GWIC: Quarterly Events
Holocaust Remembrance Service (April)
Panel discussion on “Faith Perspectives in Challenging Times: Multi-Faith Views”
Panel discussion on “Faith Perspectives in Challenging Times: Multi-Faith Views”
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm **Clear Bag Policy**
Location: Temple Rodef Sholom, 1717 N New Rd, Waco, TX 76707
Each year Congregation Agudath Jacob and Temple Rodef Sholom create a service together to remember and honor those who were lost and those who were traumatized by the Holocaust. GWIC invites the community to attend these solemn and beautiful services.
Panel discussion on “Faith Perspectives in Challenging Times: Multi-Faith Views”
Panel discussion on “Faith Perspectives in Challenging Times: Multi-Faith Views”
Panel discussion on “Faith Perspectives in Challenging Times: Multi-Faith Views”
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 3-5 pm
Location: Providence Pavilion
Our participating faith groups will share their faith perspectives on navigating challenging times in a world filled with violence, division, uncertainty, and fear. Together, we will listen, learn, and explore the values we share, while discovering how our differences can enrich our understanding and strengthen our connections with one another.
Interfaith Thanksgiving (November)
Panel discussion on “Faith Perspectives in Challenging Times: Multi-Faith Views”
Interfaith Thanksgiving (November)
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Our faith groups come together in gratitude and thanksgiving with programs and music, as well as donations accepted for the Pack of Hope program. Pack of Hope provides food for hungry children in McLennan County, and the program is completely funded by donations.
GWIC: Past Events & Initiatives
World Religion Day (January)
Clean Our Community (Ongoing Initiative)
Date: January 18, 2026
Time: 3-5 pm
Location: Providence Pavilion, 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712
We join together on World Religion Day to celebrate the world’s faith groups through laughter, games, music, conversation, programs, and great food.
Clean Our Community (Ongoing Initiative)
Clean Our Community (Ongoing Initiative)
TBA for 2026
Clean Our Community gives us one way to give back to our community. Volunteers from member organizations, as well as volunteers from the public, meet to clean a specific area in need. We enjoy each other's company, create interfaith unity, get some exercise, and make the community more beautiful. Students can even earn volunteer hours!
Pack of Hope: (Ongoing Initiative)
Pack of Hope: (Ongoing Initiative)
TBA for 2026
Pack of Hope serves our local community by providing needed nutritious food to eligible school-age children. GWIC members volunteer to help with this successful initiative. It's a great way to help kids and make new friends, and it's one of our most attended interfaith events. Students can even earn volunteer hours!