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February 2017
“Meet a Muslim” and other ways of addressing Islamophobia
In response to rising Islamophobia, “Meet a Muslim” events are now growing in popularity. In this webinar we will share ideas, advice and inspiration for others to host similar events in local communities. Join us as we talk to activists who have found creative ways to tackle this issue: Facilitator: Kate Chance – Interfaith Coordinator of Islamic Networks Group, Lead Organizer of Know Your Neighbor: Multifaith Encounters Panelists: Mona Haydar — www.monahaydar.com/ Catherine Orsborn — Campaign Director of Shoulder to…
Find out more »April 2017
Building Peace in Difficult Times: Learning from Global Activists
In the past year, communities across the US and Canada have seen an increase in incidents of hate and discrimination. In the US, a divisive election season left many communities fractured and relationships broken. Now, many activists across our region are feeling overwhelmed by the realities of their new social and political climate.
Find out more »Interfaith Dinner Dialogues: Webinar
Interfaith dinner dialogues are one of the most prominent forms of interfaith engagement in our communities. They are a powerful way of creating community bonds while breaking stereotypes of other religious traditions. While many interfaith communities are interested in creating similar dialogue events, what they typically don’t know is that there are a lot of resources available to them through prominent interfaith organizations which have mastered the art of hosting dinner dialogues. Join this webinar to hear about different types…
Find out more »September 2017
Charter Women, Marianne Williamson, Ralph Nader, Michael Beckwith & YOU
Most of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news of four coordinated terrorist attacks in the U.S. on the morning of September 11, 2001. It was a tragic day around the world as a new level of fear was instilled — fear that we’re all still trying to transcend. That’s why we are excited to invite you to join us for 11 Days of Global Unity, where Sande Hart, director of…
Find out more »April 2020
Hindu American Foundation’s Namastay Healthy Webinar Series
Hindu American Foundation's Namastay Healthy Webinar Series offers timely and relevant topics to help all of us to cope with the COVID crisis. Visit https://www.hinduamerican.org/events for more information & to register. Please share with anyone who may be interested including with the SFIC. Monday, April 6, "Coping with COVID, a Dialogue on Global Crisis and Spiritual Wellbeing" with Swami Atmarupananada and Swamini Svatmavidyananda. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, what is the role of spirituality in this time of crisis? How can we better cope?…
Find out more »2-PART WEBINAR: The Asian American Community is Hurting: How You Can Take Action
Wednesday, April 8th: 2:00 – 3:00 PM PDT: The Asian American Community is Hurting: How You Can Take Action Wednesday, April 15th: 6:00 – 7:00 PM PDT: History of Discrimination Against Asian Americans: What We Need to Do About It Now In order to address the spike in violence and discrimination against our fellow Americans of Asian descent, we would like to invite you and your communities to attend a two-part FB Live webinar series to stand in solidarity with the Asian American…
Find out more »4/9 WEBINAR: What Our Faith Teaches Us in Times of Crisis
"What Our Faith Teaches Us in Times of Crisis" Series by Pacifica So Cal An online webinar panel, speakers: Milia Islam-Majeed, Executive Director of South Coast Interfaith Council. Thu, April 9, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Register here.
Find out more »August 2020
A MIGHTY FORCE FOR JOY Global Celebration of Compassion AUGUST 14-15; 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pacific Time We hunger for peace and we need to hear good news. On August 14-15, the Charter for Compassion webithon will be offering both. We will delve into a little history to reflect on the road we have traveled. There will be stories, poems, songs and presentations from partner organizations, individuals who have supported the Charter as artists and musicians and certainly from the…
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