Press Release: 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
Fest Feature: Wu Fei’s journey from Beijing to Nashville
Wu Fei is a classically trained composer, singer and master of the guzheng, mixing Western classical and Chinese traditions with a contemporary sound.
Remembering Kathleen Lyons
Though our hearts are heavy with grief, they also are filled with gratitude for the many gifts Kathleen shared over the years, not only with CIR, but with her beloved hometown of Louisville.
Fest Feature: Jemar Tisby’s Faith Journey
Religion wasn’t central to Jemar Tisby’s upbringing. His faith journey began when a high school friend invited him to attend a “very white, very evangelical” youth group.
A Note From Our Executive Director
Sarah Reed: For the past 12 years, I have had the immense honor of working at the Center for Interfaith Relations. It’s been a highlight of my professional life, and I am incredibly proud of all we have accomplished. That being said, it’s time for a new chapter..."
Sacred Kaleidoscope: The Justice Center at All Peoples: a Unitarian Universalist Congregation
“My faith demands that I not remain neutral,” says Rus Funk, director of the Justice Center at All Peoples: a Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The Justice Center works to engage the congregation and surrounding communities in meaningful justice advocacy and activism.
Sacred Kaleidoscope: Good Samaritan United Catholic Church
Good Samaritan United Catholic Church pastor Bob Mueller writes: "In the spirit of Christ, to the outcast, we offer inclusion; to the rejected, acceptance; to the afflicted, comfort; to the sinner, forgiveness; to the dependent, hope; to the troubled, peace.”
Sacred Kaleidoscope: Christ Church United Methodist
The community’s mission is “becoming living proof of God's love, one person at a time,” and they offer a variety of ministries to engage members to grow, serve and lead.
Reflect: ‘New Year‘s Prayer’ by Poet Silas House
Set the stage for a mindful, meaningful new year by enjoying this work from Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House, final judge of our recent Poetry of the Sacred Contest.
Sacred Kaleidoscope: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The LDS Church was founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith, who lived in west New York, where he experienced his First Vision — regarded by Latter-day saints to be the most significant event since Christ’s resurrection.