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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 missed!

Parliament SpeakersThe Parliament includes 10,000 people from over 80 nations and 50 faith traditions. It is the largest interfaith gathering anywhere.

For full information and registration, go to the Parliament website.

Discount registration is available until July 1.

We’re going to the Parliament!

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Parliament of the World's ReligionsWe have just received word that our proposal for a panel discussion at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City in October has been accepted! Our presentation, “From Partner City to Interreligious Council: Promoting a Just and Compassionate Society” will cover what we have learned over the past several years as SiVIC was founded and as we have grown and developed our work to make a more just and compassionate society.  The panelists will include Rev. D. Andrew Kille, Girish Shah, Joy-Ellen Lipsky, Diane Fisher, and Rowan Fairgrove. Continue Reading →

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

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. We invite you to come and discover what the Parliament is, hear from those who have attended in the past, and find out what is planned for the upcoming Parliament.

The Parliament of the World’s Religions is the largest international interreligious gathering, bringing together 10,000 attendees from 80 countries and 50 religious and spiritual traditions. Keynote speakers will include the Dalai Lama, Karen Armstrong of the Charter for Compassion, More information and registration is available at the Parliament website.

Open to the public. Please share this with members of your community and others who might be interested. Please RSVP to rsvp@sivicouncil.org to help us plan for numbers.

Light refreshments will be served. Enter the back door on the parking lot side and there will be signs on the doors directing you to the right room.