Q&A with Silas House — Our 2023 Poetry of the Sacred Judge
CIR’s annual Poetry of the Sacred contest is underway! As we continue to accept submissions through August 15, 2023, we invite you to get to know our final judge, Silas House.
Reflect: The Dalai Lama on Global Compassion
Our "Reflect" series revisits Festival of Faiths catalogs in search of insight, wisdom and inspiration. For this installment, we look to the Dalai Lama's remarks on global compassion.
Guiding Light Islamic Center
The Guiding Light Islamic Center recently welcomed non-Muslim neighbors, friends and co-workers for the Maghrib, or evening prayer, and a special Iftar dinner for the community. Read more about the experience.
Louisville Society of Friends (Quaker Community)
"Soft sunshine and birdsong give way to silence entering the meetinghouse for the Louisville Society of Friends. The vintage home, comprised of a few rooms kept tidy and bright, is in a quiet neighborhood near Bowman Field..."
Buddha Blessed Temple
A visit with Buddha Blessed Temple, a Louisville faith community that focuses on" Buddhist Mindfulness, Loving-Kindness, Broadmindedness, and Skillfulness that are beneficial to family, community, and society.”
Clifton Universalist Unitarian Church
CIR is visiting faith communities across Louisville with a goal of shedding light on our city's diverse spiritual landscape. For this installment of Sacred Kaleidoscope, we visited Clifton Universalist Unitarian Church.
Bahá’í Center of Louisville
CIR is visiting faith communities across Louisville with a goal of shedding light on our city's diverse spiritual landscape. For this installment of Sacred Kaleidoscope, we visited the Baha'i Center of Louisville.
Louisville Luminaries Share Sacred Stories with Hosparus
In advance of #FOF2022, Hosparus Health set out to uplift the sacred stories of four Louisvillians whose work has a positive impact on others and the community at large.
‘Ready for Change’ by Carrie Newcomer and Festival Friends
Listen to the song acclaimed singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer co-created with #FOF2022 attendees.
Reflect: ‘The Names’ by Billy Collins
Through our Reflect Series, CIR is sharing works of wisdom, insight and inspiration with the hope of spurring meaningful reflection. This work by poet Billy Collins was chosen to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001.