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Faith over Fear – Empowering Faith Leaders to Combat Islamophobia
January 28, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - January 30, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
Does your congregation ask questions that you can’t answer about Islam and Muslims? Do you want to be an effective ally with your Muslim neighbors? Do you want to have the right tools and training to combat the rising threat of Islamophobia?
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This training is for Rabbis, Pastors, Ministers, and Imams of faith communities, as well as leaders, coordinators, and organizers of regional faith and interfaith organizations and partnerships. Please share widely with faith leaders in your networks and contact conference organizers for any questions or concerns.
Training modules will cover the following:
• Basics of Islam and Islamophobia
• How the rise in Islamophobia threatens us all
• Who American Muslims are
• How anti-Muslim bigotry shows up in laws and policies
• How to locate and address our fears
• How to respond to common misconceptions and questions about Islam and Muslims
• Strategies for faith communities to make effective change
• How to unite on messaging
• Media training
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*Suggestions for lodging and more logistical information will be sent to all registrants.
*We will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.