Miami Groups Convene 250 for Interfaith Meal and Service

Miami’s religious landscape remains distinct within the United States, with 28 percent of adults unaffiliated and 11 percent practicing faiths other than Christianity, according to Pew Research Center data. In response, local organizations have organized a communal gathering designed to bridge these divides through shared dining and dialogue.

Elevate Cities, Mosaic Miami, Temple Beth Am, and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami will co-host Breaking Bread Breaking Bias on Sunday, Nov. 15. The fourth annual event is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. at Unity on the Bay, a venue located at Temple Israel in Miami. Organizers anticipate more than 250 attendees from various backgrounds.

The program includes an ecumenical service and live music featuring voices from multiple faith traditions. Following the service, participants will join a community potluck. Structured conversation guides are incorporated into the meal to encourage interaction among neighbors of different beliefs. The event is free, and no specific religious affiliation is required for admission.

Matt Anderson, executive director of Mosaic Miami, stated that the coalition aims to provide an experience that residents rarely encounter. He noted that the goal is for attendees to leave with a different perspective, an unexpected friendship, or a deeper understanding of their neighbors. Anderson described the outcome as a special accomplishment for the group.

Elevate Cities, a nonprofit focused on civic connection, is providing funding and promotional support for the gathering. The organization intends to use the event as a model for replication in other cities. Because space is limited, organizers have asked guests to register in advance through a designated online link.