Brookings Interfaith Council
The online home of the "interfaithing" community in Brookings, South Dakota
Monday, January 23, 2023
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Fall 2021 Interfaith Dialogue Schedule
Sponsored by the Brookings Interfaith Council
All gatherings will begin at 7:00pm and conclude by 8:30pm. Beverages and snacks will be provided. If you would like to share a snack, please bring individually wrapped servings.
· Tuesday, September 14
o Topic: How do we speak to others about our faith?
o Facilitator: Fathi Halaweish
o Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church [726 6th St.]
· Tuesday, October 12
o Topic: Death and the afterlife
o Facilitator: Dianne Nagy
o Location: United Church of Christ [828 8th St S.]
· Tuesday, November 9
o Topic: Gratitude in times of crisis
o Facilitator: Larry Ort
o Location: Islamic Society of Brookings [724 11th Ave]
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
· September 24: The role of religion in healing racism
· October 22: The role of civic organizations in healing racism
· November 19: The role of individuals in healing racism
To join the dialogues, text 605-695-7596 or email nagy.dianne@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.
We look forward to seeing you online and engaging in meaningful conversation to foster friendship, understanding, and respect across our diverse community.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Justice for Black Lives Demonstration- Brookings, SD
Friday, August 23, 2019
BIC Discussion Fall 2019
Time: Thursday, September 19
Topic: Hope
Location: Brookings Public Library, Cooper Room A & B
Time: Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Topic: Traditional Lakota Religion
Location: St Paul's Episcopal Church, 726 6th St, Brookings, South Dakota 57006
The Reverend Isaiah Brokenleg will present a brief sketch of some theological themes and stories from traditional Lakota religion. Her presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
Other discussion topics planned for Fall ... Watch this space for updates.
BIC discussions seek to foster genuine understanding, respect and appreciation of diversity among people of faith (including non-theists) in our community. Please bring a potluck dish to pass, if you are able, or just show up for the evening. All are welcome. Invite a friend. Please be aware that many in our interfaith community do not eat pork or may be vegetarian. You are welcome to bring a non-perishable food item for a group donation to a local pantry or Feeding SD.
The mission of the Brookings Interfaith Council is to cultivate peace and justice by engaging in dialogue to bridge religious and cultural differences and to bring the wisdom and values of our traditions to bear on the challenges facing our society.
Brookings Interfaith Council
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Spring 2019 BIC Discussion topics finalized!!
Special BIC event
May 11th - Ground breaking - Peace Garden at UCC (details to be announced).
BIC discussions seek to foster genuine understanding, respect and appreciation of diversity among people of faith (including non-theists) in our community. Please bring a potluck dish to pass, if you are able, or just show up for the evening. All are welcome. Invite a friend. Please be aware that many in our interfaith community do not eat pork or may be vegetarian.
The mission of the Brookings Interfaith Council is to cultivate peace and justice by engaging in dialogue to bridge religious and cultural differences and to bring the wisdom and values of our traditions to bear on the challenges facing our society.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
FALL 2018 Brookings Interfaith Council Discussions
Thu SEP 20 6:30 pm
Islamic Jesus
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Brookings, SD
Thu OCT 18 6:30 pm
Spiritual but not religious
Islamic Society of Brookings
Brookings, SD
Thu NOV 15 6:30 pm
Creation Care - Environmental stewardship
Brookings United Church of Christ
Brookings, SD
Thu NOV 29 6:30 pm
A Sea Change - Imagine a world without fish
Brookings Public Library
Brookings, SD
BIC discussions seek to foster genuine understanding, respect and appreciation of diversity among people of faith (including non-theists) in our community. Please bring a potluck dish to pass, if you are able, or just show up for the evening. All are welcome. Invite a friend. Please be aware that many in our interfaith community do not eat pork or may be vegetarian.The mission of the Brookings Interfaith Council is to cultivate peace and justice by engaging in dialogue to bridge religious and cultural differences and to bring the wisdom and values of our traditions to bear on the challenges facing our society.