2026 Belleville Festival of Faith
Join us at the 2026 Belleville Festival of Faith, an educational, multi-faith event that showcases the diversity of local traditions and beliefs.​​
January 20-22, 6-8PM, at the Belleville Public Library -
Three panel presentations, with three speakers each night sharing different faith perspectives, followed by Q&A.
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For more information, email bellevillefaithfest@gmail.com.
Belleville Public Library, 3rd Floor
JANUARY 20-22, 2026 (6-8PM)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 6pm
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Discussion Topic:
Nature and Mortality
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Speakers:
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Gen Chöyang, Kuluta Buddhist Centre
Kadampa Buddhism
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Aarifa Stewart, Sufi Teacher
Sufism (Islam)
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Jana Baca, Organizer, Slavic Spiritual Path
Slavic Traditional Beliefs (Neopaganism)
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Wednesday, JANUARY 21, 6pm
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Discussion Topic:
gender roles and equality
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Speakers:
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Nikki Auten, Teacher, Tyendinaga Mohawk Community
Mohawk (Kanyen’kehá:ka) Traditional Beliefs
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Rabbi Erin Polanski, Beth Israel Congregation
Judaism
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Kate Johnson, Quaker Chaplain, Religious Society of Friends
Quakerism (Christianity)
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Thursday, JANUARY 22, 6PM
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Discussion Topic:
health and longevity
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Speakers:
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Ketan Purohit, Teacher, Bhagvat Geeta
Hinduism
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Matt Follett, President, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormonism (Christianity)
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Eric Bogstad, Tai-Chi Instructor, Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism
Taoism ​​​