Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

10th Annual Successfully Serving Your Aging Congregation
2021-09-23 09:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Town and Country Lutheran Church, 4049 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, 95821, United States
A free event for faith leaders on supporting an aging congregation and their families.
Learn more and register here.

What We Believe
2021-09-22

Exploring The Sacred | Diversity, Divisiveness & Separation between Human Beings
2021-09-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on September 21st | Diversity, Divisiveness & Separation between Human Beings
Join the Zoom Meeting here – https://zoom.us/j/94740768320
Speakers
Jonathan Granoff, Attorney, author, and international advocate emphasizing the legal, spiritual, and ethical dimensions of peace and security, with a specific focus on advancing the rule of law to address international threats such as nuclear weapons. He serves on numerous governing and advisory boards, including Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, Fortune Forum, Jane Goodall Institute, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament. He is a recipient of the Rutgers University School of Law’s Arthur E. Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award and a 2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. He is the Senior Advisor to the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summits of Nobel Peace Laureates and its Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador for Peace, Security and Nuclear Disarmament of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, former Adjunct Professor of International Law at Widener University School of Law, and Chair of the Task Force on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Senior Advisor to the Committee on National Security of the International Law Section of the American Bar Association. Mr. Granoff is the award-winning screenwriter of The Constitution: The Document that Gave Birth to a Nation and a prolific author. He has been a featured guest and expert commentator on numerous radio and television programs. He has presented expert testimony to the Parliaments of Canada and the United Kingdom, the US Congress, and the United Nations. BA (cum laude) from Vassar College, Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law. Since youth studied with Sufi Saint Bawa Muhaiyaddeen and was honored with his namesake Ahamed Muhaiyaddeen.

Imam Amr Dabour holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies from the English Section of Al-Azhar University in Egypt. The topic of his Master Thesis is: “Infallibility of Prophets Between Torah, Bible, and the Qur’an.”

He attended many non-degree courses in critical thinking and other contemporary Islamic issues throughout his career. He also conducted a classical study of Fiqh with well-known Muslim Scholars.
He has a profound understanding of Islam and Muslim communities in the US, based on over 12 years of working with and spiritually leading communities in North Carolina and Florida.

Imam Amr is the religious and social director at SALAM (Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims).
Jon Fish, past president, ICGS.
Rachel Lyman, Director, Interfaith Explorers

St. Anthony Community Festival
2021-09-11 12:00 - 20:00

ICEG Interfaith Prayer Devotional
2021-09-10 12:30 - 13:00

Interfaith Prayer Service
2021-09-04 20:00 - 21:00

Board Meeting
2021-08-31, 2021-07-27, 2021-05-25, 2021-04-27
Email Secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Prayer Devotional
2021-08-13 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Event

Sacramento Gospel Conference
2021-08-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Gold Country Baptist Church, 3880 N. Shingle Road, Shingle Springs, 95682, United States
Plastic People, Liquid World, Local Church: Gospel Ministry and the Modern Self
Hosted by Gold Country Baptist Church, 3880 N. Shingle Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 9 AM – 4:30 PM.
Learn More & Register

Exploring The Sacred | Spirituality vs. Religion
2021-07-20 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on July 20th | Spirituality vs. Religion
Join the Zoom Meeting here – https://zoom.us/j/94740768320
Chaplain Kenneth Hughes
Kenneth Hughes is Sr. Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in San Francisco. He’s also Staff Chaplain at Kaiser Permanente Hospital South Sacramento and Roseville. In addition, Chaplain Hughes is a Sworn Police Chaplain for the San Francisco Police Department and a Hospice Chaplain for Aseracare Hospice. Chaplain Hughes is a musician (guitarist) and has been on several recordings. He hails from Chicago, Alabama, and Yountville, California. Chaplain Hughes believes “it’s not about religion, but about relationship”. He’s committed to providing spiritual and emotional support to not only patients but anyone in need. He believes no matter how bad the storm may be; you will come out. He’s committed to providing compassionate listening and encouragement to anyone in need.
Minister Sangye Hawke
Berkeley in Linguistics and completed a Master of Divinity in December of 2020 from Starr King School for the Ministry in Oakland. Married for forty years, she is the mother of two adult daughters and continues her twenty-six-year-long practice with Karma Kagyu Buddhism. In April 2021, Sangye was welcomed into Pre-Fellowship by Unitarian Universalist Association’s Ministerial Fellowship Committee and will be ordained in Late August. Sangye is an active member in both the Native (Indigenous) and Asian Pacific Islander Caucuses of the Diverse & Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries (DRUUMM) chapter of the UUA. Sangye is also a member of the UU Religious Professionals of Color, Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association-BIPOC Chapter, and co-host of “Mindful Meditation Moments”, a weekly Jewish/Buddhist meditation course in Davis with Rabbi Seth Castleman, a student of Jack Kornfield. She will begin as a chaplain resident at UC Davis Medical Center in September and is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento.
Charles Niba
Charles Niba is a Member of the Bahai faith since 1994, a social worker by profession in child welfare in Sacramento, and a scholar in Psychotherapy.
Reverend Jacqueline Sneed
Rev. Jacquelyn Sneed is an ordained interfaith minister through the Chaplaincy Institute, an Interfaith Community in Berkeley, CA, and an active member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Her interfaith perspective informs her spiritual life and her work as a member of the Spiritual Care team at Kaiser South Sacramento. She sees the religious practice as grounded in history, culture, and language. It points the way to the eternal, creative source of all that is. She defines spirituality as developing direct knowledge and relationship with this eternal source of all that is. Rev. Sneed practices Buddhist and Hindu meditation, has attended Bahai classes and supports the social justice initiatives of the Presbyterian Church USA.
Join the Zoom Meeting here – https://zoom.us/j/94740768320

Let Them Eat Cake 2021
2021-07-14
Ooh La La… Here’s The Need to know about Let Them Eat Cake 2021

Sacramento Self Help Housing’s signature fundraiser “Let Them Eat Cake” will be held on Wednesday, July 14 at 6:00 pm.
The event will be a HYBRID format (meaning the community can view the live stream while event sponsors/partners will have the opportunity to attend in person)
The live stream can be viewed through the Facebook link here: www.facebook.com/LetThemEatCakeSac
We Need Cakes! Due to popular demand, we are bringing back the cake baking contest If you would like to enter, please email Derek at dcorea@sacselfhelp.org or respond to this email!

ICGS Annual Meeting
2021-06-29 17:30 - 18:30

The Alchemy of Peace
2021-06-13 11:00 - 12:00
In this webinar, Sovaida Ma’ani Ewing will talk about the themes in her book which was released in January 2021 and is available on Amazon in both digital and paperback formats.
Register here for the webinar.

Peace & Blessing
2021-06-05 15:00 - 16:00
This Peace Starts with Me, “Peace & Blessing” program is a brief online event with Gospel music introducing the Blessing of Marriage movement – a worldwide interfaith tradition where couples dedicate, or re-dedicate, their marriage to a greater purpose and God.
For more information, video clips, and to register visit https://peacestartswithme.com or email Rev. Charles de Watteville, sacfamilyfed@gmail.com

Conflict Resolution
2021-06-05 10:00 - 12:00

Sinner & Saint
2021-05-29 10:00 - 17:00

Building a Culture of Truth and Love during Times of Crisis
2021-05-28 08:00 - 09:00

Interfaith Prayer for the Nation and the World
2021-05-27 10:00 - 11:00
Different presenters each week representing diverse faith traditions. 30 minutes of prayer & inspiration.
Click Here to Register in advance.

Exploring The Sacred | Caring for Each Other in the Time of Pandemic
2021-05-25 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on May 25th | Caring for Each Other in the Time of Pandemic —Justice, Forgiveness, & Equality of Opportunity
Regina Banks – Executive Director, Lutheran Office of Public Policy of California
Rev. Mark Meeks – Pastor CityChurch Sacramento
Durriya Syed – AMFT at Gender Health Center, Muslim American Society-Social Services Foundation, and at WIND youth organization.
Raphael Calix – Anti-Recidivism Coalition
Join the Zoom Meeting here – https://zoom.us/j/94740768320

Emotional Liberation
2021-05-22 10:30 - 12:00

Caring & Nurturing Inner Spirit
2021-05-15

Our Whole Society 2021
2021-05-04 10:00 - 13:30

Ramadan Interfaith Event
2021-05-01 19:00 - 20:00
Ramadan Mubarak!
For the last 20 years, Pacifica Institute Nor Cal organized and facilitated wonderful interfaith fast-breaking dinners, called iftar dinners in faith houses, community centers, and homes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concern for public health prevents us from gathering in person this year again; we still believe in the importance of meaningful connections in other ways.
This year we will be organizing a “virtual” Ramadan gatherings with distinguished speakers with the theme of “Ramadan: Celebration of Compassion and Unity”, interfaith prayers for humanity, call to prayer, adhan, and more to feel and share the Ramadan joy with friends. Join us!
Saturday, May 1
7pm to 8pm
Collaboration with Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
Register Here

Women's Interfaith Devotional
2021-04-21 12:00 - 13:00

Public Fireside
2021-04-10 14:00 - 16:00
Please join us for a Fireside/Discussion presented by Duane L. Herrmann entitled, “Fasting: A Baha’i Handbook. How did it come about?”. A question and answer portion will follow the presentation.

When: Saturday, April 10, 2021
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89619804683?pwd=[REDACTED]

CSA Social Justice Film Group
2021-03-28 15:00 - 17:00
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Watch Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom then join the lively discussion with insightful facilitators Gretchen Jung and James Hacket Little. Last Sunday of the month.

Send an email (Subject: FILM GROUP) to GretchensBookStudy@Yahoo.com.

Special Event Hosted by ICGS and SALAM
2021-03-25 19:00 - 21:00
The Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento and the Sharif Family Community Library are pleased to sponsor a screening of the movie Stranger/Sister about the formation of Salaam-Shalom’s Sisterhood.
Please join us to hear from a panel of local women in our community who are members of the Sisterhood on March 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. on zoom.
To view the movie, register for the panel here or use the QR code in the flyer. Once you register, you will receive a link to the movie which we request that you view before the panel on the 25th.
