May 2016
Interreligious Leaders Forum: Evolving Holidays
The 5th of May is Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that celebrates the victory of the Mexican forces at the Battle of Puebla over the invading French on May 5, 1862. A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has been celebrated since the 1860s in California. In the 1950's and 1960's it gradually spread through the US, and has become a day for celebrating Mexican culture and heritage among Mexican-Americans. Similar evolutions have happened with holidays like St.…
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Center for Spiritual Enlightenment – 35th Anniversary
You are warmly invited to CSE's 35th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, October 21, beginning with a reception at 6:00 pm, followed by the formal program at 6:30. The program will be in our Temple of the Eternal Way on University Avenue, closest to The Alameda. Keynote address by Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, CSE Founder and Spiritual Director. Preview Launch of Living for the Sake of the Soul, a new book by Yogacharya. Presentations by CSE Ministers, Board of Directors, and…
Find out more »January 2017
Inaugurate Peace!
Meditation with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian Join us for a time of meditation and inspiration as we reflect upon the rising tide of hope for peace at this time in our nation and the necessary transformation of our hearts and minds to bring it forth. We all want peace, first within our hearts, then within our family, then to our community, then across our nation and into the world. Our Inaugurate Peace noon meditation program is offered as a support for this.…
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SiVIC Forum: Universal Love, Service and Interfaith
Speaker: Sai Prasad Venkatachalam Violence has forced over 65 million people away from their homes in the past few years. This is the largest number of refugees that mankind has ever witnessed - in recorded history! During his travels to Turkey and Jordan, Sai Prasad came across hundreds of people that were affected. He was totally transformed after meeting and spending time with the refugees and their children. As a result, he decided to dedicate his life to alleviate the…
Find out more »June 2018
A Celebration Honoring Rev. Dr. D. Andrew Kille
The Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) invites all friends from throughout the years to A Celebration Honoring Rev. Dr. D. Andrew Kille for his lifetime achievement of promoting interreligious dialogue and building religious harmony in the San Francisco Bay Area. With song and words, we will show our appreciation for our friend and colleague whose leadership has truly made a difference. The celebration includes The Sunnyvale Singers, and tributes from fellow religious leaders. Please RSVP by clicking here (so we…
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January 2020
SiVIC Board Meeting for January 2020 (Open to All)
The Board of the SIlicon Valley Interreligious Council will meet at 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Center for Spiritual Enlightment, 1146 University Avenue, San Jose, for our January Board Meeting. You are welcome to join us. The meeting will be at the building on University Avenue that has a large sign pointing to the Temple down the driveway.
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