Welcome!
The spirit of the Kaufman Institute is represented by the cooperative programs hosted throughout the community to inspire, inform, and promote belonging. These events bring together diverse voices and worldview traditions to elevate individual experiences and stories, with the goal of promoting interfaith cooperation and pluralism.
Please explore the resources below to learn about how you can get involved.
Upcoming Events
King In Conversation: The Spiritualities of Non-Violence - An Interfaith Dinner & Discussion
January 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
This interfaith table-talk-style event is a part of GVSU's Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week. Together, we will explore the spiritual frameworks for nonviolent resistance...
Sacred Site Visit - Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
January 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU's Religious Studies Department as we visit different sacred sites around the greater Grand Rapids area over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year. Our...
Sacred Site Visit - Sikh Society of West Michigan (INT 100/201 Approved)
February 16, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU's Religious Studies Department as we visit different sacred sites around the greater Grand Rapids area over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year. Our...
"Interfaith work is foundational to our community thriving. This work has become critical. I am committed to this work because I want to be a part, albeit a small part, of the solution.”
- Simin Beg, Kaufman Associate
