March 2015
Interreligious Leaders Forum
PACT (People Acting in Community Together) is an inter-faith, multi-ethnic grassroots organization that empowers everyday people to create a more just community. Our diverse faith traditions and values motivate us to overcome the apathy and resignation that often stands in the way of improving communities. Many of us find strength and guidance in our faith to take the risks necessary to act on behalf of ourselves and others. And in many of our neighborhoods, faith institutions hold together the fabric…
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Interrelgious Leaders Forum: Parliament of World’s Religions
It's not about religion; it's about relationships." - Sean Rose In 2009, a delegation from Silicon Valley traveled to Melbourne, Australia to accept the designation of "Partner City" bestowed by the Parliament of the World's Religions, the world's largest interreligious gathering. One of the outcomes of that recognition was the creation of SiVIC in 2011. Parliament Partner City Delegation, 2009 This year, the next Parliament of the World's Religions will be meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, from October 15-19.…
Find out more »May 2015
Interreligious Leaders Forum: Ethical Eating
The May forum will be held in conjunction with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. An interfaith panel will explore the ethics of food: what we eat, how we raise and grow it, and the impact on others and the world. Save the date and plan to be with us. RSVP to rsvp@sivicouncil.org.
Find out more »September 2015
Interreligious Leaders Forum
Annual Sacred Celebrations: How They Promote Compassion, Forgiveness, Tolerance & Pluralism This forum will explore our diverse sacred celebrations: what they are, how they are celebrated, what they seek to achieve for individuals and communities. How do rituals support the spiritual quest? How do such celebrations promote compassion, forgiveness, and tolerance within the religious community and with the wider world outside. There will also be a short presentation on the upcoming Compassion Games (September 11-21) and how to play (list…
Find out more »December 2015
SiVIC Winter Holiday Assembly
The SiVIC Board would like to invite our Affiliates, friends, Interreligious Leaders Forum members and supporters to a special Winter Holiday Assembly in Sunnyvale. Come meet your friends and neighbors in the interreligious community, hear some reflections from the recent Parliament of the World's Religions meeting in Salt Lake City, and enjoy vegetarian finger foods prepared by the Chung Tai Zen Center. All are welcome, but please help us plan by letting us know that you plan to attend at…
Find out more »June 2016
Ramadan Iftar
The Art of Living Together: Building Relationships Keynote Speaker: Dr. Scott Alexander, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago Please join us for an lftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. RSVP to pacificasv.eventbrite.com
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Keynote Speaker: Sam Liccardo, San Jose Mayor. Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. Co-sponsored by the Diocese of San Jose and SiVIC. RSVP at Eventbrite
Find out more »Refugee iftar dinner
Keynote Speaker: Dave Cortese, Santa Clara County Supervisor. Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. RSVP at Eventbrite
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The Art of Living Together: Building Relationships Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. RSVP at Eventbrite
Find out more »August 2016
Nonviolence in Today’s Violent World
How to solve issues of racial, economic, political and religious injustice with non-violence. Download a flyer: 2016 nonviolence forum A SiVIC Interfaith Forum featuring Dr. Subba Rao, Chairman, National Youth Project India; Professor Michael Nagler, Founder and President of The Metta Center for Nonviolence, Berkeley; and Maha Elgenaidi, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Islamic Networks Group. Their conversation will be moderated by Dr. Prasad Kaipa, researcher and consultant and followed by an interactive discussion with the audience. Light refreshments…
Find out more »October 2016
SiVIC Forum: The Ways of Compassion
The Ways of Compassion: Method to Practice Forgiveness and Loving-kindness Goal: Turn “compassion” from a concept into an actual spiritual practice. Abbot Jian Hu Shi will give 15-20 minutes presentation on the various methods in Buddhism to help us practice unconditioned compassion, to cope with people who have hurt us, and to develop patience and tolerance. Participants are invited to share on ways, anecdotes, contemplation, and meditations from their respective traditions so we can learn from each other. RSVP to rsvp@sivicouncil.org
Find out more »Luncheon with Nicol Perez: Refugee Humanitarian Crisis
Suggested Donation: $25-50 (All proceeds will benefit UN Refugee efforts) RSVP Required. Please RSVP at pacificasv.eventbrite.com Nicol Perez is the 2016/2017 UN Youth Observer. Born in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Nicol Perez immigrated to the US at age seven. She is a strong advocate for social and economic equality. Nicol’s experiences coming from Bolivia have fueled her passion for helping underprivileged communities gain access to the resources and support needed to have equal opportunities. Nicol graduated from the University of Florida…
Find out more »December 2016
Coat & Soup Ministry
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