Welcome to the
Christian Muslim Dialogue
of Lexington, Kentucky
Our interfaith dialogue
is always open to the public!
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Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Stay tuned for our next programs in the Spring 2026 semester.
Ps 95:1-2 “O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
Acts 2:46 “And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people.”
Quran Surah Al Ruqman 31:12 “…Anyone who is grateful does so to the profit of his own soul…”
Time and Location
Date and Time: TBA
Hunter Presbyterian Church, 109 Rosemont Garden, Lexington, KY 40503
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This event is not available via Zoom.
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Programs 2025-2026
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In Support of the Central Kentucky Jewish Community
Beloved neighbors in our Jewish faith community in Lexington, the members of the Christian-Muslim Dialogue join you in deep grief over the senseless and violent mass shooting at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which occurred December 14, 2025.
The fact that the mass shooting took place during a Hanukkah celebration makes this grief so much more painful. We grieve the loss of 15 innocent men, women, and children and pray for comfort for all their families and friends. We pray for healing and full recovery of the dozens of others injured. We pray for healing for all those traumatized by this horrific event.
May we be inspired by Matilda, a 10-year-old girl who was killed. Her language teacher, Irina Goodhew, described her as “…a bright and loving soul who taught us that true goodness is found in the love and compassion we share….Her memory reminds us to carry kindness in our hearts and spread it to the world. May the light of her eyes live on through us — in our actions, our words, and our love for one another.”
May we be emboldened by the courage of Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim and heroic bystander, whose action stopped further violence. May he fully recovery from his injuries.
May we as brothers and sisters of the Abrahamic faith all work together to oppose the scourge of anti-Semitism, violence against any religious group, and gun violence. May we all work together to bring love, compassion, healing and unity in our community and beyond.
Faithfully, The Steering Committee of The Christian Muslim Dialogue, 26 December, 2025
Past Programs
Note that several programs were recorded; no additional video recordings are planned. Please visit the Previous Programs page to find YouTube links.
Please contribute to CMD’s GoFundMe page
The Steering Committee asks that those attending in person or online please consider making a small contribution to our GoFundMe page.
Funds will be used to defray monthly expenses, such as web hosting and online presentations. When we meet in person, CMD donates to our host houses of worship. We also use funds to donate to God’s Pantry and Kentucky Refugee Ministries and those that they serve.
Our Mission
Founded in 1999, the Christian Muslim Dialogue promotes understanding and mutual respect between Christians and Muslims. It explores historical, political and cultural factors that have shaped the current context and have contributed to the views we hold today. Through discussion and reflection, it believes that all can counter prejudices and inflammatory rhetoric and help raise the tenor of the dialogue. In the end, the CMD promotes one’s personal and collective responsibility to build a more open and accepting community at home, contributing to a more just and peaceful world.
Our Guidelines
Click here for our interfaith dialogue discussion guidelines. Our hope is to provide a forum where civil discussions about interfaith and religion issues can occur with respect and understanding.
A Prayer for Unity
Most High, Creator of All,
give us grace and wisdom
to work for civility
and respect for all people
so all Your children can worship
and walk together, united in spirit.
Strengthen the resolve of those who reject violence,
revenge and retaliation.
Support those who prize the dignity of others
as highly as their own.
Give us wisdom
to hold all creation sacred,
precious, and worthy of our care.
Cause us to consider
the price of conflict,
prejudice, suspicion and fear;
open our eyes
to see the benefits
of living as one diverse human family,
recognizing the dignity of each person.
Renew in us the resolve to dedicate our energy
to the work of building a just society
for all of every race,
language and way of life.
Make us instruments of your Shalom.
Keep us united in spirit, mercy, hope,
thanksgiving and harmony.
Give us vision
to build the culture of encounter, together.
May it be so.
Amen.