Events
A Shared Sacred Story for the Human Family: A Scholarly-Practitioner Panel
A panel discussion on the Fetzer Institute's recent book project, "Our Shared Sacred Story."
Interfaith Table Talk - Healing Ourselves and Our World: Contemplation and Action
A two-part collaborative event with Dominican Center where folks gather for an informal panel and table discussion over a shared meal.
Sacred Site Visit - Native American Burial Mounds
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.
Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Relationships
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts a regular interfaith dinner-and-dialogue on topics pertaining to religious, spiritual, and secular life.
Interfaith Book Group: The Road to Wisdom (4 meetings)
Join us for an Interfaith Book Group exploring The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust by Dr. Francis Collins. We are excited to offer this month-long opportunity before Dr. Collins comes to GVSU!
Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Science
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts a regular interfaith dinner-and-dialogue on topics pertaining to religious, spiritual, and secular life.
Divine Bodies, Human Questions: How Ancient Jews and Christians Imagined God
Michigan Professor Deborah Forger offers the 2026 Padnos Public Engagement Lecture on Jewish Learning.
Sacred Site Visit - Witches of West Michigan
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.
Interfaith Book Discussion: The Road to Wisdom (1 meeting)
Join us on Wednesday, November 4, for a one-time discussion of the book, The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust by Dr. Francis Collins. We are excited to offer this opportunity just a few days before Dr. Collins comes to GVSU!
The Road To Wisdom: A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins
Dr. Francis Collins will deliver a keynote drawing on his new book, "The Road to Wisdom", followed by multi-faith conversation exploring social determinants of health and the challenge of restoring trust in institutions and scientific expertise.
Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Politics
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts a regular interfaith dinner-and-dialogue on topics pertaining to religious, spiritual, and secular life.
Sacred Site Visit - St Nicholas Orthodox Church
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.