Programs and Trainings 2010-2011

Programs listed are open to the public and are located in Omaha, NE, unless otherwise noted. Programs are subject to change. We add programming throughout the year so be sure to check this listing for the most up-to-date information.

Community Mosaic Video Project

Interviews collected throughout the community, September 2010 - March 2011.
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"Present Moment, Wonderful Moment"

A Dharma Talk about the Practice of Mindful Living with Brother Chu Chan Huy
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 7:00 pm
Countryside Community Church (8787 Pacific Street)
Co-sponsored by the Omaha Community of Mindful Living and the Center for Faith Studies at Countryside Community Church
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"The Evolution of God"

A Community Conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Robert Wright
November 5, 2010, 7:00 pm
Countryside Community Church (8787 Pacific Street)
Co-sponsored by Unity Church and Center for Faith Studies at Countryside Community Church
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Intercultural Tour for Young Adults and Young Professionals

Sites: Hindu Temple and the Islamic Center of Omaha
November 7, 2010, 1:30 pm - 5:00pm
Meet at Project Interfaith Office, 115 S. 49th Ave - Pre-registration required
Co-sponsored by the Nebraska Humanities Council
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"Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam"

Documentary viewing followed by a panel discussion on diversity & identity in the Muslim community
November 30, 2010, 7:00 pm
Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater, 1340 Mike Fahey (formerly Webster) Street        
Presented in collaboration with Film Streams
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Hindu-Christian Study Circle

"Sacred Narratives:  A Hindu-Christian Study Circle on the Birth Stories of Krishna and Jesus"
February 13, 2011, 2:00-5:00 pm
Hindu Temple, 13010 Arbor Street
Co-sponsored by the Hindu Temple of Omaha
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"Blue Jean Buddha: Tracing the Generations of Buddhism in America"

A Community Conversation with author Sumi Loundon Kim, Chaplain for the Buddhist Community at Duke University
March 15, 2011, 7:00 pm
Thompson Alumni Center at UNO
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"Blue Jean Buddha" High School Program

A Conversation with author Sumi Loundon Kim, Chaplain for the Buddhist Community at Duke University
March 15, 2011, 10:15 am
Joslyn Witherspoon Concert Hall
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Please note this program is only available to classroom groups that register in advance.

Mindful Meditation for Beginners

A morning meditation session with Sumi Loundon Kim, Chaplain for the Buddhist Community at Drake University. No experience required.
March 16, 2011, 7:30 am
Thompson Alumni Center at UNO
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“An Afghan-American Odyssey: My Bi-Cultural Life in a Post 9-11 World”

A Community Conversation with author Tamim Ansary
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
UNO Thompson Center
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Face to Faith

A Speed Dialoguing Event for Young Professionals
Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 5:30 p.m.
The Slowdown
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Project Interfaith Internship Program

Project Interfaith seeks out exceptional individuals who are passionate about
our mission to be part of our internship program.
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