Join us next week to celebrate Interfaith Week from April 21-25, 2025!
Here is a sneak peak of all the events to come!
Monday, 4/21
Interfaith Week Kick Off, 11:30-1:00pm
Tabling Fair on Commons Main Street (11:30AM-1:00PM)
This event will be a religious showcase. Different religious clubs will set up a table in Main Street with a poster explaining their club and the religion they practice. Much like Involvement Fest, each club will be expected to talk about their club but also have an emphasis on the religion itself. The goal is for students to come to each table and learn about the different faiths, traditions, practices, and other important aspects of the religion.
Human Library in Lower Flat Tuesday (11:30AM-1:00PM)
Come to our Human Library, a chance to hear from fellow students about their various religious and spiritual faiths. Ask questions and learn about various beliefs and traditions that you didn't get the chance to learn about before. Don't be afraid to ask questions as long as they are well intentioned. Snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, 4/22
MythBusters, 5:30-6:30 in Lower Flat Tuesdays
Our goal is to host a MythBusters event that includes an interactive event including a Kahoot game that challenges individuals to re-examine their mindset on “myths” or misconceptions that they have/have heard about their religion or another faith. Once the Kahoot is complete, we will follow up with an open discussion about other myths and questions with individuals from various faiths present to participate.
Wednesday, 4/23
Interfaith Candy Bar, 5:00PM-6:00PM in Commons, Main Street
Sweet tooths, unite! Make sure to stop by our interfaith candy bar. Come ready to connect with a diverse set of religious groups/traditions on campus through a sweet treat! This event is open to all members of the UMBC Community.
Thursday, 4/24
Liberty of Leisure: Desegregating Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, 1:30PM in CWB 101
Gathering Space intern, Kayla Brooks, will be presenting the research of her Master’s thesis. This presentation includes history about the interfaith engagement strategies utilized to desegregate Gwynn Oak Amusement Park.
Speed Faithing Event, 5:00pm (Commons 329)
Not quite speed dating– “speed faithing” is an opportunity to participate in an opportunity to engage in numerous 3-5 min. dialogues about faith and spirituality. These will be in moving groups of 3 or 4 and dinner will be provided.
Friday, 4/25
Join for Religious Practices in The Gathering Space!
Yoga: 9:00AM
Catholic Mass: 12:00PM
Jummah: 1:15PM & 2:15PM
Shabbat: 5:00PM
Mindful Nature Walk with Daniela: 3:00pm-5:00pm (meeting in CWB lobby)
Journey through the Herbert Run Greenway with our Gathering Space intern, Daniela. Take some time for personal reflection and mindful journeying.
Ice Cream Social 3:30PM (TGS Kitchenette)
Join us for a midday Ice Cream Social! Non-dairy and kosher options will be available.
These are amazing opportunities to connect with the UMBC community and other religious/spiritual organizations. We hope that you make some time to gather with us and we look forward to your presence and participation.
LET’S GATHER!
