INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS

DIALOGUE GROUPS

West County Dialogue Group

What is dialogue?
We currently have four dialogue groups representing nearly 100 St. Louisians' of diverse backgrounds that meet on a monthly basis. The dynamic groups are comprised of individuals from various faith communities, laity & religious leaders.

Our dialogue groups represent people coming together in conversation to seek a deeper awareness of the reality of faith in their lives. Dialogue groups foster a better understanding of faith traditions outside of their own. The groups form small communities that encourage and empower one another as agents of reconciliation and transformation in their environments.

Please call Irene Randall at 314-531-4787 if you would like to join one of our dialogue groups.

EDUCATIONAL SERIES

Many Faces of Faith Series

Many Faces of Catholicism (Click here for questions and answers from this event)

Dispelling the myths of Mormonism (Click here to view full video coverage of this event)

Many Faces of Islam(upcoming)

Hope UCC
In 2005, Hope United Church of Christ and the Interfaith Partnership offered thought-provoking nights where individuals were welcome to learn about world religions through a 4-week series.

CAJE Series
The Central Agency for Jewish Education and the Interfaith Partnership welcomes folks to a series of classes on interesting religious themes. Reservations are required and admission covers one night or all five nights!

Seminars, Forums, and Panel Discussions
The Interfaith Partnership offers several episodic events throughout the year. We welcome all to attend to these free events.

In 2008 we organized a panel discussion titled "Exploring the Black Church in America". Click here to see pictures of this event.

In 2007, we organized a panel discussion titled "Bias in the Media". Click here to hear the audio recording of this event.

Each year we hold an annual dinner in which speakers are invited to present their views on interfaith issues. Click here to see pictures of the Annual Dinner of 2007

Interfaith Collaboration between West County Congregations:

The kick-off forum was hosted by United Hebrew on January 31. The collaboration includes United Hebrew Congregation, the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis, Manchester United Methodist Church and the West County Bahai Community. From this forum the West County Dialogue Group will be formed, ultimately leading to the participating congregations participating in a community service project through Faith Beyond Walls.

Youth Adult Dialogue Action (YADA) Ambassadors
YADA Ambassadors is comprised of campus ministers from local Missouri and Illinois Universities. The goal of YADA is to connect campus ministers in an effort to stimulate involvement from individuals of faith and goodwill between the ages of 18-35 in inter-religious dialogue, education and community service programs throughout the region. YADA also creates a platform that encourages emerging young adult faith leaders to be more civically engaged and socially conscious. If you are interested in being a part of the YADA Commission, please contact us.