As many of you may be aware, a horrible letter has been circulating in the U.K. (and the U.S. virtually) encouraging individuals to participate in “Punish a Muslim Day” on April 3rd. While we hope this letter is simply an empty threat and that it never gains traction in the United States (thanks to the […]
In 2007, URI-Africa and Interfaith Peace-building Initiative (IPI) declared April 5 “Golden Rule Day” and called upon the citizens of the world to join in celebrating the day and living everyday to make this world a better and more peaceful for all. Now, 11 years later, organizations around the world are teaming up to remind us all that […]
AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER 97 minute movie sponsored by UU Rights of Nature to be shown Sunday, Apr. 15 First Unitarian Church of San Jose Sanctuary 160 N. 3rd St., San Jose, CA 95111 12:45 pm Released in 2017, this movie is the sequel to Al Gore's earlier documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth." […]
Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest service event in the world and the only one that mobilizes millions of young people who improve their communities through service. The 30th anniversary celebration of Global Youth Service Day is April 20-22. For that occasion, Silicon Valley FACES is helping bring the youth […]
The Bay Area is a microcosm of the national melting pot, a place where people of different ethnicities make more than half of the overall population in the area. The region possesses a rich history, culture and amazing diversity. Each culture brings something different to the mix, and takes from it their own experience. Bringing […]
Congregation Shir Hadash is partnering with Sacred Heart Community Service, Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation, the Lions Club, the Vision Service Plan, OnSite Dental, O’Connor Hospital, Santa Clara County Dental Society and Santa Clara County Optometric Society to once again offer a free community health fair. The fair provides services to needy, homeless, underserved and/or uninsured […]
In Pakistan...an estimated 1,000 women are killed every year in so-called “honour killings”. In Argentina, a woman is murdered every 30 hours. Across the world, justice systems continually fail to protect victims or hold perpetrators accountable. ~Hina Jilani (The Elders) The International Charter For Compassion Women and Girls sector brings you Denim Day. We invite […]
A Muslim-Jewish Gathering Join us as we share our rich personal histories of movement from one land to another. We will create a safe spiritual space in which we can meaningfully connect, learn together and enjoy a delicious Kosher and Halal meal. Keynote Speaker Mohammad Modarres Founder of Abe’s Meats, the first-ever “Interfaith Meat” (both […]
