Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

St. Columba of Iona - Celtic Christian
2023-06-09

Guru Arjan martyrdom - Sikh
2023-06-16

New Church Day - Swedenborgian Christian
2023-06-19

First Nations Day - Canadian Native People
2023-06-22

Litha Summer Solstice * - Wicca/Neo Pagan
2023-06-22

Saint John the Baptist - Christian
2023-06-24

ICGS Annual Meeting
2023-06-27 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael, CA, 95608, United States
Join us for the ICGS Annual Meeting on June 27th, 5:30 pm, at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, 5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael, CA 95608.
This event is open to the public, and we invite you to be a part of it.
During the meeting, we will celebrate our accomplishments from this last year, of which we have many, plus we bring on board new board members! It’s a very exciting time to reflect on our successes as we also look forward to more adventures.
We look to our new board members for new energy and ideas, more sharing of the interfaith creed, and a commitment to actively developing new programs, doing outreach, doing service, and much more!
Join us as we embark on this journey together!
Email Secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Eid-ul-Adha 1444 AH - Islam
2023-06-28

Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul - Christian
2023-06-29

Martyrdom of the Bab * - Baha'i
2023-07-10

St Benedict Day - Catholic Christian
2023-07-11

Obon (Ulambana) ** - Buddhist/Shinto
2023-07-13

St. Vladimir the Great Day - Orthodox Christian
2023-07-15

Saint Vladimir - Christian
2023-07-15

Exploring The Sacred | Grace, Balance and Growth
2023-07-19 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023, for an evening of general listening with Rev. Rajeev Rambob, Tak Allen, Nadia Niazi, and Dr. Trish Blaine.
Join The Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94740768320
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Rev. Rajeev Rambob is pastor at Parkside Community Church in Sacramento, CA. Parkside is a liberal/progressive church that is centered on the life and teachings of Jesus AND embraces the validity of all spiritual paths.
Rajeev worked in non-profits (anti-poverty and homelessness) and pastored in the Bay area before moving to the Sacramento area in 2015. Rajeev graduated from the Berkeley School of Theology (formerly American Baptist Seminary of the West at the Graduate Theological Union) in Berkeley, CA. where Rajeev focused his learning on social justice, community development and studied Womanist Theology because “that’s where Heaven and Earth meet to get *stuff* done.”
During the pandemic-lockdown, in August of 2020, Rev. Rajeev joined the pastoral team as co-pastor, with his spouse, Rev. Bonnie Rambob who had been serving the church since 2016. In addition to being an ordained minister, Rev. Bonnie is also a credentialed teacher and left church ministry to return to the classroom in response to the teacher shortage crisis. Rajeev and Bonnie have two adult sons who live in the area.
As an exvangelical, unfundamentalist, Rev. Rajeev’s ministry, and lived experience, is Religious Trauma Informed. He draws from his background and experience with deconstruction and wandering the spiritual wilderness to co-lead several outreach ministries to spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Rev. Rajeev enjoys all types of music, movies, deep conversation, and is an avid Capital Public Radio (CapRadio) / National Public Radio (NPR) listener.
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Tak Allen serves as the President of the International Faith Based Coalition and works as an independent Community Outreach and Engagement Consultant for local non-profits, state agencies, and legislative officials.
Advocacy, education, empowerment, and change are the hallmarks of her personal
philosophy and professional work. These hallmarks are evident in her success changing the cultural landscape of community engagement in the greater Sacramento area, as well as the Northeastern Region of Texas.
Tak also shares her professional expertise in her roles as:

President of The National Congress of Racial Equality,
Co-Founder/owner of a Non-profit Bureau of Post-secondary education Institution –
The Real Estate Preparatory School, and
Chair of the Legislative Committee for the California Democratic Party’s Black Caucus.
Inclusion is a core principle in Tak’s work generate collaboration amongst community agencies in the greater Sacramento area. Her success in this work is predicated on targeted strategic partnerships and outreach opportunities. She understands the need to align with multi-faceted entities to produce the best outcomes.

Such collaborations have also resulted in the following outcomes

Successfully orchestrated campaigns and summits,
Useful legislation,
Allocation of resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members,
Influence on legislation for education choice and charter schools,
Contributions to both resources and legislative insight as it pertains to issues of mental health, economics, substance use and drugs policies that impact underserved and minority demographics,
Workforce and resourcing programs for agencies like Pacific Housing, Inc

Tak Allen continues to apply her knowledge and skills to bring about a more equitably accessible life for all communities.
Most recently, Tak has expanded her community collaborations to include workforce development consultant to large organizations such as The Judah Project, and Urban Strategies, Inc. in addition to a variety of Legislators, state associations, as well as community nonprofits.
She provides focused programing as an independent Community Outreach and Engagement Consultant to enable each organization to expand their outreach and community engagement capacity to place resources and information directly into communities that need the most.
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Nadia Niazi is the founder and President of Fitrah, a passionate Canadian-American optimist,humanitarian, and entrepreneur. She discovered her Islamic faith in 2001 and has been a practicing Muslim ever since, which has shaped her values and dedication to fostering inclusivity and
empowerment.
With over 20 years of business management experience, Nadia holds a Bachelor of Science degree from UC Davis, which she earned in 2001. During her undergraduate years, she demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit by founding Proto-Vite Inc., a biotech startup. After successfully managing the online eCommerce store eStyleo for over a decade, Nadia felt a strong desire to make a more significant impact with her business ventures.
Driven by her commitment to social responsibility, Nadia transformed her store and founded Fitrah as a social enterprise focused on empowering vulnerable youth. By donating her store, she created a platform for young individuals to take charge of their lives and gain valuable skills and opportunities.
In addition to her work with Fitrah, Nadia serves as a presenter for Cultural Relativity Education and Teacher Engagement – Personal Development (C.R.E.A.T.E-PD). She provides training sessions to five school districts in Sacramento, equipping educators with strategies to effectively engage with youth from diverse backgrounds.
Nadia’s unwavering advocacy for equality fuels her lifelong mission to ensure that every youth, regardless of race, religion, or gender, is given the opportunity to thrive. Her dedication to fostering inclusivity and empowerment serves as a guiding force in her work at Fitrah and her commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
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Dr. Trish Blaine is a member of the Baha’i Faith. She has served the Faith at the local, national, and international levels. Currently she is a member of the Sacramento Baha’i community.
Dr. Blaine received her Master’s and Ph. D. degrees in History from Arizona State University. She has taught for Arizona State University, South Texas College, the University of Oklahoma, and California State University at Sacramento. She also holds degrees in Communications, and Education. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Blaine worked in advertising and public relations for seventeen years. Her love, however, is history, especially women’s history and history of the U.S. West.

Pioneer Day- Mormon Christian
2023-07-24

St. James the Great Day - Christian
2023-07-25

Board Meeting
2023-07-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-29 17:30 - 18:30
Email Secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information

Asalha Puja Day (Dhamma Day) ** - Buddhism
2023-07-26

Lammas - Christian
2023-08-01

Fast in honor of Holy Mother of Jesus - Orthodox
2023-08-01

Transfiguration of the Lord - Orthodox Christian
2023-08-06

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary - Catholic Christian
2023-08-15

Dormition of the Theotokos - Orthodox Christian
2023-08-15

Beheading of St. John the Baptist - Christian
2023-08-29

Religious year begins - Orthodox Christian
2023-09-01

Nativity of Virgin Mary - Christian
2023-09-08

Exploring The Sacred | What Part Does Meditation Play in Your Life and Faith Tradition?
2023-09-20 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 7 pm for an evening of general listening.
Join The Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94740768320
Thomas P. Bonacci, C.P.
Tom is a Passionist Priest from Pittsburgh, PA, who has ministered in California since 1990. Tom is a graduate of St. John’s University, New York City. After Ordination to the Catholic priesthood in 1972, he served as religious superior and Retreat Director in Pittsburgh, PA, and New York City. He also served as chaplain at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, and Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA, where he established the Interfaith Center at Carlow University.
Tom is the founder of the Interfaith Peace Project of Contra Costa County, a home-based educational outreach providing introductions to the religions of the world. Tom conducts Interfaith Seminars for the School of Applied Theology and the Interfaith Chaplaincy School in Berkeley, CA. Tom ministers at the Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center of Citrus Heights, CA. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Religious and Ecumenical Commission for the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, CA, and the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County.
Sister Hansa, coordinator and raja yoga meditation teacher of the Sacramento branch of the Brahma Kumaris worldwide organization. Sister Hansa has practiced meditation from a very young age. After graduating in commerce business management, she dedicated her life to service and her community fully. She has traveled and taught in India, Asia, and the UK and, for the past two decades, has taught and lives in the USA, sharing Ancient wisdom through simple stories, bringing the benefit of awareness by blending Eastern and Western cultures. She is a very active member of the Interfaith Council of Sacramento and this year’s Power of One Honoree. Author of two books, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times and Small Stories Big Blessings. Also, the composer of the audio CD Pilgrimage of Love.
Mateenah Jackson is a professional business owner and a revert to Islam. She has traveled the world with her family and business. After exploring different religions in search of “God”, Allah (SWT) guided her to Islam, the religion of peace. Mateenah is a member of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom (SOSS), a board member at the Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims (SALAM), and the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento (ICGS).
Peter Dannenfelser, 68 years old, husband to Lori for 24 years, brother and grandfather. Sole-practitioner architect focused on commercial projects. Sacramento was born & raised with a Cal-Poly degree in architecture, which included a year at the University of Copenhagen. Land Park resident and past president of the Rotary Club of Sacramento. Traveled with Lori to Thailand, Cambodia, and Ethiopia on healthy drinking water projects with Rotary. Serves on the Board of Directors at Fairytale Town. Peter has been practicing Nichiren Buddhism for the past four decades and enjoys golf, live music, things that fly, and wrestling with grandchildren.

Fall Equinox * - Wicca/Neo Pagan
2023-09-21
