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Thank you Senator Richard J. Durbin

Thank you Senator Richard J. Durbin for your visit and continued support. Senator Dick Durbin  

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Muslim-Christian Conversation Program

This time in our Muslim-Christian Conversation program we talked about “Creation in Quran and Bible”. Thanks to all friends who joined and contributed!

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2nd Annual Chicago Interfaith Trolley Tour

Dear Friends, As Niagara Foundation, together with the Lutheran School of Theology’s A Center for Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice, The InterReligious...

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Thank you Congressman Brad Schneider

Your support to Niagara Foundation and our community means a lot for us. Thank you! Congressman Brad Schneider

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Children of Abraham Coalition Peace Camp Visit

As Niagara Foundation, we are always happy to be part of Peace Camp and host Jewish, Muslim & Christian youth in our center....

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The Hizmet Movement: Responses to Contemporary Challenges

It was great to join the international conference titled “The Hizmet Movement: Responses to Contemporary Challenges”. Thanks a lot to the organizers, presenters...

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Intercultural Friendship Program with The Moorings of Arlington Heights

Thanks a lot to the participants of our intercultural friendship program and our devoted volunteers for the wonderful preparation! The Moorings of Arlington...

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Vigil for the Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

Dear friends! We are hosting a vigil for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Please join us in solidarity if you’re available...

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Children of Abraham Coalition Peace Camp

We are honored to be part of this beautiful program, please encourage your middle school students to sign up! These Muslim, Jewish and...

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A day in The Moorings of Arlington Heights

15 Mar
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Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Healing

Dear friends, As Niagara Foundation, together with our interfaith partner organizations, we are organizing an interfaith prayer service for peace and healing at...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, intercultural, Interfaith, interfaith dialog, Niagara Foundation, prayer, religion
15 Mar
Default Category, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith Engagement

National Day of Prayer

Humanity is once again going through testing times.. Faith leaders from various communities are invited to join this circle of supplication to express...

| Tagged chicago, Interfaith, Niagara Foundation, prayer
11 Aug
Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Default Category, Dialogue Dinners, Illinois, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Ramadan Experience

Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner

What a wonderful gathering that was! Lots of speakers, friends, gathered together around an iftar dinner. As Niagara Foundation, we are honored to...

| Tagged beth judea, chicago, dialogue, fourthchicago, Iftar, Interfaith, lstchicago, Ramadan, religion, straymondMPIL
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“The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View” – Dr. Craig Considine

Dear friends,Join us for the next Niagara Virtual Lecture Series on Saturday, Sept 26th at 6:00 pm-CST.This time, Dr. Craig Considine will be...

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AfSV statement on Minneapolis and the death of George Floyd

The tragic death of George Floyd during a police intervention in Minneapolis has saddened the nation and triggered a wave of protests in...

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NIAGARA VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES

13 Aug
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EID AL-ADHA Mubarak!

Live every day and every moment of your life like it’s a special occasion. Your every second, every minute, every hour and even...

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Book signing: “Fethullah Gulen: A Life Of Hizmet”.

We had great book signing event for the biography “Fethullah Gulen:A Life Of Hizmet”. We would like to thank author Jon Pahl and...

07 May
Default Category, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement

Youth Interfaith Iftar Dinner!

Niagara Foundation cordially invites youth (High School & College age) to our Youth Interfaith Iftar gathering. Muslims around the world fast from sunrise...

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Holiday Season Gift For Childeren

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Interfaith Youth Thanksgiving Dinner

Interfaith Youth Thanksgiving Dinner on November 29, 6:30pm As NIAGARA Foundation, we would like to invite your youth groups to our Interfaith Youth Thanksgiving...

18 May
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Ramadan Dinner at St. Mark Catholic Church

Partners

11 May
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Ramadan Iftar Dinner at St. Francis Xavier (College) Church

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Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Congregation Shaare Emeth

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Community Iftar Dinner – Parkway United Church of Christ

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29 Apr
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Family Iftar (Fast-Breaking) Dinners

  As the Holy Month of Ramadan approaches, Turkish American Society of Missouri and Niagara Foundation would like to invite you to attend...

29 Apr
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Ramadan Experience: Community Iftar Dinner at IISTL

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09 Nov
2016, Chicago Global Family, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Democracy, Diplomacy, FRONTPAGE, Global Issues, Governance, Illinois, Media, Media, Politics, Public and Global Affairs

Mahir Zeynalov to speak on Strategic Ally or Liability? Turkey amid massive crackdown

27 Oct
2016, Default Category, Events, FRONTPAGE, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Religious Holidays, Sharing the Faith, Society and Culture

Thanksgiving – Fourth Presbyterian Church

02 Aug
Articles, Blog, Default Category, Global Issues, Illinois, Terrorism

Terrorism: Where its True Power Lies

TERRORISM: WHERE ITS TRUE POWER LIES BY:James McLellan, Interfaith Engagement Intern Chaos in the world has yet again produced another tragedy: this time...

30 Jun
2016, Articles, Blog, Default Category, Democracy, Governance, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Media, Politics

Turkey-Israel Relations

What a week it’s been for Turkey. There’s no question – in my mind anyway – that the recent bombings of the Istanbul...

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Niagara Foundation Condemns Recent Attacks

Niagara Foundation adamantly condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey, Belgium, Pakistan, and Iraq. On March 19, a bombing on a popular shopping...

12 Apr
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Today is Equal Pay Day

April 12 is Equal Pay Day, a day that calls for equal wages for women. The date itself is symbolic, signifying how long...

| Tagged Equal Pay Day, equity, fair wages, gender equality, Niagara Foundation, social equality, social justice, transparency, wage gap
16 Mar
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CGF: Chicago & Global Family

Chicago & Global Family (CGF) events are intimate roundtable meetings with local and global leaders. Our goal is for experts in Chicago to...

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CGF: Chicago & Global Family 2

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09 Mar
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Niagara Foundation Staff Workshop Test Event

03 Mar
2016, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Chicago Interfaith Gathering, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Democracy, Governance, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Politics, Public Affairs, RSVP, Speakers

2016 Chicago Interfaith Gathering

09 Nov
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CGF: Jeff McCarter, Executive Director of Free Spirit Media to speak on “Transforming Media & Society Through Youth Voices”

09 Nov
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Education, Events, Gender, Leadership, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Marvinetta Penn, the Executive Director of Global Girls to speak on “The EMCEE Method”

21 Sep
Blog, Default Category, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Values

How Brands Produce and Maintain Belief

Currently, according to American physicist and philosopher Thomas Samuel Kuhn, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in the culture of brands and branding....

| Tagged belief, brands, Coca-Cola, Nike
10 Aug
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Illinois

CGF: Arshia Ali-Khan of UMMA Center to speak on “Bridging the Socio-Economic Gap in Vulnerable Communities”

27 Jul
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Friends in Faith: Pastor Larry Dowling to speak on “Christian Belief & Anti-violence Community Service

20 Jul
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Public and Global Affairs

CGF: Charlene A Carruthers to speak on “Activism in Chicago”

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Friends in Faith: Rev. Amos Oladipo to speak on “Nigerian Culture & Religion”

15 Jul
2015, Blog, Default Category, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values

Studying Abroad in Yemen

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

11 Jun
2015, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Community Projects, Default Category, Education, Fast-a-thon, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Interfaith Engagement, Lecture Series, Peace and Conflict, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith, Social Responsibility, Speakers, Special Events, Values

Ramadan Experience : Lecture and Iftar 2015

05 Apr
Blog, Default Category, Religion and Spirituality

Happy Easter!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Easter Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the heart of all major...

| Tagged Easter, Easter Sunday, Holy Spirit, Holy Week, resurrection, Sunday
02 Apr
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Addressing Domestic Violence and Abuse in Muslim Communities: Event Recap

By Joshua Heine, Public and Global Affairs Intern On March 4, Niagara Foundation was pleased to welcome Tahera Ahmad, chaplain at Northwestern University, to...

| Tagged chaplain, domestic violence, hijab, islam, misconceptions
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Not My Life Screening Event Recap

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Wednesday, February 18, Niagara Foundation screened the film Not My Life in partnership with UNICEF US Fund....

26 Feb
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Rainer Hermann to speak on “Where is Turkey Headed?”

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Turkey Trip Tales: David Ginsburg

By: David Ginsburg, MD Five years ago, my wife and I finally realized a long-held dream to visit Turkey. We had been fascinated...

26 Feb
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Turkey Trip Tales: Rakela Ruperez

By: Rakela Ruperez Five years ago, in the summer of 2009, I was fortunate to enjoy an incredible voyage to Turkey with my husband...

| Tagged Ankara, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Istanbul, travel, turkey
24 Feb
Articles, Blog, Default Category, Events, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Society and Culture

Not My Life Screening Event Recap

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Wednesday, February 18, Niagara Foundation screened the film Not My Life in partnership with UNICEF US Fund....

| Tagged children, documentary, exploitation, fair trade, human trafficking, modern slavery, Not My Life, sex trafficking, UNICEF, UNICEF US Fund
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Where Did Valentine’s Day Come From?

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Valentine’s Day has not always been the ultra commercialized “day of love” that it is today. In fact,...

12 Jan
2015, Default Category, Illinois, Interviews

Meet Our New Team Member!

Niagara Foundation welcomes Kathleen Ferraro as a new addition to our Chicago family. She will be joining us as Communications & Membership Coordinator,...

31 Oct
2014, Default Category, Missouri

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner – Missiouri

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Rev. C.J. Hawking – Arise Chicago

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Seo test

Dialogue, Gulen, Hizmet, Interfaith, Niagara

Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner

Weekly Links

There are a couple extra links about Islam and Muslims this week as we celebrate Ramadan – the holiest month in Islam.  Islam...

22 May
Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates

On the Table Storify

Take a peek through social media to see how we celebrated On the Table 2014 with the Chicago Community Trust. Special thanks to...

Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner

Weekly Links

Compiled by our interns: Hannah Ward, Brandon Carter, and Melissa Muth. Picture captured from here. The Dialogue of Civilizations Conference is Opening in...

Blog, Default Category, Niagara Updates

Nigerian Schoolchildren Kidnapping

Our Honorary President, Fethullah Gulen, gave a statement regarding the kidnappings of schoolgirls in Nigeria by Boko Haram. Below is the statement in...

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Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Sign Up Here:  * Email  First Name  Last Name  Phone * Lists Niagara General List – Will Receive All Emails from Niagara – About 1...

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Chicago and Global Family with Dr. Richard Lariviere

Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates

Niagara celebrates the 10th Annual Abrahamic Traditions Dinner

Photos and Recap by: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara Foundation and student at DePaul University Negative temperatures and piercing winds of the winter...

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Yeni post test

17 Feb
Blog, Default Category, Interns' Corner, Niagara Updates

More than Words: Interreligious Dialogue and Peacebuilding

By: Megan Deppen, intern at Niagara and student at Depaul The giant arched windows cast light onto the audience while both men and...

2014, Default Category, Nebraska

New Year Greetings

2014, Default Category, Illinois

Chicago Interfaith Gathering

17 Dec
2013, Default Category, Illinois

Sacred Sources: The Joseph/Yusuf Narrative

Text by: Eleanor Peck This past Thursday, December 12th, was the inaugural Sacred Sources program, inspired by the academic practice of small group...

2013, Default Category, Missouri

Being and Becoming through Facebook

Being and Becoming through Facebook An Ethnographic Approach to Language, Community, and Identity Performances of Young Turkish-American Women Aslihan Akkaya PhD, Linguistic Anthropology...

29 Oct
2013, Default Category, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

The Changing Media Environment

2013, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Missouri

Niagara Interfaith Talks – January

“Niagara Interfaith Talks” will be at 6.30pm on Thursday, January 9th, 2014. The theme of the evening is “Church and State: The Role of Religion”...

25 Oct
2013, Default Category, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

“Lawyers and Legal Education in the 21st Century”.

24 Oct
2013, Default Category, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

“State of Public Education in Wisconsin”

13 Sep
2013, Default Category, Illinois

9/11 Remembrance

In between some admittedly harried days getting ready for the Peace and Dialogue Awards, we got the chance to hear from a few...

2013, Default Category, Missouri, News

Atlantic Interviews Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President

A Rare Meeting With Reclusive Turkish Spiritual Leader Fethullah Gulen By Jamie Tarabay  |  Aug 14 2013, 9:05 AM ET Fethullah Gulen is...

2013, Default Category, Missouri, News

Gulen Awarded Manhae Peace Prize

We are proud to announce that the Honorary President of Niagara Foundation, Fethullah Gülen, was the recipient of the Manhae Peace Prize for...

2013, Default Category, Nebraska

Happy Independence Day

Niagara Foundation Wishes All Nation Happy and Blessed 4th of July.

2013, Default Category, Missouri, News

Niagara Foundation Deeply Saddened By Boston Marathon Bombing

The Niagara Foundation condemns the bombing at Boston Marathon. Our organization is committed to promoting peace, respect and dialogue in our society, and...

2013, Default Category, Missouri, News

Niagara Foundation’s Honorary President M. FETHULLAH GULEN Named In TIME Magazine’s “World’s 100 Most Influential People” For 2013

Fethullah Gulen Time 100 2013 We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Niagara Foundation’s honorary president, M.Fethullah Gulen, was named as...

2013, Default Category, Nebraska

Niagara Luncheon Forums

2013, Default Category, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

Douglas La Follette – Secretary of State

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Turkey Trip 2009

One of the main projects of NF is the “Intercultural Trips to Turkey”. These annual trips organized by NF serve the Foundation’s mission...

2011, Default Category, Intercultural Trips, Missouri

Turkey Trip 2011

One of the main projects of NF is the “Intercultural Trips to Turkey”. These annual trips organized by NF serve the Foundation’s mission...

2012, Default Category, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

Mike Crane – Wisconsin Public Radio

2013, Default Category, Missouri

Niagara Foundation wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving

2012, Default Category, Niagara Forums, Wisconsin

Working Together against Violance

2012, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Missouri

Niagara Interfaith Talks

Niagara Foundation organizes “Niagara Interfaith Talks” every first Thursday of the month for the purpose of strengthening friendship and understanding among other faith...

2012, Default Category, Wisconsin

Niagara Foundation condemns the attack against the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Libya

2012, Default Category, Missouri, News

Niagara Foundation Condemns The Attack Against The U.S. Diplomatic Mission In Libya

The Niagara Foundation condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the mindless and brutal attack of a mob of extremists against the U.S. Diplomatic...

2012, Default Category, Lecture Series, Wisconsin

John Smalley: The Ever-Evolving Newspaper Business

2012, Default Category, Wisconsin

Commercial Bank_Lecture Series 2012

27 Mar
2012, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Default Category, Wisconsin

Abrahamic Dinner 2012

2012, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Missouri

Holy Scriptures/Books in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (February 27, 2012)

Dear Friends, It’s been almost 15 days since our first meeting. So, we should start preparing for the second one. We are planning...

2012, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Missouri

Prophet-hood in Abrahamic Religions (January 30, 2012)

First Meeting (January 30, 2012) We gathered at the Washington University Medical Campus FLTC building for our first meeting on January 30th at...

2011, Conferences & Panels, Default Category, Wisconsin

Dialogue in Abrahamic Religions Panel at UW-Stevens Point

Niagara Foundation organized an Abrahamic traditions Panel  with Multi-Cultural Affairs Department at UW-Stevens Point.  There were distinguished speakers from three different Abrahamic Religion...

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In the Press

Trip to Turkey with the Niagara/Holy Dove Foundation - Suzanne and Bobby Fong

2011, Default Category, Wisconsin

Meeting with Federal Legislators at Washington, DC

Last January, our members visited federal representatives of Wisconsin in Washington DC. On behalf of the Turkish community living in Wisconsin, we congratulated...

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