Description
This workshop will demonstrate proven techniques to engage in effective interfaith
outreach and conduct programs that build relationships with neighboring Jewish and
Muslim faith communities.
Diane and Bob Frankle will share their story about their interfaith work and describe how
their programs develop trust and sustainable relationships among Christian, Jewish,
and Muslim faith communities. They will also discuss outreach to neighboring faith
communities. Workshop participants will then be divided into groups to demonstrate two
different proven interfaith engagement techniques, an art project and a small group
discussion. Participants will then reconvene to share their experiences and discuss how
these techniques and other activities can create trust and relationships with neighboring
Muslim and/or Jewish communities. The workshop is designed so that participants can
take what they learn home and put it into practice!
Since 2013, Diane Frankle (Christian) and Bob Frankle (Jewish) have been helping
people see the spark of the divine in other people despite religious differences. They
build trust and relationships among Christians, Jews, and Muslims through shared
experiences and small group dialogue. Their nonprofit, Building Bridges Together, offers
interfaith programming to faith communities, colleges, and universities across the
country. Hundreds of people have experienced the Interfaith Bridges facilitated dialogue
program, as well as Interfaith Passover Seders and Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinners,
fostering relationships between people from diverse faith communities.
Workshop Leader: Diane Frankle
Diane Frankle is the co-founder of Building Bridges Together, a nonprofit promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding. Diane serves in various leadership positions at her Episcopal church and since 2013 has led many interfaith dialogue and engagement programs.
Co-Leader: Bob Frankle
Bob Frankle is the co-founder of Building Bridges Together, a nonprofit that promotes interfaith dialogue and understanding. He is a practicing Jew, who has served in leadership positions at his Reform synagogue. Since 2013 Bob has led many interfaith programs and discussion groups.