Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 74th Annual Buddhist Church Food & Cultural Bazaar had to be canceled. In its place, we will have a live-streamed telethon on Facebook on Saturday, August 8 from Noon to 5:00 pm. This 5-hour event will feature many of the cultural programs usually offered at the annual bazaar (demonstrations of Bonsai, Japanese Calligraphy, Ikebana...
Spiritualing is a beautiful way to and create joy and healing while exercising our activism. Join us as we sing for justice along with incredible vocalists from all around the Bay Area. We're coming together to lift our voices because we believe in the power of song to bring about change and healing to our communities. You'll be inspired as...
Throughout the month of August, the Elk Grove Diversity and Inclusion Commission and the City of Elk Grove will offer virtual opportunities to explore the many cultures and faith groups that make up our community. The Baha'is of Elk Grove will be participating in the celebration of the city of Elk Grove's Diversity Month on Saturday, August 29th at 3:00...
The Chinese government has oppressed Uyghur Muslims for generations: they cannot fast in Ramadan, they are force-fed alcohol, put in re-education camps, the women are sterilized - and they face even more hardships. All the apparatus of the Chinese state are being used to destroy the Islamic identity of the Muslims of East Turkestan (called Xinjiang - 'new province' -...
*Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, experienced enlightenment.
*Hanukkah is an eight-day festival commemorating the rededication of the Temple in 165 BC by the Maccabees after its desecration by the Syrians. It is marked by the successive kindling of eight lights.
The Interfaith Council of Elk Grove is pleased to announce the sponsorship and the continuation of a monthly Prayer Devotional, which debuts this Friday, December 11th, beginning at 12:30, lasting until 1:00. We encourage you to join with us and also to volunteer to participate in an upcoming broadcast. Prayers and short spiritual thoughts, expressions are welcome! All are...
