In a time when it can feel easier to retreat into our own communities, Building Bridges creates opportunities to come together, encounter stories different from our own, and build meaningful connections across Atlanta’s diverse communities.

Through film, facilitated dialogue, and community service, participants are invited to move from witnessing a story, to reflecting together, to taking action. Grounded in the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, or Repairing the World, the series asks: What does it take to understand one another, stay in relationship through moments of tension, and turn connection into action?

In the first part of the series on September 15th at 7:15 pm, gather for a screening of All God’s Children (2024), an inspiring documentary that follows a five-year relationship between Congregation Beth Elohim and Antioch Baptist Church.

As these two faith communities navigate questions of racism, antisemitism, faith, identity, and belonging, the film offers a powerful look at what it takes to build trust, remain curious, and stay in relationship through moments of tension.

Use code BB4 for a special Interfaith Atlanta discount on tickets and check out our table before the screening. We hope to see you there!

To learn more and purchase tickets please visit: https://ajff.org/BuildingBridges.

Sacred Friends Interfaith invites you to their free Fall 2026 Zoom program, Sacred Friends Explore Hinduism. Sacred Friends Interfaith brings together people in small, diverse groups to consider important issues. This is first of a series on World Religions. Please save these dates: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 – Nov. 3. We will be guided by our Hindu friends in Interfaith Friendship Circles to be composed of 4-6 persons of different faiths. Those who register for the program will have the opportunity to attend special guided Hindu Temple Visits. Together, we will endeavor to better understand the Hindu faith and our Hindu neighbors.

For more information and to register please visit: https://sacredfriendsinterfaith.org/announcement-of-sacred-friends-interfaith-llcs-world-religions-series-1st-program-sacred-friends-explore-hinduism/.

Join Atlantic Institute for a special Coffee Night: The Art of Neighboring, an evening centered on hospitality, friendship, and community.

Come enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with a variety of coffee and tea, live music, desserts and pastries, and meaningful around-the-table conversations. This gathering is part of the Special America 250 Edition, celebrating the connections and friendships that bring our communities together. We look forward to welcoming you for a warm and memorable evening at Atlantic Institute!

To register for free please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-night-the-art-of-neighboring-tickets-1997980684010.

This Summer and Fall, Commissioner Michelle Long Spears invites you to step into the spaces where compassion lives. This Interfaith Community Series on Homelessness brings together residents of DeKalb County District 2 for three intimate gatherings at sacred spaces across our community, where faith leaders are already doing the daily work of caring for our unhoused neighbors. 

You will hear how communities are responding and add your voice to conversations that have the power to shape outcomes and form solutions to this most pressing need. This is civic engagement as an act of love, and your presence matters. 

This session, Interfaith Atlanta’s own Bindu Balakrishnan will be speaking alongside Salimah Hadi-Shariff from the Ismaili community and Rev. Dr. Lisa Heilig, Executive Director of the Toco Hills Community Alliance. It will be a meaningful and impactful conversation as we bring together people from diverse faith traditions, community organizations, and public service to explore how we can work together and learn from each other.

Space is limited. Come ready to listen, to learn, and to be changed. 

To register please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/on-common-ground.

Interested in joining the Interfaith Speakers Network with Interfaith Atlanta? We will be hosting a training for ISN speakers on August 25th at Christ the King School (46 Peachtree Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30305). To register please sign up below and we will send more information about parking and getting to the classroom location. We hope to see you there!

Save the Date for Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center’s Leadership Summit on August 20th. This event brings together Georgia's senior interfaith community to preview policy impacts and plan for collective action.

The annual Leadership Summit convenes diverse faith leaders across tradition and denominations to reflect on the current policy landscape, anticipate its impact and plan a path forward together for the common good of all Georgians through our collective advocacy and programs.

To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/georgia-interfaith-public-policy-centre-annual-leadership-summit-tickets-1993547339758?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

Please join New Sanctuary Movement of Atlanta and Interfaith Atlanta for a conference for faith communities learning to support or actively helping immigrant neighbors in Atlanta. At this conference you will learn about practical tools to help support immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, connect with other organizations with similar goals, and build lasting relationships with faith communities seeking to help our neighbors in need. Together, we can create communities of welcome, justice, and hope.

The event will be held at Clarkston Community Center 3701 College Ave Clarkston, GA 30021 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, August 7th. We hope to see you there!

To register please visit: https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/c49de7cbc3b82b37ba9d.

Faiths United to Save Democracy is inviting interfaith and multicultural faith and civic leaders to join us in this important campaign to protect vulnerable voters.  If you are interested please attend of the training meetings to be prepared for the role. Attending at least one training is required to serve.

To learn more and register please visit: https://www.turnoutsunday.com/poll-chaplain.

Join Interfaith America to examine the Historically Black Protestant Churches community’s unique past and future roles in building bridges across difference, upholding religious liberty, and protecting democracy. This in-person panel discussion will take place at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The event is free but advanced registration is required.

To register please visit: https://www.interfaithamerica.org/events/historically-black-protestant-churches-at-americas-250th/.

We are now just five months away from the start of early voting and six months from Election Day. The time to build trust, establish relationships, and prepare our communities is not later—it is now. Our neighbors will look for guidance, calm, and clarity in the months ahead, and faith leaders are uniquely positioned to provide it. Our shared goal is not to influence how people vote, but to ensure that every eligible citizen can participate safely, confidently, and without fear. At a time when many Americans express concern about access to voting and trust in the process, your leadership—and your presence—matters.

First Five Freedoms would be honored to have you join this effort. If you are willing to serve as a coalition leader or member—or would simply like to learn more—please join on June 23rd and June 25th on Zoom at 7pm for a presentation on their new Senate District Elections Support Coalitions.

To learn more about the initiative you can view this document here.

To learn more about First Five Freedoms, please visit: https://firstfivefreedoms.org/.

June 23rd Zoom at 7pm:

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June 25th Zoom at 7pm:

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We are now just five months away from the start of early voting and six months from Election Day. The time to build trust, establish relationships, and prepare our communities is not later—it is now. Our neighbors will look for guidance, calm, and clarity in the months ahead, and faith leaders are uniquely positioned to provide it. Our shared goal is not to influence how people vote, but to ensure that every eligible citizen can participate safely, confidently, and without fear. At a time when many Americans express concern about access to voting and trust in the process, your leadership—and your presence—matters.

First Five Freedoms would be honored to have you join this effort. If you are willing to serve as a coalition leader or member—or would simply like to learn more—please join on June 23rd and June 25th on Zoom at 7pm for a presentation on their new Senate District Elections Support Coalitions.

To learn more about the initiative you can view this document here.

To learn more about First Five Freedoms, please visit: https://firstfivefreedoms.org/.

June 23rd Zoom at 7pm:

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June 25th Zoom at 7pm:

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In partnership with the Center for Spirituality in Nature, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is excited to offer another Interfaith Spirituality in Nature Groups (SINGS) gathering on June 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Wesley Gardens in Savannah.

Come gather outside as we honor the Summer Solstice. This is a time to engage the wisdom nature offers, stirring our wonder and connection. There will be time for readings, a sacred saunter, and sharing in community. We will leave with a renewed commitment to a truly active, loving, and reciprocal relationship with the Earth.

The Wesley Gardens Retreat Center is set on the beautiful Moon River and salt marshes of Burnside Island. There are many spots for reflection, including a labyrinth, walking paths along the marsh, a deepwater dock, and benches throughout. Walking paths are level but not paved.

Please bring a journal, chair, and whatever you need to be comfortable outside (bug spray, water, etc.). You are also invited to share a poem, reading, or song to celebrate summer.

To register please visit: https://gipl.org/events/summer-solstice-2026

Join St. Luke Lutheran Church & The Atlanta Pride Committee on Sunday, June 14th for a worship experience like no other, where sacred tradition meets queer joy, and drag becomes a vessel for truth, beauty, and belonging.

Drag Me to Church is a family-friendly, interfaith worship service that honors the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising and celebrates the full belovedness of LGBTQ+ people in the life of faith. Together with local clergy, musicians, drag performers, and community leaders, we’ll lift up a message of hope, justice, and radical welcome.

This service is open to all, but registration is required.

Learn more and register below at the link. We hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-me-to-church-interfaith-commemoration-of-stonewall-tickets-1985904739535.

Americans across the political spectrum are grappling with a shared unease: the feeling that something foundational is slipping. Trust in institutions is eroding. The norms that once governed public life are increasingly contested. And the concept of the public good — the idea that we share a common stake in fair, just, and accountable governance — is becoming harder to find in our national discourse.

In response, we invite you to join an evening of thoughtful reflection and meaningful dialogue.

Hosted at All Saints’ Episcopal Church and co-presented by The Temple, Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law (GLRL), and First Five Freedoms, this program brings together faith leaders, legal experts, and engaged community members. Together, we will explore the intersection of spiritual values, legal principles, and civic responsibility.

To learn more and register please visit: https://georgialawyersfortheruleoflaw.org/invitation-to-a-community-conversation-on-faith-law-and-the-public-good/.

This year's Congregation Shearith Israel special Shavuot program is on Thursday, May 21st from 6 pm - late. It will bring together scholars and thought leaders from Shearith Israel, the greater Atlanta Jewish community, and an interfaith coalition as we engage in the traditional night of learning and connection. Participating organizations include Virginia-Highland Church, Intown Community Church, Emory's Candler School of Theology, Congregation Or Hadash, Congregation Bet Haverim, and The Atlantic Institute.

The evening will also feature a youth program (geared for ages 8 - middle schoolers) at 7 pm and a teen learning program at 8 pm.

Shavuot dinner is sponsored by Amy & Scott Jacobson in memory of Hazzan Joseph Joshua Wieselman and Katherine Wieselman.

Learn more and register here: https://www.shearithisrael.com/event/shavuot-dinner--night-of-learning1.html.

Please join Interfaith Children's Movement, GA Interfaith Public Policy Center, and the Building Economic Security Together (BEST) project for a convening of faith leaders, advocates, funders, and others. This event will take place on May 21st from 10 am - 1 pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church. We hope to see you there!

Please register for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewRJIxixia3N5IDmArMUk-Zk2CYClPG2S9SElRqR1a7-0NBw/viewform.

Join Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center and Interfaith Atlanta on May 7th for the National Day of Prayer. We will be meeting for a virtual one-hour prayer session at 12:00 p.m. to come together as an interfaith community and pray with one another. We hope to see you there!

Register here for access: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sqFwwhygQwGeCMo0BNT-9A#/registration.

Atlanta Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) invites you to participate in the Interfaith Hunger Seder, a special event highlighting the tireless work toward food justice occurring daily throughout the metro area.

At 5 p.m., The Marketplace will be filled with community partners that fight hunger and food insecurity every day. Come learn about their efforts and ways you can be engaged in their essential work. Immediately thereafter, we will enjoy our meal and program. We are looking forward to breakout conversations and diving deeper into the moral call of what it means to feed our people - including the impact of recent changes to the federal food programs.  We will be led by Rabbi Jason Holtz of Temple Kehillat Chaim, assisted by other respected clergy leaders.

The event will take place at Congregation Ahavath Achim, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 on Sunday, March 29th from 5:00-9:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Learn more and register here: https://www.atlantajcrc.org/copy-of-2024-hunger-seder-event.

“The Common Thread” is a metaphor for the individual stories, faiths, and backgrounds that make up our community. Rather than a finished tapestry, we view our community as a work in progress where many hands weave together diverse threads to create a collective piece. Each thread plays a unique and necessary role in making the whole tapestry come to life.

Our goal, through the collaborative panel, Q& panel, breakout sessions, and dinner dialogue is to help students learn how to deeply listen to and value one another’s stories in a world that often feels divided. We hope to share how conflict is not a bad thing but an opportunity to learn and understand how we can leverage both our similarities and differences for the betterment of our common world. We aim to provide tangible skills and stories that foster a sense of shared hope. By offering practical training in dialogue and other modes of expression and communication, we will empower students to step back into their communities and their futures as active weavers of peace and understanding—the common thread!

This event will take place at Clairmont Presbyterian Church 1994 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033 from 3:00-7:00 pm. Register your high school aged youth (14-18) here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH5fTGazm6jD6fA4nhxWNMjy_SxsH-7G8eplnXcWGjEpE_CQ/viewform.

Come join us for an evening of harmony and understanding at the Voices For Peace - Ramadan Interfaith Dinner hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. This event aims to bring together people from different backgrounds to celebrate diversity and promote peace. Enjoy delicious food, engaging conversations, and a sense of community as we break bread together during this special time of Ramadan. Let's come together to foster unity and friendship among all faiths. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reserve a spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-for-peace-ramadan-interfaith-dinner-tickets-1980045188460.

Come join Interfaith Atlanta at the Jewish Film Festival on Wednesday, February 25th at 7:30 pm. We will be watching the Documentary film The Day After which follows Israelis and Palestinians who travel to Northern Ireland to confront an impossible question: how bitter enemies make peace, drawing lessons from the Irish peace process to imagine paths forward. The film will be shown at The Springs Cinema and Taphouse and will run one hour. Following the film we will be meeting to discuss our thoughts. We hope to see you there!

This event is SOLD OUT. Please check out other upcoming events!

Get ready to make a difference! Join the Interfaith Children’s Movement for the 15th Annual Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, time TBD. This exciting event brings together advocates of all ages, including children, youth, college students, and adults who care about creating a brighter future for Georgia’s children.

We’ll kick off the day with an engaging advocacy workshop where you’ll gain tools and confidence to champion important issues. Then we’ll head to the Georgia State Capitol to deliver heartfelt "Have a Heart" bags and meet with legislators to speak out on key challenges facing children and families across the state.

Lunch will be provided as we work together to amplify the voices of Georgia’s kids. This is your opportunity to be part of a movement that inspires change, builds connections, and impacts lives. Bring your energy, passion, and commitment to making a difference!

Register now and help us make ICM's Day at the Capitol 2026 unforgettable: https://www.mobilize.us/icmgeorgia/event/869850/?referring_vol=11415158&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=2.

This summit invites Green Teams, faith leaders, and environmental activists to dig deep and let justice grow. When we nurture a movement grounded in equity, resilience, and healing, we create space for transformation. Together, we will explore how the wisdom of our faith traditions shapes our call to pursue justice. We will consider how to live into this call through practical climate solutions and how policy efforts can support thriving communities.

Our keynote speaker, Shantha Ready Alonso, executive director of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition, will challenge us to see justice not only as political action but also as a deeply spiritual practice. Then, through a variety of workshops, attendees will gain tools to build and strengthen Green Teams, advance climate justice, and engage in advocacy from the ground up. Together, we will find practical ways to live out our shared call to care for our congregations, our communities, and our Common Home.

Learn more and get your tickets here: https://gipl.org/gts26?emci=f65140d8-7eb3-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=7a443df1-d7b4-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=13262796.

Come and join JCRC Atlanta to their Gold Dome and Donuts meeting February 3rd at 8:30 am. This event will be held on Zoom and their guest will be Wesley Myrick, Executive Director of Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center.

Register to receive the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/olYGGcm6QQyQCXu2wx4N6g#/registration.

Published in October of 1965, Nostra Aetate changed the trajectory of Jewish-Catholic relations. This historic document formalized an attitude of dialogue and respect from the Catholic Church toward the other faith traditions of the world, including Judaism, and was also notable for officially condemning antisemitism. 

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is partnering with the American Jewish Committee and the Bearing Witness Institute to host a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. Join us on Wednesday, Jan 21, from 7-9 p.m.

Register here to access location information: https://donate.ajc.org/event/atlanta-celebrates-60-years-of-nostra-aetate/e737047.

In partnership with the Center for Spirituality in Nature, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is excited to offer an Interfaith Spirituality in Nature Groups (SINGS) gathering.

Come gather outside as we honor the Winter Solstice. This is a time to engage the wisdom nature offers, stirring our wonder and connection. We will leave with a renewed commitment to a truly active, loving, and reciprocal relationship with the Earth.

The gathering will be held at the pavilion at Wesley Gardens in Savannah, GA. To get tickets please visit: https://gipl.org/events/winter-solstice25.

Join Interfaith Children’s Movement’s most joyful gathering of the year: Our Annual Wrap Up Roll Out and Rally. This is a celebration party and an advocacy pep rally filled with energy inspiration community and hope. Join us as we look back at all we accomplished for children in 2025 and get fired up for what is coming next. Whether you are brand new to ICM or you are already part of the movement we want you there. Bring your friends, bring your voice, and join us of a great time! We are moving Forward Together! Advocates of every age are welcome. This is a family-friendly celebration with an interfaith spirit at the center. We cannot wait to see you!

Location: Central Congregational UCC 2676 Clairmont Rd Atlanta GA, 30329

To register and for more information please visit: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/875731/.

Georgia Interfaith Power & Light is looking for enthusiastic homeowners to provide native trees a HOME! We invite the local community to join us for a Tree Adoption Event at Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. to receive one to two FREE trees, learn how to plant your tree, and visit with vendors. Adoptable trees include a variety of native three-gallon trees ready for planting. Each tree will come with a small planting and care kit.

This Tree Planting and Adoption program, in partnership with Trees Atlanta, focuses on increasing canopy coverage in underinvested census blocks, and we will have plenty of trees reserved for those neighborhoods.

However, in line with our mission to engage all Georgians in environmental stewardship, we’re also giving away up to 50 trees to attendees from outside those communities. We encourage you to sign-up to let us know you’re coming!

This morning coincides with a planting event on the property and at The Mohammed Schools of Atlanta with friends at Trees Atlanta and Food Well Alliance. You can volunteer with Trees Atlanta here and Food Well Alliance here.

If you have questions about this event and to sign up, please visit https://gipl.org/events/treeadoptionatlantamasjid or contact GIPL's ReWilding Program Coordinator, Heather Franklin, at heather@gipl.org.