Interfaith Week
Belonging Across Beliefs
November 8-14, 2026
Interfaith Week unites the GW community for a special series of events dedicated to honoring the rich religious, secular, spiritual, and philosophical diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. Through immersive events, dialogue, performances, and more, the week-long celebration will bring together community members to explore the intersections of religious, secular, and spiritual worldviews, culture, and art in the context of this year’s theme, belonging across beliefs.
We look forward to another successful, innovative, and inspiring week of events driven by community participation, open dialogue, and thoughtful reflection. The full schedule of programs and events will be shared with the university community in the coming weeks.
PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS
Interfaith Dialogue & Understanding
Promoting conversations across traditions, focusing on respect, mutual learning, and shared values.
Cultural Expressions of Religious Identity
Showcasing how art, music, food, and cultural practices reflect religious beliefs and spiritual traditions.
Wellness, Mindfulness, & Spiritual Practices
Offering workshops, meditation sessions, or interactive experiences related to mindfulness, wellness, and spiritual growth.
PROGRAM PROPOSALS
The Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life invites GW students, faculty, and staff to submit proposals for Interfaith Week programming that aligns with this year’s theme.
Student proposal deadline: October 5
Faculty & staff proposal deadline: October 9
Participation Opportunities
We are seeking a wide range of contributions, including but not limited to:
- Workshops and Interactive Sessions
Engage participants in hands-on activities or discussions that explore themes of faith and spirituality.
- Panel Discussions
Bring together voices from different faith traditions to discuss important societal issues from a religious or spiritual perspective.
- Artistic Contributions
Submissions could include visual art exhibitions, poetry, musical performances, theater, or film screenings that highlight the spiritual or cultural significance of faith.
- Cultural Showcases
Host a booth or activity that shares the cultural and religious traditions of your faith community, such as a food tasting, dance, or traditional clothing exhibit.
- Lectures and Academic Presentations
Share research or insights on topics such as theology, interfaith relations, or the role of religion in public life.
- Spiritual Practices
Lead a meditation, prayer, or other spiritual activity that highlights the practices of your tradition.
- Add your organization's event to the official Interfaith Week calendar (students only)
Include an event your group or organization has scheduled during Interfaith Week in the official program calendar.
- Promote your organization at a special tabling event (students only)
Attend a student organization fair in advance of the Interfaith Dinner on Thursday, November 12.