Our Story
During Ramadan 2016, Stephanie put out an announcement in a Facebook group inviting anyone who didn't have an iftar (break fast) buddy to come and eat with her. She was cooking beef stew, and a LOT of it. Amanda took her up on the offer, and a friendship was born. These are two overly sarcastic, fiercely independent American Muslim Convert women who really just needed like-minded people in their lives. Over the next couple years, a dream started to form.
We realize that there is a lack of space for American Muslims (born-Muslims or converts) to be able to practice Islam without major ties to cultural practices promoted by "old country" ways. While we appreciate differences in cultures and love the variety and spice it brings to Islam, we as Muslims living in America have a very different living situation and culture that also should be respected, nurtured, and loved. Our goal is to grow as a community without the questions and judgement often placed by mosque communities, while strengthening our connection with God. We are not here to replace the mosque, but to supplement it.
We open our doors not only to our Muslim friends, but our non-Muslim friends and family as well. We believe we can learn and grow from all walks of life.
Fast forward to late 2017, Stephanie's rental home became available and she decided to open the doors as a community center. Rachael and Stephanie worked hard to stabilize the floor and make the necessary repairs to have the home safe for use. Sometimes they called upon Abdul for an extra set of hands... and by January 2018, Third Space was ready to open the doors.
On January 5th, 2018, Third Space held its introductory event. Since then, there have been multiple crafting sessions, open-door hangout times, Ramadan iftars and many introductions made. We love the people we've come across, and hope to keep growing and strengthening our community. We have big plans ahead, and would love to hear from you!
We realize that there is a lack of space for American Muslims (born-Muslims or converts) to be able to practice Islam without major ties to cultural practices promoted by "old country" ways. While we appreciate differences in cultures and love the variety and spice it brings to Islam, we as Muslims living in America have a very different living situation and culture that also should be respected, nurtured, and loved. Our goal is to grow as a community without the questions and judgement often placed by mosque communities, while strengthening our connection with God. We are not here to replace the mosque, but to supplement it.
We open our doors not only to our Muslim friends, but our non-Muslim friends and family as well. We believe we can learn and grow from all walks of life.
Fast forward to late 2017, Stephanie's rental home became available and she decided to open the doors as a community center. Rachael and Stephanie worked hard to stabilize the floor and make the necessary repairs to have the home safe for use. Sometimes they called upon Abdul for an extra set of hands... and by January 2018, Third Space was ready to open the doors.
On January 5th, 2018, Third Space held its introductory event. Since then, there have been multiple crafting sessions, open-door hangout times, Ramadan iftars and many introductions made. We love the people we've come across, and hope to keep growing and strengthening our community. We have big plans ahead, and would love to hear from you!