Dear Leader, There has been tremendous fear regarding the Corona virus, and we would like to turn that around and inspire our community with hope and positive reinforcement. On behalf of the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento, I would like to invite you to be a participant/presenter on zoom to provide our community and your email list words of hope...
The Sacramento Region VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Relief) has recently created a special Interfaith committee to concentrate on the resources provided by the faith-based community in times of trauma and crisis. The VOAD region covers four counties; Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Yolo, and is a key organization of key partners, including the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and...
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.
