introduces his own “lover’s quarrel” with his country Israel. Read more in this week’s Insight here.

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November 21 - 2024 Civil Discourse Symposium - Gen Z Voices: If We Were President