We all know 2023 is approaching quickly. The Gregorian Calendar is what is used internationally and is the standard now. It is based on year 1 of Jesus' birth by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.
Hearing the story of Hanukkah from the Jewish faith tradition is a story about faith, steadfastness, and receiving confirmations from Our Creator on what we do.
We see the news reports every day - a man shot in this city.., a woman shot in this town.., 2 friends killed while..., 10 killed, 5 injured this weekend in this city... These are nameless, faceless people who are injured or killed daily in America.
On October 1, the Interfaith Council was able to join the West Sacramento Sikh Gurdwara for a program. There was a gathering of Sacramento area Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, and other faith groups to hear presentations about the persecutions of Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, and other religious minorities in India.
The Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento felt incredibly blessed to be invited to this Interfaith Vigil Monday, October 10, at the Capitol. Sister Hansa from the Brahma Kumaris and Dick MacFarlane from Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints attended.