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 »December 2016
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 »April 2017
Multicultural Shabbat Dinner
Community Shabbat Gathering for Solidarity and Friendship Whether you are Jewish, Muslim, Christian or do not identify with any religion, please join us for a multi-cultural, inter-generational Shabbat dinner. We will meet our neighbors, make friends and learn about different traditions. Participants will enjoy a vegetarian dinner, music, lively conversation and children's activities. Registration required. Adults $10; Children $5 to cover costs. Click here to purchase tickets and make reservations. Hosted by the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in partnership…
Find out more »May 2017
Prayers for Peace
In the midst of difficult times, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice will host “Peaceful Presence,” a monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and strength for the journey. All are welcome: those of all faith traditions and of no defined faith, those who are suffering at the hands of their own government, those who need a pause in the midst of intensive work on behalf…
Find out more »June 2017
Unity Rally
Join us in this CELEBRATION of diversity, acceptance and inclusion, as we gather to show the world that we will not accept any form of hate in our district. WHY: A group called ACT FOR AMERICA has chosen Santa Clara as one of its locations across the country to stage an anti-Muslim demonstration. The group has been classified as a HATE GROUP, and has made it their mission to villainize Muslims, building a plaform to perpetuate and promote the most…
Find out more »Prayers for Peace
In the midst of difficult times, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice will host “Peaceful Presence,” a monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and strength for the journey. All are welcome: those of all faith traditions and of no defined faith, those who are suffering at the hands of their own government, those who need a pause in the midst of intensive work on behalf…
Find out more »July 2017
Prayers for Peace
In the midst of difficult times, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice will host “Peaceful Presence,” a monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and strength for the journey. All are welcome: those of all faith traditions and of no defined faith, those who are suffering at the hands of their own government, those who need a pause in the midst of intensive work on behalf…
Find out more »Discussion on Ways to Support Immigrants, Refugees, Muslims and Others
Is your congregation looking for ways to provide support and solidarity with immigrants, refugees, Muslims and others who are threatened at this time in our nation’s history? Faith communities on the Peninsula are invited to a presentation by The Rev. Deborah Lee of the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity to help congregations and individuals discern and find concrete ways to engage in sanctuary -- a public, corporate commitment to walk alongside immigrants, mixed-status families and refugees to uphold dignity, due…
Find out more »A New Map for Relationships: Creating True Love at Home and Peace on the Planet
Dorothie and Martin Hellman, authors of A New Map for Relationships: Creating True Love at Home and Peace on the Planet, will tell how they transformed an almost failed marriage into one where they reclaimed the true love that they felt when they first met fifty years ago. They will also explain why the lessons they learned are the same ones the nations of the world need to grasp to build a more peaceful, sustainable planet. Click here to download…
Find out more »August 2017
Prayers for Peace
In the midst of difficult times, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice will host “Peaceful Presence,” a monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and strength for the journey. All are welcome: those of all faith traditions and of no defined faith, those who are suffering at the hands of their own government, those who need a pause in the midst of intensive work on behalf…
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 »October 2017
Peaceful Presence: Prayers for Peace
In the midst of difficult times, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice will host “Peaceful Presence,” a monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and strength for the journey. All are welcome: those of all faith traditions and of no defined faith, those who are suffering at the hands of their own government, those who need a pause in the midst of intensive work on behalf…
Find out more »Peaceful Presence: Prayers for Peace
In the midst of difficult times, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice will host “Peaceful Presence,” a monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and strength for the journey. All are welcome: those of all faith traditions and of no defined faith, those who are suffering at the hands of their own government, those who need a pause in the midst of intensive work on behalf…
Find out more »September 2018
2018 911 Multifaith Picnic and Prayers
Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice (MVPJ) is once again planning a Sept. 11 Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayers gathering for our community : Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7-8:30pm, King Plaza, Palo Alto Multifaith Peace Picnic - 7pm An annual event sponsored by American Muslim Voice, MVPJ and many others. Food, friendship, and a short program including children singing and messages of hope and inclusion. Multifaith Peace Prayers - 8pm Sponsored by MVPJ, this brief service will include prayers, music and rituals from…
Find out more »October 2018
Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice October Events
Peaceful Presence Multifaith Prayers Thurs. 10/11 7pm Trinity Church in Menlo Park Rise Up Singing Singalong Concert with Annie Patterson Sat. Oct. 20, 8pm in Palo Alto benefiting MVPJ
Find out more »March 2020
Multifaith Justice Seder
Multifaith Justice Seder Monday, March 30, 6:30-9pm Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto Sponsored by Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice together with a broad array of local congregations and organizations, including SiVIC. Join us for a celebration of our shared values of justice and liberation, through the lens of the Jewish Passover Seder ritual. We will spend the evening telling stories of liberation both ancient and contemporary, tasting the richness of the Passover ritual, and sharing songs,…
Find out more »