Welcome to a Community of Interfaith Understanding!
2018 is the Year of Interfaith Friendship!
Our interfaith affinity groups bring families and individuals together around common interests in ways that develop personal relationships and friendships. There are currently seven groups meeting regularly with others to be added in the near future. They are organized around such interests as cinema, book reading, fitness, scriptural reading, knitting, art, medicine, and contemplative traditions. Click here for more information or to sign up!
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2018 Summer Potluck Picnic on 8/11
Beyond tolerance, we value hospitality, understanding, respect, and acceptance.
As interfaith engagement approaches its third decade in West Michigan, we are excited to welcome new audiences and neighbors into the work of interfaith understanding and social engagement. The next chapter in the story of West Michigan's interfaith movement has yet to be written. Much has been accomplished, and much remains to be done.
How might you join the story?
"Through interfaith dialogue and service, we promote a vibrant and diverse community for all generations."
Upcoming Events
Cinematic Conversations: Won't You Be My Neighbor
July 17, 2018 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Join us in viewing the film Won't You Be My Neighbor as a part of our Cinematic Conversations affinity group at Celebration! Cinema North located at 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI...
Contemplative Traditions Group
July 23, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Practicing Interspiritual Companioning
Interfaith Summer Picnic
August 11, 2018 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join as we gather together for our first Interfaith Summer Picnic! Come and go as you please. All ages welcome! Food will be potluck style. And Bring your own Beverage! Please RSVP and...
Contemplative Traditions Group
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Practicing Interspiritual Companioning
Lunch & Learn
August 21, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free Bring your lunch and join GRAM for a free Lunch and Learn presented with Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Hear from Dr. Anne Heath, Associate Professor of Art History and Director of the...
Interfaith Council Luncheon
August 23, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us for our August Interfaith Council Luncheon on Thursday, August 23, from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the Dominican Center at Marywood (2025 Fulton St East, Grand Rapids,...
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News
June 29, 2018
Doug Kindschi and Kyle Kooyers chat with Shelley Irwin about the 2018 Youth Interface Service Day Camp and Doug's recent trip to Cambridge.
June 27, 2018
Erin Albanese reports on the Kaufman Interfaith Institute's first Youth Interfaith Service Day Camp.
Religion 101 on WGVU: May Interview
May 18, 2018
Joining Shelley Irwin is Kaufman Director Dr. Doug Kindschi from Cambridge and Kyle Kooyers in studio.