Interfaith Programs
OneJax Interfaith Programs
At OneJax, our interfaith programs bring together people of all faiths—and none—to foster respect, understanding, and collaboration. Through education, advocacy, and community building, we create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, shared experiences, and collective action that strengthen our community and celebrate its diverse spiritual landscape.
Interfaith Education
& Engagement
We facilitate open and meaningful conversations among various faith traditions through educational programs promoting understanding and reducing prejudice within the community.
Advocate
We monitor emerging social and public policy issues relevant to OneJax’s mission and advocate around the shared values of compassion, justice, and peace.
Community Building
We foster relationships with fellow faith leaders through community service and compassion projects that help to strengthen the bonds between the community and different religious groups, promoting unity and cooperation.
Interfaith Committee Members
Hazzan Jesse Holzer (Chair) - Jacksonville Jewish Center
Father Nick Louh - St John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church
Rev. Dean Kate Moorehead - St John's Cathedral (Episcopal)
Rev. Eric Wester - Retired VA Chaplain
Imam Malik Bilal - Islamic Center of Northeast Florda
Rev. Sarah Locke - Jacksonville Campus Ministry
Shari Shuman - OneJax Board Chair
Rev. Beverly Dempsey - OneJax CEO
Bob Harmon - Unitarian Universal Church of Jacksonville
Rev. Rebekah Hutto - OneJax Director of Interfaith & Cultural Programs
Sel Buyuksarac - Istanbul Center
Susan Ticker - Jacksonville Jewish Center
Sukhbir Singh - Sikh Society of Northeast Florida
Rev. Reginald Gundy - Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
Leah Palestrant - Hillel International
Deacon David Yazdiya - Diocese of St. Augustine (Catholic)
Rev. Missy Hart - Mandarin United Methodist Church
Karma Behr - Karma Thegsum Chöling Jacksonville
Sabiha Onbasi - Istanbul Cultural Center
Connecting people, creating impact.
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