Category: IARF

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We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 2023 Congress of the International Association of Liberal Religious Women is now officially open! The event, hosted at the House of Religious Freedom, will run from Thursday, September 7th to Friday, September 8th. You can read more about it here.

We have a range of ticket options available to suit your needs, whether you plan to join us for the entire event, just one day, or prefer to participate online. We also offer a reduced rate for young adults and those in need, as we believe that everyone should be able to join us.

For those traveling from afar, we’ve arranged accommodation options in double rooms, with or without air conditioning. Meals, including breakfast and dinner, can also be added to your package to complete your stay.

In the spirit of solidarity, we encourage you to consider making a donation to the IALRW. Every contribution, however small, helps us continue our mission and allows us to offer these enriching experiences.

2023 IALRW Congress: Religions in Action

The International Association of Liberal Religious Women (IALRW), will be hosting their World Congress in Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár) from the 7th to the 8th of September, 2023. This congress comes directly after the IARF World Congress, presenting a unique opportunity to attend both events in succession.

The congress will be held under the theme Religion in Action: From Reconciliation to Inclusive Diversity, reflecting the IALRW’s ongoing dedication to fostering dialogue and understanding among women of diverse faith traditions. Although the speakers for the event have not yet been confirmed, we assure you that the lineup will consist of some of the most insightful voices in the field. We will be publishing the program shortly, so please keep an eye on our website for updates.

The World Congress will be graciously hosted by the Hungarian Unitarian Church at the House of Religious Freedom, a historic 15th-century townhouse located in Cluj-Napoca. Known as one of the oldest and most significant townhouses in the city, the House of Religious Freedom has been lovingly restored by the Hungarian Unitarian Church and is dedicated to promoting the ideals of religious freedom and tolerance.

For further information about the IALRW Congress, please contact the Rev. Dr. Esther Suter at dr.estherrsuter@bluewin.ch.

The IARF and IALRW look forward to welcoming you in Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár) for these back-to-back congresses. Please mark your calendars and join us in fostering interfaith dialogue and inclusive diversity.

Faith in Reconciliation

Where: Hungarian Unitarian Church & Academy in Kolozsvar/Cluj, Romania
When: 4th – 6th September 2023
(Arrival 3rd September / Departure 7th September recommended)

Keynote: Prof. George Williams, USA
„Remembering History as a Prelude to Reconciliation“

other speakers:
Rev. Gladys McNatt
Prof. K. Terasawa
Prof. Kathy Matsui
Rev. Dr. Esther Suter
Rev. Dr. John Young
Jahnvi Gupte
Rabbi Bob Carroll
…

Formats:
Panels, discussion groups, workshops, interfaith devotions,
Entertainment from different cultures …

For the first time, full online participation is also possible.

Link to the congress

How Do We Become Human?

Lecture at the International Association for Religious Freedom – Europe Middle East Conference 2021 

ESTHER R. SUTER

This Lecture describes in three parts the subject of my doctoral thesis ‘Das Existenzverständnis bei Fritz Buri (1907-1995)/ The Understanding of Existence by Fritz Buri (1907-1995)’. The thesis was approved in 2020 at the Theological Faculty of Basel University.

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