For Immediate Release
Contact: Sarah Kelley
sarahkelley@interfaithrelations.org

Festival of Faiths 2024: Celebrating the Power of Imagination

Silas House, Sadiqa Reynolds, Teddy Abrams and Luke Russert among diverse lineup at this year’s festival, Nov. 13-16 at Kentucky Center for the Arts

LOUISVILLE, KY – The 2024 Festival of Faiths will celebrate the beauty of creativity and the power of ideas to change the world. Join us Nov. 13-16 at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, where deep thinkers, spiritual practitioners, civic leaders and artists will come together to explore the theme of Sacred Imagining.

“The festival provides a welcoming space for all to honor our differences, to listen and learn from one another, and to celebrate our connection as one human family,” says Sarah Riggs Reed, executive director of the Center for Interfaith Relations, which hosts the nationally acclaimed event.

Offerings will include thoughtfully curated speaker sessions, workshops and diverse spiritual practices, along with engaging activities such as music and meditation, art and yoga, and a community conversation on the arc of racial justice in Louisville — a discussion in which all in attendance will be invited to participate.

The 28th annual Festival of Faiths is the final chapter in a multi-year-exploration of human purpose and potential, which Reed explains is fitting as the event once again falls on the heels of Election Day: “The festival will offer valuable opportunities to tap into creativity as we imagine a future full of potential for all people.”

2024 Festival Highlights

OPENING CELEBRATION
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5:30 to 7 p.m. – Cathedral of the Assumption (433 S. Fifth St.)

The festival kicks off with a multifaith, multicultural celebration in the historic Cathedral of the Assumption. All are welcome to this FREE program of inspiring music and uplifting messages highlighting the theme of imagination.

FESTIVAL SESSIONS
Thursday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 16 – Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

This year’s sessions will tackle topics such as:

  • Bringing imaginative thought into our own experiences and faith
  • Deconstructing the damaging properties of negative narratives
  • Journeying from creative sparks to the full experience of fulfillment
  • Finding creative inspiration in varied ways — like nature, religion, friendship and stories
  • Using mindfulness and other tools to guide our human experience
  • Tapping into creativity to envision a better tomorrow
  • Exploring the boundless energy inspired by “love of neighbor”

See the full FESTIVAL SCHEDULE for more details.

FESTIVAL SPEAKERS represent a wide range of disciplines and include writers Luke Russert (MSNBC Correspondent), Silas House (Kentucky Poet Laureate) and Jemar Tisby (New York Times Bestselling Author); musicians Teddy Abrams (Louisville Orchestra), Will Oldham (aka Bonnie “Prince” Billy) and Wu Fei (Composer and Master of the Guzheng); journalists Gabrielle Jones (Louisville Public Media), Josh Moss (Louisville Magazine) and Melvin McLeod (Lion’s Roar); social justice advocates Sadia Reynolds (Perception Institute) and Jose Arellano (Homeboy Industries); and many more scholars, civic leaders, artists and spiritual practitioners.

TICKETS & PASSES on sale now! Options include All-Access Passes, Single-Day Passes and Individual Session Tickets. The festival also offers many FREE events (some require registration).

FESTIVAL PLAZA

The Festival of Faiths Plaza will span the Kentucky Center lobby, featuring dynamic exhibits; movement, music and meditation; hands-on art activities; spiritual practices; and more!

The plaza is FREE and open to the public.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Since its inception in 1996, the Festival of Faiths has promoted interfaith understanding, cooperation and action while celebrating the timeless wisdom contained in the diversity of the world’s faith traditions. The nationally acclaimed festival features meaningful dialogue with renowned spiritual leaders, thinkers, practitioners and artists.

In recent years, the festival has examined systemic racism and the role of spirituality in healing (2021); the power of stories to inspire purpose and define our lives (2022); and the power of love to cultivate meaningful connections, strengthen communities and transform lives (2023).

Visit FestivalofFaiths.org for more details about Sacred Imagining.

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