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Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute

Events



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Interfaith Table Talk - Healing Ourselves and Our World: Contemplation and Action

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

A two-part collaborative event with Dominican Center where folks gather for an informal panel and table discussion over a shared meal.

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Sacred Site Visit - Native American Burial Mounds

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.

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Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Relationships

Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts a regular interfaith dinner-and-dialogue on topics pertaining to religious, spiritual, and secular life.

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Made-in-Michigan Interfaith Leadership Lab: Virtual Meet-Up

Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A chance to learn and share about interfaith engagement while connecting with college students across Michigan

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Interfaith Book Group: The Road to Wisdom (4 meetings)

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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!

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Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Science

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts a regular interfaith dinner-and-dialogue on topics pertaining to religious, spiritual, and secular life.

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Divine Bodies, Human Questions: How Ancient Jews and Christians Imagined God

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Michigan Professor Deborah Forger offers the 2026 Padnos Public Engagement Lecture on Jewish Learning.

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Sacred Site Visit - Witches of West Michigan

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.

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Interfaith Book Discussion: The Road to Wisdom (1 meeting)

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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!

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The Road To Wisdom: A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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.

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Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Politics

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts a regular interfaith dinner-and-dialogue on topics pertaining to religious, spiritual, and secular life.

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Sacred Site Visit - St Nicholas Orthodox Church

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.

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Sacred Site Visit - Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute organizes monthly visits to various sacred spaces and houses of worship in the Grand Rapids area.

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