Clint Smith, New York Times #1 bestselling author of How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America, will be the opening keynote speaker at the 2023 Race, Religion, and Social Justice Conference. Entrance to this speaking event is included with the full June 7-8 conference registration, or a standalone […]
Tri-Faith Initiative and the University of Nebraska Omaha’s (UNO’s) Religious Studies department are hosting the second annual Race, Religion, and Social Justice Conference at the Tri-Faith Commons. This year's theme is "Building Bridges of Hope." The conference will feature compelling storytellers, academic research, and workplace practices. Breakout topics will include: Diversity, equity, access, and inclusion […]
“The Intersection Between Faith and Climate Change: A Conversation with Local Experts” will feature a panel moderated by Tri-Faith executive director Wendy Goldberg. The panelists include: tribal college faculty Martha Durr OPPD’s Cliff Fleener Nebraska Interfaith Power & Light executive director Kenneth Winston chemical engineer Tamir Ayad This is a free event. Attend in-person and […]
Tri-Faith Initiative and University of Nebraska Omaha’s Religious Studies department present the third annual Race, Religion, and Social Justice Conference taking place on the Tri-Faith Commons in Omaha, NE, to facilitate cross-cultural, interfaith and interdisciplinary connections that lead to a more resilient community. This year’s conference theme is Sustainable Progress. Sustainability is about meeting the needs […]
Tri-Faith Initiative and University of Nebraska Omaha’s Religious Studies department present the third annual Race, Religion, and Social Justice Conference taking place on the Tri-Faith Commons in Omaha, NE, to facilitate cross-cultural, interfaith and interdisciplinary connections that lead to a more resilient community. This year’s conference theme is Sustainable Progress. Sustainability is about meeting the needs […]
Tri-Faith Initiative and University of Nebraska Omaha’s Religious Studies department present the third annual Race, Religion, and Social Justice Conference taking place on the Tri-Faith Commons in Omaha, NE, to facilitate cross-cultural, interfaith and interdisciplinary connections that lead to a more resilient community. This year’s conference theme is Sustainable Progress. Sustainability is about meeting the needs […]
This screening and discussion of the short documentary film "Abraham's Bridge" is part of the ongoing series "Cultivating Care in Complex Times: Faith, Friendship, and Food Insecurity," exploring how relationships across difference can foster care, resilience, and shared responsibility. The series will culminate in a community event at the Unity Garden on the Tri-Faith campus […]
"Abraham’s Bridge" is a film that follows the Tri-Faith Initiative from an initial idea in 2005 to the present day, with diverse religious communities working together to construct their dream, confront unanticipated challenges, and look toward an uncertain future. The film focuses especially on the importance of the Tri-Faith Unity Garden to enhance interreligious cooperation […]
The documentary "Abraham’s Bridge" followed the Tri-Faith Initiative from an initial idea in 2005 to the present day, with diverse religious communities working together to construct their dream, confront unanticipated challenges, and look toward an uncertain future. The film focuses especially on the importance of the Tri-Faith Unity Garden to enhance interreligious cooperation and engagement […]