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August 2017
Multi-Faith Prayer Supporting Diversity in Our Community
Join clergy and congregants of all faith traditions in Santa Clara County, alongside our public officials, as we express solidarity with our kindred in Charlottesville, VA, and commit to working together to build a community where are all welcome. Human dignity is not defined by nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, race, immigration status, age, physical or mental ability, class, or level of education. As people of faith, we believe all people are created equal. White supremacy and the social and…
Find out more »City of Santa Clara Recognizes Muslim Appreciation Month
Join us in celebrating Muslim Appreciation Month at Santa Clara City Hall! Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor will be presenting the Muslim Community a proclamation to commemorate the Month during the Special Order of Business portion of the city council meeting. August has been designated as Muslim Appreciation Month by the California State Legislature through a resolution sponsored last year by Assemblyman Bill Quirk. He will be reintroducing the resolution this year with Assemblymember Ash Kalra and Assemblymember Kansen Chu.…
Find out more »September 2017
Interfaith Service of Peace and Justice
5:30 PM, Reception, Patio; 6:15 PM, Service, Sanctuary Please join the Beth Am community as we affirm a message of mutual respect and peace. During the service, we will hear from speakers who will choose a text from their tradition that has personal meaning to them, and will share its message in light of what happened in Charlottesville. Speaking will be: Rev. Matthew Dutton-Gillett of Trinity Church in Menlo Park Maha Elgenaidi, Executive Director of Islamic Network Groups Matt Kahn,…
Find out more »Beloved Community Dialogue & Action: Safe City for All!
Beloved Community Dialogue & Action on Police Transparency & Accountability. - Get informed! - Give input! - Make change! Join community members, faith leaders, San Jose Police Chief Garcia, new Independent Police Auditor Aaron Zisser, and City Councilmembers. We're working to expand independent oversight to increase safety and justice for all!
Find out more »December 2017
District One Interfaith Council
Please consider attending our 3rd monthly meeting of the District One Interfaith Council. It will be held on Wednesday, December 20 from 12 noon to 1:00. Our November meeting was hosted, and lunch provided by Pastor Chris Nallan at the International Christian Center of San Jose. Our deepest thanks. Local faith leaders as well as Rose Dhaliwal from Councilman Chappie Jone's office and local neighborhood association representatives and service organizations were in attendance. Rabbi Melanie Aron also shared her insights…
Find out more »March 2018
Faith Community’s New Ways to Meet Community Challenges
Join us to learn about actions being taken by faith communities to address the current challenges they are faced with. Silicon Valley is fortunate to have many faith communities that have stepped up. The topics will cover immigration changes and support actions (including DACA, ICE raids, religious workers visa, H1B/H4 visa, etc.), unhoused community issues (safe spaces, faith facilities as sanctuaries, etc.), stereotyping minorities with its impact on bullying and hate, and refugee resettlement, to name a few. Several Faith…
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September 2020
11 Days of Global Unity – Sept, 11 to Sept. 21, 2020 – Global Unity Games
Desmond Tutu, Vandana Shiva Summit On the Future of Humanity to start 11 Days of Global Unity! Daily program for 11 days. Global Unity Games - Compassion Games! Be part of this Unprecedented Unity Movement: We, The World, Up Convergence, Peace Weekend, Whole World-View, Humanitree, 100+ Orgs. Recorded event is available at this website: 11days of Global Unity, so you do not miss any. Speakers include: Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Nobel Peace Laureate Vandana Shiva - World Renowned Environmentalist and…
Find out more »October 2020
Religion and Race: The Power of Different Perspectives – A Virtual Forum
Join a virtual multi-faith community forum on racial justice and reconciliation. Lay and clergy leaders from of local religious communities will reflect on their own religious tradition’s particular perspective and wisdom about racial reconciliation. We Ask: • Is there a particular role for people and communities of faith to play as we seek racial justice in our neighborhoods? Panelists Include: Claire Ranna …
Find out more »March 2021
The Ethos & History of Black Church – Rev. Dr. Otis Moss
Click To join the Conversation with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss
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