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October 2016
What Is at Stake for Gender Justice in 2016? Rethinking Gender and the Politics of Possible
What Is at Stake for Gender Justice in 2016? Rethinking Gender and the Politics of Possible Discussions of gender and gender-related concerns are ubiquitous in the landscape of the 2016 election and yet in many ways remain bound by certain narrative frames. In this talk, Professor Sharmila Lodhia will offer an analysis of a series of anticipated and unanticipated ways in which ideas about gender have entered contemporary law and politics inviting pause to consider what a “common good” enshrined…
Find out more »February 2017
Know Your Neighbor Webinar
Grounding, Re-Focus, & Living the Best Expressions of our Faiths: Interacting with the current political climate The turbulence in our political climate has left many of us drained and discouraged. What do we do to remain healthy? How do we lead from a place of centeredness when instability etches away at our hope? In this free, one-hour webinar, join prominent faith leaders and interfaith activists in a conversation about the importance of spiritual rootedness and deep friendship during these difficult…
Find out more »BANding Against Islamophobia
We would like to give everyone an opportunity to ask questions and discuss what's on their mind following President Trump's immigrant ban. Learn about the impact on our Muslim communities, how we can survive this political climate through unity, agree to disagree, and embrace our differences. It'll be worth your time. Join us for an open, safe, and much needed evening among your fellow residents. Bring family and friends, ask questions, and connect with each other on a personal…
Find out more »March 2017
Interfaith 101: First Steps in Building Interfaith Relations
Interested in interfaith engagement? Not sure where to begin? Looking to further develop your interfaith initiatives? Join Islamic Networks Group’s Know Your Neighbor: Multifaith Encounters for a free webinar where prominent interfaith organizations give their tips and tricks for interfaith efforts, such as sharing tools for starting an interfaith group and ways to foster ongoing interfaith efforts. We will be joined by representatives of Interfaith Youth Core, United Religions Initiative--North America and Spokane Interfaith Council. Facilitator: Kate Chance – Interfaith Coordinator of Islamic Networks Group…
Find out more »Wisdom of Our Elders: Looking Back to Go Forward
The Multiregion of the United Religions Initiative is offering the first webinar in the Sankofa Webinar Series: "Wisdom of Our Elders: Looking Back to Go Forward." Join us for a conversation with our three interfaith elders about lessons learned. URI is a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. Imagine the wisdom our elders possess, and the…
Find out more »May 2017
Fear of a Faith: Sharia, Surveillance, Terrorism and the Muslim Ban
Ameena Jandali, Founding Member, Islamic Networks Group Jihad Turk, President, Bayan Claremont Islamic Graduate School Joe Simitian, Supervisor, Santa Clara County—Moderator What’s real and what’s not? Join us for this special community forum to learn more about the policies, politics and current events that affect the United States and our overall understanding of Muslims and the Islam religion. Co-presented by the office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian
Find out more »July 2017
Inter-Religious Conference – Role of Faith in Service (Seva)
Jain Center of Northern California presents Inter-Religious Conference – Role of Faith in Service (Seva) Sunday, July 16, 2017 Program: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Lunch: 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM RSVP for lunch at this Link “Religion accepts life in its entirety. To work towards getting rid of any physical or mental suffering is true religion. Service is no different from spirituality, service is spirituality.” - Acharya Shri Chandanaji Description: Compassion and Service (Seva) lie at the center…
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I Am the Other: Countering Stereotypes, Religious Illiteracy, and Hate Crimes
In the wake of recent hate crimes against the Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, and Sikh communities, we’ve witnessed an increase in ignorance and stereotypes that have lead to violent attacks and dangerous misrepresentations that cause great harm to minority communities. Just in the past few months, a Sikh man in Kent, Washington was attacked, while there have been a string of anti-Semitic incidents and bomb threats to Jewish centers across the country. Moreover, the tragic hate crime shooting at a bar…
Find out more »September 2017
SiVIC Annual Assembly, SiVIC Forum & Stewardship Group
Join us for a celebration of the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council and our work to promote a more just and compassionate community. Earlier this year, the Board of Supervisors endorsed the Charter for Compassion and declared our county to be “Compassionate Santa Clara County.” What would a compassionate county look like? Hear a panel discussion with community leaders, governmental officials, and religious leaders engage the theme. We’ll also have a guest choir, awards honoring those people who have helped make…
Find out more »November 2017
Hearts for Justice: Toward Understanding: A Jewish, Christian, Muslim Conversation
Please join us for an interfaith conversation between leaders in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths. Rabbi Sarah Weissman, the Reverend Matthew Dutton-Gillett, and Sheikha Maryam Amir will be our featured speakers for this event. In this dialogue, we are hoping to move beyond the great and formidable edifices of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which means also to move beyond the stereotypes that we tend to have about these great traditions. Instead, we hope to give one another a glimpse into…
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