International Trips
Explore Atlantic Institute international trips to Australia, Italy, Thailand, and more, fostering cross-cultural understanding through immersive travel.
Programs
What we do
Six program areas, each one a standing invitation to sit down with neighbours.
In brief
The Atlantic Institute runs interfaith dialogue, education, intercultural dialogue, civic engagement and travel programs from Alpharetta, Georgia, with branches across the Southeast. Every program is free to attend and open to anyone, whatever their faith or background.
Civic Engagement
Discover how the Atlantic Institute promotes civic engagement and cross-cultural friendships in Atlanta through volunteering and community dialogue.
Social Trips
Join our transformative Social Trips, whether exploring international destinations or discovering the beauty of our own country. Connect with diverse cultures, forge lasting friendships, and contribute to a more interconnected world with the Atlantic Institute’s Social Trips.
Domestic Trips
Join Atlantic Institute domestic trips to cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, building cultural understanding through local partnerships nationwide.
Interfaith Dialogue
Explore Atlantic Institute's Interfaith Dialogue programs, connecting people of diverse faiths through year-round events promoting peace and harmony.
Peace and Dialogue Awards
Attend the Atlantic Institute's Annual Peace and Dialogue Award Ceremony, honoring cross-cultural understanding and cooperation among diverse communities.
Iftars
Celebrate Ramadan with the Atlantic Institute's community Iftar dinners, sharing meals and fellowship with neighbors of all faiths across Atlanta.
Table of Abraham
Recognize peacemakers with our Peace and Dialogue Awards, share in unity at our Iftars, engage in open dialogue through the Table of Abraham Talks, and find moments of collective spirituality in our Prayer Programs.
Exploring Faiths
Learn about Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and more through Atlantic Institute's Exploring Faiths events, building understanding across faiths.
Prayer Programs
Join Atlantic Institute's Prayer Programs, bringing people of all faiths together in solidarity, hope, and community through shared prayer events.
Exploring Faiths
Explore Atlantic Institute's Exploring Faiths Series — ongoing visits to houses of worship and faith communities to build understanding through respectful dialogue.
Interfaith Connections
Explore Interfaith Connections events by the Atlantic Institute, building friendships and dialogue across faith communities in Atlanta.
Ramadan Dinners
Join Atlantic Institute's Ramadan Dinners, bringing together friends and neighbors of all faiths to share iftar meals and meaningful conversation.
Scripture Reasoning
Discover Scripture Reasoning events hosted by the Atlantic Institute, where people of different faiths study sacred texts together in dialogue.
Friendship Gathering
Explore Friendship Gathering events by the Atlantic Institute, fostering warm connections and shared meals across Atlanta's diverse communities.
Film Screenings
Experience the Atlantic Institute's community film screenings—gatherings that spark dialogue and connection through the power of shared storytelling.
Education
Express yourself through our Art and Essay Contests, attend insightful talks in our Lecture Series, connect over discussions in our Luncheon Series, and empower your leadership skills at our Leadership Forums.
Lecture Series
Attend Atlantic Institute Lecture Series events featuring distinguished speakers exploring religion, culture, and global topics that broaden perspectives.
The Fountain Forum Series
Join the Fountain Forum Series, inspired by The Fountain Magazine, exploring culture, literature, and universal human values through dialogue events in Atlanta.
Academic Courses
Explore Atlantic Institute Academic Courses, from Ebru paper marbling to global cooking classes, offered in partnership with cultural institutions for all ages.
Luncheon Series
Join the Atlantic Institute's Luncheon Series, where guests share meals and meaningful conversations with distinguished speakers on timely topics.
Leadership Forum
The Atlantic Leadership Forum (ALF) develops student leaders through mentorship, community service, and connections with local and global leaders.
Art & Essay Contest
Enter the Atlantic Institute's Art & Essay Contest, bringing middle and high school students together to explore pluralism and shared community values.
Annual Events
Discover the Atlantic Institute's Annual Events, from awards dinners to community celebrations honoring dialogue and service.