Festival of Faiths

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a historic celebration commemorating the end of legalized slavery in America. On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce “all enslaved people in Texas were free” — more than two years 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had officially ended slavery in Confederate states. Because Texas — the westernmost Confederate state — was geographically isolated from the primary fighting of the Civil War, it was the last area to receive word that slavery had been abolished.

is a time to commemorate freedom, resilience and achievement; to celebrate Black history and heritage; and to acknowledge there is still much work to be done in pursuit of justice and liberty for all.

06/18/2026

Louisville radio treasure (and longtime Festival of Faiths friend) A R T x F M is broadcasting live from Washington, D.C., this week as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival — a celebration we’re also proud to be a part of!

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Smithsonian is taking its Folklife Festival beyond the nation’s capital by collaborating with 30-plus festivals across the U.S. — including the 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘀, happening 𝗡𝗼𝘃. 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟯 in 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗞𝗬.

Tune in to ARTxFM today until 5 p.m. today for their live broadcast (during which the Festival of Faiths just might get a shoutout or two): https://www.artxfm.com/

And learn more about this year’s Festival of Faiths, which will explore the theme of Sacred Courage: https://festivaloffaiths.org/

And we are OFF . . . ART FM is headed to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival where we will LIVE BROADCASTING this Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10 AM each day! Interviews, performances, and MUSIC direct from the nation's capital, bringing peace, love & balance to the National Mall!!!

Tune in Worldwide:

WXOX 97.1 FM Louisville
WXND 100.9 FM Louisville
www.artxfm.com

06/16/2026

"Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul." —Thomas Merton, from 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
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𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 | 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘢𝘭𝘱𝘩 𝘌𝘶𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘭 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘺

06/12/2026

CIR proudly pledges to show up for the dignity and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community.

In signing this pledge spearheaded by the Interfaith Alliance, we — as faithful Americans and as an expression of our values — call on the federal and state governments to respect marriage equality, nondiscrimination protections and equal treatment under the law. We believe nobody should fear for their safety or be denied health care because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Click to sign the pledge...

People of faith and conscience across the U.S. are speaking out against increasing attacks on the LGBTQ community this Pride. Join us!

06/09/2026

𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪! Join us at the 30th annual Festival of Faiths (Nov. 11-13, 2026) as we celebrate 𝙎𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 and explore the many ways we can:

• Lead with radical love
• Stand for justice
• Embody bravery rooted in purpose

Through dialogue, workshops, art and music, the festival will foster a courageous compassion that honors our interdependence, calls us toward the common good and emboldens us to act. Learn more + buy your pass: https://festivaloffaiths.org/

06/08/2026

In honor of World Environment Day, Religions for Peace International shared 8 key messages & actions that religious communities can take in response to the climate crisis.

Read the full call to action for religious communities to exert their moral authority to speak not only to policy but also to conscience: https://tinyurl.com/y5uct57t

Today is World Environment Day! 🌍️ To commemorate this day and the theme of , we are sharing 8 key messages & actions that religious communities can take.

You can read the full statement from the Secretary General here: https://buff.ly/gQ84HuS

06/01/2026

“As long as we are on earth, the love that unites us will bring us suffering by our very contact with one another, because this love is the resetting of a body of broken bones. Even saints cannot live with saints on this earth without some anguish. There are two things which men can do about the pain of disunion with other men. They can love or they can hate.” —Thomas Merton, from 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

05/29/2026

It was a beautiful morning for our latest installment of Holy Ground. There was meaningful conversation, music, movement and fellowship at this gathering geared toward those who provide spiritual leadership in our city.

Many thanks to the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center for hosting us on their lovely campus; to speakers Joe Phelps and our very own Sally Evans; to musician Allison Cross, who led a rhythm circle; and to all who attended.

See you at the next Holy Ground!

05/27/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: You’re invited to join us at 8:30 a.m. this Friday, May 29, for 90 minutes of renewal through dialogue, music and fellowship.

For this installment of 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙮 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙, we’ll gather outside at the PaPassionist Earth and Spirit Centerunderneath their lovely pavilion. This event is rain or shine (though the forecast is looking great).

Refreshments will be served ☕️🥐🍩. It’s free to attend, but please RSVP by Wednesday: https://tinyurl.com/bdh44k6y

Questions? Email [email protected]

A mission of spiritual renewal for those who provide leadership within their respective faiths.