Join us for a special Midlands Interfaith Meetup

Tue Jan 4 at 7:00 PM ET

Rebbe TZiPi Radonsky is our guest presenter

Tu B’Shevat, the ancient holiday of spring in Israel, in a time of heavy rain and in preparation for new growth. This Jewish holiday occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. It is also called Rosh HaShanah La’Ilanot, literally ‘New Year of the Trees’. In contemporary Israel, the day is celebrated as a Jewish Earth Day, and trees are planted in celebration. In Kabbalistic tradition, the first fruits are celebrated with a Tu B’Shevat seder where each fruit has a meaning and an associated blessing to honor the body, mind, intellect and spirit.

Register to attend: Register to attend this virtual event on Zoom

ABOUT THE MEETUP

The Midlands Interfaith Meetup began as a public dinner discussion group which moved to Zoom at the onset of the 2020 pandemic. Our primary purpose is to get to know others from the rich variety of faith communities in South Carolina. All are welcome. Our only rules are those below.

• Allow others to express their beliefs and practices in the terms that they choose, not attempting to reframe their beliefs in a way that makes us more comfortable.

• Accept that at times people disagree. This does not imply a personal slight, or even conflict.

• Practice the art of inclusive language. For example, when discussing spiritual matters, we often frame our statements with phrases such as, “in my tradition,” or “as I understand it,” or “in my opinion,” as a way of indicating that we do not claim to speak for others when expressing beliefs or feelings.

• Interfaith occasions are never the place to proselytize for one’s own religion. It’s perfectly appropriate to invite others to visit your services and events, but advancing your religion as a preferred alternative is highly disrespectful.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
With Guest Presenter Cat Nelson

November 2: 7 – 8 pm on Zoom

Cat Nelson will introduce us to our state’s indigenous tribes with a brief introduction on who they are and where they are located. She will then share an overview of historic milestones and cultural pathways to issues facing our indigenous population today. There will be a short time for questions and answers following the presentation.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to share with friends old and new. Free and open to all!

Click link given to register and attend:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcu6rpz8oGNJuNAJjWu0ZayjxipH_DQaS

ABOUT THE MEETUP
The Midlands Interfaith Meetup began as a public dinner discussion group that moved to Zoom at the onset of the 2020 pandemic. Our primary purpose is to get to know others from the rich variety of faith communities in South Carolina. All are welcome. Our only rules are those below.

• Allow others to express their beliefs and practices in the terms that they choose, not attempting to reframe their beliefs in a way that makes us more comfortable.

• Accept that at times people disagree. This does not imply a personal slight, or even conflict.

• Practice the art of inclusive language. For example, when discussing spiritual matters, we often frame our statements with phrases such as, “in my tradition,” or “as I understand it,” or “in my opinion,” as a way of indicating that we do not claim to speak for others when expressing beliefs or feelings.

• Interfaith occasions are never the place to proselytize for one’s own religion. It’s perfectly appropriate to invite others to visit your services and events, but advancing your religion as a preferred alternative is highly disrespectful.

Paths of Liberation

Paths of Liberation

Celebrating freedom through faith, history, and the arts.

Resilience, strength, and liberation are themes that run through many religious, secular, and spiritual traditions throughout the world. Join us as we explore these themes through the lenses of African American history and the arts.

On October 24, IPSC will present a two part virtual program featuring:

1. A virtual introduction to the International African American Museum in Charleston, SC.
2. An interfaith panel discussion on how our religious, secular, and spiritual communities express liberation through the arts.

Please join us on Oct. 24 from 2-4 for this unique program. REGISTER HERE!

Interfaith Partners of South Carolina (IPSC) calls on all South Carolinians and all people of faith to support people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent following recent increases in assaults against Asians. We are concerned about our members, as well as all people in South Carolina, who are Asian American or Pacific Islander, or any people of color who experience injustice because of their appearance or ethnicity.

Reported incidents of violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. numbered almost 3,800 in the past year. (Source: Stop AAPI Hate) Of course, this number only represents official reports, and may actually be much higher.

During a period of increased polarization in American society, Interfaith Partners membership includes many Asian Americans, as well as cultures and ethnicities from around the world. IPSC Chair Cheryl Nail said, “Violence against one of us is violence against all of us, for we are one human people. IPSC stands in solidarity with our AAPI friends and neighbors and will continue to combat hate committed against any person because of their perceived race or ethnicity.“

Interfaith Partners offers support by way of an emergency hotline for anyone who feels that their congregation or faith group has experienced harassment, vandalism or violence: 1-888-849-1513.

For more information about IPSC or S.C. Interfaith Harmony Month, visit https://interfaithpartnersofsc.org/.