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SUMMARY:Atlantic Institute at the Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder and Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:We were honored to take part as one of the participating interfaith partner organizations at the Atlanta Interfaith Hunger Seder and Marketplace\, where we hosted a table representing the Atlantic Institute.\n\n\nIt was a meaningful opportunity to connect with diverse communities\, engage in thoughtful conversations\, and stand together around the shared commitment to addressing hunger and building stronger\, more compassionate communities.\n\n\n\n#InterfaithDialogue #CommunityEngagement #AtlanticInstitute #BuildingBridges #HizmetCares
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/atlantic-institute-at-the-atlanta-interfaith-hunger-seder-and-marketplace/
CATEGORIES:Dialogue & Friendship Dinners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
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SUMMARY:Friendship Gathering with Turner Chapel AME Church
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was grateful for the opportunity to meet with the leadership of Turner Chapel AME Church and Bishop Michael L. Mitchell. Our conversation centered on strengthening relationships\, exploring opportunities for collaboration\, and identifying meaningful ways to bring communities together through shared service and dialogue initiatives. \nWe look forward to building upon this connection and creating future opportunities that foster understanding\, friendship\, and cooperation across faith traditions. We are thankful for this wonderful opportunity to learn from one another.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/friendship-gathering-with-turner-chapel-ame-church/
CATEGORIES:Friendship Gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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SUMMARY:Shavuot Interfaith Program at Ahavath Achim Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was honored to take part in the Shavuot Interfaith Program at Ahavath Achim Synagogue in Atlanta\, GA\, bringing together faith leaders and community members in a spirit of friendship and understanding. \nWe were grateful to hear reflections from Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal\, Rev. Rebekah Close LeMon of Trinity Presbyterian Church\, and Kemal Korucu\, who shared thoughtful perspectives on faith\, community\, and our shared responsibility to build bridges across differences. Gatherings like these demonstrate the beauty of interfaith engagement and the powerful connections that emerge when people come together with openness\, respect\, and a willingness to learn from one another.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/shavuot-interfaith-program-at-ahavath-achim-synagogue/
CATEGORIES:Exploring Faiths
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125452Z
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Consular Corps Brunch at Truist Park
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was pleased to be invited to the Consular Brunch hosted in honor of members of the Atlanta Consular Corps and the broader international community. Held at Truist Park\, the gathering brought together diplomats\, regional leaders\, public safety officials\, and international partners to strengthen relationships and discuss opportunities for collaboration ahead of upcoming global events\, including FIFA-related activities in our region. \nWe are grateful for opportunities such as these that foster international engagement\, civic cooperation\, and stronger connections across communities.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/atlanta-consular-corps-brunch-at-truist-park/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
CREATED:20260901T114703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125454Z
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SUMMARY:National Day of Prayer at the Georgia State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was honored to participate in the National Day of Prayer observance at the Georgia State Capitol. Gathering alongside faith leaders\, public servants\, and community members\, we reflected on the importance of prayer\, service\, and our shared responsibility to contribute to the common good. \nMoments like these bring us together in shared understanding and sincere engagement\, laying foundations for stronger communities.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/national-day-of-prayer-at-the-georgia-state-capitol/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122757Z
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SUMMARY:Turkish Food Festival: A Celebration of Cultural Connections
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was delighted to serve as one of the organizing partners of this year’s Turkish Food Festival\, welcoming friends from across Georgia to experience Turkish food\, music\, and hospitality. \nThrough shared meals\, meaningful conversations\, and multicultural connections\, we hope to continue building bridges of understanding and friendship that extend far beyond a single day. Events like these are at the heart of our new Cultural Connections series — celebrating the traditions and flavors that bring our diverse community together.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/turkish-food-festival-a-celebration-of-cultural-connections/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Connections
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125457Z
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges with Milton Police Department
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute gathered with leaders of the Milton Police Department to share a meal\, foster dialogue\, and express our sincere gratitude for their dedication to serving the community. It was an honor to sit down together\, build relationships\, and recognize the daily efforts of these officers in ensuring the safety and well-being of our neighbors. \nMoments like these reflect our ongoing commitment to civic engagement — building bridges of understanding and appreciation between community organizations and the public servants who protect and serve us every day. Thank you to the Milton Police Department for your service\, leadership\, and dedication to making a positive difference in our community.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/building-bridges-with-milton-police-department/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125459Z
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SUMMARY:Community Meat Package Distribution with The Place
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute had the pleasure of partnering with The Place to provide frozen meat packages to 50 families in our community\, alongside Congressman Rich McCormick. \nIt is always meaningful to serve alongside community leaders\, organizations\, and volunteers who share a commitment to caring for others. Through heartfelt service\, we continue working together to support our neighbors and communities. We thank The Place for all of the service and community building they do every single day and are grateful for all the care they show for Georgia families.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/community-meat-package-distribution-with-the-place/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Honoring Dean Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. at Atlanta City Hall
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was honored to take part in the City of Atlanta’s tribute recognizing Dean Lawrence Edward Carter Sr.\, a distinguished educator\, scholar\, and community leader whose decades of service at Morehouse College have inspired generations of students and leaders. \nThe occasion also brought to mind the meaningful connections built through shared values and mutual respect\, including the recognition of Fethullah Gülen with the Gandhi King Ikeda Award during Dean Carter’s leadership in 2015. We were grateful to reconnect with dear friends and celebrate a legacy devoted to education\, dialogue\, service\, and human dignity.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/honoring-dean-lawrence-edward-carter-sr-at-atlanta-city-hall/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125504Z
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SUMMARY:Dominican Republic IVLP Technology Delegation Visit
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was honored to host a distinguished delegation of technology and innovation professionals from the Dominican Republic through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). \nThe visit provided a meaningful opportunity to exchange ideas on innovation\, emerging technologies\, research\, education\, and cross-sector collaboration. We are grateful for the thoughtful dialogue and shared commitment to building stronger connections through international exchange and mutual learning. Thank you to GCIV and the U.S. Department of State for making these valuable conversations possible.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/dominican-republic-ivlp-technology-delegation-visit/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T112627Z
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Dialogue Trip to Spain: Building Bridges Through Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of every International Educational Dialogue Trip is genuine human connection. While institutional visits\, meetings\, and educational exchanges are an essential part of the experience\, some of the most meaningful moments happen through heartfelt conversations with host families\, around shared meals\, and during visits to sacred spaces that have shaped communities for generations. \nOur friends had the privilege of experiencing Spain not only through its history and institutions\, but through its people. Opening homes\, sharing hospitality\, exchanging stories\, and learning from one another created opportunities for authentic dialogue that opened space for shared values. \nVisits to churches\, mosques\, synagogues\, and other places of spiritual significance further enriched these conversations\, inviting participants to reflect on the values\, traditions\, and shared humanity that connect us across faiths.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/intercultural-dialogue-trip-to-spain-building-bridges-through-hospitality/
CATEGORIES:International Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125509Z
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SUMMARY:Bagel Rescue Interfaith Service Project with St. Thomas Aquinas
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was honored to partner with St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and Bagel Rescue for a meaningful Interfaith Ministry Service Project\, coming together with friends and neighbors for an afternoon of service\, dialogue\, and community. Hosted at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Hall in Alpharetta\, GA\, the program provided space for conversation while volunteers prepared sandwiches and packaged rescued bagels for neighbors experiencing food insecurity — transforming surplus food into nourishment\, hope\, and shared purpose. \nWe are deeply grateful to our friends at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for their warm hospitality\, to Bagel Rescue for their partnership\, and to every volunteer who served with open hearts and a spirit of compassion.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/bagel-rescue-interfaith-service-project-with-st-thomas-aquinas/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125512Z
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SUMMARY:Friendship Gathering with the Focolare Community
DESCRIPTION:Atlantic Institute was grateful to spend a meaningful afternoon with our friends from the Focolare community\, strengthening the bonds of friendship through sincere dialogue\, shared values\, and mutual learning. \nWe are sincerely grateful for the warm hospitality of our Focolare friends and look forward to continuing this journey of friendship\, dialogue\, and mutual understanding in the months ahead.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/friendship-gathering-with-the-focolare-community/
CATEGORIES:Friendship Gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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SUMMARY:Exploring Faiths Series: An Afternoon with Red Clay Sangha
DESCRIPTION:As part of its ongoing Exploring Faiths Series\, Atlantic Institute visited Red Clay Sangha in Chamblee\, GA\, for a thoughtful exploration of Buddhism led by Gareth Young. \nGareth’s reflections invited attendees not simply to learn about a tradition\, but to listen with curiosity\, ask meaningful questions\, and deepen their understanding of the experiences and practices that shape the lives of our neighbors. We are especially grateful to Gareth for sharing the beauty and wisdom of the Buddhist tradition with such warmth and thoughtfulness\, and to Red Clay Sangha for welcoming us so graciously into this meaningful experience. \nA heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us with open hearts and genuine curiosity — a wonderful reminder of the beauty of simply sitting together\, listening\, learning\, and growing in understanding.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/exploring-faiths-series-an-afternoon-with-red-clay-sangha/
CATEGORIES:Exploring Faiths
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T165254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125517Z
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SUMMARY:Fountain Forum Series: Understanding Across Shared Values — The Architecture of Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join Atlantic Institute for a special America 250 Edition of our Fountain Forum Series\, exploring the theme “Understanding Across Shared Values: The Architecture of Trust.” This conversation invites us to reflect on the shared values\, relationships\, and acts of understanding that help build trust within our communities. \nHosted at Woodward Academy’s Gulley Pavilion\, this evening brings together voices from education\, public safety\, and academia for a thoughtful dialogue on strengthening trust\, civic engagement\, and community cohesion. \nPanelists\n\nRev. Dr. Chris RayAlexander – Academy Chaplain & Chair of Religious Studies\, Woodward Academy\nStacey Cotton – Former Chief of Police\, City of Covington; Board Member\, Georgia Board of Public Safety\nDr. Asli Dag – Management Faculty\, Coles College of Business\, Kennesaw State University\n\nWoodward Academy – Gulley Pavilion\n1662 Rugby Avenue\, College Park\, GA 30337\nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026 | 6:00 PM \nThrough thoughtful dialogue and reflection\, we hope to explore how understanding across shared values can strengthen trust\, civic engagement\, and community cohesion. We invite our community to join us for this meaningful conversation.
URL:https://theatlanticinstitute.org/event/fountain-forum-series-understanding-across-shared-values-the-architecture-of-trust/
CATEGORIES:Fountain Forum
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