Special webinar: Building trust and solidarity through interfaith engagement
At a time of rising anti-Muslim sentiment and discrimination, polarization, and strained relationships across communities, what does meaningful interfaith engagement look like? How can we move toward deeper trust, solidarity, and action?
Please join the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) and the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign [of which the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are founding members] on Tuesday, November 10 at 12 p.m. EST for a webinar exploring new research on interfaith engagement in the United States. Drawing on findings from ISPU’s American Muslim Poll 2025 and perspectives from the field, we’ll examine who is participating in interfaith work, the barriers that can limit its impact, and opportunities to build stronger relationships across religious and cultural differences.
The program will include:
- A presentation of the research
- Reflections from faith leaders representing diverse traditions and communities
- A conversation between ISPU and the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign on what effective interfaith engagement can look like in practice
Together, we’ll explore how interfaith efforts can foster trust, navigate difficult conversations, counter anti-Muslim discrimination and other forms of bigotry, and build meaningful solidarity across differences.