New Mexico Interfaith Dialog Series:
This Is What I’d Like People to Know About My Faith
Presented by the New Mexico Interfaith Dialogue in Collaboration with IndigeNOW!
These presentations featured a diverse group of speakers who share information about their faiths. Our goal was to help people of any faith to understand more about how other people worship and how their faith informs their daily lives.
Speakers:
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 7 pm
Location: Mormon Temple, 4500 7 Bar Loop Rd NW, Albuquerque
Speaker: Jason Harper
Topic: Religious Freedom and How to Effectively Influence Your Elected Leaders
About the Speaker: I was born and raised in Rio Rancho and elected to served 12 years in the NM House of Representatives in 2012, where I focused on tax reform, education, and strengthening opportunities for New Mexico families. I helped save the Lottery Scholarship, ensured teachers weren’t penalized for taking sick leave, and sponsored many bills that became law. Outside the Legislature, I’ve served in my church in roles ranging from Youth Pastor and Assistant to the Bishop, to Children’s Music Leader and Boy Scout Leader.
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 7 pm
Location: St George Greek Orthodox Christian Church, 308 High St SE, Albuquerque
Speaker: Tyler Werne
Topic: I’m a Greek Orthodox Christian and Here is What I Want People to Know About My Faith
About the Speaker: I am Tyler Werne. I work as an engineer and am an Orthodox Christian. I teach classes at St. George and I run its library. The classes I run at St. George are catechisms and Sunday School.
Date: December 18, 2025
Time: 7 pm
Location: Raindrop Foundation, 7901 Mountain Rd NE, Albuquerque
Speaker: Gordon Bronitsky
Topic: I’m a Jew and Here is What I Want People to Know About My Faith
About the Speaker: My family has been a member of Congregation Albert since 1955. I trained to be an archeologist and got my doctorate in anthropology from the University of Arizona in 1977. Since 1992, I have been the founder and president of Bronitsky and Associates, a firm which works with Indigenous peoples around the world in the performing arts.
Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Hindu Temple Society of New Mexico, 8418 Zuni Rd SE, Albuquerque
Speaker: Prabhat Singh
Topic: I’m Hindu And Here Is What I Want People to Know About My Faith
About the Speaker: I am a dedicated and adaptable professional with a passion for growth and learning. My journey has been shaped by diverse experiences that have fostered my resilience and creativity. My background includes being a Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Sandwich artist & Hotelier. Outside of work, I enjoy playing harmonium, singing and devotional practices. I’m attached to Hindu Temple Society of NM and follow 5th Original Jagadguru Sri Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s teachings.
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4920 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Speaker: Pastor Ricardo Castro
Topic: I’m a Seventh Adventist and Here is What I want People to Know About My Faith
About the Speaker: I have been a Seventh Day Adventist minister in New Mexico now for 9 years. I love to share the wonderful gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. I especially like doing it alongside my beautiful wife Miriam and our two beautiful children, Ruth and Jaasiel. Together we form a great pastoral family team. I’m a firm believer that our best days are still to come, especially as the soon return of our Lord and Savior approaches, how exciting.
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Community of Christ Church, 4701 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Speaker: Sam Salas, Jr.
Topic: I’m a member of the Native American Church and Here is What I Would Like People to Know About My Way
About the Speaker: I am VP for Diné Native American Church of New Mexico Inc.
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Islamic Center of New Mexico, 1100 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque
Speaker: Imam Dr. Mahmoud Eldenawi
Topic: I am a Muslim and Here Is What I Would Like People to Know about My Faith
About the Speaker: I was born in Egypt and obtained my doctoral degree from the prestigious Durham University in the United Kingdom. With a passion for Islamic studies, I returned to Egypt to serve as an assistant professor at Al-Azhar University. I also served as an Imam at the Islamic Center of Little Rock, Arkansas, guiding and inspiring my community. Since 2021, I have served as Imam of the Islamic Center of NM, the largest mosque in the state. My work is guided by a deep sense of compassion, wisdom, and commitment to fostering harmony.
Media Coverage:
https://abq.news/2025/12/show-me-the-light/?mc_cid=373ae64f38
https://www.nmjewishjournal.com/life-cycle-announcements/
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