The Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding

Educational Programs and Events

Come with an open mind - leave with an open heart

Love Your Neighbor Know Your Neighbor

Moderated interfaith panel discussions

House of Worship Visits

An inside look at the faiths of our neighbors their worship services and gatherings

Guest Speakers

Scholars, authors and other experts in their fields discuss a variety of topics that range from timeless to cutting edge

Love Thy Neighbor Dinners

Community leaders discuss what it means to "Love Thy Neighbor."

Honest Conversations with Muslim Neighbors

Muslim guests respond from their own experiences, raising issues that concern all of us

Annual Interfaith Film Series

In collaboration with the Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art with guest speakers.

Can We Talk Interfaith Luncheons

Meet and greet Interreligious group discussions over lunch

Overcoming Racism

Classes, dialogues, devotional gatherings, Race Amity picnic, and trips to better understand how to dismantle racism

CCIU is a unique educational organization committed to fighting bigotry and encouraging understanding, mutual respect and peace in our day. Our board includes representatives from nine major world religions: The Baha’i Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, and Unitarian Universalism. Our tagline, “When we understand each other more… we hurt each other less”, says a lot about who we are and what we do. We invite you to become a supporting member and, as you are able, join us in our programs and ongoing efforts.