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SUMMARY:The Interfaith Spiritual Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi
DESCRIPTION:Doctor Sudarshan Kapoor\, Professor of Peace Studies at the California State University in Fresno\, will speak on “The Interfaith Spiritual Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi” at our next Global Ministries University doctoral seminar on Monday\, December 6 at 4 pm Pacific time.  Stay tuned for more details. \nYou can listen to President Grudzen’s previous podcast interview with Dr. Kapoor here.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/the-interfaith-spiritual-legacy-of-mahatma-gandhi/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
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SUMMARY:A Case Study in the Value of Interfaith Education for building Global Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:The World House Global Network presents Gerald and Marita Grudzen\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s)\n\n\n\nGerald and Marita Grudzen\, Global Ministries University\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time\n\n\n\nOctober 29\, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailability\n\n\nRSVP Required. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nOnline via Zoom. Register Now \n\n\n\nFSI Contact\n\nAlyssa Solomon \nalyssajo@stanford.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, October 29th\, 2021 at 10am PT\, The World House Global Network is honored to have Gerald and Marita Grudzen\, founders of Global Ministries University who will discuss: “A Case Study in the Value of Interfaith Education for building Global Partnerships.”\nREGISTER NOW \n \nAbout Gerald Grudzen: \nGerald Grudzen\, Ph.D. was one of the founders of Global Ministries University in 2001 shortly after the tragedy of 9/11. Grudzen has served as President of Global Ministries University since 2001 and has developed graduate interfaith education programs in collaboration with universities and research institutes in the United States\, Africa\, Turkey\, India\, and Thailand. Grudzen earned his Ph.D. in the history of Christianity and Islam from Columbia University.  He received a John Templeton award in 2003 for the development of the first scientific curriculum by Christian and Muslim scholars for the first major universities in Europe. He did this research in collaboration with the Ian Ramsey Center at Oxford University. In 2010 Grudzen co-led the largest American academic delegation ever sponsored by the US State Department for interfaith and intercultural dialogue with faculty members ‘at several Egyptian Universities throughout Egypt including Al Azhar University in Cairo\, the leading Sunni Muslim education center in the world. \nBeginning in 2012\, Grudzen and Global Ministries Universities undertook a major effort to combat religious extremism in the coastal areas of Kenya where there had been frequent terrorist incidents.  The project brought together religious leaders and educators from both the coastal region and throughout Kenya to train these leaders in interfaith dialogue and methods of conflict resolution.  The success of this program led to its integration  with the Tangaza University Institute for Interreligious Dialogue and Islamic Studies in 2019. In 2021 Grudzen and his wife\, Marita Grudzen\,  co-chaired the US Hub for a three-day interfaith conference on Pope Francis’ encyclical\, Fratelli Tutti\, co-sponsored with Tangaza Univesity and other Christian and Muslim universities in Kenya and Indonesia in collaboration with the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican.  Over 3000 participants took part in this conference from 15 different countries. A second international\, interfaith conference is scheduled for February of 2023. Grudzen has authored or co-authored several books on the role of interfaith dialogue and collaboration in promoting peace and reconciliation across the world. \nAbout Marita Grudzen: \nMarita Grudzen\, MHS\, is Associate Director Emerita and a founding member of the Stanford Geriatric Education Center\, a national center in ethnogeriatrics within Stanford University School of Medicine. Ms. Grudzen was co-recipient with Chaplain Bruce Feldstein\, MD\, of the Templeton Award(2001-06) for the medical school required curriculum they developed\, Spirituality and Meaning in Medicine. Ms. Grudzen chaired a qualitative study of diverse healing practices in six ethnic minority populations in the Bay Area which was translated into health professional educational programming. She also developed a relationship of trust with the Afghan leadership in Fremont\, CA during a series of three focus groups she co-led with the Afghan elder women’s community. Most recently\, Marita co-developed the curriculum for the Fremont Community Ambassador Program for Seniors\, and 25 hour Hospital to Home Transition training for volunteers from the Ethnic Minority Senior Services Consortium of San Jose\, CA. Marita has received an international award from the Prime Minister of Turkey for her contribution to the First International Care Congress in Istanbul from May 2-8\, 2005. \nSince August of 2011\, every year Ms. Grudzen with her husband have co-developed\, implemented\, evaluated and revised a 40 hour Interfaith Leadership Program in partnership with Christian\, Muslim and African Indigenous Religious leaders in Kenya. Recruiting local expert and community leaders as co-presenters they returned every August until the current Covid era and maintain communication through the year with their interfaith partners through Skype and email.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/a-case-study-in-the-value-of-interfaith-education-for-building-global-partnerships/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:"Living Peace\,  Building Peace" -- the 2nd annual One Planet Peace Forum 
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the 2nd annual One Planet Peace Forum  \n“Living Peace\,  Building Peace\,” taking place September 24-26\, 2021 \nThe One Planet Peace Forum\, hosted by the Abbey of Hope CC\, offers a universal platform to people of all religious\, spiritual\, and secular expressions from across the region\, nation\, and world to co-create solutions to the most challenging issues facing humanity today. \n\nBy integrating keynote speakers\, panels\, workshops\, contemplative practice\, and sacred performance\, we create a safe place for relationship-building\, collaboration\, and compassion.\nBy focusing on working groups and outcome-oriented action steps\, to more deeply address the needs of our time\, we build lasting bridges.\nBy sharing and applying common principles\, values\, and tools\, such as conflict resolution\, truth-telling\, and reconciliation\, we stand on common ground.\nBy promoting interfaith and interdisciplinary dialogue and cooperative action\, we move closer to global harmony and world peace.\n\nThey’re excited to host their second OPPF gathering this September and would love for you to attend. \nTo register (pay as you’re able!): https://oneplanetpeaceforum.org/register \nTo see an overview of the event: https://oneplanetpeaceforum.org/overview \nTo see who’s speaking: https://oneplanetpeaceforum.org/speakers-2 \nIn gratitude and service\, \nTahil Sharma (he/his/him) \nRegional Coordinator for North America \nUnited Religions Initiative \ntsharma@uri.org \n  \nURI\, the world’s largest grassroots interfaith network\, cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. URI is a non-governmental organization (NGO) with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. \n—\nYou received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups “URI North America ListServ” group.\nTo unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it\, send an email to NATSP+unsubscribe@uri.org.\nTo view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/uri.org/d/msgid/NATSP/v1-PwTjyGln26Vop2WRY-5322a2cef240e9f5435a7fcbb172c940%40uri.org.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/living-peace-building-peace-the-2nd-annual-one-planet-peace-forum/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210911T174500
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DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210830T145838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T203458Z
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SUMMARY:Multifaith Peace Picnic & Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Multifaith Peace Picnic Link for registration: https://tinyurl.com/3z2kuazk \n \n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/4678/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith Calendar,Memorial,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210817T000953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T000953Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Holy Noise for Strong Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/make-a-holy-noise-for-strong-climate-action/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith Calendar,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210612T163841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T164604Z
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SUMMARY:Combating Hate and Bias Targeting the Hindu Community
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, JUNE 17\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jK-L3YIORImDCXn2XKL3mQ \nJoin the Hindu American Foundation for a virtual town hall (webinar) focused on the role of federal law enforcement and the Department of Justice in combating hate and bias targeting the Hindu American community. This event will feature a panel discussion with federal partners to address Hindu American community concerns regarding bullying\, hate speech\, community safety\, and hate crimes.\n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/combating-hate-and-bias-targeting-the-hindu-community/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210513T032852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T160624Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping Our AAPI Community Safe
DESCRIPTION:Register Online for Virtual Summit Here! https://sfdistrictattorney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c4KKbmOARzuWSOqCwIaENg
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/4483/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Program,Educational,Forum,Panel Discussion,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210423T003040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T003040Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Northern California Native History with Corrina Goud
DESCRIPTION:Registration for zoom:   \nhttps://tinyurl.com/CAIndigenousGen \nSee more about our Anti-Racism Series here: \nhttp://interfaithccc.org/RacialJusticeSeries/ \n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/understanding-northern-california-native-history-with-corrina-goud/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210407T015527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T015527Z
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SUMMARY:The 14th Annual | 2021 CLGS John E. Boswell Lecture: Lama Rod Owens Speaks on “Love and Rage: The Path to Liberation”
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for this Lecture!\nIn our present day\, when a politics of anger infuses every institutional and cultural sphere\, Lama Rod Owens\, author of Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger\, will explore a radical re-envisioning of this timely topic as he addresses\, in particular\, those who feel called to metabolize or harness their anger for the purpose transformation and change. \nJoin us for this\, our 14th Annual CLGS Boswell Lecture! \nConsidered one of the leaders of the next generation of Dharma teachers\, Lama Rod Owens has a blend of formal Buddhist training and life experience that gives him a unique ability to understand\, relate\, and engage with those around him in a way that is spacious and sincere.  His gentle\, laid-back demeanor\, and willingness to bare his heart and soul make others want to do the same. \nLama Rod was officially recognized by the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism after receiving his teaching authorization from his root teacher\, the Venerable Lama Norlha Rinpoche when he completed the traditional 3-year silent retreat program at Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery (KTC) outside of New York City.  It was during this time that he dealt with years of past pain and trauma and found forgiveness and compassion for himself: he views this as a critical step before one is able to help others. \nSince coming out of retreat\, Lama Rod has completed his Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree at Harvard Divinity School.  He also practices\, studies\, and teaches secular mindfulness and is a teacher with Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme)\, where he is also a faculty member for the organization’s teacher training program.  Lama Rod is deeply engaged in social change activism and is co-author (with Rev. angel Kyodo williams and Jasmine Syedullah) of the book Radical Dharma\, Talking Race\, Love and Liberation. \n  \n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/the-14th-annual-2021-clgs-john-e-boswell-lecture-lama-rod-owens-speaks-on-love-and-rage-the-path-to-liberation/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210410T000657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T000657Z
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SUMMARY:Is Hinduism Nothing More than Caste?
DESCRIPTION:In the Western Imagination\, Caste has come to define Hinduism. And the study of Hinduism by western Academics gets centered on Caste as the only organizing principle of Hinduism. How did this happen? Especially when Caste is not a word that occurs originally in any of the Indian languages? Is Varna and Jati – the words used in Sanskrit the same as Caste? Or is there a subtle but important distinction in meaning\, when these Sanskrit words get mapped into the English word – Caste? \nIn this Webinar\, we will explore this mystery – How did a word “Caste” which does not exist in the Indian vocabulary come to dominate the discourse about Hindu Dharma? We will also introduce the “Orientation to Hindu Studies” course\, where prospective Students can learn how Hindu University of America is reorganizing the Academic Study of Hinduism to represent an authentic Hindu perspective. \n https://bit.ly/3my8oXk
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/is-hinduism-nothing-more-than-caste/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210409T235928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T235928Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:In the Western Imagination\, Caste has come to define Hinduism. And the study of Hinduism by western Academics gets centered on Caste as the only organizing principle of Hinduism. How did this happen? Especially when Caste is not a word that occurs originally in any of the Indian languages? Is Varna and Jati – the words used in Sanskrit the same as Caste? Or is there a subtle but important distinction in meaning\, when these Sanskrit words get mapped into the English word – Caste? \nIn this Webinar\, we will explore this mystery – How did a word “Caste” which does not exist in the Indian vocabulary come to dominate the discourse about Hindu Dharma? We will also introduce the “Orientation to Hindu Studies” course\, where prospective Students can learn how Hindu University of America is reorganizing the Academic Study of Hinduism to represent an authentic Hindu perspective. \n  https://bit.ly/3my8oXk
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/4381/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210407T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210402T212948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T212948Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Ahisma\, Labor\, and the Struggle for Economic Justice by Professor Andrew Moss
DESCRIPTION:For event details and speaker bio\, please visit: \n https://www.cpp.edu/~ahimsacenter/lecture/lecture_4-7-21.shtml \nRegister via: ahimsacenter@cpp.edu by April 5. \n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/lecture-ahisma-labor-and-the-struggle-for-economic-justice-by-professor-andrew-moss/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20210304T173843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T003403Z
UID:4280-1615489200-1615496400@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Environmental Action Wokshop
DESCRIPTION:About Green Faith: Because the Earth and all people are sacred and at risk\, GreenFaith is building a global\, multi-faith climate and environmental movement. On March 11\, people all over the world will honor “Sacred People\, Sacred Earth” with ringing church bells\, blowing shofars\, meditative chants — and Zoom meetings! Join us in the South Bay area for an inspiring — and action-oriented — gathering.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/03-11-interfaith-environmental-action-wokshop/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201111T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20201017T223025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T223025Z
UID:3902-1605124800-1605132000@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:How to Be an Anti-Racist: featuring Ibram X. Kendi/People Acting in Community Together
DESCRIPTION:How to Be an Anti-Racist: featuring Ibram X. Kendi and hosted by Executive Director\, Ray Montgomery\, of People Acting in Community Together\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nJoin American Leadership Forum in conjunction with PACT\, NAACP\, and the City of San Jose in conversation with Boston University Professor Ibram X. Kendi\, author of the bestselling book\, How to Be an Antiracist\, and the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. \nTICKETS:  https://bit.ly/2Ha5Lui
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/how-to-be-an-anti-racist-featuring-ibram-x-kendi-people-acting-in-community-together/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20201010T045555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T045555Z
UID:3870-1605117600-1605124800@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Save The Date - Online Talk by Ibram X. Kendi\, on How to be Antiracist
DESCRIPTION:Save The date – for an Online Talk by Ibram X. Kendi\, A Renowned Speaker\, National book Award Winner · Contributing Writer\, The Atlantic · Director\, Center for Antiracist Research · \nwww.ibramxkendi.com\, Pact
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/save-the-date-online-talk-by-ibram-x-kendi-on-how-to-be-antiracist/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
ORGANIZER;CN="PACT":MAILTO:pactsj@pactsj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20200217T014005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T014005Z
UID:3422-1582311600-1582318800@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Developing Belonging in a Time of Othering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/developing-belonging-in-a-time-of-othering/
LOCATION:San Jose Peace and Justice Center\, 48 S 7th St # 101\, San Jose\,\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20191016T222626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T222626Z
UID:3242-1572980400-1572987600@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:11/5/19 (Tue) Dear Church an evening with the Author @Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:1
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/11-5-19-tue-dear-church-an-evening-with-the-author-christ-the-good-shepherd-lutheran-church/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:REading,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20181126T051720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T051924Z
UID:2839-1544466600-1544473800@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Church of Scientology -- Celebrate Human Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/church-of-scientology-celebrate-human-rights-day/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Program,Educational,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20181015T191221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T191221Z
UID:2783-1543604400-1543611600@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Jewel of Abundance Event with Yogacharya
DESCRIPTION:The Jewel of Abundance: An Enchanted Evening of Readings & RagasLocation:                           Center for Spiritual Enlightenment – Temple \nAn Enchanting Evening of Readings & Ragas\nFriday\, November 30\, 2018  /  7–9 PM\nwith Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian\, Steve Oda\, Michael Lewis\, and Pushpa Oda\nTickets: $15 in advance\, $20 at the door (Purchase ticket by clicking the link https://bit.ly/2EoZHMF) \nExperience this extraordinary meeting of two shining gems of inspiration drawn from the stream of Vedic wisdom. Yogacharya O’Brian will read from her much-anticipated new book\, The Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga\, paired with classical Indian music with masters of sarode and tabla\, Steve Oda and Michael Lewis\, accompanied by Pushpa Oda on tanpura. A night for the soul with ragas and readings that enchant the mind and speak directly to the heart. \nThis one-time event is the official release of The Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga. Discover why bestselling author Deepak Chopra wrote that “This jewel of a book will show you how to tap into your inner intelligence\, the ultimate and supreme genius that mirrors the wisdom of the cosmos.”\n \n \n\n\n\n\nYogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian is an award-winning poet\, Kriya Yoga teacher\, writer\, and the spiritual director of Center for Spiritual Enlightenment.\n\n\n\nSteve Oda first learned to play slide guitar and then jazz guitar. His love of musical creativity led him to the classical music of North India and the sarode. He studied with the legendary Maestro Ali Akbar Khan.\n\n\n\nMichael Lewis is one of the finest American tabla players today. He is a disciple of the late Ustad Allah Rahka\, and longtime student of Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has accompanied many renowned Indian classical artists.\n\n\n\nPushpa Oda\, a Kathak dance disciple of the late Sitara Devi\, will accompany the ensemble on tanpura\, a five-string drone instrument.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/jewel-of-abundance-event-with-yogacharya/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Interfaith Calendar,Music,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20180118T005909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T005909Z
UID:2425-1516545000-1516550400@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Panel: Women and Religion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/interfaith-panel-women-and-religion/
LOCATION:Congregation Shir Hadash\, 20 Cherry Blossom Way\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Panel Discussion,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Shir Hadash":MAILTO:office@shirhadash.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20180117T175444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T175444Z
UID:2421-1516388400-1516395600@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:History of Protestantism\, The Idea of Church Denominations\, and The History of Congregatioal Tradition
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/history-of-protestantism-the-idea-of-church-denominations-and-the-history-of-congregatioal-tradition/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Dialogue,Educational,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pacifica Institute":MAILTO:siliconvalley@pacificainstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20171209T003447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T003447Z
UID:2290-1513015200-1513015200@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Eboo Patel in Portola Valley
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on December 11th in Portola Valley\, CA for a talk with Eboo Patel\, Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core. Eboo will discuss the nature of interfaith leadership in an increasingly diverse America. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, and no registration is required. \nAbout Eboo Patel \nEboo founded Interfaith Youth Core on the idea that religion should be a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division. He is inspired to build this bridge by his identity as an American Muslim navigating a highly religiously diverse social landscape. For over fifteen years he has worked with governments\, social sector organizations\, and college and university campuses to help make interfaith cooperation a social norm. \n\n6:00pm – Reception and Book Signing\n7:00pm – Lecture\n\nRegister at Eventbrite
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/eboo-patel-in-portola-valley/
LOCATION:Christ Church Portola Valley\, 815 Portola Road\, Portola Valley\, CA\, 94028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170909T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20170823T003536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170823T003941Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with American Civil Liberties Union: Celebrate Your Freedom...
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for A Conversation with American Civil Liberties Union. Our distinguished guests are Vandana Varanasi and David Wilson from ACLU Mid-peninsula Chapter.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/a-conversation-with-american-civil-liberties-union-celebrate-your-freedom/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Speaker
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pacifica.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20170709T220952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170709T220952Z
UID:1966-1504976400-1504990800@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Hindu-American Foundation Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn more about HAF’s advocacy work in California\, critical updates affecting all Hindu Americans\, and ways in which we can partner together to build a stronger tomorrow. Featuring CA Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and musical sensation “WAHH!” World Fusion Band\, this evening of food\, music\, dance\, and raffle prizes is not to be missed.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/hindu-american-foundation-gala/
LOCATION:India Community Center\, 525 Los Coches Street\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hindu American Foundation":MAILTO:info@hafsite.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20170709T214504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170709T214504Z
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SUMMARY:A New Map for Relationships: Creating True Love at Home and Peace on the Planet
DESCRIPTION:Dorothie and Martin Hellman\, authors of A New Map for Relationships: Creating True Love at Home and Peace on the Planet\, will tell how they transformed an almost failed marriage into one where they reclaimed the true love that they felt when they first met fifty years ago. They will also explain why the lessons they learned are the same ones the nations of the world need to grasp to build a more peaceful\, sustainable planet. \nClick here to download a flyer. \nDorothie Hellman was trained as a CPA and worked at Touche Roos – now Deloitte. In the 1980s she was VP for Financial Support at the Beyond War Foundation. \nMartin Hellman is a Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. He shared the 2016 Turing Award for his pioneering work on public-key cryptography. \nCosponsored by Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice \nClick here for more information about A New Map for Relationships.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/a-new-map-for-relationships-creating-true-love-at-home-and-peace-on-the-planet/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, Palo Alto\, 625 Hamilton Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice":MAILTO:diana@multifaithpeace.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20170620T223409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T223700Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion on Ways to Support Immigrants\, Refugees\, Muslims and Others
DESCRIPTION:Is your congregation looking for ways to provide support and solidarity with immigrants\, refugees\, Muslims and others who are threatened at this time in our nation’s history?  Faith communities on the Peninsula are invited to a presentation by The Rev. Deborah Lee of the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity to help congregations and individuals discern and find concrete ways to engage in sanctuary — a public\, corporate commitment to walk alongside immigrants\, mixed-status families and refugees to uphold dignity\, due process and full acceptance into the life of our society through protection\, support and advocacy. Congregations make different choices about how they are willing and able to join this effort. There are four ways congregations can demonstrate their solidarity and commitment to sanctuary. \n\nAdvocacy\nJoining Networks of Protection and Rapid Response\nAccompaniment of Immigrant Families or Youth in Urgent Situations\nProviding Physical Sanctuary for Someone Facing Final Deportation\n\nCongregations not able or ready to offer physical sanctuary can actively assist other congregations by providing hospitality\, spiritual support and advocacy with a person in sanctuary. \nRev. Lee and the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity are part of the National Sanctuary Movement and can provide important information as well as help network with other local congregations. \nEveryone is welcome to this open discussion on ways to become involved.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/discussion-on-ways-to-support-immigrants-refugees-muslims-and-others/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, Palo Alto\, 1985 Louis Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice":MAILTO:diana@multifaithpeace.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170608T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20170512T004235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170512T005023Z
UID:1862-1496950200-1496955600@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. \nThis years iftar dinner’s theme will be “Living Together: Respect\, Dialogue and Interaction.” \nKeynote speaker: Bishop Patrick J. McGrath \nPlease RSVP by June 7 at pacificasv.eventbrite.com \nSponsored by Pacifica Institute\, SiVIC\, ING\, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph\, Santa Clara University\, Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley\, United Nations Association \n \n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/ramadan-interfaith-iftar-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph\, 80 So. Market Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pacifica Institute":MAILTO:siliconvalley@pacificainstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20170502T220632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T221752Z
UID:1841-1495364400-1495368000@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:President Trump’s Executive Orders & the Muslim Religion— What You Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Maha Elgenaidi \n\nFounder of the Islamic Networks Group\, a non-profit organization that works to counter prejudice and discrimination against American Muslims through education and relationship building.\nAuthor of training handbooks on outreach for American Muslims\, as well as training seminars for public institutions on developing cultural competency with the American Muslim Community.\nPart-time lecturer on Islam in the modern world at Santa Clara University\n\nMaha has been recognized with numerous awards\, including the Civil Rights Leadership Award from the California Association of Human Relations Organizations and Citizen of the Year Award from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. \nThe public is welcome and admission is free. \nFor more information\, contact: \nKeith Casto\, (408) 221-1304\, kcasto@cwclaw.com\nor Carla Zaccheo\, (408) 218-3342\, czaccheo@sbcglobal.net
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/president-trumps-executive-orders-the-muslim-religion-what-you-can-do/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, San Jose\, 1980 Hamilton Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170409T121500
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20170403T233422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T233422Z
UID:1776-1491735600-1491740100@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:The Religious Character of American Patriotism (Fred Edwords)
DESCRIPTION:As we face a strongly divided nation\, populated by those with opposing concepts of our national identity\, history\, and ideals\, it’s time to take an honest look at our traditions and answer some hard questions. Do we have a national religion after all? If so\, exactly what is it? And where might it take us? This talk will explore often overlooked aspects of American culture\, allow us to see ourselves as others see us\, and thereby inform the choices we must make for our future. \nFred Edwords is director of planned giving for the American Humanist Association\, an organization he served for fifteen years as executive director and twelve years as editor of its national magazine\, The Humanist.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/the-religious-character-of-american-patriotism-fred-edwords/
LOCATION:Humanist House\, 1180 Coleman Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Humanist Community in Silicon Valley":MAILTO:http://www.humanists.org/blog/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T113010
CREATED:20170216T021059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T021236Z
UID:1612-1488996000-1489006800@sivicdev.sivicouncil.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating International Women's Day 2017 with Supervisor Cindy Chavez
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8th.\n\nPlease save the date and join us for a great speaker\, supervisor Cindy Chavez\, as well as opportunities to connect /network with others\, great food\, and a location with plenty of free parking.\n\nCome join Silicon Valley United Nations Association and Pacifica Institute and find out how you too can help to make the world a better place for everyone.\n\nRegister at Eventbrite.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/celebrating-international-womens-day-2017-with-supervisor-cindy-chavez/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Speaker
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