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September 2015
Day of Awareness and Peace
A Free Concert in the Park. We invite any or all of the religions to take part in this event. We have a Prayer and Hug area for anyone that would like to have someone pray over/for them or just give them a smile and a Hug. We represent a growing network of concerned people of faith and citizens and we intend to stop bullying, cyber bullying, and all other forms of violence against our kids and teens. We talk…
Find out more »October 2015
Parliament of the World’s Religions
Over 30 people from our area have already registered to attend the Parliament. The conference theme is Reclaiming the Heart of Our Humanity, and speakers will include the Dalai Lama, Dr. Karen Armstrong, Dr. Tariq Ramadan, Oscar Arias Sanchez, Dr. Eboo Patel, Valarie Kaur, and many more. Hundreds of workshops, films, exhibits, and the opportunity to meet and talk with thousands of people from around the world coming together for peace and cooperation make it an event not to be…
Find out more »June 2016
Remember the Victims of Hate, Terrorism, & Gun Violence
Tri-City Interfaith Council & Tri-City Alameda County Chapter, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: We will stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQ community and vow to honor those lives taken. We also will remember the tragic event in UCLA and the two Fremont police officers who were shot in the line of duty. We will gather by the Veteran’s Memorial Park for brief interfaith prayers and remarks. We will then move to the four corners…
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 »November 2016
Protect Our Community
Unity Gathering at San Jose City Hall Share a flyer: Unity Gathering Flyer Come and express our values of unity and common cause. With civility and steadfastness, we join together now, as we will continue to do, in an ongoing and persistent advancement of our principles. Come and add your treasured principles to this initial list. Sign up to continue the work in one of the areas where your voice is most needed. To protect our community, the below organizations…
Find out more »December 2016
Show of Solidarity for Evergreen Mosque
Several community groups are planning a silent, peaceful show of solidarity outside the Evergreen Islamic Center this Friday, December 2, from 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, during their Friday afternoon prayer service. The community usually starts arriving around 1:00, and the service ends around 2:00. Participants are encouraged to bring signs showing support (eg. "You are welcome here", "You belong here," "Stronger in our diversity," "San Jose supports you" etc.). The Evergreen mosque was one of the communities across the…
Find out more »Unity Rally! Say No to Hate!
Donald Trump lost the election by 2.5 million votes. No mandate! Help us plan – Click here to let us know you’ll attend Featured speakers: JUDGE LADORIS CORDELL – Retired Superior Court Judge; Former Palo Alto City Council Member ZAHRA BILLOO, ESQ. - Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations, San Francisco Bay Area Office GUADALUPE GARCIA & ERIKA MATINEZ - DREAMers GREGORY STEVENS – Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action; Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church of Palo Alto BRIAN O’NEILL – Community Political Coordinator,…
Find out more »January 2017
Caltrain MLK Celebration Train
Take the Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train to the MLK2017 celebration events in San Francisco on January 16 and honor the life and legacy of Dr. King through exciting activities for all. This free commemorative service is a program of the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation, in partnership with Caltrain, and it signals the region's dedication to continue the service begun by the late Coretta Scott King. The Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train will depart from San Jose's…
Find out more »The Women’s March: San Jose
The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. We will convene at San Jose City Hall at 10:00 a.m.; marchers will start the 0.7 mile procession at 11:00 a.m. ending at Cesar Chavez Plaza at 12:00 p.m.…
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