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Journeying in Friendship Together: March Re-cap

Journeying in Friendship Together: March Re-cap

What a month! March caught us up in a whirlwind of peace-building opportunities beginning with our “2 Faiths 1 Friendship” Mixer on the 6th, followed by a talk at an evangelical Christian school a few days after that, and capped off by our fifth Training 101 course last Saturday. About 150 Muslim and Christian friends attended[…]

You can make a great difference!

You can make a great difference!

Do you feel a yearning for Muslim-Christian peace-building and would like to see our work continue? We’re looking to raise $2,500 to support our efforts in the year to come. This way, we can keep our events free for those who attend. Here is a breakdown of how the funds will be used: * 4 big Friendship[…]

My experience with Dressember

My experience with Dressember

This post is written by Noor, a Muslim High School student that participated in Dressember. ——————- What would it look like if Muslims and Christians combined their efforts to end human trafficking? Our joint struggle can truly mean something to the men and women who are unable to fight, which is all the more reason[…]

Sharing Christmas traditions with Muslim friends

Sharing Christmas traditions with Muslim friends

There were moments in December that shook our respective communities to the core — between the San Bernardino attacks, outrageous remarks by public figures, and a pushback in accepting international refugees, local Muslims and Christians were left wondering how to eclipse all of the hate with an outpouring of love. Enter the “2 Faiths 1 Friendship” Christmas dinners![…]

Five steps to making a Change

Five steps to making a Change

It is easy to feel very overwhelmed when we see the images on our screens of terror around the world. We can feel helpless and numb. That’s okay to feel for a little bit as you process the grief and shock. However, it’s important to channel and transform those emotions into positive actions rather than[…]

When terrorists strike…how should we respond? Our story.

When terrorists strike…how should we respond? Our story.

With the terror attacks in Beirut and Paris, the past few days have proved emotionally and spiritually challenging. Through God’s perfect timing and mercy, however, we were grateful for the opportunity to process our emotions with a group of peace-building Muslims and Christians all weekend long. On Friday evening, thirty Muslim and Christian young adults met at[…]

“It Takes a Village” – all ages take steps to become Change Agents

“It Takes a Village” – all ages take steps to become Change Agents

“Are you nervous? Because I’m nervous!” The crowd giggled — yes, nervously — at the presenter’s pointed honesty at the third “2 Faiths 1 Friendship” Mixer last Saturday afternoon. Since the theme of the afternoon was self-awareness, we tried to appropriately honedin on the emotions in the room of over 100 Muslims and Christians gathered together in[…]

Muslim-Christian Friendship: Ahmed & Gregg

Muslim-Christian Friendship: Ahmed & Gregg

How did you become friends? Gregg: We met at a “Meet Your Neighbor” event organized by our church and mosque in 2011.  We paired up during an exercise where Muslims and Christians were grouped on a 1:1 basis to exchange answers to non-threatening questions. Ahmed: We continued to meet at subsequent events and then started[…]

Muslim-Christian Friendship: Engie & Melody

Muslim-Christian Friendship: Engie & Melody

How did you become friends? Engie: Melody and I met at the amazing “People of Peace” documentary filming! We were paired as Muslim-Christian friends because we’re similar ages … and honestly I couldn’t have found a more beautiful person to be friends with! Melody is a true gem and a genuinely pious, compassionate human being! She exemplifies[…]

Muslim-Christian Friendship: Jill & Rabia

Muslim-Christian Friendship: Jill & Rabia

How did you become friends? We both were introduced to each other at the shooting of the documentary at a Mosque about Muslims and Christians learning about each other. We had a lot in common and decided to continue the friendship that started at the event. We went on hikes together, visited a Christmas Service[…]