by sivicouncil | Nov 14, 2016 | events
Giving thanks is one of the key values shared by most religious traditions, and thus it is no surprise that the Thanksgiving holiday has long been an occasion for people of differing faiths and practices to come together in our communities. Here is a list of...
by sivicouncil | Sep 13, 2016 | events
Photos from the Multifaith Peace Walk and Picnic held in Palo Alto on September 11, 2016. Hundreds of people walked from Congregation Etz Chayim to Mitchell Park, passing by University AME Zion Church and Our Lady of the Rosary Church along the way. At the park, they...
by sivicouncil | Aug 4, 2016 | events
You won’t want to miss this special Interfaith Forum featuring: Maha Elgenaidi Chief Executive Officer and founder of Islamic Networks Group. Professor Michael Nagler Founder and President of The Metta Center for Nonviolence, Berkeley Subba Raoji Chairman,...
by sivicouncil | Jul 8, 2016 | events
A SiVIC Interfaith Forum How to solve issues of racial, economic, political and religious injustice with non-violence Sunday, August 14, 2016, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Pacifica Institute, 1257 Tasman Drive, Unit A-B, Sunnyvale CA 94089 [map] Featuring: Maha Elgenaidi...
by sivicouncil | Jun 14, 2016 | events
There will be a vigil and candle lighting service at St Jude’s Church this evening, June 14, 6-7 pm. 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...
by sivicouncil | May 13, 2016 | events
ING has posted a video of the recent Muslim/Jewish dinner centered on the Exodus story, the Prophet Moses and the women who play key roles in the tale. The event was sponsored by ING, the Pacifica Institute, the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of...