Date & Time
Wednesday, 05/06/2026
10:00am EDT - 1:00pm EDT
10:00am EDT - 1:00pm EDT
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05/06/2026 01:00:00 PM
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Faith & Friendship Groups Spring Gathering
Join us for a morning of connection and shared purpose as we gather to launch our Faith & Friendship Groups — small circles committed to building relationships across differences and growing the Beloved Community.
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: La Casa Del Sol
5820 Bender Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233
Doors open at 9:45 am
The Faith & Friendship Groups Spring Gathering marks the beginning of a three-month journey. By attending this event, you are committing to participate in a Faith & Friendship small group that will meet five times from May through July.
Together, we will explore what it means to practice deep listening, courageous conversation, and sacred friendship in a time when our communities long for connection. This gathering will introduce the heart of the experience, provide guidance for the weeks ahead, and create space to begin forming meaningful relationships within your small group.
Faith & Friendship Groups are part of EquaSion’s ongoing work to build a Beloved Community of faith and friendship across Greater Cincinnati.
What to Expect
Welcome and framing for the three-month journey
Shared practices for listening and dialogue
Lunch and table conversation to meet your small group and facilitator
A welcoming space for reflection, learning, and connection
Registration is required to reserve your spot. Space is limited. By registering and attending, you are committing to fully participate in a Faith & Friendship small group from May through July. This programming is made possible by the generosity of the World Religion Foundation and donors of the Chip Harrod Fund for Dialogue.
Faith & Friendship Groups
Belong Dinners facilitated by EquaSion Board Member Audrey Holtzman
Building Religious Inclusivity in School Calendars by Amber Hassan, member of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
Dance at the Hindu Temple by EquaSion Board Member Somya Paul
Difficult Conversations facilitated by EquaSion Program Director Joey Taylor
Faith Communities in Solidarity with Immigrants, in partnership with MARCC, facilitated by Andrew Musgrave, Director of Catholic Social Action
Intergenerational Hiking facilitated by Friends for Good Executive Director Adam Hayden
Meeting the Moment with Nonviolence facilitated by Ignite Peace’s Bekky Baker
Prayers & Service facilitated by EquaSion Board Member Bakhtavar (Becca) Desai
Sacred Connections (Religion 101) facilitated by EquaSion Executive Director Deidre Hazelbaker
Sacred Storytelling facilitated by Rabbi Shirah Kraus
*Facilitators and topics subject to change
Title & Facilitator
Description
Time
Intergenerational Hiking facilitated by Adam Hayden
We will gather together in a circle to hear a poem or a prayer. Then we will briefly answer a question before we start hiking. This beginning ritual will take about 10 minutes. Then, during the hike, participants will have more time to dive deeper with each other or to reflect and walk in silence. We will have a short closing ritual to mark the end of our time. This group is for anyone interested in hiking and listening to others. There will be some hills involved. If you are concerned about the physical difficulty of the hike, please reach out so we can ensure this will be a positive experience for all.
Saturdays from 10am to noon on May 23, June 6, June 20, July 11, July 25
Faith Communities in Solidarity with Immigrants facilitated by Andrew Musgrave
Across all time and space, immigrants have faced challenges in the decision to leave, their journey, and their place of arrival. This group will learn about and discuss the difficulties faced here in our community, as well as current efforts to address these realities. Further, this group will explpre how to bring these learnings back to their faith communities in ways that will be best heard and received so that they might concretely support their immigrant neighbor.
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 15, July 29
Dance at Hindu Temple facilitated by Rajni Harsh and Soumya Paul
This is a dance group. You’re invited to be yourself and enjoy the moment as you learn different types of dance forms, and also have your own space. This group is for people who want to learn a few dance moves and also have fun without pressure.
Sunday from 4-5p on May 24, June 7, June 21, July 12, July 26
Sacred Connections (Religion 101) facilitated by Deidre Hazelbaker
Together, we will explore different faith traditions by visiting local places of worship and learning directly from those who practice there. This includes visiting a mosque, temple, church, and other sacred spaces. Each visit will include time to observe, ask questions, and reflect as a group. You should expect a welcoming environment. You don’t need any prior knowledge - just a willingness to listen, learn, and engage. This group is for anyone new to interfaith work or curious to learn more. Teens and above welcome.
Mondays from 10-11:30a on May 18, June 15, June 29, July 6, July 20
Sacred Storytelling facilitated by Rabbi Shirah Kraus
In this group, we will share personal narratives around what is sacred and significant to us. We will practice deep listening and create meaningful connections. This group is for those open to the challenge of sharing with courage and vulnerability and of listening with humility and curiosity.
Tuesdays from 4-5p on May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28
Prayer & Service facilitated by Bakhtavar (Becca) Desai
This group will reflect on what ‘prayer’ means to each participant. We will then act upon these reflections, if mutually agreeable, in future meetings, which could, but don’t necessarily include serving together.
Tuesdays from 10a-noon on May 19, June 2, June 30, July 7, July 21
Meeting the Moment with Nonviolence facilitated by Bekky Baker
Meeting the moment will use a popular education model to invite participants to gain knowledge in the five dimensions of nonviolence. Participants will learn about interpersonal conflict, practice taking different perspectives, explore the principles of Gandhi and King, and dissect strategic nonviolence. We will apply these skills through role plays, activities and reflections.
Thursdays from 5:30-7 on May 28, June 11, June 25, July 16, July 30
Building Religious Inclusivity in School Calendars facilitated by Amber Hassan
The hope is to identify key observance dates for multiple faiths, curate inclusivity events that would support these (even if inclusion on calendars is difficult) and share experiences of ourselves or our children related to inclusivity they have felt in structured school environments. This group is for anyone wanting to explore different faiths and what their key dates mean to them and how they are celebrated or observed. We will ensure we are not meeting on key religious dates. Bring your open minds, constructive ideas and personal experiences.
Monday from 11-12:30 on May 18, June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27
Belong Dinners facilitated by Audrey Holtzman
A series of potluck dinners designed to deepen agency and belonging across difference. Participants will provide a dish, eat together, and participate in a guided conversation. This group is for people who care about equity and dignity for all.
Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22
Difficult Conversations facilitated by Joey Taylor
Difficult Conversations is an interfaith small group devoted to the practice of dialogue as a spiritual discipline. Together, we will engage structured dialogue practices that help us slow down, listen to understand, and speak from our own lived experience as we explore complex and often contentious issues. Participants can expect a thoughtfully facilitated environment grounded in trust, curiosity, and respect, where the goal is not to win an argument but to deepen understanding and remain open to transformation. This group is for anyone willing to show up with humility and courage, especially those who feel the tension of difference and want to engage it more faithfully. Each person contributes not by having the “right” answers, but by bringing their honest voice, attentive presence, and a commitment to the shared work of listening, reflecting, and growing together.
Wednesdays from1:30-3p on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22
The locations vary. They are primarily held at places of worship. We will send the locations after assigning the group. All meeting locations are in the Greater Cincinnati area.
La Casa Del Sol 5820 Bender Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
About This Event
Join us for a morning of connection and shared purpose as we gather to launch our Faith & Friendship Groups — small circles committed to building relationships across differences and growing the Beloved Community.
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: La Casa Del Sol
5820 Bender Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233
Doors open at 9:45 am
The Faith & Friendship Groups Spring Gathering marks the beginning of a three-month journey. By attending this event, you are committing to participate in a Faith & Friendship small group that will meet five times from May through July.
Together, we will explore what it means to practice deep listening, courageous conversation, and sacred friendship in a time when our communities long for connection. This gathering will introduce the heart of the experience, provide guidance for the weeks ahead, and create space to begin forming meaningful relationships within your small group.
Faith & Friendship Groups are part of EquaSion’s ongoing work to build a Beloved Community of faith and friendship across Greater Cincinnati.
What to Expect
- Welcome and framing for the three-month journey
- Shared practices for listening and dialogue
- Lunch and table conversation to meet your small group and facilitator
- A welcoming space for reflection, learning, and connection
Registration is required to reserve your spot. Space is limited. By registering and attending, you are committing to fully participate in a Faith & Friendship small group from May through July. This programming is made possible by the generosity of the World Religion Foundation and donors of the Chip Harrod Fund for Dialogue.
Faith & Friendship Groups
- Belong Dinners facilitated by EquaSion Board Member Audrey Holtzman
- Building Religious Inclusivity in School Calendars by Amber Hassan, member of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
- Dance at the Hindu Temple by EquaSion Board Member Somya Paul
- Difficult Conversations facilitated by EquaSion Program Director Joey Taylor
- Faith Communities in Solidarity with Immigrants, in partnership with MARCC, facilitated by Andrew Musgrave, Director of Catholic Social Action
- Intergenerational Hiking facilitated by Friends for Good Executive Director Adam Hayden
- Meeting the Moment with Nonviolence facilitated by Ignite Peace’s Bekky Baker
- Prayers & Service facilitated by EquaSion Board Member Bakhtavar (Becca) Desai
- Sacred Connections (Religion 101) facilitated by EquaSion Executive Director Deidre Hazelbaker
- Sacred Storytelling facilitated by Rabbi Shirah Kraus
*Facilitators and topics subject to change
| Title & Facilitator | Description | Time |
| Intergenerational Hiking facilitated by Adam Hayden | We will gather together in a circle to hear a poem or a prayer. Then we will briefly answer a question before we start hiking. This beginning ritual will take about 10 minutes. Then, during the hike, participants will have more time to dive deeper with each other or to reflect and walk in silence. We will have a short closing ritual to mark the end of our time. This group is for anyone interested in hiking and listening to others. There will be some hills involved. If you are concerned about the physical difficulty of the hike, please reach out so we can ensure this will be a positive experience for all. | Saturdays from 10am to noon on May 23, June 6, June 20, July 11, July 25 |
| Faith Communities in Solidarity with Immigrants facilitated by Andrew Musgrave | Across all time and space, immigrants have faced challenges in the decision to leave, their journey, and their place of arrival. This group will learn about and discuss the difficulties faced here in our community, as well as current efforts to address these realities. Further, this group will explpre how to bring these learnings back to their faith communities in ways that will be best heard and received so that they might concretely support their immigrant neighbor. | Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 15, July 29 |
| Dance at Hindu Temple facilitated by Rajni Harsh and Soumya Paul | This is a dance group. You’re invited to be yourself and enjoy the moment as you learn different types of dance forms, and also have your own space. This group is for people who want to learn a few dance moves and also have fun without pressure. | Sunday from 4-5p on May 24, June 7, June 21, July 12, July 26 |
| Sacred Connections (Religion 101) facilitated by Deidre Hazelbaker | Together, we will explore different faith traditions by visiting local places of worship and learning directly from those who practice there. This includes visiting a mosque, temple, church, and other sacred spaces. Each visit will include time to observe, ask questions, and reflect as a group. You should expect a welcoming environment. You don’t need any prior knowledge - just a willingness to listen, learn, and engage. This group is for anyone new to interfaith work or curious to learn more. Teens and above welcome. | Mondays from 10-11:30a on May 18, June 15, June 29, July 6, July 20 |
| Sacred Storytelling facilitated by Rabbi Shirah Kraus | In this group, we will share personal narratives around what is sacred and significant to us. We will practice deep listening and create meaningful connections. This group is for those open to the challenge of sharing with courage and vulnerability and of listening with humility and curiosity. | Tuesdays from 4-5p on May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28 |
| Prayer & Service facilitated by Bakhtavar (Becca) Desai | This group will reflect on what ‘prayer’ means to each participant. We will then act upon these reflections, if mutually agreeable, in future meetings, which could, but don’t necessarily include serving together. | Tuesdays from 10a-noon on May 19, June 2, June 30, July 7, July 21 |
| Meeting the Moment with Nonviolence facilitated by Bekky Baker | Meeting the moment will use a popular education model to invite participants to gain knowledge in the five dimensions of nonviolence. Participants will learn about interpersonal conflict, practice taking different perspectives, explore the principles of Gandhi and King, and dissect strategic nonviolence. We will apply these skills through role plays, activities and reflections. | Thursdays from 5:30-7 on May 28, June 11, June 25, July 16, July 30 |
| Building Religious Inclusivity in School Calendars facilitated by Amber Hassan | The hope is to identify key observance dates for multiple faiths, curate inclusivity events that would support these (even if inclusion on calendars is difficult) and share experiences of ourselves or our children related to inclusivity they have felt in structured school environments. This group is for anyone wanting to explore different faiths and what their key dates mean to them and how they are celebrated or observed. We will ensure we are not meeting on key religious dates. Bring your open minds, constructive ideas and personal experiences. | Monday from 11-12:30 on May 18, June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27 |
| Belong Dinners facilitated by Audrey Holtzman | A series of potluck dinners designed to deepen agency and belonging across difference. Participants will provide a dish, eat together, and participate in a guided conversation. This group is for people who care about equity and dignity for all. | Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22 |
| Difficult Conversations facilitated by Joey Taylor | Difficult Conversations is an interfaith small group devoted to the practice of dialogue as a spiritual discipline. Together, we will engage structured dialogue practices that help us slow down, listen to understand, and speak from our own lived experience as we explore complex and often contentious issues. Participants can expect a thoughtfully facilitated environment grounded in trust, curiosity, and respect, where the goal is not to win an argument but to deepen understanding and remain open to transformation. This group is for anyone willing to show up with humility and courage, especially those who feel the tension of difference and want to engage it more faithfully. Each person contributes not by having the “right” answers, but by bringing their honest voice, attentive presence, and a commitment to the shared work of listening, reflecting, and growing together. | Wednesdays from1:30-3p on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22 |
The locations vary. They are primarily held at places of worship. We will send the locations after assigning the group. All meeting locations are in the Greater Cincinnati area.
About This Event
Join us for a morning of connection and shared purpose as we gather to launch our Faith & Friendship Groups — small circles committed to building relationships across differences and growing the Beloved Community.
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: La Casa Del Sol
5820 Bender Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233
Doors open at 9:45 am
The Faith & Friendship Groups Spring Gathering marks the beginning of a three-month journey. By attending this event, you are committing to participate in a Faith & Friendship small group that will meet five times from May through July.
Together, we will explore what it means to practice deep listening, courageous conversation, and sacred friendship in a time when our communities long for connection. This gathering will introduce the heart of the experience, provide guidance for the weeks ahead, and create space to begin forming meaningful relationships within your small group.
Faith & Friendship Groups are part of EquaSion’s ongoing work to build a Beloved Community of faith and friendship across Greater Cincinnati.
What to Expect
- Welcome and framing for the three-month journey
- Shared practices for listening and dialogue
- Lunch and table conversation to meet your small group and facilitator
- A welcoming space for reflection, learning, and connection
Registration is required to reserve your spot. Space is limited. By registering and attending, you are committing to fully participate in a Faith & Friendship small group from May through July. This programming is made possible by the generosity of the World Religion Foundation and donors of the Chip Harrod Fund for Dialogue.
Faith & Friendship Groups
- Belong Dinners facilitated by EquaSion Board Member Audrey Holtzman
- Building Religious Inclusivity in School Calendars by Amber Hassan, member of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
- Dance at the Hindu Temple by EquaSion Board Member Somya Paul
- Difficult Conversations facilitated by EquaSion Program Director Joey Taylor
- Faith Communities in Solidarity with Immigrants, in partnership with MARCC, facilitated by Andrew Musgrave, Director of Catholic Social Action
- Intergenerational Hiking facilitated by Friends for Good Executive Director Adam Hayden
- Meeting the Moment with Nonviolence facilitated by Ignite Peace’s Bekky Baker
- Prayers & Service facilitated by EquaSion Board Member Bakhtavar (Becca) Desai
- Sacred Connections (Religion 101) facilitated by EquaSion Executive Director Deidre Hazelbaker
- Sacred Storytelling facilitated by Rabbi Shirah Kraus
*Facilitators and topics subject to change
| Title & Facilitator | Description | Time |
| Intergenerational Hiking facilitated by Adam Hayden | We will gather together in a circle to hear a poem or a prayer. Then we will briefly answer a question before we start hiking. This beginning ritual will take about 10 minutes. Then, during the hike, participants will have more time to dive deeper with each other or to reflect and walk in silence. We will have a short closing ritual to mark the end of our time. This group is for anyone interested in hiking and listening to others. There will be some hills involved. If you are concerned about the physical difficulty of the hike, please reach out so we can ensure this will be a positive experience for all. | Saturdays from 10am to noon on May 23, June 6, June 20, July 11, July 25 |
| Faith Communities in Solidarity with Immigrants facilitated by Andrew Musgrave | Across all time and space, immigrants have faced challenges in the decision to leave, their journey, and their place of arrival. This group will learn about and discuss the difficulties faced here in our community, as well as current efforts to address these realities. Further, this group will explpre how to bring these learnings back to their faith communities in ways that will be best heard and received so that they might concretely support their immigrant neighbor. | Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 15, July 29 |
| Dance at Hindu Temple facilitated by Rajni Harsh and Soumya Paul | This is a dance group. You’re invited to be yourself and enjoy the moment as you learn different types of dance forms, and also have your own space. This group is for people who want to learn a few dance moves and also have fun without pressure. | Sunday from 4-5p on May 24, June 7, June 21, July 12, July 26 |
| Sacred Connections (Religion 101) facilitated by Deidre Hazelbaker | Together, we will explore different faith traditions by visiting local places of worship and learning directly from those who practice there. This includes visiting a mosque, temple, church, and other sacred spaces. Each visit will include time to observe, ask questions, and reflect as a group. You should expect a welcoming environment. You don’t need any prior knowledge - just a willingness to listen, learn, and engage. This group is for anyone new to interfaith work or curious to learn more. Teens and above welcome. | Mondays from 10-11:30a on May 18, June 15, June 29, July 6, July 20 |
| Sacred Storytelling facilitated by Rabbi Shirah Kraus | In this group, we will share personal narratives around what is sacred and significant to us. We will practice deep listening and create meaningful connections. This group is for those open to the challenge of sharing with courage and vulnerability and of listening with humility and curiosity. | Tuesdays from 4-5p on May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28 |
| Prayer & Service facilitated by Bakhtavar (Becca) Desai | This group will reflect on what ‘prayer’ means to each participant. We will then act upon these reflections, if mutually agreeable, in future meetings, which could, but don’t necessarily include serving together. | Tuesdays from 10a-noon on May 19, June 2, June 30, July 7, July 21 |
| Meeting the Moment with Nonviolence facilitated by Bekky Baker | Meeting the moment will use a popular education model to invite participants to gain knowledge in the five dimensions of nonviolence. Participants will learn about interpersonal conflict, practice taking different perspectives, explore the principles of Gandhi and King, and dissect strategic nonviolence. We will apply these skills through role plays, activities and reflections. | Thursdays from 5:30-7 on May 28, June 11, June 25, July 16, July 30 |
| Building Religious Inclusivity in School Calendars facilitated by Amber Hassan | The hope is to identify key observance dates for multiple faiths, curate inclusivity events that would support these (even if inclusion on calendars is difficult) and share experiences of ourselves or our children related to inclusivity they have felt in structured school environments. This group is for anyone wanting to explore different faiths and what their key dates mean to them and how they are celebrated or observed. We will ensure we are not meeting on key religious dates. Bring your open minds, constructive ideas and personal experiences. | Monday from 11-12:30 on May 18, June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27 |
| Belong Dinners facilitated by Audrey Holtzman | A series of potluck dinners designed to deepen agency and belonging across difference. Participants will provide a dish, eat together, and participate in a guided conversation. This group is for people who care about equity and dignity for all. | Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22 |
| Difficult Conversations facilitated by Joey Taylor | Difficult Conversations is an interfaith small group devoted to the practice of dialogue as a spiritual discipline. Together, we will engage structured dialogue practices that help us slow down, listen to understand, and speak from our own lived experience as we explore complex and often contentious issues. Participants can expect a thoughtfully facilitated environment grounded in trust, curiosity, and respect, where the goal is not to win an argument but to deepen understanding and remain open to transformation. This group is for anyone willing to show up with humility and courage, especially those who feel the tension of difference and want to engage it more faithfully. Each person contributes not by having the “right” answers, but by bringing their honest voice, attentive presence, and a commitment to the shared work of listening, reflecting, and growing together. | Wednesdays from1:30-3p on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22 |
The locations vary. They are primarily held at places of worship. We will send the locations after assigning the group. All meeting locations are in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 05/06/2026
10:00am EDT - 1:00pm EDT
10:00am EDT - 1:00pm EDT
Add to Calendar
05/06/2026 10:00:00 AM
05/06/2026 01:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Faith & Friendship Groups Spring Gathering
Join us for a morning of connection and shared purpose as we gather to launch our Faith & Friendship Groups — small circles committed to building relationships across differences and growing the Beloved Community.
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: La Casa Del Sol
5820 Bender Road, Cincinnati, OH 45233
Doors open at 9:45 am
The Faith & Friendship Groups Spring Gathering marks the beginning of a three-month journey. By attending this event, you are committing to participate in a Faith & Friendship small group that will meet five times from May through July.
Together, we will explore what it means to practice deep listening, courageous conversation, and sacred friendship in a time when our communities long for connection. This gathering will introduce the heart of the experience, provide guidance for the weeks ahead, and create space to begin forming meaningful relationships within your small group.
Faith & Friendship Groups are part of EquaSion’s ongoing work to build a Beloved Community of faith and friendship across Greater Cincinnati.
What to Expect
Welcome and framing for the three-month journey
Shared practices for listening and dialogue
Lunch and table conversation to meet your small group and facilitator
A welcoming space for reflection, learning, and connection
Registration is required to reserve your spot. Space is limited. By registering and attending, you are committing to fully participate in a Faith & Friendship small group from May through July. This programming is made possible by the generosity of the World Religion Foundation and donors of the Chip Harrod Fund for Dialogue.
Faith & Friendship Groups
Belong Dinners facilitated by EquaSion Board Member Audrey Holtzman
Building Religious Inclusivity in School Calendars by Amber Hassan, member of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
Dance at the Hindu Temple by EquaSion Board Member Somya Paul
Difficult Conversations facilitated by EquaSion Program Director Joey Taylor
Faith Communities in Solidarity with Immigrants, in partnership with MARCC, facilitated by Andrew Musgrave, Director of Catholic Social Action
Intergenerational Hiking facilitated by Friends for Good Executive Director Adam Hayden
Meeting the Moment with Nonviolence facilitated by Ignite Peace’s Bekky Baker
Prayers & Service facilitated by EquaSion Board Member Bakhtavar (Becca) Desai
Sacred Connections (Religion 101) facilitated by EquaSion Executive Director Deidre Hazelbaker
Sacred Storytelling facilitated by Rabbi Shirah Kraus
*Facilitators and topics subject to change
Title & Facilitator
Description
Time
Intergenerational Hiking facilitated by Adam Hayden
We will gather together in a circle to hear a poem or a prayer. Then we will briefly answer a question before we start hiking. This beginning ritual will take about 10 minutes. Then, during the hike, participants will have more time to dive deeper with each other or to reflect and walk in silence. We will have a short closing ritual to mark the end of our time. This group is for anyone interested in hiking and listening to others. There will be some hills involved. If you are concerned about the physical difficulty of the hike, please reach out so we can ensure this will be a positive experience for all.
Saturdays from 10am to noon on May 23, June 6, June 20, July 11, July 25
Faith Communities in Solidarity with Immigrants facilitated by Andrew Musgrave
Across all time and space, immigrants have faced challenges in the decision to leave, their journey, and their place of arrival. This group will learn about and discuss the difficulties faced here in our community, as well as current efforts to address these realities. Further, this group will explpre how to bring these learnings back to their faith communities in ways that will be best heard and received so that they might concretely support their immigrant neighbor.
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 15, July 29
Dance at Hindu Temple facilitated by Rajni Harsh and Soumya Paul
This is a dance group. You’re invited to be yourself and enjoy the moment as you learn different types of dance forms, and also have your own space. This group is for people who want to learn a few dance moves and also have fun without pressure.
Sunday from 4-5p on May 24, June 7, June 21, July 12, July 26
Sacred Connections (Religion 101) facilitated by Deidre Hazelbaker
Together, we will explore different faith traditions by visiting local places of worship and learning directly from those who practice there. This includes visiting a mosque, temple, church, and other sacred spaces. Each visit will include time to observe, ask questions, and reflect as a group. You should expect a welcoming environment. You don’t need any prior knowledge - just a willingness to listen, learn, and engage. This group is for anyone new to interfaith work or curious to learn more. Teens and above welcome.
Mondays from 10-11:30a on May 18, June 15, June 29, July 6, July 20
Sacred Storytelling facilitated by Rabbi Shirah Kraus
In this group, we will share personal narratives around what is sacred and significant to us. We will practice deep listening and create meaningful connections. This group is for those open to the challenge of sharing with courage and vulnerability and of listening with humility and curiosity.
Tuesdays from 4-5p on May 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28
Prayer & Service facilitated by Bakhtavar (Becca) Desai
This group will reflect on what ‘prayer’ means to each participant. We will then act upon these reflections, if mutually agreeable, in future meetings, which could, but don’t necessarily include serving together.
Tuesdays from 10a-noon on May 19, June 2, June 30, July 7, July 21
Meeting the Moment with Nonviolence facilitated by Bekky Baker
Meeting the moment will use a popular education model to invite participants to gain knowledge in the five dimensions of nonviolence. Participants will learn about interpersonal conflict, practice taking different perspectives, explore the principles of Gandhi and King, and dissect strategic nonviolence. We will apply these skills through role plays, activities and reflections.
Thursdays from 5:30-7 on May 28, June 11, June 25, July 16, July 30
Building Religious Inclusivity in School Calendars facilitated by Amber Hassan
The hope is to identify key observance dates for multiple faiths, curate inclusivity events that would support these (even if inclusion on calendars is difficult) and share experiences of ourselves or our children related to inclusivity they have felt in structured school environments. This group is for anyone wanting to explore different faiths and what their key dates mean to them and how they are celebrated or observed. We will ensure we are not meeting on key religious dates. Bring your open minds, constructive ideas and personal experiences.
Monday from 11-12:30 on May 18, June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27
Belong Dinners facilitated by Audrey Holtzman
A series of potluck dinners designed to deepen agency and belonging across difference. Participants will provide a dish, eat together, and participate in a guided conversation. This group is for people who care about equity and dignity for all.
Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22
Difficult Conversations facilitated by Joey Taylor
Difficult Conversations is an interfaith small group devoted to the practice of dialogue as a spiritual discipline. Together, we will engage structured dialogue practices that help us slow down, listen to understand, and speak from our own lived experience as we explore complex and often contentious issues. Participants can expect a thoughtfully facilitated environment grounded in trust, curiosity, and respect, where the goal is not to win an argument but to deepen understanding and remain open to transformation. This group is for anyone willing to show up with humility and courage, especially those who feel the tension of difference and want to engage it more faithfully. Each person contributes not by having the “right” answers, but by bringing their honest voice, attentive presence, and a commitment to the shared work of listening, reflecting, and growing together.
Wednesdays from1:30-3p on May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 22
The locations vary. They are primarily held at places of worship. We will send the locations after assigning the group. All meeting locations are in the Greater Cincinnati area.
La Casa Del Sol 5820 Bender Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45233