Board Member Dr. Ejaz Naqvi’s interview with Bishop Swing.  The podcast can be found at: To listen to the interview, simply hit the “play” button on the podcast player under the title that bears his name (to the right of my picture). To download the MP3 version, click on the title of the show – “A chat with Bishop Swing” (listed

On Sunday, April 28th the Interfaith Council hosted an Interfaith Youth Game Night at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lafayette.  We met each other, shared in games and stories, made pizza and lemonade together, discussed food justice and faith food practices, sang a couple songs and discussed our desire to create an Interfaith Summer Camp

(Washington, DC — April 19, 2013) The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) applauds the swift and dedicated work of law enforcement officials to identify the perpetrators of the tragedy in Boston. We understand that at least one was killed this morning in a standoff with police. We are grateful to the many government and

Interfaith Commitment to Peace Reflecting on the Boston Tragedy It is with heavy hearts that we share these reflections on the horrific attacks in Boston which killed three and injured scores more. We extend our sympathy and condolences and send special prayers of healing to all of those affected by these terrorist attacks in Boston.

“As people of diverse faith traditions, the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County and its Social Justice Alliance value human life as our most precious gift.  Human rights are God given rights.  We condemn the use of firearms against human beings and oppose the ready ability to obtain them.  Therefore, we view the ongoing gun

Spring ICCCC Concert: Many thanks to those who performed and attended our concert last Sunday afternoon.  We raised $1300.00 for the work of the Interfaith Council.  Pictures have been posted at our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.554217864599863.1073741826.242059599149026&type=1   Like our Facebook page!

Embracing Our Veterans: Helping Congregations and Spiritual Communities Respond to Their Needs Cosponsored by The Interfaith Center at the Presidio and the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County Tuesday, April 9th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Mt. Diablo UU Church 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Cost $20, veterans free, sliding scale, scholarships available. Downloadable flyer

Winter 2013 Ministering Together available for download. Can you help us save money by emailing our newsletter to you?  If so, please send your name and email address to the office at eye4cee@aol.com.

Our Next ICCCC Meeting: Upgrading our Bylaws Sunday, April 21 at 6:00 pm Hillcrest Congregational (UCC) 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill Updated Bylaws will be mailed to each congregation around mid February.  We will vote on the new Bylaws and give a brief report on our restructuring and revisioning project.  Please bring a dessert of your

Youth and Young Adult Initiative – Changed Venue The Executive Board has approved the creation of an Interfaith Youth Group in our ICCCC!  We will be hosting a Game Night for high schoolers at 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 28th at in the Social Hall at Our Savior’s Lutheran, 1035 Carol Lane in Lafayette and