Maha Shivaratri – Hindu
2024-03-08
Maha Shivaratri – Hindu
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati. Ceremonies involving prayers and hymns take place mostly at night. Special foods are not used.

Ramadan Begins – Islam
2024-03-10 - 2024-04-08
Ramadan Begins – Islam
Holiest period of the Islamic Year. Commemoration of Muhammad’s reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur’an. Authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the new moon of the 9th month of the Islamic calendar.

Equinox-Ostara-Wiccan/Pagan
2024-03-20
Equinox-Ostara-Wiccan/Pagan
Celebration of new life; a time of renewal and rebirth.

Nowruz (New Year) – Zoroastrian
2024-03-20
Nowruz (New Year) – Zoroastrian
Celebrates the renewal of the world and the creation of fire. Zarathustra received his revelation on this day.

Lord’s Evening Meal – Jehovah’s Witness Christians
2024-03-24
Lord’s Evening Meal – Jehovah’s Witness Christians
This was first observed by Jesus Christ on Jewish Passover in 33 C.E. It is observed only once per year. Celebrants partake of bread and wine which are symbols of Christ’s body and blood

Holi – Hindu
2024-03-25
Holi – Hindu
A colorful and joyous festival that welcomes Spring. Referred to as the Festival of Colors, it is celebrated with people throwing colorful powder and colored water. Generally celebrated over two days.

Hola Mohalla – Sikh
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-27
Hola Mohalla – Sikh
A three-day festival following Holi; the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, started it as a time for military preparedness exercises. Today, mock battles are followed by music competitions and festivities.

March ICGS Board Meeting - Open to all
2024-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
March ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Exploring The Sacred | Miracles, Do They Exist?
2024-03-27 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 7 pm for an evening of general listening.
Join The Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94740768320
Kenneth Hughes
Kenneth is Sr. Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in San Francisco. He’s also Staff Chaplain at Kaiser 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 as well. Chaplain Hughes is a musician (guitarist) and has been on several recordings. He hails from Chicago, Alabama and the 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 believe 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.
Pastor Kenneth Hughes, B TH, MA, BCCCe
Staff Chaplain
Kaiser Permanente
Spiritual Services
Kenneth.B.Hughes@kp.org
“Pastor Bo”
Pastor Bo was born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK and is a veteran of the US Air Force having served in the Gulf War and the Bosnian Conflict. He was ordained into the ministry in the United Church of Christ in 2001 and has served churches in New York City and Northern and Central New Jersey before moving to Sacramento to pastor the Pioneer Congregational Church.
Although he was ordained in the United Church of Christ, his faith perspective and zeal for ministry were influenced by a variety of mainline faith traditions as well as the military chaplaincy where he served as a chapel manager. He believes that we can know God and be known by God. This is accomplished in a variety of ways–through worship, personal devotion, spiritual growth, and service to others. But rather than seeking to know God as an individual, God is made known through the relationships and journeys we share with others. When left to our devices, we tend to make God into our own image, but when we journey together, we find God is revealed in the love we share for one another.
Pastor Bo is single, lives in midtown Sacramento, enjoys singing in the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, playing golf, Facebooking, reading, and making friends. If you have a question or would like to get acquainted with him, his email address is pastorbo@pioneerucc.org.
Diane Weber
Diane Weber is a Jewish woman who has a long and diverse history practicing her religion. She is a child of two Holocaust survivors who fled Nazi Germany while the remainder of the family perished. Growing up with both parents who experienced those horrors gives her a unique perspective of life.
Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as many of the ‘Second Generation’ are of the helping professions. Diane’s therapy work has a special emphasis towards Trauma work and Survivors guilt.
During free time Diane enjoys the outdoors no matter the season, spending time with her children and grandchildren, walking her dog, and working in the garden.

Easter – Christian (Western Church)
2024-03-31
Easter – Christian (Western Church)
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year and includes a joyous celebration of Mass or a Service of Christ’s Resurrection. Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on May 2nd.

Rama Navami – Hindu
2024-04-17
Rama Navami – Hindu
Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, the hero of the religious epic poem, The Ramayana. It involves telling stories and going to the temple.

Hanuman Jayanti – Hindu
2024-04-23
Hanuman Jayanti – Hindu
This event celebrates Hanuman, one of the most popular Hindu idols, the ape that helped Lord Rama fight evil. Hanuman represents the inherent and rarely used power that lies within all.

Ninth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i
2024-04-29
Ninth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i
Baha’i commemoration of the twelve-day period in 1863 when Baha’u’llah declared that he was God’s messenger for this age. Note: Work is to be suspended on days 1, 9, and 12 of the festival.

April ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-04-30 17:30 - 18:30
April ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Beltane – Wiccan/Pagan
2024-05-01
Beltane – Wiccan/Pagan
Beltane celebrates the fertility and abundance of the earth.

Tweflth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i
2024-05-02
Tweflth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i
Baha’i commemoration of the twelve-day period in 1863 when Baha’u’llah declared that he was God’s messenger for this age. Note: Work is to be suspended on days 1, 9, and 12 of the festival.

National Day of Prayer – USA – Interfaith
2024-05-02
National Day of Prayer – USA – Interfaith
Day of observance established by the United States Congress to encourage Americans to pray on this day.

Yom HaShoah – Jewish
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-06
Yom HaShoah – Jewish
Also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, this day offers remembrance for persons who died in the Shoah, actions against the Jewish people during World War II.

Easter/Pascha – Orthodox Christian
2024-05-06
Easter/Pascha – Orthodox Christian
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated with a feast in the Orthodox Christian church. Recognizes Christ’s power over death and the gift of restoration, transformation, and life everlasting.

Visakha Puja – Buddhist￼
2024-05-22 - 2024-05-23
Visakha Puja – Buddhist￼
This festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. The day includes the preparation of sweets for the monks, sermons, and a candle-lighting ceremony

Trinity Sunday – Christians (Western Church)
2024-05-26
Trinity Sunday – Christians (Western Church)
Christians honor the belief in one God with a threefold nature.

May ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-05-28 17:30 - 18:30
May ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

June ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-06-25 17:30 - 18:30
June ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Independence Day – National Observance
2024-07-04
Independence Day – National Observance
Commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Hijra (New Year) – Islam
2024-07-07 - 2024-07-08
Hijra (New Year) – Islam
This is the first day of the month of Muharram which marks the time in 622 C.E. when Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina.

Ramayana – Hindu
2024-07-16 - 2024-08-16
Ramayana – Hindu
Ramayana week begins nine days before Ramanavami, the birthday of Lord Rama. The reading of this epic is done in such a way that the reading ends on the last day of the Karkidakam Month. Fasting during this period is considered highly auspicious.

Asalha Puja Day – Buddhist
2024-07-20
Asalha Puja Day – Buddhist
Observance of the day when Gautama Buddha made his first public proclamation to five ascetics at Deer Park, Banares. He taught the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truths.

July ICGS Board Meeting Open to all
2024-07-30 17:30 - 18:30
July ICGS Board Meeting
Open to all, email secretary@sacramentointerfaith.org for further information.

Lammas – Christian
2024-08-01
Lammas – Christian
Christian first fruits celebration observed by placing bread baked from the first harvest on the altar. From the Celtic Christian tradition. Note: The Southern Hemisphere observes this holiday on February 1st.

Lughnassad (Imbolc) – Wiccan/Pagan
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-02
Lughnassad (Imbolc) – Wiccan/Pagan
Wicca observance of the first harvest of the year involving agricultural festivals and prosperity magic. The Christian name of Lammas is sometimes used.
