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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We can't do it all on our own. We were made for interdependence. Join CRCC’s Soraya Ahyaudin, EdD, for a virtual workshop on how to collaborate effectively. Do good together: Wed, Sept. 30, 2026 10 am - 11:30 am PT Registration Fee: $50 (scholarships available!) dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/doing-g...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Our friends at NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change remind us of the active and courageous engagement to confront hate. An important read as we observe the anniversary of 9/11 and Rosh Hashanah forward.com/opinion/8493...

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A Jewish audience applauded when this speaker called for Muslims to leave America. Here’s a better response.

Mosab Hassan Yousef converted from Islam to Christianity before coming to the US

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Enjoyed our visit with Lynn Barger, a consultant with the Compelling Preaching coordination program, a Lilly Endowment supported project hosted by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Grateful for these three presenters at our recent Economic Empowerment Summit: - Tyrone Nance inspired with how to leverage volunteer and corporate donations. - Tori Lee presented about helping people move from gangs to jobs. - Nicolas Barrios shared how to tap into contracts from public agencies.

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

"Hospitality is the foundation of leadership development. Before people can learn, grow and lead, they need to feel seen, safe and welcomed." Check out Soraya Ahyaudin's blog on leadership through hospitality. dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/leading...

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Leading from Abundance: Why Hospitality is Essential to Leadership - Center for Religion and Civic Culture

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Today we hosted our 2026 Economic Empowerment Summit. Help us shape our future programming and resources. Take this survey and share what you want to know about developing affordable housing on congregational property: usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

TOMORROW is our Economic Empowerment Summit - ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Register NOW to get location and details: dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/economi...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We welcome sociologist Richard Pitt as a visiting scholar this summer and a CRCC affiliate. We are excited to be collaborating with him on project. More details in the coming months… dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/profile...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

CRCC would like to help faith communities learn about the process, discern whether to pursue developing their properties and build the capacity to do so. Please take this survey to help shape how we design Economic Empowerment resources for faith communities usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Working With Diverse Communities: Why Religious Literacy Is a Career Asset A free online webinar with Interfaith Leadership instructors Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:00–7:00 p.m. usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Faith and Community Leaders: Join us for a look at how faith communities can help people advance their careers and their economic potential. Speakers: Tyrone Nance Tori Lee Nicolas Barrios Learn more: dtspayment.usc.edu/OnlinePaymen...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

What would it mean to truly Reimagine America? Timed to coincide with Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of July 4th, Reimagining America invites participants to reflect on the nation’s founding promises as well as the ongoing work of true liberty for all. www.eventbrite.com/e/reimaginin...

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Reimagining America Summit

What would it mean to truly Reimagine America?

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The LA Sentinel highlights a LADWP program to help organizations — including churches — upgrade their efficiency and save money. If you’re outside LA, we can connect you with our affiliate Frank Jackson, who works on a similar program from Southern California Edison. lasentinel.net/mayor-bass-a...

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Mayor Bass and LADWP Promote Free Energy Upgrades for Neighborhood Businesses - Los Angeles Sentinel

Mayor Karen Bass and LADWP officials highlighted the Commercial Direct Install Program at Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

ICYMI: Watch the recording of our May Economic Empowerment session: Models of Mutual Aid with Tabatha L. Jones Jolivet, Ph.D. youtu.be/m1ibKWh7rgY?...

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Models of Mutual Aid with Tabatha L. Jones Jolivet, Ph.D.

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Check out the speaker lineup at our next Economic Empowerment event on June 24th 9:30am PT at the USC campus. Learn more and register here: dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/economi...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

CRCC would like to help faith communities learn about the process, discern whether to pursue developing their properties and build the capacity to do so in ways that reflect your values and serve your neighbors. Please take this short 8-question survey: usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Did you miss our last Economic Empowerment session? Don't have FOMO -- join us for the next one! Register today for the next Economic Empowerment Summit on June 24th: dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/economi...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

In honor of #PrideMonth, here is a beautiful example of storytelling on Change in American Religion, listen to the Peabody Award-winning podcast, "When We All Get To Heaven" on MCC San Francisco. www.heavenpodcast.org

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

As Muslims around the world celebrate #EidulAdha -- the Muslim holiday commemorating Abraham's sacrifice as a test of his faith -- we wish our friends celebrating a very blessed #Eid! #eidmubarak #famcli

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Congrats to our former student worker Stephen Serrano on graduating with a Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling from @uscrossier.bsky.social!

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Here is one way to support the families of the three men murdered in the San Diego shooting. This @launchgood.bsky.social campaign is affiliated with CRCC's American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute network. Every little bit helps: www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/...

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Support the families of the Martyrs of Islamic Center of San Diego | LaunchGood | LaunchGood

A security guard. A community member. A staff member. Three men killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Their families need us now.

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Kimberly Winston covers the California minister running for governor Ché Ahn. Will this write-in candidate make a showing in the race? Not likely. But that doesn’t matter, Richard Flory said. “Even if he loses—which he will—he has gained in the sight of his followers.” arcmag.org/a-gubernator...

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A Gubernatorial Mission from God | ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera

At exactly 2:22 a.m., a random Monday morning in February 2025, Ché Ahn emerged from sleep, roused by the voice of God. Ahn, who is seventy, had heard God speak before. In the 1980s, the divine voice ...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our Economic Empowerment series this year is focused on strategy, solidarity and sustainability. Join us THIS Wednesday, May 20th @ NOON to hear about how you can join and expand upon Models of Mutual Aid. This session is on Zoom only. Register today! usc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

As graduation week kicks off, join us in congratulating our very own Soraya Ahyaudin who is now a Doctor of Education! grad.tassel.com/announcement...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our Economic Empowerment series this year is focused on strategy, solidarity and sustainability. Join us on Wednesday, May 20th to hear about how you can join and expand upon Models of Mutual Aid. Strategy #2 = Mutual Aid This session is on Zoom only. Register today: usc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Pastor Eddie Anderson and Rabbi Joel Simonds share how Partnership for Growth LA is harnessing relationships to strengthen LA. They presented at last week's Economic Empowerment session for faith leaders looking to improve their community through economic development work. youtu.be/Mhuw9yTqipM?...

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Collaboration for Economic Strength with Rev. Eddie Anderson & Rabbi Joel Simmonds

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our Economic Empowerment series this year is focused on strategy, solidarity and sustainability. Join us on Wednesday, May 20 to hear about how you can join and expand upon Models of Mutual Aid. Strategy #2 = Mutual Aid This session is on Zoom only. Register today: usc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Many congregations are aging. Young adults’ religious participation is declining, even as they yearn for meaning and connection with other generations. Rev. Melinda Dodge provides a practitioner’s perspective on bringing together an intergenerational community. dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/youth-a...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Young adults’ religious participation is declining, even as they yearn for meaning and connection with other generations. Rev. Melinda Dodge provides a practitioner’s perspective on intergenerational community building. Watch the recording: dornsife.usc.edu/.../youth-an...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

An example of thoughtful reporting we hope that our journalism fellowship will support. Kurt Streeter spent 8 months with a congregation of Catholic sisters, using powerful storytelling to touch on themes of both institutional change and personal loss. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/u...

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Will Sister Mary Kay Turn Out the Lights?

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

In case you haven't registered for the in-person attendance, but would like to join the Zoom livestream of our Economic Empowerment session, join us today at 9:30am PT: usc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Megan Sweas spent the weekend at the Religion News Association conference, promoting our Stories of Change in American Religion journalism fellowship. (ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/journal...) Congrats to Kimberly Winston on a well deserved Lifetime Achievement Award!

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This Wednesday learn how collaboration can help you build economic strength. Due to demand, we are opening up a Zoom livestream of this session. If you already RSVPed, we expect to see you in-person — collaboration starts IRL, not online! Zoom Registration: usc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Last year, our friend Bekah Estrada of @interfaithpower.bsky.social reframed the conversation about climate change from individual sacrifice and doom to a story of community, kinship with nature and hope. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/EVsvAoG...

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When the Earth is on Fire 5/22/2024

YouTube video by First Lutheran Church Venice

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay we revisit Hebah Farrag's mapping project of spiritually engaged humanitarians whose work intersects with various aspects of environmental justice. Check out the map and article: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9d5b...

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USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture @usccrcc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

CRCC’s 2026 Economic Empowerment series focuses on strategy, solidarity and sustainability. Our sessions will equip leaders with time-tested strategies to help them uplift and bring funding to their communities. Join us on April 29, 2026: dornsife.usc.edu/crcc/home/co...

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