Anniversary Celebration - Temple of Understanding

Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 at 9:30am

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Join Us for Our 65th Anniversary Celebration!

For the Temple of Understanding’s 65th Anniversary, we are bringing together 14 leaders of the major interfaith organizations for a historic gathering to present their work and collaboratively envision the future for the Interfaith Movement. The morning symposium will feature TED-style talks sharing their work and hopes for the future. This is a one-time opportunity to hear personally from the major leaders of the Interfaith Movement. Ample time will be available for networking with our speakers. 

The afternoon session will feature youth activists who are leaders in their field. This will be an interactive session with Q&A at the end, followed by a wrap-up session to outline future actions. We need your input and involvement at this time when courage, tolerance, and dialogue are of the utmost importance!

Schedule:

Check-in 8:30 to 9:30 AM

Snacks will be provided throughout the day.

Opening Ceremonies 9:30 to 10:00 AM

Wampanoag Nation Drummers with procession of Presenters and Interfaith Visionaries
Arvol Looking Horse’s Opening Prayer
Michael Bos’ Welcome Message
Morning Symposium 10:00 to 12:30 PM

TED-style talks from 14 Interfaith Leaders   
Boxed Lunches 12:30 to 2:00 PM (in lower hall)  

Afternoon Session from 2:00 to 3:30 PM

Intergenerational Discussion Panel with Youth Speakers 
15 min Break 

Wrap-up Discussion 3:45 to 5:00 PM

Questions, recommendations, and future engagement proposals to plan to continue the discussion
Check-in & Cocktails 5:45 to 7:00 PM

Buffet Dinner (Tables called progressively) 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Hollister Awards Program 8:00 to 10:00 PM
Prince George Ballroom
15 E 27th St., NYC

Awards Presentations
Performance – Etienne Charles
Final Words – Alison Van Dyk
Wampanoag Nation Presentation
Stomp Dance and exit

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