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March 2016
Ashure- Noah’s Pudding
We dream a ship. On this ship, people of the globe live in harmony with one another. As a cup of Noah's pudding, each nation embraces the other. We dream a ship. On this ship, everyone will be able to keep and retain their own identity, culture, faith, heritage, richness and taste. Pacifica Institute cordially invites you to enjoy Ashure with us.
Find out more »Hola Mahalla
Sikh Gurdwara San Jose will have its annual Hola Mahalla celebrations on Sunday March 20, 2016. Our 10th Guru (Guru Gobind Singh Ji) started the event as a gathering of Sikhs for military exercises and mock battles. Here Gatka teams from all over California will show the Sikh Martial Arts Gatka and Dhadhi Jathas will sing Dhadhi Varan. Also we will have races, Basketball. Volleyball, Pony rides and Horsemanship. Special Langar will be served and vendors will be available. This…
Find out more »June 2016
24th Annual World Refugee Day
You’re invited to this free public event with presentations, food, entertainment, children’s activities, community resources, & raffle prizes. This event, first recognized by the United Nations, highlights the plight and contributions of the millions of refugees all over the world. World Refugee Day events recognize the positive impact of refugees, and promote understanding of the reasons people seek sanctuary and how they integrate into their new communities through arts, culture and education. Refugees in Santa Clara County are from many…
Find out more »July 2016
Obon Festival
Japantown celebrates the San Jose Obon festival, a time when generations of families and friends come together and enjoy a rich cultural experience in one of the three remaining Japantowns in the United States. Japantown’s largest festival with two days of game booths, food booths, the Chidori Band, three taiko performances each day including San Jose Taiko and over 1,200 dancers in colorful traditional festive wear each evening.
Find out more »September 2016
September 11 Multifaith Peace Walk & Picnic
Download a flyer Join together with sisters and brothers from many backgrounds and spiritual traditions as we say "no" to fear and "yes" to friendship and peace. Everyone and all ages are welcome! There will be short programs and refreshments at faith communities along the way, and a picnic at the end sponsored by American Muslim Voice, Supervisor Dave Cortese, and others. If your community or congregation wants to join in sponsoring this event, or if you would like to…
Find out more »September 2017
Peaceful Presence: Multifaith Prayers for Peace
The ability to make our country safe, secure, peaceful & harmonious lies in our hands. Let us unite to honor the victims of 9/11, their families and first responders as we strive to transform this tragic day into one of peace & community building. Peace Picnic sponsored by American Muslim Voice, followed by Prayers for Peace 5:30 - 7:00 PM Peace Picnic - all come. 7:00 - 8:00 PM Peaceful Presence gathering, offering prayers, reflections, music and ritual on the…
Find out more »January 2018
Special Liturgical Celebrations for the Winter Season
FEAST OF SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS Sunday, January 28, 12:00 noon, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Waverley at Homer, Palo Alto: Gregorian Mass - Solemnity of our parish patron saint. CANDLEMAS Friday, February 2, 8:00 p.m, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church - Candlelight procession and Solemn High Latin Mass in the Extraordinary Form. On Candlemas (Feb. 2), a Solemn High Mass (with deacon and sub-deacon) in the Extraordinary Form will be celebrated by Fr. William Morgan, with a sermon by…
Find out more »February 2018
World Interfaith Harmony Day
In 2010 the United Nations established “World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all peoples regardless of their faith.” In that spirit we have organized a meet up where we can all talk about and share our faith traditions in the spirit of openness. You are welcome to bring ethnic finger food to share. Participants From Over 10 Faith Groups Booths With Information on Each Faith Small Listening Groups Ethnic Finger Foods Download a flyer: Harmony…
Find out more »May 2018
Know Your Neighbor: Ladies Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by Islamic Networks Group and Women of Shir Hadash Free and open to the public, however, please register here so that we can set enough tables and chairs for all in attendance. While people in our community come from a variety of backgrounds, ideologies, and religions, one thing many of us hold in common is a shared appreciation of food, coffee, and tea. Join us for the opportunity to get to better know others in our community over high tea, snacks,…
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