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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 1d

Join Shape Up #NYC for their free hatha #yoga class, tomorrow (10/15/2025) at the #Bedford-Stuyvesant Center
( in #Brooklyn )
485 Throop Avenue, 6-7pm

Information and registration is here ~ www2.nycgovparks.org/events/2025/...

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 2d

Reading a lovely article posted 10/11/25 in @gothamist ~ 'In Queens, a holiday effort to foster dialogue between #Jews and #Muslims.'

Here is a passage: “...It has to start with just knowing each other as human beings.”

Read it here ~ gothamist.com/news/in-quee...

Thank you !!

#interfaith #nyc

In Queens, a holiday effort to foster dialogue between Jews and Muslims

The interfaith gathering on Sunday will help mark the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

gothamist.com

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 2d

Advent Lutheran #Church at 93rd Street ( #NYC ) is presenting a free program, Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at noon.

Schumann: Fantasiestücke
Britten: Cello Suite No. 1
Beethoven: Cello Sonata in C major

Information is here ~ www.musicmondays.org/music-middays

#music

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 2d

In a moment of pride for the #Sikh community, #NYC has co-named an intersection in #Queens as “Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg Way,” honoring the 9th Sikh Guru, revered for upholding the right to freedom of religion and human dignity.

More wonderful news here ~ www.truescoopnews.com/chandigarh/n...

New York City Names Street After Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

In a moment of immense pride for the global Sikh community, New York City has officially co-named the intersection of 114th Street and 101st Avenue in South Ric

www.truescoopnews.com

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 4d

@nychealthsystem.bsky.social #Faith Based Initiatives is offering a free webinar ~ 'Pathway to Purpose: How to Become a Board-Certified #Chaplain'

Wednesday, October 15, noon-1pm

Information and registration here ~ www.eventbrite.com/e/pathway-to...

#NYC

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 5d

St John the Divine #Church in #NYC offers a free Sunday Soup Kitchen meal ~ a healthy, diverse menu with fresh produce, a wide variety of meat/proteins, and heart-healthy options.

No eligibility restrictions ~ offered to all.

Information is here ~ www.stjohndivine.org/calendar/525...

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 6d

St Ignatius Loyola in #NYC was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

They offer free guided tours of their beautiful #church, including their 4-manual #organ: 68 stops, nearly 5000 pipes, weighing over 20 tons.

Information & registration is here ~
ignatius.nyc/event/guided...

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 7d

Reading about a #Samhain Ancestral Wisdom & Remembrance Labyrinth Walk, Sun, 26 Oct, 2025, 4-7pm, at the Ripley-Grier Studios in #Manhattan, #NYC.

There is a small fee to participate in this #pagan program, hosted by Strangers' Gate Coven.

Information is here: strangersgatecoven.com

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 7d

#NY Disaster & #Interfaith Services
is offering their
Disaster #Chaplain Certification
& #Religious Literacy Training program
November 17 - 19 in #Manhattan #NYC

Free for #clergy and chaplains !!
Information and registration are here ~
www.nydis.org/events-and-t...

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 7d

Hindus for Human Rights is hosting an #Interfaith #Diwali celebration, 'Know Your Lights' - Saturday, October 25.

To be held at Church of the Living Hope
161 E. 104th Street
#NYC

Information is here ~ www.hindusforhumanrights.org/events-list/...

Interfaith Diwali: Know Your Lights - NYC — Hindus for Human Rights

Interfaith Diwali: Know Your Lights 📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 🕝 Time: 2:30 – 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Church of the Living Hope 161 E. 104th St., New York, NY ✨ A pioneering interfaith...

www.hindusforhumanrights.org

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 8d

Saturday October 25, 10:30-3:30, The #NewYork #Buddhist Church will host their Aki Matsuri Festival ~ enjoy dance, music, crafts, and more traditions of #Japan.

The temple is in the tradition of #Jodoshinshu #Buddhism.

Information is here ~ www.newyorkbuddhistchurch.org/content.html...

#NYC

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 8d

All are invited to a Katina Ceremony
and the 6-year Remembrance of
Venerable Kurunegoda Piyathissa Maha Nayaka Thero.
To be held on the 11th and 12th of October 2025 at
#NewYork #Buddhist Vihara
214-22 Spencer Avenue,
#Queens Village, #NYC

More information is here ~ nybv.us/nybv/index.p...

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 9d

@fordham.edu is hosting "The Faith of Others: The Inspiration of #Interreligious Dialogue."

Dr. Susannah Heschel speaking October 20, 2025, 6pm
at Fordham University, Lincoln Center, #NYC.

Information and free registration (for both in-person and online) here ~ www.fordham.edu/about/living...

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 9d

Happy to find out about 'Instant #Yiddish: #Sukkot Edition' ~ a free event on October 9, 2025 hosted by @workerscircle.bsky.social in midtown #Manhattan, #NYC.

Celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday with Yiddish !! Information and registration here ~ www.circle.org/events/insta...

Instant Yiddish: Sukkot Edition — The Workers Circle

Celebrate this Jewish harvest holiday for 30 minutes with Yiddish vocabulary from Kolya Borodulin, the Workers Circle's Director of Yiddish Programming. Enjoy a lively community gathering filled with ...

www.circle.org

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 9d

Great to learn about Imagine Worship Community #Choir from stbartsnyc.bsky.social in #NYC ~ join in singing traditional hymns & gospel, world music & contemporary songs. Singers of all experience levels and backgrounds welcome.

Information on the weekly gathering here ~ stbarts.org/event/239104...

Imagine Worship Community Choir | St. Bart's

<p>Join the Imagine Worship Community "Pickup" Choir on Thursday nights! Gather in the chapel at 6 pm to learn the songs with our musician Mark Miller, and stay to lead the congregation during the ser...

stbarts.org

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 10d

Welcome to #NYC!! The Community Kitchen, a pay-what-you-can-afford restaurant that offers any-income diners healthy eating.

At the #LowerEastSide Girls Club, 281 East 7 Street, Wednesday through Saturday, through November.

Information and reservations here ~ www.communitykitchen.us

#foodsecurity

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 10d

#NewYork became the 6th state to allow #HumanComposting in late 2022, despite opposition from some religious groups.

This map shows where human composting is legal (states in dark green) and where legislation has been introduced (light green).

#terramation

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 10d

World's Fair #Diwali - #Navaratri Festival & Parade
in #NYC is being held today, Oct 5, 2025
2-6pm, #Flushing Meadows Corona Park, #Queens.

100% free ~ traditional music, dance, henna, yoga, kids section, games...

Information here ~ www.qchron.com/local-events...

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 11d

Saturday Oct 18, Bharatanatyam dancer Sloka Iyengar performs devotional dances to honor the holy month of Kartika on the #Hindu calendar.

Celebrate #Diwali in #Brooklyn ~
information here:
www.nycgovparks.org/events/2025/...

details on location here: www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine...

#NYC

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 11d

The 2025 Forum on #Faith is this Thursday, 9 October, in #NYC ~ an opportunity for people from our #multifaith and #secular world to meet together in unity.

Registration is free with donation optional ~ forumonfaith.com

#interfaith #spirituality

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Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 12d

Nice to welcome Otaku Choir to the #NYC free music world ~ giving their first concert at Rutgers Presbyterian #Church on West 73 Street in #NYC, October 7, 7-9pm EDT.

Free tickets for a night of music from anime, video games and Asian pop/ folk traditions ~ www.eventbrite.com/e/otaku-choi...

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 12d

#NYC #GregorianChant Open #Sing, this coming Sunday, 10/5/2025.

Join in learning and singing a selection of beautiful and engaging chants ~ everyone welcome to sing or be a listener.

St. John's-in-the-Village, 11th Street @ Waverly Place, #Manhattan.

More information: [email protected]

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 12d

The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art on #StatenIsland ( #NYC ) is hosting a Tent Sale this weekend ~ Attic Treasures Under the Tent! From vintage collectibles to unique home goods, hidden gems and one-of-a-kind finds.

Information is here ~ www.tibetanmuseum.org/october-event

Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art Tent Sale

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 13d

Looking forward to the return of #Jazz at 1pm at Trinity #Church in #NYC.

Got an hour? Join @trinitychurchnyc.bsky.social this season as they celebrate all-things #organ, with top artists, a vintage Hammond B3, and glorious (free!) music.

Information is here ~ trinitychurchnyc.org/events/jazz-...

Jazz at One: Mike King Trio

The Hammond B3 organ artist returns to his church roots.

trinitychurchnyc.org

Chaplain @humanistchaplain.net · 14d

If you are in #NYC tomorrow ( #yomkippur 2 October), consider joining @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social and @jfrejnyc.bsky.social and others ~

Yom Kippur gathering to support ceasefire in Gaza

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