Multicultural Mosaic Foundation

On this Mother’s Day, we honor all mothers and mother figures whose love, strength, and wisdom shape our families and communities.

At Mosaic Foundation, we celebrate their compassion and the values they inspire: empathy, service, and unity.

Happy Mother’s Day Today, we honor the women whose love, sacrifice, wisdom, and compassion shape our families, communities, and future. At Mosaic Foundation, we believe every act of care has the power to build bridges across cultures, faiths, and generations. Mothers and mother figures embody this spirit each day, nur...

Colorado State Legislative Breakfast Reception

We are proud to share that our Ramadan Eid Breakfast at the Colorado State Capitol was a tremendous success. Around 200 guests attended, including 25 APR representatives, making it a meaningful and well attended gathering.

We extend our sincere thanks to Senator Iman Jodeh and all of our partners for their collaboration and support in making this event possible. The morning brought together community leaders, public officials, and community members to celebrate Eid, strengthen relationships, and promote unity.

Events like this remind us of the importance of connection, understanding, and community. We are grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this celebration so special.
We look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships and serving our community together.

Colorado State Legislative Breakfast Reception We are proud to share that the Ramadan Eid Breakfast at the Capitol was a tremendous success! Approximately 200 attendees joined us, including 25 APR representatives, making it a truly impactful and well-attended gathering. We extend our sincere thanks to the US senator Iman Jodeh and all our partne...

✨ Around the Fountain Gathering ✨

We’re excited to invite you to a special afternoon centered on Rumi, Love, and Interfaith Dialogue. Join us as we reflect, listen, and connect in the spirit of Rumi’s expansive and inclusive love.

🗓 Saturday, January 31
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Mosaic

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Semiha Topal, who will join us as a guest speaker. Dr. Topal is a scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue and holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Arizona State University.
This gathering will include guided reflection, small group discussion, and shared insights in a warm, welcoming space. As we celebrate Interfaith Month, we hope this time together fosters meaningful dialogue, learning, and community.

We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of wisdom, connection, and reflection. 💛
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Our Mosaic community continued its winter break tradition by gathering in Estes Park for a retreat focused on reflection, connection, and dialogue. ❄️

This year, we were honored to welcome Estes Park Mayor Gary Hall and his wife, Linda Adam Hall. Mayor Hall spent time getting to know our community, shared thoughtful reflections on the importance of dialogue across differences, and joined us for meaningful conversation and hospitality.

We’re grateful for their presence and for our community’s continued commitment to building bridges through interfaith and intercultural engagement. 💙

Mosaic Winter Retreat in Estes Park Community, Dialogue, and Belonging in Colorado As part of Mosaic’s winter break tradition, our community once again gathered in Estes Park, Colorado, for a retreat focused on reflection, connection, and meaningful dialogue. Each year, this time together reminds us why we do this work: to build bri...

Join us in honoring the legacy of Fethullah Gülen -
📅 October 25, 2025 | 1–3 PM
📍 Mosaic Foundation
A special Around the Fountain gathering to reflect on his life, values, and lasting influence.
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Remembering Nihal Temel, the beloved daughter of Bilal Temel, founder of the Multicultural Mosaic Foundation.

Dear MMF Volunteers,

With heavy hearts, we share the sorrowful news of the passing of Nihal Temel, the beloved daughter of Bilal Temel, founder of the Multicultural Mosaic Foundation. Nihal’s kindness, dedication, and the impact she made in the lives of so many will never be forgotten.

Her legacy of compassion, strength, and commitment to community will continue to inspire those who knew and loved her. Though she is no longer with us, the warmth and generosity she shared remain in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

During this time of grief, we extend our deepest condolences and support to her family and loved ones. May you find comfort in cherished memories and in the lasting influence of her life’s work.

With sincere sympathy,

Multicultural Mosaic Foundation

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With deep gratitude and emotion, we pay tribute to Pope Francis—an unwavering witness of peace and a bridge between faiths. His dedication to dialogue, especially with Muslims, forged a path of fraternity that we, as volunteers of the Hizmet movement, have been honored to walk alongside. His words and deeds resonated deeply in our work, just as his unforgettable 2016 correspondence with Fethullah Gülen inspired countless interfaith gatherings.
Today, as we entrust him to the Lord with prayers and gratitude, we embrace his legacy: We will continue sowing hope, weaving dialogue, and laboring for a reconciled world—just as he and Gülen taught us. May their dream—a humanity united in love and respect—live on through the actions we leave for future generations.
Rest in peace, Pope Francis.

University of Denver-Department of Religious Studies & Multicultural Mosaic Foundation Present:

Social Justice as an Abrahamic Value: A Thoughtful Panel Discussion Presented by the University of Denver & Mosaic Foundation, we explored how social justice is understood and enacted within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This panel brought together esteemed religious leaders and scholars to share their perspectives, fostering dialogue and mutual understanding.

Panelists:
Rabbi Stephen Booth-Nadav (Judaism)
Imam Mohammad Koilila (Islam)
Rev. Mark Meeks (Presbyterian)
Dr. Celeste Rossmiller (Roman Catholic)

Moderator:
Dr. Amanda Henderson

Date & Time: April 2, 2025 5pm-7pm
Location: Lindsay Auditorium , Sturm Hall at University of Denver
2020-2040 S Race St, Denver, CO 80210

Reflections on a Meaningful Evening

What a wonderful and deeply needed conversation we had last night. This panel was not just an event—it was a space for healing, understanding, and connection. Once again, we were reminded of the importance of interfaith dialogue and how much our hearts are intertwined, across traditions, across experiences, and across our shared commitment to justice and compassion.

We listened, we learned, and we reaffirmed our promise: we will show up for one another.

One of the participants beautifully captured the essence of the evening by compiling notes from the discussion and asking ChatGPT to transform them into a poem. Here is the closing reflection poem inspired by our AI…

Closing Reflection

In God's image, we are made,
A family dreaming, unafraid.
Stewards of earth, with hands to mend,
A trust to cherish, a gift to tend.

Showered in verses, a sacred call,
Echoing justice, embracing all.
A lesson in grace, in love, in light.
Dimensional justice, woven tight,
Interconnected—wrong and right.

How I bear God’s name each day,
Is in the love I give away.
To neighbor, stranger, those in need,
We’re called to act, to plant the seed.
The gifts we hold are not our own,
But meant to share, to love, to grow.

A Night of Unity and Friendship
Last night, the Multicultural Mosaic Foundation and Augustana Church came together for a special Iftar dinner at Mosaic. It was an evening filled with heartfelt conversations, meaningful dialogue, and the strengthening of connections and friendships.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn about Ramadan traditions, ask questions, and engage in discussions that fostered mutual understanding and respect. Sharing a meal is a powerful way to bring people together, and we were honored to have Augustana at our table.
Events like these remind us of the beauty of coming together as a community, embracing diversity, and building bridges across cultures and faiths. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable evening!

We had a wonderful celebration themed Our Heroines in Our Lives! 🎶 Neslihan’s stunning performance and the love shared made it truly special. 💜 Thanks to everyone who joined, baked, and celebrated with us!