Join us for our last Gathering of 2019
Our final Gathering and Sunday School of 2019 will be June 2nd. Make sure to join us!
A Lesson from my Mother
Elsa Milera Castillo (center) By IFFP Member Jose Dominguez I remember hearing my mom say the Serenity Prayer many times as a kid. “God, grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the...
Interfaith Wedding and Marriage
by Veronica Davis We were introduced by a mutual friend in December 2014. Our friend was amazed we had not met before, because we were both attending the same events in the urban planning industry, members of the same DC United Fan Club, and were both really into...
The Power of Community
By Rebecca Weiss I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. In fact, my husband Dan will tell you, I actively resist making them. Have you made some New Year’s resolutions this past January? How’re they working out? Have you stuck to your...
Talking to Interfaith Kids about Jesus
From Dovetail December 1999 By Lance Flitter When it comes to Jewish-Christian relations, Jesus tends to be the main stumbling block. This is true in a marriage between a Jew and a Christian as well. Like many Jews, I had, and still have to some degree, uncomfortable...
NOT MY PLAN: PARENTING THE UNEXPECTED
The most profound lesson I’ve learned from having children is that being a parent entails giving up expectations I didn’t know I had. We want the best for our children, but it’s as we—not they—define “the best.” When Dan Griffin and I were asked to lead a recent adult...
Interfaith Wedding Stories – Chelsea Wilkinson and Aaron Lutkowitz
By Chelsea Wilkinson and Aaron Lutkowitz What was planning your interfaith wedding ceremony like? Was it hard/easy/fun? We really enjoyed writing our interfaith ceremony. Rev. Julia provided insight and example templates, Rabbi Rain suggested some things to make the...
Rabbi Rain participated in the Takoma Park vigil against violence on Oct. 30. Here are her remarks:
(these words were inspired by a long-time friend’s son, Thomas Corocan, who works for Bend the Arc- Jewish social Justice group) I’m heartbroken that 11 Jews who names we just hear were shot during Shabbat prayer this past week in Pittsburgh. I’m...
Interfaith Wedding Stories – Ben and Ginny
Who married you? Were you married by clergy from more than one tradition? What was that like? We were were fortunate to be married by Rabbi Rain and Reverend Julia! Both were extremely open to celebrating both of our traditions, and had the knowledge to support us in...Upcoming Events
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IFFP Annual Camping Trip
@ Cunningham Falls State Park
IFFP Annual Camping Trip
@ Cunningham Falls State Park
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day
IFFP SUMMER CAMPING TRIP We are now booking sites for our annual IFFP camping trip! Join us for a relaxing weekend in the woods this summer, and connect with fellow IFFP families. We’ll be heading[...]