Kaufman in the News
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We Remember Reflection
September 23, 2015
On Thursday, September 10th, 2015, a community interfaith memorial event sponsored by area hospice providers, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, and the Interfaith community took place to remember those who have died in our community.
Habitat for Humanity Service Project
September 23, 2015
Recently, Habitat for Humanity Kent County had an interfaith service project between two congregations - Temple Emanuel and Trinity Lutheran.
Consumers Energy Efficiency Program
September 22, 2015
Michigan Interfaith Power & Light (Michigan IPL) is the leading faith-based nonprofit organization in Michigan. They have nearly 300 houses of worship that are members from 24 different denominations.
The Morning Show: Religion 101
September 18, 2015
Our Religion 101 with guests from the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Today's topics, the President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge and Eboo Patel coming to Grand Valley on October 8.
GVSU Named Finalist in Presidential Community Service and Interfaith Challenge
September 18, 2015
Grand Valley State University has been named a top-five finalist in the fifth annual Presidential Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge among more than 500 campuses from 24 countries and six continents.
Common Threads: I Saw the Holy City
September 14, 2015
Stella speaks with writer Jane Griffioen. Jane has written an account of attending the baptism of her grandchild in Charleston, South Carolina not long after the massacre at Mother Emanuel Church. The name of her yet unpublished essay is "I Saw the Holy"
Embracing Diversity
September 9, 2015
The Grand Valley Lanthorn, a student-run publications service, discusses Grand Valley's interfaith space open house and a spiritual life fair focus on inclusivity.
Common Threads: Interfaith Engagement in West Michigan
September 9, 2015
Joseph DeMott joins Fred Stella to talk about the book he helped create, called 'Interfaith Engagement in West Michigan,' published by the Aspen Institute.
Common Threads: Rukhsana Hasib
September 9, 2015
Fred Stella has guest Rukhsana Hasib talk about Pakistan's occupation of Bangladesh in 1971. Rukhsana is the author of 'Shadows in the Sun,' 'Shackles of Time,' and 'Redemption of Red.'
Religion 101
August 21, 2015
Religion 101 with guests talking about what is happening in faith in West Michigan. We share an update on the Year of Interfaith Service and a local community partner focus including hospice.