Interfaith Jax
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Interfaith Jax is a non-profit organization in Jacksonville, FL that aims to foster dialogue, mutual understanding, and collaboration across diverse faiths and worldviews by providing a platform for open dialogue and shared learning in our community.
The world, and especially our Catholic friends and neighbors, has lost an incredible leader and spiritual guide. Rest in peace Pope Francis.
April 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The world, and especially our Catholic friends and neighbors, has lost an incredible leader and spiritual guide. Rest in peace Pope Francis.
For Christians, Easter celebrates God's victory over death. This year, both Western and Eastern churches celebrate Easter on April 20. This is a rare occurrence due to the different calendars used by each. May hope and joy surround those who celebrate, Happy Easter!
April 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
For Christians, Easter celebrates God's victory over death. This year, both Western and Eastern churches celebrate Easter on April 20. This is a rare occurrence due to the different calendars used by each. May hope and joy surround those who celebrate, Happy Easter!
Passover, or "Pesach" in Hebrew, is an eight-day (or seven in Israel) celebration that commemorates the Jewish people's escape from slavery in ancient Egypt. To our Jewish friends and neighbors beginning Passover this evening, may it be sweet, joyous, and meaningful. Chag Pesach Sameach!
April 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Passover, or "Pesach" in Hebrew, is an eight-day (or seven in Israel) celebration that commemorates the Jewish people's escape from slavery in ancient Egypt. To our Jewish friends and neighbors beginning Passover this evening, may it be sweet, joyous, and meaningful. Chag Pesach Sameach!
Eid Mubarak to all those concluding this season of Ramadan. May this blessed day bring you peace, happiness, and prosperity.
March 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Eid Mubarak to all those concluding this season of Ramadan. May this blessed day bring you peace, happiness, and prosperity.
May the goodness of Holi surround all our friends who celebrate! Read more about this significant Hindu festival.
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Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours
The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.
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March 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
May the goodness of Holi surround all our friends who celebrate! Read more about this significant Hindu festival.
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Thank you to our Jewish friends at @jaxjewishcenter for sharing your loud and raucous Purim celebration, centered around the story of Esther. Chag Purim Sameach to all who celebrate!
March 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Thank you to our Jewish friends at @jaxjewishcenter for sharing your loud and raucous Purim celebration, centered around the story of Esther. Chag Purim Sameach to all who celebrate!
As Ramadan continues, we are thankful for our friends at the @jaxjewishcenter. Together, we hosted our 9th Annual Ramadan Iftar, and it was a great night of interfaith fellowship and good food. Thanks to all of our volunteers and the staff at @margoscatering for helping us make it a success!
March 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
As Ramadan continues, we are thankful for our friends at the @jaxjewishcenter. Together, we hosted our 9th Annual Ramadan Iftar, and it was a great night of interfaith fellowship and good food. Thanks to all of our volunteers and the staff at @margoscatering for helping us make it a success!
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in the 40 day Christian season of Lent that precedes Easter weekend. Today, Christians mark themselves with a cross of ashes from burning Palm Sunday palms. For all those Christians entering into Lent, we pray it will be a good fast.
March 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in the 40 day Christian season of Lent that precedes Easter weekend. Today, Christians mark themselves with a cross of ashes from burning Palm Sunday palms. For all those Christians entering into Lent, we pray it will be a good fast.
Ramadan Mubarak to our friends beginning this season of fasting and prayer. May your fasts be easy, your prayers be accepted, and your heart be filled with faith. Ramadan Kareem!
February 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Ramadan Mubarak to our friends beginning this season of fasting and prayer. May your fasts be easy, your prayers be accepted, and your heart be filled with faith. Ramadan Kareem!
🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
Interfaith Center of Northeast Florida is now Interfaith Jax!
Our new name reflects our deep roots in Jacksonville. While our name has changed, our mission is the same – fostering dialogue across our diverse community. Learn more at interfaithjax.org
#BuildingBridges
Interfaith Center of Northeast Florida is now Interfaith Jax!
Our new name reflects our deep roots in Jacksonville. While our name has changed, our mission is the same – fostering dialogue across our diverse community. Learn more at interfaithjax.org
#BuildingBridges
February 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
Interfaith Center of Northeast Florida is now Interfaith Jax!
Our new name reflects our deep roots in Jacksonville. While our name has changed, our mission is the same – fostering dialogue across our diverse community. Learn more at interfaithjax.org
#BuildingBridges
Interfaith Center of Northeast Florida is now Interfaith Jax!
Our new name reflects our deep roots in Jacksonville. While our name has changed, our mission is the same – fostering dialogue across our diverse community. Learn more at interfaithjax.org
#BuildingBridges
"Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more — begins on Jan. 29, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs, and copious feasts."
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January 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more — begins on Jan. 29, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs, and copious feasts."
www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...
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The UN created International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2005 and set the day as Jan. 27th, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Today we reflect on the memory of all those who perished in the Holocaust, and the enduring legacy of those who survived.
January 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The UN created International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2005 and set the day as Jan. 27th, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Today we reflect on the memory of all those who perished in the Holocaust, and the enduring legacy of those who survived.
It was an honor to host a table and share with colleagues the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at today's breakfast in Jacksonville. We are thankful for all of the remarks that were shared and the work of unity that we will do together, building justice and mercy in our community. #mlkjr
January 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
It was an honor to host a table and share with colleagues the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at today's breakfast in Jacksonville. We are thankful for all of the remarks that were shared and the work of unity that we will do together, building justice and mercy in our community. #mlkjr
Thankful for a successful 2nd Coffee and Conversation, in coordination with @jaxjca. We learned a lot today and continue to develop Interfaith friendships in Jacksonville!
January 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Thankful for a successful 2nd Coffee and Conversation, in coordination with @jaxjca. We learned a lot today and continue to develop Interfaith friendships in Jacksonville!
This Thursday, along with the @jaxjca, we will have our second Interfaith clergy Coffee and Conversation. Ever wonder why we all have different calendars? We're in a new year, but faith traditions all have different ways of defining what and when the new year is. Come have coffee and learn with us!
January 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This Thursday, along with the @jaxjca, we will have our second Interfaith clergy Coffee and Conversation. Ever wonder why we all have different calendars? We're in a new year, but faith traditions all have different ways of defining what and when the new year is. Come have coffee and learn with us!
Most Christians celebrate Epiphany on Jan. 6th, commemorating the arrival of the Magi to visit the child Jesus.
However, in many Hispanic communities, this holiday is also known as Three Kings Day, with parades and family gatherings.
Read more here:
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However, in many Hispanic communities, this holiday is also known as Three Kings Day, with parades and family gatherings.
Read more here:
bit.ly/3PsoXDv
January 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Most Christians celebrate Epiphany on Jan. 6th, commemorating the arrival of the Magi to visit the child Jesus.
However, in many Hispanic communities, this holiday is also known as Three Kings Day, with parades and family gatherings.
Read more here:
bit.ly/3PsoXDv
However, in many Hispanic communities, this holiday is also known as Three Kings Day, with parades and family gatherings.
Read more here:
bit.ly/3PsoXDv
December 26th begins the celebration of Kwanzaa. Created in 1966, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday. May all who celebrate enjoy this time of unity and remembrance.
Find out more here: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/init...
Find out more here: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/init...
December 27, 2024 at 7:12 PM
December 26th begins the celebration of Kwanzaa. Created in 1966, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday. May all who celebrate enjoy this time of unity and remembrance.
Find out more here: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/init...
Find out more here: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/init...
On this first night of Hanukkah, may the light of the menorah provide hope and peace to all who celebrate. Happy Hanukkah! May your candles burn bright this season.
December 26, 2024 at 12:38 AM
On this first night of Hanukkah, may the light of the menorah provide hope and peace to all who celebrate. Happy Hanukkah! May your candles burn bright this season.
For many Christians, December 25th is the beginning of the Christmas season, which lasts for 12 days until Epiphany. This season marks the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem to earthly parents Mary and Joseph. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
December 25, 2024 at 7:45 PM
For many Christians, December 25th is the beginning of the Christmas season, which lasts for 12 days until Epiphany. This season marks the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem to earthly parents Mary and Joseph. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Did you know??? Since 1900, the first night of Hanukkah has fallen on December 25 five times: 1910, 1921, 1959, 2005, and now 2024. May the light of love and peace surround all those who celebrate.
December 24, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Did you know??? Since 1900, the first night of Hanukkah has fallen on December 25 five times: 1910, 1921, 1959, 2005, and now 2024. May the light of love and peace surround all those who celebrate.
The winter solstice is the day that has the shortest period of daylight between sunrise and sunset: the longest night. Nations and cultures around the world have celebrated the solstice with varying rituals and traditions. May we all look forward to welcoming back the light.
December 22, 2024 at 2:59 AM
The winter solstice is the day that has the shortest period of daylight between sunrise and sunset: the longest night. Nations and cultures around the world have celebrated the solstice with varying rituals and traditions. May we all look forward to welcoming back the light.
This #GivingTuesday2024 our mission of Mutual Curiosity, Interfaith Literacy, and Community Engagement is needed now more than ever to continue building the bridges our community needs. Donate now!
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December 3, 2024 at 2:07 PM
This #GivingTuesday2024 our mission of Mutual Curiosity, Interfaith Literacy, and Community Engagement is needed now more than ever to continue building the bridges our community needs. Donate now!
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