We host Public Conversations on issues related to anti-Muslim bias, racism, inclusion, and interfaith engagement and Faith Over Fear trainings for faith communities to more effectively address anti-Muslim discrimination.
If you missed an event, recordings for many of our past events can be found here and on our Youtube Channel.
Join us in Houston for our Faith Over Fear: Countering Anti-Muslim Discrimination Training
Join us for an engaging online event where we will explore the power of allyship and accountability in creating positive change.
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, The Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign convened prominent U.S. faith leaders across traditions at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to jointly acknowledge, address, and commit to building a nation where all people, no matter their faith or cultural background, are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Join us for this Faith Over Fear online workshop.
Join us for an online event where we'll discuss the intersection of Islamophobia and Antisemitism.
Join us for an online event to explore the intersection of evangelism and interfaith dialogue.
Join us in Montana for our Faith Over Fear Training
Discover how films can bring people together, spark conversations, and inspire positive change.
The Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign is honored to host a panel discussion at the 60th Annual Islamic Society of North America Convention.
The program at the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions brings together faith and religious leaders, academic and industry experts, and institutions and grassroots organizers committed to interfaith dialogue and action. Shoulder to Shoulder (S2S) will be leading a mini-Faith Over Fear workshop on Friday morning.
This interactive training will teach you Right To Be’s 5Ds of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect that Muslims and those who are perceived to be Muslim are facing right now — from microaggressions to violence — using a tool we call the “spectrum of disrespect.” You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct, and how to prioritize your safety while intervening.
Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign will be highlighted at a comedy show produced by an S2S supporter, attorney, and comedian, Badar Tareen on Saturday, August 5th at 5:30pm at Union Stage (740 Water Street SW Washington, DC 20024). This show will feature our dear friend, Yasmin Elhady, among other Muslim & allied voices.
Our Shoulder to Shoulder staff team are excited to join ELCA Rostered Ministers for a mini-Faith Over Fear Workshop.
Our team members, Cassandra Lawrence and Becca Tyvoll, will lead a mini-workshop on Tuesday afternoon July 11th in Baltimore, Maryland at the Episcopal Church’s All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement. "Faith Over Fear: Countering Anti-Muslim Discrimination" 75 minute mini-workshop is designed for faith and community leaders who wish to more effectively and strategically address and prevent anti-Muslim discrimination in their communities.
Our Executive Director, Nina Fernando, will lead a panel discussion of leaders from the Muslim and Christian communities on Multifaith Approaches to Countering Anti-Muslim Discrimination.
Our Executive Director, Nina Fernando, will lead a panel discussion on Multifaith Approaches to Countering Anti-Muslim Discrimination with several partners from around the country.
This conversation will dive into what the People's Supper has learned over the years about what works, what doesn't, and what joys await.
In light of the common myths and tropes that we often hear about Islam and Muslims, how can we respond in a way that makes a difference?
These public conversations will explore the politics of race and religious freedom by centering the experiences of marginalized communities. Shoulder to Shoulder is a proud sponsor of this Institute.
What is the anti-CRT (Critical Race Theory) movement and what does it have to do with faith communities? Is teaching about religious and racial diversity now banned? Join Shoulder to Shoulder for a presentation and panel discussion featuring Harman Singh from The Sikh Coalition, Taneeza Islam from South Dakota Voices for Peace, and Hussein Rashid representing the Interfaith Center of New York to learn more about what CRT is and isn’t and what we can do to create communities where all people, regardless of their faith, culture, or background are treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity.
Dr. DeCuir will walk us through how racism and religious intolerance connects to bullying and harassment & how communities are responding
If I don’t identify as a Muslim myself, why should I care about addressing anti-Muslim discrimination?
Join Shoulder to Shoulder and Children’s Book Authors, Hena Khan and Naaz Khan on Wednesday, April 13th from 5:00 - 5:45pm for a special Virtual Multifaith Children’s Pre-Iftar Event to connect with families and explore the themes of sharing & belonging this Ramadan.
People of all ages and faith backgrounds are welcome and families with children ages 4-8 and 8-12 are especially encouraged to join us. When you register, your household will automatically enter a raffle to receive FREE books from Hena Khan and/or Naaz Khan!
This training, organized by Shoulder to Shoulder in partnership with the Northwestern College Campus Ministries, Reformed Church in America, Resonate Global Mission, Al Amana Centre, and the Christian Reformed Church's Office of Social Justice is designed for people of faith who wish to consider how our commitment to Christ compels us to show hospitality and welcome the stranger. We'll share up-to-date research, resources, tools, and messaging to be stronger, strategic, and more effective actors in shaping our nation toward a greater vision - where all people, no matter their religious or cultural background, are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
This training, organized by Shoulder to Shoulder in partnership with the Kaufman Institute, Kuyper College, the Christian Reformed Church's Office of Social Justice, and the Reformed Church in America, is designed for faith leaders, lay leaders, and multifaith or faith-based organizational leaders (with a special focus on Christians*) who wish to counter anti-Muslim discrimination in their communities. We'll share up-to-date research, resources, tools, and messaging to be stronger, strategic, and more effective actors in shaping our nation toward a greater vision - where all people, no matter their religious or cultural background, are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Join us for an Opinion Writing Workshop led by ReThink Media on Friday, March 11th at 1:00pmET to learn how to write an effective op-ed piece.
Shoulder to Shoulder, Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), and Seeds of Peace are coming together to host a Youth & Young Adult Virtual Summit on addressing religious discrimination in our classrooms and communities.
Join Shoulder to Shoulder in a conversation with Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) to explore and unpack what Christian nationalism is, what it has to do with anti-Muslim discrimination, and what we can do about it.
Three American women of faith, Hurunnessa Fariad, Dr. Sabrina Dent & Rabbi Susan Shankman who come together to discuss life, faith, and resilience in their podcast "Sister Act" will join the Shoulder to Shoulder campaign staff women in a conversation on how and why we engage in multifaith engagement work in the United States. What does it mean to lead this work as women? What happens when we build relationships with other people who are religiously, theologically, and culturally different from ourselves? In our deeply polarized society of siloed communities and echo chambers, is it even worth trying to expand our circles?
This training aims to reduce and to counter anti-Muslim bias, discrimination, and violence in the United States by working with faith and community leaders.
