#HRC60 SideEvent: Family Law - A Catalyst for Women’s Economic Empowerment
Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00

#HRC60 SideEvent: Family Law - A Catalyst for Women’s Economic Empowerment

#HRC60 SideEvent: Family Law - A Catalyst for Women’s Economic Empowerment

The Global Campaign for Equality in Family Law is thrilled to announce our #HRC60 side event, which will spotlight the crucial link between family law reform and the advancement of economic rights for women worldwide. We will convene an exceptional lineup of speakers, including representatives from governments, the Women, Business and the Law and leading global, regional, and national advocates dedicated to #FamilyLawReform.

Join us as we explore how discriminatory family laws impact women's economic rights across the globe and discuss strategies to make family law reform a global, regional, and national priority. #FreeOurFamilyLaws

Inequality in family laws and practices has a domino effect on multiple key national indicators. Not only does it widen gender gaps in education, economic participation, health, and political empowerment, but it also places women and girls at an increased risk of poverty.

📅 2nd October 2025 at 10:00 - 11:00 am (Geneva time)
📍 Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations, Building A, 2nd Floor Palais des Nations, Geneva
📝 For virtual viewing - register below

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MPV Boston - Diwali-Eid Dinner
Oct
4
6:00 PM18:00

MPV Boston - Diwali-Eid Dinner

MPV Boston Diwali-eid dinner

Please join MPV Boston x the South Asian Center for an upcoming ✨Diwali-Eid Dinner ✨

We’ll be gathering in community on Friday, October 4 at 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Reservoir Church 

The event is free and all are welcome to attend but we ask that all interested individuals please RSVP here to confirm attendance. We are also looking for volunteers and performers to showcase their talent throughout the evening!

Looking forward to a vibrant evening of community, fun, and dancing!

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Progressive Islam Workshop - Gender Equality in Islam Part 1
Oct
4
9:00 PM21:00

Progressive Islam Workshop - Gender Equality in Islam Part 1

MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Workshop - Gender Equality in Islam Part 1 

The 8th workshop in the Progressive Islam Curriculum Workshop Series will cover Lessons 1 and 2 of the Progressive Islam Curriculum's Unit 5 "Gender Equality in Islam", applying progressive hermeneutics to issues that impact gender equality in Muslims communities around the world. Participants will be introduced to an approach to Freedom of Religion and Belief that actively affirms women’s rights, rather than impedes feminist movements across the world and to four core Islamic principles that protect Muslim women’s right to bodily autonomy.  

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 

Time: 7:00 PM PT | 9:00 PM CT | 10:00 PM ET

Registration Fee: $15 donation to Muslims for Progressive Values' Public Education Fund to compensate our educator with the benefit of an interactive question and answer session. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the $15 donation to MPV, please reach out to us at info@mpvusa.org before registering so we can confirm if we have a sponsorship available for you. 

*Pay your registration fee here*

About the Registration Fee:

We want our educational resources to be as accessible as possible but we also believe in compensating our educators and the people who make these educational programs possible. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the $15 donation to MPV, please reach out to us at info@mpvusa.org before registering so we can confirm if we have a sponsorship available to you. 

If you have the ability to and would like to sponsor an individual's attendance for the workshop, please make a donation of $30 and add a note to your donation signaling that you are sponsoring a community member's registration fee.

about the educator

Kendra Cordova (they/them) is a revert Muslim. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing and their background includes advanced language and composition, storytelling, literary analysis, world literature, and training as a spiritual life coach. 

Kendra was raised with a strict religious education within the Catholic Church, but didn't feel that the teachings reflected their belief in God's compassion and love. They went on to spend time studying world religions and spent years with New Age movements. These teachings were full of healing and compassion, but were still missing an important aspect: the Oneness of God.

In 2019 Kendra was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and felt drawn to study Islam. After reading the Quran and a few years of study, they knew they had found the truth in Islam and converted at the end of 2021.

As a queer person (nonbinary asexual panromantic), and the mother of two special needs children, Kendra has been inspired by the beauty of the Quran and the core Islamic principles including social justice, fostering a personal relationship with God, and the celebration of diversity in God's creation. They have incorporated Islam into their creative life as well, writing sufi poetry and including Islamic imagery in their paintings which have been featured in juries exhibitions in the U.S.

As a host for MPV, Kendra hopes to share the progressive message of Islam and help Muslims who have often felt marginalized in the community to feel seen, heard, and loved through sharing Islamic stories, analyzing scholarly research, and encouraging viewers to share their stories, too.

You can contact Kendra at mpvwithkendra@gmail.com

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MPV LA - Queer Muslims and Allies Brunch
Sep
28
11:30 AM11:30

MPV LA - Queer Muslims and Allies Brunch

Salaam! We’re going to Inglewood for our next Queer Muslim & Allies Brunch. This is a black-woman-owned, queer-friendly venue. The brunch food looks amazing and the average price is $25-35 per entrée. Here’s the menu (call them for prices). There’s even a Forbes article about 1010 Winery :)

We are doing things a little differently this time. The venue requires a $25 deposit per person for a larger party. This is applied to your meal. Please DM me (Arisha) once you have RSVPed to learn about Venmo details. Your RSVP will not be complete until you have paid your deposit. Final day to RSVP is September 24.

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MPV Boston "We Are Lady Parts" Watch Party
Sep
27
6:00 PM18:00

MPV Boston "We Are Lady Parts" Watch Party

Watch Party Announcement!

Hi everyone! Excited to announce our second MPV Boston Watch Party

Saturday, September 27th, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
PSF Community Center - Allston Brighton Community Room

We’ll be kicking off Season 2 of We Are Lady Parts (episodes 1-3). Expect cozy vibes, snacks, and the chance to connect with fellow MPV folks in person

Please RSVP on MPV Boston’s Facebook Group below!

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MPV Boston - Birds Gala
Sep
26
8:00 PM20:00

MPV Boston - Birds Gala

MPV Boston - Birds Gala

Please join the MPV Boston community for the Birds Gala on Friday, September 26 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET  at Upstairs at Bow, Bow Market. 

We’ll be gathering in support of ANIKAYA’s international and local work including Sacred Spaces Expanded, a Boston-based site-responsive performance bootcamp centering deaf and immigrant youth and upcoming Birds and The Women Gather tours in Pakistan, Tunisia, and Azerbaijan. 

Together, we’ll enjoy 

  • Pop-up performances throughout the evening by ANIKAYA artists and guests 

  • Live DJ & open dance floor 

  • Live and silent auctions featuring artwork, unique cultural experiences & more 

  • Food & drink  

  • Community, joyful resistance, and shared celebration

Tickets available for purchase below . Please use the code Match for 50% off your ticket purchase. 

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Side by Side: Connecting Sacred Dialogue and Responses in Promoting Gender Equality and Human Rights
Sep
25
11:15 AM11:15

Side by Side: Connecting Sacred Dialogue and Responses in Promoting Gender Equality and Human Rights

Despite international commitments like the Beijing Declaration, gender equality continues to face resistance across global platforms.

The UN Multi-Faith Advisory Council (MFAC) Gender Working Group has developed the ‘Side by Side: Connecting Sacred Dialogue and Responses in Promoting Gender Equality and Human Rights’ Advocacy Brief to equip faith-based organizations with strategies to counter pushback and promote values-based, rights-affirming dialogue.

Join us on Thursday, September 25 from 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM EDT for a hybrid launch event on this pivotal brief and discuss actionable steps for faith actors to advance gender equality.

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MPV LA - 10th Annual Interfaith Solidarity March
Sep
21
1:00 PM13:00

MPV LA - 10th Annual Interfaith Solidarity March

10th Annual Interfaith Solidarity March

FAITHS IN UNITY: RECLAIMING OUR HUMANITY

Tenth annual Interfaith Solidarity March LA, to be held on Sunday, September 21st from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, to coincide with the International Day of Peace.

Start at: St. Basil Roman Catholic Church
3611 Wilshire Blvd
End at: Islamic Center, on Vermont

Launched in 2016, we have held our event annually, even hosting virtual marches in 2020 and 2021 during the Pandemic, ensuring continuity and raising morale. Incorporating virtual elements to include our friends from around the world during our afternoon’s program of events, we are a flagship member march of the Interfaith March for Peace & Justice (IMPJ), the world’s largest coalition of interfaith marches.

Our theme for this year’s march is Faiths in Unity: Reclaiming Our Humanity. We invite you to join us as we explore this theme. In addition, the final program of the march will be a panel discussion about how our interfaith work coincides and dovetails with the International Day of Peace. Further information about the march and Institute can be found on IRTPJ’s website here.

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MPV San Francisco - September Gathering
Sep
20
6:30 PM18:30

MPV San Francisco - September Gathering

Salaam Community!

Please join us as we gather in person for fellowship and fun! We'll share food, pray together, and hang out. We might decide on a discussion topic or a short film to watch or something, so stay tuned for more details. New faces and current members welcome!

We'll be meeting in the Starr King room at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland, September 20th, 6:30-9:30pm.

Looking forward to seeing everyone, inshallah!

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MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 4 Part 2
Sep
6
9:00 PM21:00

MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 4 Part 2

Mpv’s progressive Islam curriculum live workshop - unit 4 part 2

Muslims for Progressive Values is excited to bring to our community the Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop with Kendra Cordova, educator, MPV Board Member, and the brilliant mind behind our Youtube Series, MPV with Kendra

The 7th workshop in this online series will cover Lessons 3, 4, and 5 of the Progressive Islam Curriculum's Unit 4 "Reading the Qur'an as a Progressive Muslim", applying the science of progressive hermeneutics to select verses of the Qur’an to underscore the text’s support for human rights and inclusivity.

In Part 2 of the Unit 4 Series, participants will engage with progressive interpretations and Quranic exegesis from a diverse range of scholars, applying these interpretations to verses that address freedom of religion and belief, equality, and principles of non-violence, ultimately helping participants better understand Islam and its holiest text. 

MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 4 Part 2

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025 

Time: 7:00 PM PT | 9:00 PM CT | 10:00 PM ET

Registration Fee: $15 donation to Muslims for Progressive Values' Public Education Fund to compensate our educator with the benefit of an interactive question and answer session.*

*24 hours before the first live workshop begins, you'll receive an email from Kendra with the Zoom link to join the live workshop.


About the registration fee

We want our educational resources to be as accessible as possible but we also believe in compensating our educators and the people who make these educational programs possible. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the $15 donation to MPV, please reach out to us at info@mpvusa.org.

If you have the ability to and would like to sponsor an individual's attendance for the workshop, please make a donation of $30 and add a note to your donation signaling that you are sponsoring a community member's registration fee.


About the Educator

Kendra Cordova (they/them) is a revert Muslim. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing and their background includes advanced language and composition, storytelling, literary analysis, world literature, and training as a spiritual life coach. 

Kendra was raised with a strict religious education within the Catholic Church, but didn't feel that the teachings reflected their belief in God's compassion and love. They went on to spend time studying world religions and spent years with New Age movements. These teachings were full of healing and compassion, but were still missing an important aspect: the Oneness of God.

In 2019 Kendra was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and felt drawn to study Islam. After reading the Quran and a few years of study, they knew they had found the truth in Islam and converted at the end of 2021.

As a queer person (nonbinary asexual panromantic), and the mother of two special needs children, Kendra has been inspired by the beauty of the Quran and the core Islamic principles including social justice, fostering a personal relationship with God, and the celebration of diversity in God's creation. They have incorporated Islam into their creative life as well, writing sufi poetry and including Islamic imagery in their paintings which have been featured in juries exhibitions in the U.S.

As a host for MPV, Kendra hopes to share the progressive message of Islam and help Muslims who have often felt marginalized in the community to feel seen, heard, and loved through sharing Islamic stories, analyzing scholarly research, and encouraging viewers to share their stories, too.

You can contact Kendra at mpvwithkendra@gmail.com

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MPV Los Angeles - Virtual Qur'an Chat
Sep
6
9:30 AM09:30

MPV Los Angeles - Virtual Qur'an Chat

MPV LA Virtual Qur’an Chat

Join MPV Los Angeles Chapter and IQRA on Saturday September 6 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET for a Virtual Qur’an Discussion.

Ground rules

Bring your whole selves into the conversation. Be respectful. Share air time so everyone has an opportunity to speak. There are no silly questions. Each of us are at different places of our spiritual journey and we look forward to supporting each other wherever we may be. No level of familiarity or knowledge of Arabic is required.

about iqra

We gather virtually or in-person to discuss the Quran. The group aims to be an inclusive space to connect to, struggle with, and grow from the sacred and deeply lyrical text while exploring the gamut of possible interpretations (whether progressivist, shia, modernist, sunni, feminist, sufi, queer, or salafi). Core to this endeavor is a commitment to 1) recognizing the historic multiplicity of Muslim interpretation and 2) embracing the diversity of our own personal experiences and understandings. In this process, we will differ and disagree - it's only natural! Let's embrace that and grow from one another.

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MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 4 Part 1
Aug
2
9:00 PM21:00

MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 4 Part 1

MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 4 Part 1

Muslims for Progressive Values is excited to bring to our community the Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop with Kendra Cordova, educator, MPV Board Member, and the brilliant mind behind our Youtube Series, MPV with Kendra

The 6th workshop in this online series will cover Lessons 1 and 2 of the Progressive Islam Curriculum's Unit 4 Reading the Qur'an as a Progressive Muslim, applying the science of progressive hermeneutics to select verses of the Qur’an to underscore the text’s support for human rights and inclusivity.

In the Part 1 of the Unit 4 Series, participants will engage with progressive interpretations and Quranic exegesis from a diverse range of scholars, applying these interpretations to verses that address gender equality and sexual diversity in the Qur'an, including the infamous Story of Lut, which continues to contribute to and justify homophobia and intolerance in the Islamic world today.

Date: Saturday, August 2 2025 

Time: 7:00 PM PT | 9:00 PM CT | 10:00 PM ET

Registration Fee: $15 donation to Muslims for Progressive Values' Public Education Fund to compensate our educator with the benefit of an interactive question and answer session.*

*24 hours before the first live workshop begins, you'll receive an email from Kendra with the Zoom link to join the live workshop.


About the Registration Fee:

We want our educational resources to be as accessible as possible but we also believe in compensating our educators and the people who make these educational programs possible. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the $15 donation to MPV, please reach out to us at info@mpvusa.org.

If you have the ability to and would like to sponsor an individual's attendance for the workshop, please make a donation of $30 and add a note to your donation signaling that you are sponsoring a community member's registration fee.


About the Educator:

Kendra Cordova (they/them) is a revert Muslim. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing and their background includes advanced language and composition, storytelling, literary analysis, world literature, and training as a spiritual life coach. 

Kendra was raised with a strict religious education within the Catholic Church, but didn't feel that the teachings reflected their belief in God's compassion and love. They went on to spend time studying world religions and spent years with New Age movements. These teachings were full of healing and compassion, but were still missing an important aspect: the Oneness of God.

In 2019 Kendra was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and felt drawn to study Islam. After reading the Quran and a few years of study, they knew they had found the truth in Islam and converted at the end of 2021.

As a queer person (nonbinary asexual panromantic), and the mother of two special needs children, Kendra has been inspired by the beauty of the Quran and the core Islamic principles including social justice, fostering a personal relationship with God, and the celebration of diversity in God's creation. They have incorporated Islam into their creative life as well, writing sufi poetry and including Islamic imagery in their paintings which have been featured in juries exhibitions in the U.S.

As a host for MPV, Kendra hopes to share the progressive message of Islam and help Muslims who have often felt marginalized in the community to feel seen, heard, and loved through sharing Islamic stories, analyzing scholarly research, and encouraging viewers to share their stories, too.

You can contact Kendra at mpvwithkendra@gmail.com

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MPV LA - Virtual Qur'an Chat
Aug
2
9:00 AM09:00

MPV LA - Virtual Qur'an Chat

MPV LA Virtual Qur’an Chat

Join MPV Los Angeles Chapter and IQRA on Saturday August 2 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET for a Virtual Qur’an Discussion.

Ground rules

Bring your whole selves into the conversation. Be respectful. Share air time so everyone has an opportunity to speak. There are no silly questions. Each of us are at different places of our spiritual journey and we look forward to supporting each other wherever we may be. No level of familiarity or knowledge of Arabic is required.

about iqra

We gather virtually or in-person to discuss the Quran. The group aims to be an inclusive space to connect to, struggle with, and grow from the sacred and deeply lyrical text while exploring the gamut of possible interpretations (whether progressivist, shia, modernist, sunni, feminist, sufi, queer, or salafi). Core to this endeavor is a commitment to 1) recognizing the historic multiplicity of Muslim interpretation and 2) embracing the diversity of our own personal experiences and understandings. In this process, we will differ and disagree - it's only natural! Let's embrace that and grow from one another.

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MPV San Francisco - July Virtual Gathering
Jul
24
7:30 PM19:30

MPV San Francisco - July Virtual Gathering

MPV San Francisco Virtual Community Gathering

Salaam community!

Join MPV San Francisco for a virtual gathering on the evening of Thursday July 24 at 7:30 PM PT. Feel free to cozy up to the zoom call with some tea or coffee, and join us for a discussion and hang-out. Because it is virtual, we hope to see members and new faces from across the greater Bay Area. Discussion topic TBA, so stay tuned.

Zoom info will be sent to those who RSVP.

Looking forward to seeing everyone, inshallah.

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MPV LA - Free Film Screening "Witness"
Jul
16
7:00 PM19:00

MPV LA - Free Film Screening "Witness"

MPV Los Angeles - Witness film Screening

MPV is a funder of the film "Witness" which we are so very proud of! It is a 10 minute, beautiful film that will move you, and we encourage you to come out. Screening is followed by discussion and reception.

LOCATION: Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027

The screening is free but registration required.

About the film

An imam faces a crisis of faith when he must choose between upholding values of his mosque or protecting the spiritual belonging of a male congregant.

Directed by Radha Mehta & Said Jaan. Watch the film trailer here.

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MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 3 Part 2
Jul
5
9:00 PM21:00

MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 3 Part 2

Muslims for Progressive Values is excited to bring to our community the Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop with Kendra Cordova, educator, MPV Board Member, and the brilliant mind behind our Youtube Series, MPV with Kendra

About the Workshop

The 5th workshop in this online series will cover Lessons 3 and 4 of the Progressive Islam Curriculum's Unit 3 Hermeneutics of Progressive Islam, applying materials covered in the previous workshop to understand how to read the Qur'an from a feminist and human rights perspective. 

In this workshop, participants will learn about a feminist hermeneutics approach to Islam, key moments in this movement, and how to apply a model that can be used to understand a narrative of the Qur’an that favors social and gender justice. Workshop participants will also learn to apply a human rights affirming approach to Islamic scholarship through the application of three human rights themes in the Qur’an and the Hadith, before reviewing the numerous human rights that can be read in the Qur’an. 

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Date: Saturday, July 5 2025 

Time: 7:00 PM PT | 9:00 PM CT | 10:00 PM ET

Registration Fee: $15 donation to Muslims for Progressive Values' Public Education Fund to compensate our educator with the benefit of an interactive question and answer session.*

*24 hours before the first live workshop begins, you'll receive an email from Kendra with the Zoom link to join the live workshop.

ABOUT THE REGISTRATION FEE

We want our educational resources to be as accessible as possible but we also believe in compensating our educators and the people who make these educational programs possible. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the $15 donation to MPV, please reach out to us at info@mpvusa.org.

If you have the ability to and would like to sponsor an individual's attendance for the workshop, please make a donation of $30 and add a note to your donation signaling that you are sponsoring a community member's registration fee.

ABOUT THE educator

Kendra Cordova (they/them) is a revert Muslim. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing and their background includes advanced language and composition, storytelling, literary analysis, world literature, and training as a spiritual life coach. 

Kendra was raised with a strict religious education within the Catholic Church, but didn't feel that the teachings reflected their belief in God's compassion and love. They went on to spend time studying world religions and spent years with New Age movements. These teachings were full of healing and compassion, but were still missing an important aspect: the Oneness of God.

In 2019 Kendra was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and felt drawn to study Islam. After reading the Quran and a few years of study, they knew they had found the truth in Islam and converted at the end of 2021.

As a queer person (nonbinary asexual panromantic), and the mother of two special needs children, Kendra has been inspired by the beauty of the Quran and the core Islamic principles including social justice, fostering a personal relationship with God, and the celebration of diversity in God's creation. They have incorporated Islam into their creative life as well, writing sufi poetry and including Islamic imagery in their paintings which have been featured in juries exhibitions in the U.S.

As a host for MPV, Kendra hopes to share the progressive message of Islam and help Muslims who have often felt marginalized in the community to feel seen, heard, and loved through sharing Islamic stories, analyzing scholarly research, and encouraging viewers to share their stories, too.

You can contact Kendra at mpvwithkendra@gmail.com

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MPV LA - Virtual Qur'an Chat
Jul
5
9:30 AM09:30

MPV LA - Virtual Qur'an Chat

MPV LA - Virtual Qur'an Chat

Salam & Rahma everyone!

MPV LA x IQRA’s next Quran Chat is scheduled for July 5th at 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET. This will coincide with either the day of or day before Ashura this year, so we'll discuss Quran verses that may be related. See you then!

About the IQRA group:

We gather virtually or in-person to discuss the Quran. The group aims to be an inclusive space to connect to, struggle with, and grow from the sacred and deeply lyrical text while exploring the gamut of possible interpretations (whether progressivist, shia, modernist, sunni, feminist, sufi, queer, or salafi). Core to this endeavor is a commitment to 1) recognizing the historic multiplicity of Muslim interpretation and 2) embracing the diversity of our own personal experiences and understandings. In this process, we will differ and disagree - it's only natural! Let's embrace that and grow from one another.

Ground rules:

Bring your whole selves into the conversation. Be respectful. Share air time so everyone has an opportunity to speak. There are no silly questions. Each of us are at different places of our spiritual journey and we look forward to supporting each other wherever we may be. No level of familiarity or knowledge of Arabic is required.

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MPV San Francisco 2025 Pride Parade
Jun
29
12:00 PM12:00

MPV San Francisco 2025 Pride Parade

Details

Assalaamu Aleikum wa Rahmatullah. Join fellow LGBTQ Inclusive Muslims and allies in the 2025 Pride Parade on Sunday June 29 from 12 - 3 PM PT. We will be marching with the interfaith contingent "United in Spirit".

Assembly area: Beale between Market & Mission

Line-up number: 180

Arrival time: 12:00 pm. Gives us time to organize and mingle.

Late Arrival: No later than 1 pm. Hard to join after we have left. Try not to come at the last minute.

We want to get a good list of all who will be with us. RSVP to this Meetup if you can. You can also email sanfrancisco@mpvusa.org or call 415-722-1581. We will share any last-minute updates on a WhatsApp group with all registrants.


Remember to bring with you parade morning:
- Water & snacks, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- ⁠Any necessary medicine

Please watch the Safety Video:
2025 Parade Participant Training

If you can help as a safety monitor, contact us. You should also fill out the Training Survey by clicking the button on the above Safety Video link. (For parade contingent, put United in Spirit rather than MPV).

The United In Spirit Pride Celebration booth will be at Civic Center Saturday and Sunday on Fulton Street, between Larkin & Hyde. We offer referrals to LGBTQ+ inclusive congregations across many religious traditions. Feel free to stop by for information, to volunteer, hand out stickers or giveaways, or just to say “Hi!” to our volunteers and our faithful booth coordinator, Rita Goldberger.

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MPV LA - Queer Muslims & Allies Brunch at San Fernando Valley Pride
Jun
28
11:00 AM11:00

MPV LA - Queer Muslims & Allies Brunch at San Fernando Valley Pride

Eid Mubarak, Friends! We are marching in San Fernando Valley Pride this year with a group of faith organizations, sponsored by the LA Queer Interfaith Clergy Council. Hope you can join us and share a quick meal afterwards.

Yes, it'll be hot! No pun intended... so, please wear a hat, sunscreen and (reusable) water bottle.

More detailed logistics to follow. Please feel free to DM Arisha in meetup with any questions in the meantime.

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VIRTUAL: SRF365 | Christian Nationalism & the Multiracial Far Right - Day 2
Jun
26
12:00 PM12:00

VIRTUAL: SRF365 | Christian Nationalism & the Multiracial Far Right - Day 2

Religious Minorities & the Far Right Pt 2: Jewish, Muslim, & Hindu Voices

Thursday, June 26. Part 2 of AU’s two-part SRF365 series exploring how Christian nationalism influences and intersects with multiple religious communities. This session focuses on Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu voices, highlighting how these groups are impacted by far-right movements and how religious identity is used or co-opted in political spaces.

Like Part 1, this webinar will follow a Dynamic Roundtable format, centering multi-faith perspectives, movement analysis, and audience engagement.

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VIRTUAL: SRF365 | Christian Nationalism & the Multiracial Far Right - Day 1
Jun
24
12:00 PM12:00

VIRTUAL: SRF365 | Christian Nationalism & the Multiracial Far Right - Day 1

Religious Minorities & the Far Right Pt 1: Black & Brown Christian Traditions

Tuesday, June 24. Part 1 of AU’s two-part SRF365 series on religious minorities and the far right. This session focuses on Black and Brown Christian traditions, particularly how far-right ideologies have shaped and influenced evangelical movements in communities of color — and how faith leaders are responding.

This webinar is designed as a Dynamic Roundtable, with space for historical grounding, current movement insights, and cross-movement reflection. Part 1 will inform Part 2, which shifts focus to Jewish, Muslim, & Hindu communities.

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MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 3 Part I
Jun
7
9:00 PM21:00

MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 3 Part I

Muslims for Progressive Values is excited to bring to our community the Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop with Kendra Cordova, educator, MPV Board Member, and the brilliant mind behind our Youtube Series, MPV with Kendra

The 4th workshop in this online series will cover Lessons 1 and 2 of Unit 3 of the Progressive Islam Curriculum, Hermeneutics of Progressive Islam, introducing readers to the science of hermeneutics and the various ways that hermeneutics can be applied to understand Islam in a progressive way.

In this workshop, participants will understand the practice of hermeneutics as it relates to Islam before reviewing the hermeneutical approaches of three scholars of progressive Islam to highlight the diversity of the tradition and underscore the intersecting themes that progressive scholars of Islam use to read human rights in the Qur’an.

MPV's Progressive Islam Curriculum Live Workshop - Unit 3 Part 1 

Date: Saturday, June 7 2025 

Time: 7:00 PM PT | 9:00 PM CT | 10:00 PM ET

Registration Fee: $15 donation to Muslims for Progressive Values' Public Education Fund to compensate our educator with the benefit of an interactive question and answer session.*

*24 hours before the first live workshop begins, you'll receive an email from Kendra with the Zoom link to join the live workshop.

About the Registration Fee:

We want our educational resources to be as accessible as possible but we also believe in compensating our educators and the people who make these educational programs possible. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the $15 donation to MPV, please reach out to us at info@mpvusa.org.

If you have the ability to and would like to sponsor an individual's attendance for the workshop, please make a donation of $30 and add a note to your donation signaling that you are sponsoring a community member's registration fee.

About the Educator:

Kendra Cordova (they/them) is a revert Muslim. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing and their background includes advanced language and composition, storytelling, literary analysis, world literature, and training as a spiritual life coach. 

Kendra was raised with a strict religious education within the Catholic Church, but didn't feel that the teachings reflected their belief in God's compassion and love. They went on to spend time studying world religions and spent years with New Age movements. These teachings were full of healing and compassion, but were still missing an important aspect: the Oneness of God.

In 2019 Kendra was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and felt drawn to study Islam. After reading the Quran and a few years of study, they knew they had found the truth in Islam and converted at the end of 2021.

As a queer person (nonbinary asexual panromantic), and the mother of two special needs children, Kendra has been inspired by the beauty of the Quran and the core Islamic principles including social justice, fostering a personal relationship with God, and the celebration of diversity in God's creation. They have incorporated Islam into their creative life as well, writing sufi poetry and including Islamic imagery in their paintings which have been featured in juries exhibitions in the U.S.

As a host for MPV, Kendra hopes to share the progressive message of Islam and help Muslims who have often felt marginalized in the community to feel seen, heard, and loved through sharing Islamic stories, analyzing scholarly research, and encouraging viewers to share their stories, too.

You can contact Kendra at mpvwithkendra@gmail.com

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MPV LA - Interfaith Pride Service
Jun
7
5:00 PM17:00

MPV LA - Interfaith Pride Service

MPV LA will be joining Unity of the Westside and faith leaders from across Culver City and greater Los Angeles for a celebration of Pride in their historic sanctuary to honor our siblings in the LGBTQIA community and celebrate the divine individualized expression of God that they are.

Join us on Saturday, June 7th from 5pm- 7pm for this wonderful time of faith and community.

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Pride in Pluralism Panel
Jun
1
1:30 PM13:30

Pride in Pluralism Panel

This panel brings together historians, organizers, and leaders dedicated to working at the intersection of interfaith cooperation and 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and advocacy. Ani Zonneveld will be discussing the work we do at Muslims for Progressive Values in advancing the human dignity of LGBTQIA+ folks from an Islamic faith perspective. Come and learn about the ways that we protect and uplift the work of our movements while reimagining the ways in which our communities work together for a collective vision of peace.

The event is co-hosted by the National LGBTQ Task Force, CapitalPride Alliance, and the Lavendar Interfaith Collective (LInC).

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