Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) builds interreligious harmony and understanding to promote a just and compassionate society in Silicon Valley.
Subscribe to SiVIC NEWS for news and announcements of upcoming interreligious opportunities in the South Bay and beyond.
Check our
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Our Programs – Join Us!
Interfaith Dialogue and Learning
Support for the Unhoused
Community Resilience Leadership
Compassionate Silicon Valley
Our Network Blog
Area Thanksgiving Celebrations
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 opportunities for you to join interfaith services around our area (click on links for more details):
Friday, November 18, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Pacifica Institute Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 2016
Pacifica Institute, Silicon Valley Chapter
1257 Tasman Dr, Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA
Sunday, November 20, 6:30 pm
2nd Annual San Jose Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Ave., San Jose 95126
Sunday, November 20, 7:00 pm
Palo Alto MultiFaith Thanksgiving Celebration
First Church of Christ, Scientist
3045 Cowper, Palo Alto 94306
Monday, November 21, 7:30 pm
Embracing Compassion
St. Joseph Catholic Church
43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539
Tuesday November 22, 7:30 pm
Los Gatos Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Los Gatos United Methodist Church, 111 Church Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Thursday November 24, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
51st Annual Saratoga Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
After the election- a recommitment
The purpose of Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) is to build interreligious harmony and understanding so as to promote a just and compassionate society in Silicon Valley.
In light of that purpose, we have been concerned over the past months with campaign rhetoric and candidate statements that seemed intended to inflame differences between Americans of differing backgrounds, religions, ethnicity, social and economic status. These have particularly singled out Muslims and immigrant people as targets for suspicion and hostility, but have also disrespected women and given rise to increased acts of antisemitism and violence.
Following the election, guided by our code of conduct, we recommit ourselves to the never-ending task of strengthening connections between diverse people, nurturing respect and understanding across boundaries that might seek to separate us from each other, and defending freedom of religious belief and practice for all.
Teen Interfaith Leadership Council Celebrates Diwali
Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights. The Teen Council was hosted by Shyama’s family, who is a Hindu member of the Teen Council.
See some photos from their celebration at the Teen Interfaith Leadership Council website!
