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Homeless Persons’ Interfaith Memorial Service & Film

An interfaith memorial service, featuring leaders from the diverse religious traditions of the South Bay, honoring the lives of people who died homeless in our community in 2016.

Prayers will include Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Wiccan and more.

Then immediately after the memorial service…
…join us directly across the street at San Jose First United Methodist Church (24 N. 5th St.) for refreshments and “The Gift of Hospitality,”A short documentary film told by the guests, volunteers, and faith leaders of the Winter Faith Collaborative—the growing network of faith communities in San Jose who are providing the unhoused with shelter, drop-in centers, and safe car parks.
This will be our third annual community observance.

Share a flyer: 2016 Homeless Memorial Flyer

Homeless Persons’ Interfaith Memorial Service

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We gathered on Monday evening to remember those who died homeless in San José this past year and also those who continue homeless in our community. Thanks to the several religious leaders who took part and to those who braved the rain to lend their support.

Special thanks to Board Member Steve Herrera for the video.

Homeless Persons’ Interfaith Memorial Service

Since 1990, the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) has sponsored National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day every year on the first day of winter, the longest night of the year. Leaders from the diverse interfaith community of Silicon Valley will again lead this memorial service in front of San Jose City Hall to bring attention to the tragedy of homelessness and to remember and honor those who have died while living without a permanent home.

We will share the names of those who have died, along with prayers from Muslim, Buddhist, Unitarian, Wiccan, Christian and Jain traditions. Music will be provided by the Tzu Chi Relief Choir.

Join us in building a more compassionate society in Silicon Valley.