The ICAN of Contra Costa County, which has hosted many Earth Care and will be doing three Planet Friendly Food programs this program year, encourages Contra Costa Religious leaders to do a sermon series in the lead up to the Global Climate Strike Sept. 20-28. Below are the letters some [...]
We want to thank Walnut Creek UMC for being a great host for our office and meetings for decades. Their hospitality and partnership has enabled us to grow into who we are today, expanding Winter Nights into East County, and expanding our reach from East to West, and partnering with [...]
A statement from the Interfaith Peace Project on the Virginia Beach shooting. The Violence Continues June 4, 2019 Dear Friends, The latest killings of twelve people in Virginia Beach continues the unfortunate saga of violence that now characterizes life in the United States. The muted responses to this outrageous attack [...]
URI, the United Religions Initiative, is pleased to announce that the 2019 Bowes Award will be given to the URI Interfaith Councils of the Bay Area and the Interfaith Center at the Presidio. At a time of rising tensions and increased division among people of different beliefs, the URI Interfaith Councils of the Bay Area and the Interfaith [...]
The Ramadan Experience with the Pacifica Institute. Interfaith Iftar Dinners Please join us for Iftar dinner experiences around Bay Area as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships.12 May 2019, Sunday, Pacifica Institute @ Albany - 7 pm (RSVP)15 May 2019, Wednesday, Grace Cathedral @ San Francisco [...]
We need your help. We have a family from El Salvador who are seeking asylum. Currently their living situation is very difficult so we are asking for your help to see if you have a room for them to rent at a lower cost. Currently they are staying in in a [...]
Sri Lanka The inhumane and unbelievable violence that has struck the island Nation of Sri Lanka is beyond comprehension. The minority Christian population of Sri Lanka has long been the object of violence and persecution. It seems feeble to say our thoughts and prayers are with those who suffered loss [...]
Keeping Faith in the Face of Empireby Rev. Will McGarvey The message given at the Good Friday protest and Stations of the Cross and nonviolent Acts of Witness at the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Laboratory April 19, 2019, 7:00 am. Organized by the Ecumenical Peace Institute/CALC and Livermore Conversion Project. www.epicalc.org (Order GF [...]
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Islamic Center of ZahraThursday March 21 at 8:30 pm1059 Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton (Dr. Ejaz Naqvi’s community) is holding a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of Christchurch this Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome to attend. Friday, Friday, March 22nd at 1:00 pm Walnut Creek Islamic Center, 2449 Buena Vista Ave., W.C. Arrive [...]
