ICB Wayland

Family Matters

Past Programming and Events

December 2020 - January 2021 Parenting Together as Muslims: An Interactive Discussion Series
  • "Modeling Resilience for Our Children" by Rachel Shanshiry, M.Ed, LMHC
  • "How to Parent Different Personalities - Session 1" by Najiba Akbar , MSW, Chaplain, and Life Coach (Recording available at ICB YouTube Channel)
  • "How to Parent Different Personalities - Session 2" by Najiba Akbar , MSW, Chaplain, and Life Coach (Recording available at ICB YouTube Channel)
March 2011 Preventing Relationship Violence: A Muslim Response
Presenters: Salma Elkadi Abugideiri, LPC, Co-Director Peaceful Families Project
and Imam Mohamed Magid, Islamic Society of North America President.
December 2011 Role of Faith in Peaceful Family Relations
Presenters: Rev. Dr. Anne Marie Hunter, Director Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence, Mary Lahaj, Chaplain and
Dr. Ghiath Reda, Islamic Center of Boston.
Dec 2011 & 2012 Anti- Bullying Presentations to ICB Sunday School (annual program)
April 2012 Grief Crisis Counseling at ICB by Jeff’s Place
Ongoing since
January 2014
Sisters' Circle. A forum for companionship, spiritual sustenance, and open discussion. Included a delicious "Soup for the Soul,” a soulful Quranic recitation, explored the topic, "Preserving Sacred Space in Our Lives," participated in a guided relaxation/meditation, and concluded with healthy "Tranquility Tea."