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Events are all free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Sunday, April 6, 2025
*1:00 - 3:00pm
4:00 - 6:00pm
Interfaith Photovoice brings together people from different backgrounds to explore what their beliefs, practices, and values look like in everyday life. Participants will snap photos with their smartphones to show the ways religion and spirituality “show up” during a typical week. They will meet together to share and discuss their pictures culminating with a public gallery exhibit on Thursday the 10th.
Jay Phillips Center | University of St. Thomas
*free and open to the public, Space limited
Registration required (click here)
Registration reflects a commitment to participate in all Sessions
*7:00 - 8:30pm
Opening with a welcome address from President Vischer, this salon concert offers a musical and cultural encounter featuring Black Gospel-style inspirational music and Somali blues, exploring interfaith and intercultural dialogue through performance and conversation. Click here to read the MPR story about this event.
Featuring J.D. Steele and Ahmed Ismail Yusuf, narrated by David Jordan Harris
🍜 Reception with Food after event!
Schoenecker Center Performance Hall in the Schoenecker Center
(not Schoenecker Hall North)| University of St. Thomas
*free and open to the public |REGISTRATION AND WAITLIST IS NOW CLOSED
Consider attending the Apr 27 performance at Saint John's University (click here for details).
Monday, April 7, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025
*10:00am - 1:00pm
Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most. The Mindful Labyrinth Walk is an open-house experience where you can come and go as you please. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, this self-paced, interactive walk is designed to help you reflect, reset, and refocus on your personal and academic journey.
Anderson Student Center, room 202
University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
#12:00 - 1:00pm
🍽️ "The Culture of Encounter" Faculty & Staff Reflection Group
🍽️ "The Culture of Encounter" Faculty & Staff Reflection Group
Join us for lunch and conversation on “The Culture of Encounter” in our times. Participants will read and reflect on parts of Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli Tutti. The discussions will be led by Fr. Chris Collins and Dr. Bernie Brady.
University of St. Thomas| ASC 365 | #open to faculty and staff at St. Thomas only
Registration required: Please RSVP mission@stthomas.edu for copies of the reading and lunch.
#12:30 - 2:00pm
🍽️ MnMN Higher Education Convening Group Lunch
🍽️ MnMN Higher Education Convening Group Lunch
Luncheon with Minnesota Higher Ed colleagues dedicated to engaging religious diversity across our campuses (space limited, registration required)
University of St. Thomas | #open only to faculty and staff in Minnesota
Registration closed
*2:30 - 4:15pm
Brief presentations from St. Thomas personnel about interfaith initiatives on campus supported by an Interfaith America-Inspires Index grant.
A panel of higher education leaders discussing the future of (inter)religious studies and interfaith leadership in undergraduate education. Featuring Matthew Maruggi, Barbara McGraw, Marianne Moyaert, and Deanna A. Thompson. Moderated by Hans Gustafson.
Iverson Center for Faith, LL16C | University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*6:30 - 7:45pm
A Minnesota premiere screening, followed by a discussion on interfaith collaboration, trust, and resilience amid division featuring Dr. Tamara Gray, Dr. Anant Rambachan, and Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker with filmmaker Ellie Pierce, moderated by David Jordan Harris.
Executive Producer Elinor J. Pierce, Research Director, The Pluralism Project, Harvard University
O’Shaughnessy Education Center (OEC), first floor (Auditorium)
University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*6:30 - 8:00pm
An open storytelling event where participants share true 5-minute stories about how encounters with diverse religious and belief traditions have shaped their perspectives.
Scooter's Cafe, Anderson Student Center, room 103
University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*6:30pm
At Hamline University: 📖 "How to Lead a Scriptural Reasoning (SR) Group: SR Facilitator Training"
At Hamline University: 📖 "How to Lead a Scriptural Reasoning (SR) Group: SR Facilitator Training"
limited to 25 participants
Kay Fredericks Room, 3rd Floor of Klas Center, Hamline University | *free and open to the public
Commitment: If you register for this optional training on Monday, April 7th, you will be expected to co-facilitate the 2025 Mahle Lecture Series SR Workshop (alongside the SR Workshop Trainers) the next evening on Tuesday, April 8th.
Register for this optional training when reserving your Tuesday April 8th tickets through 2025 Mahle Lectures Series Eventbrite page at this link: click here
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
#11:45a-1:15pm
A faculty workshop on critical pedagogy and interfaith dialogue in introductory theology and religious studies courses.
Featuring Marianne Moyaert, Ph.D
University of St. Thomas | #only open to faculty
Registration closed
*12:00 - 1:15pm
Students share their transformative journey in Quito, Ecuador, reflecting on their immersion volunteer experience with the Center for Working Families.
with special guest Olivia Young
Anderson Student Center, room 366-67
University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*2:00 - 3:15pm
Participatory workshop exploring Sufi, Buddhist, and Catholic meditative practices centering on chant and humming.
with Megan Hopkins, MTS
Anderson Student Center, room 340 (Hearth Room)
University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*3:30 - 4:30pm
A panel discussion exploring beauty, goodness, and truth across Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
with Mark McInroy, Ph.D., Fuad Naeem, Ph.D., Anant Rambachan, Ph.D., and Rabbi Debra Rappaport
McNeely Hall, Room 100 | University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*5:30pm
Scriptural Reasoning Workshop with an interactive discussion exploring how sacred texts can inform practices of repair and healing, followed by a FREE DINNER for all workshop participants
Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Room (KFR) | Hamline University
*free and open to the public | Registration
*8:00pm
2025 Spring Mahle Lecture with Dr. Rocío Cortés Rodríguez
Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Room (KFR) | Hamline University
*free and open to the public | Registration
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
*9:00 - 10:30 am
(breakfast at 8:30a)
Using the Narrative Four Story Exchange method, this session invites participants to share personal stories, deeply listen, and retell each other’s stories to foster empathy, connection, and understanding.
Facilitated by Amy Muse and Kristi Wenzel Egan
O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library, room 108 | University of St. Thomas
click here to register | *free and open to the public
*10:40a-11:00a
Stories of commitment from across traditions.. Read more ...
Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University | *free and open to the public
Co-hosted by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Augsburg Interfaith Institute, and Campus Ministry at Augsburg University
*11:00a-12:00p
Perspectives from history, theology, and ethics to foster understanding across differing values and religious beliefs. Read more ...
with Shaherzad Ahmadi, Ph.D., Christopher Michaelson, Ph.D., and Laurel Potter, Ph.D.
Online Zoom Event | *free and open to the public
*5:30 - 7:00pm
Theology Beyond the Classroom session
with Laurel Potter, Ph.D.
Anderson Student Center, Lower Level, room 07
University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*7:30 - 9:00pm
A Panel Conversation on serving diverse religious identities in healthcare fields with Rabbi Amy Ariel, Dr. Geeta Balkissoon, Ali Chamseddine, Nawal Hirsi, and Dr. Anastasia Young. Moderated by Dr. Susan E. Myers.
ASC 378N - North Woulfe Alumni Hall| University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
*10:00a - 11:30a
Crossroads Workshop for Navigating Cross Cultural Dynamics
Anderson Student Center, room 340 (Hearth Room) | University of St. Thomas
*free and open to the public |Registration required (click here)
§11:45a-1:15p
A one-time gathering (different from the semester long program) to get a taste of what Peace Meals is all about, and consider getting involved in future semesters.
Jay Phillips Center | University of St. Thomas | free lunch included
§ open to St. Thomas community only | Space is limited, registration required
*11:45a-1:00p
Explore the realities of family homelessness in Minnesota through an engaging activity inspired by real life experiences.
Iversen Center for Faith LL16C| University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*1:30p - 2:45p
A lecture on Hizmet’s Islamic-rooted approach to service, dialogue, and interfaith cooperation in a divided world.
with Ori Soltes, Ph.D.
Anderson Student Center, room 340 (Hearth Room) | University of St. Thomas
*free and open to the public
4:00 - 5:30pm
Public Exhibit Opening: The Art of Interfaith Understanding: Bridging Divides through Smartphone Photography
Public Exhibit Opening: The Art of Interfaith Understanding: Bridging Divides through Smartphone Photography
A public exhibition showcasing the weeklong photovoice project where participants from our community and diverse religious traditions share their visual narratives of faith, challenges, and hopes for a better world.
Anderson Student Center, North Woulfe Alumni Hall (Room 378N)
University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
*5:30 - 7:00pm
A lecture on how cultural and religious biases shape perceptions of the “other” and impact interfaith engagement.
featuring Marianne Moyaert, Ph.D.
Anderson Student Center, North Woulfe Alumni Hall (Room 378N)
University of St. Thomas | *free and open to the public
‡7:00p – 8:00p
Students are welcome to attend Death Over Dinner themed event hosted by the Interfaith Fellows from the Lutheran Center for Faith, Values, and Community.
🍕bring your own dinner🍕 | St. Olaf College | ‡ open to students only
registration required (click here)
‡7:15p – 8:30p
👨🏽🎓 Envisioning Interfaith Engagement at St. Thomas
👨🏽🎓 Envisioning Interfaith Engagement at St. Thomas
Student-only workshop to shape future interfaith work on campus
Anderson Student Center, room 364-65
🍕dinner provided🍕 | University of St. Thomas | ‡ open to students only
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