INTERFAITH TRIALOGUE IN SOUTHSIDE AND BON AIR AREA

Please join over 12 houses of worship in the Bon Air and Southside area, including the Islamic Center of VA, for their 19th Annual Interfaith Dialogue in 2025. This year dialogue will focus on the topic of “Navigating Fear and Hope in Challenging Times”. 

The aim of the dialogue is to deepen mutual understanding and appreciation between the three Abrahamic religious communities. All events are free and open to the public. The events start at 6:15 pm and end at 8:00 pm. Free parking and refreshments will be available.

Dates and locations of the Trialogue:

1st session: May 8th, 2025, Bon Air Christian Church (2071 Buford Road, Richmond, Virginia 23235)

2nd session on May 15th, 2025, Islamic Center of VA (1241 Buford Road, Richmond VA 23235)

3rd session on May 22nd, 2025, Congregation Or Ami (9400 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA 23235)

*This event is being promoted, but not organized, by the VMCL.

In a climate of hate, fear, Islamophobia, deportation, and cancellation of student visas, it’s more important that ever to stay informed.

Join the Council on American-Islamic Relations at the West End Islamic Center of Friday, May 9th after Maghreb to learn about your constitutional rights.

Guest speaker is Nadia Bayado, staff attorney at CAIR.

*This event is being promoted, but not organized, by the VMCL.

INTERFAITH TRIALOGUE IN SOUTHSIDE AND BON AIR AREA

Please join over 12 houses of worship in the Bon Air and Southside area, including the Islamic Center of VA, for their 19th Annual Interfaith Dialogue in 2025. This year dialogue will focus on the topic of “Navigating Fear and Hope in Challenging Times”. 

The aim of the dialogue is to deepen mutual understanding and appreciation between the three Abrahamic religious communities. All events are free and open to the public. The events start at 6:15 pm and end at 8:00 pm. Free parking and refreshments will be available.

Dates and locations of the Trialogue:

1st session: May 8th, 2025, Bon Air Christian Church (2071 Buford Road, Richmond, Virginia 23235)

2nd session on May 15th, 2025, Islamic Center of VA (1241 Buford Road, Richmond VA 23235)

3rd session on May 22nd, 2025, Congregation Or Ami (9400 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA 23235)

*This event is being promoted, but not organized, by the VMCL.

From our friends at Richmonders for Peace in Israel-Palestine:

“Please join us for our 6TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH RAMADAN POTLUCK IFTAR in support of ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid) to be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025 at 5:30 pm at Bon Air Presbyterian Church.

Register here: https://anera.org/richmond

This is free event – just bring a dish to share - of course, we also encourage you to donate to a good cause.

This annual event is always a wonderful opportunity for Richmonders to come together as a community, to share a meal with old and new friends, and to contribute to a worthy cause. And this year especially, we hope that our contributions will help to give ANERA the resources needed to help alleviate the current overwhelming humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which includes severe shortages of food and medical supplies.

Sponsored by Richmonders for Peace in Israel-Palestine and the Arab American Association of Central Virginia”

Join us for an inspiring evening with special guests Delegate Sam Rasoul and Senator Ghazala Hashmi! Learn about the work the VMCL has done, our vision for the future, and how you can support the cause!

Come learn about the experiences of Muslim students in the public school system. Hosted by WEIC, HCPS, and the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Opportunity of HCPS.

Join Muslims from across the Commonwealth as they advocate for the issues that matter to them. Register at movechamber.org/mad.

Chair of the Medical Society of Virginia’s Political Action Committee and VMCL Secretary Dr. Raziuddin Ali will be sharing a broad overview of select healthcare bills proposed during this year’s General Assembly. Register at vmcl.org/hlo.

Annual advocacy day hosted by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and Virginia Interfaith Power and Light

Rosie's gambling parlor is coming to Henrico - within walking distance from Masjid al-Falah - and with it the potential for crime, indecency, and negative economic impact. State Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg has been outspoken in his criticism of Rosie's parent company, Colonial Downs, and is hosting a community meeting with Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmidt to hear the concerns of Henrico Residents.

Join your fellow Muslims at the meeting to express your concern and stand in solidarity with the opposition. Register at the link below, join us at the meeting, and let your elected officials know that you don't want a casino in your community!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFRio7xFaFrWWgEfgs6HyL12pERfewLyIYI3wnJyY9CVGkOA/viewform 

*VMCL was approached by Muslims in Henrico to help provide guidance and coordinate efforts.

In partnership with Masjid Bilal, we are hosting an early voting rally at Richmond City Hall. Afterwards, the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy is providing food for those who vote.

Join the VMCL for a night with the Richmond Kickers! We're selling tickets to the final home game of the season, and each ticket you purchase will help the VMCL empower Muslims throughout central VA. Get your tickets and join us at City Stadium in section 111 on Saturday, October 26th at 5:30PM. Can't make it to the game but still want to show your support? Purchase a ticket, email it to info@vmcl.org, and we'll gift it to youth throughout the Richmond area.

Purchase your general admission ticket at richmondkickers.group/vmclfundraiser.

Reconceptualizing the 2024 election in storytelling form.

Join the Virginia Muslim Civic League at Masjid Yusuf on Saturday, October 19th following Salat al-Isha to learn about the issues and candidates that will be on the ballot for the 2024 election! Come prepared to share your thoughts and listen to others!