Oneness of Humanity Celebration

This annual event features nationally-recognized speakers and programs addressing important and timely subjects. For more information click here.

The 2008 Program

The 2008 program will take place in early September--final arrangements and plans are currently being made. This year's program will feature the screening of a variety of films--shorts and excerpts from several feature-length films, each speaking in its own way to things we all have in common as human beings, no matter our race, religion, ethnic background or lifestyle. Following the screening, a panel featuring a cross-section of film makers and people making a difference in equality for all will discuss the films and their implications for our community. Check back to this site and look for more information about this special event coming to a mailbox near you soon.

The 2007 Program

The 2007 event was held October 16th and featured a panel discussion and book signing with the authors of the New York Times bestseller, "The Faith Club--A Muslim. A Christian. A Jew. Three Women Search for Understanding." Former WJXT anchorwoman, Deborah Gianoulis, moderated the panel discussion.

More than 350 people were on hand to hear how The Faith Club, Ranya Idilby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner, three mothers from three faiths-Islam, Christianity, and Judaism-originally got together to write a picture book for their children highlighting the connections between their religions. Instead, their dialogue led to provocative, honest and candid discussions with arguments, difficult moments and ultimately, respect and appreciation for the things that each holds dearest. They discovered a special friendship-and themselves.

OneJax makes it easy for those wishing to join or start a Faith Club. Simply visit our Faith Club Message Board and add your interests to the postings.

  Listen to an interview with the authors conducted by Karen Feagins of 89.9 WJCT Radio.

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Special thanks to Atlantic Beach retailer, The Bookmark, which handled book sales at the event. Thanks, also, to The House on Cherry Street Bed & Breakfast who was an in-kind sponsor of the 2007 event.