Trustees Monthly Prayer and Reflection Gatherings

On January 1, 2025, current and former members of the Parliament’s board began holding monthly gatherings dedicated to providing inspirational messages during these challenging times, drawing from our rich, diverse religious and spiritual traditions. Recordings of these gatherings may be found on our website beginning July 1st.

April 2026

The April 2026 theme is Prayers for Peace.

Speakers include: Nitin Ajmera, Fr. Robert Flannery, and Br. Benedict Ayodi.

March 2026

The March 2026 theme is Prayers and Reflections for Women as Women’s History Month begins.

Speakers include: Nitin Ajmera, Dr. Nayana Shah, Jessica Karpilo, and Ann Smith.

February 2026

The February 2026 theme for the Trustees Prayer & Reflection Gathering is Prayers for Minneapolis and the United States as we acknowledge World Interfaith Harmony Week.

Speakers include: Nitin Ajmera, Saima Sitwat, and Chip Gruen

December 2025

The December 2025 theme for the Trustees Prayer & Reflection Gathering is Human Rights for All in honor of Human Rights Day.

Speakers include: Rev. Charline Manuel, Dr. Julia Berger, Dr. Nayana Shah, Dr. Kusumita Pedersen, and Ann Smith

November 2025

The November 2025 theme is Blessings for the World’s Children in honor of World Children’s Day/ Universal Children’s Day.

Speakers include: Rev. Charline Manuel, Dr. Nayana Shah, and Lewis Cardinal

October 2025

The October 2025 theme is Care for the Earth and Climate Change in honor of United Nations Day on October 24, 2025.

Speakers include Rev. Charline Manuel, Dr. Nayana Shah, Ann Smith, Dr. Dolly Dastoor, and Lewis Cardinal

September 2025

The September 2025 theme is World Peace in honor of the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2025.

Speakers include: Rev. Charline Manuel, Rev. James Lynch, Rabbi Sid Helbraun, Dr. Julia Berger, and Imam Saffet Catovic

August 2025

Speakers include: Rev. Charline Manuel, Kusumita Pedersen, Rev. Scott Stearman, Mahrukh Motafram, and Akbar Ahmed

July 2025

Speakers include Rev. Charline Manuel, Harpreet Singh, Mary Doak, Debra Boudreaux, and Kirit Daftary