September 2015
#TUTU Photographic Exhibition
#TUTU a man at prayer, a man at work, a man at rest. A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION BY SUMAYA HISHAM 'Sometimes strident, often tender, never afraid and seldom without humour, Desmond Tutu's voice will always be the voice of the voiceless.' Nelson Mandela. "#TUTU, a man at prayer, a man at work, a man at rest" is Cape Town photographer Sumaya Hisham's first solo photographic exhibition and celebrates the life of South Africa's beloved "Arch," Desmond Mpilo Tutu. These images capture…
Find out more »January 2016
Listen For A Change: Sacred Conversations For Racial Justice
2016 Trinity Institute: Webcast Conference at St Jude’s: January 28 -30 (Note that the St. Jude’s webcast takes place a week later than the NY conference) All welcome! Invite a Friend! Attend all or any of the sessions. For more detailed information about speakers and sessions, go to https://www.trinitywallstreet.org/trinity-institute/2016/Home. Suggested donation $10 More information from Bruce Bramlett, brucebramlett@sbcglobal.net Register by emailing Judy Bailey at rsvp@saintjudes.org Thursday, Jan 28, 7:00 pm to 9:00: Opening session, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preaches; keynote address by Michele…
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International Women’s Day: Human Trafficking in the Bay Area
Speakers: Ruth Silver Taube Ruth Silver Taube has a employment and labor law practice with her husband in San Jose. An adjunct professor, Ruth also does pro-bono work at the South Bay Law Workers Ctr. at Santa Clara University. Ruth has won numerous awards for her community service mentoring law students and workers rights leadership. Perla Flores Perla Flores is the Division Director of Community Solutions, a comprehensive human services agency serving Santa Clara and San Benito Counties. Since 1972,…
Find out more »June 2016
Silent Vigil and Candle Lighting for Orlando
There will be a vigil and candle lighting service at St Jude's Church this evening, June 14, 6-7pm. Please join us if you are in the area, or join us in spirit. There will be a few speakers, readings, silences, candle lighting, reading of the names of those who died, tolling the bell and a call to action. For more information, contact Rev Wilma Jakobsen - wilma@saintjudes.org Location: St Jude's Church, 20920 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Find out more »September 2016
Faith and the Elections
Interfaith Meditation/Prayers for the 2016 Elections Hope and Prayer in a time of Polarized Politics We invite you to gather with us in a safe, multi-sensory space for processing our responses during this election season, sharing interfaith prayers/meditations for peace, contemplative music and chant, meditative silence, and opportunities for creative expression through art and journaling. All are welcome! Come for all or part of the time, if traffic or work makes you late. For more information or questions, contact the…
Find out more »December 2016
Human Rights Day with Keith Hiatt
The Challenge and Promise of Human Rights and Technology Speaker Keith Hiatt is Benetech's new Vice President of Human Rights Programs. He leads Benetech's efforts to empower human rights defenders around the world by providing techology solutions and capacity-building. "Keith is a proven leader and pioneer with vast expertise in the intersection of human rights, technology, policy and law," said Betsy Beaumon, president of Benetech.
Find out more »February 2017
A New Map for Relationships
Creating True Love at Home & Peace on the Planet Silicon Valley UN Association and US-China People's Friendship Association, South Bay are proud to welcome Dorothie and Marty Hellman to share the lessons they have learned that allowed them to build a truly loving relationship. They also explain why the lessons they learned in their personal, domestic, and professional relationships are the same ones that the nations of the world need to understand to build a more peaceful, sustainable planet.…
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Sheltering Workshops
The Winter Faith Collaborative is an interfaith movement formed to serve, shelter and advocate for the houseless community in Santa Clara County. In our first two seasons we served over 700 individuals. Consider these sobering facts: There are over 7300 unhoused in Santa Clara County. We sorely lack enough shelter beds. Space for families and women and children are especially needed. The coroner’s report shows a 55% increase in deaths of the unhoused in 2016, with most of these due…
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