Meditation with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian Join us for a time of meditation and inspiration as we reflect upon the rising tide of hope for peace at this time in our nation and the necessary transformation of our hearts and minds to bring it forth. We all want peace, first within our hearts, then within […]
The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. We will convene at […]
On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, was liberated. In 2005, the United Nations declared January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Council members Chappie Jones and Sergio Jimenez, with Mayor Sam Liccardo, will present a proclamation to local survivor Tamara Noten, during the Ceremonial Items at the beginning of the council meeting. […]
Interfaith Cooperation is Essential for Peace: Testimonies of Interfaith Friends Rev. Mark Denni has been pursuing his own unique brand of Interfaith activism since he stumbled upon a meeting of the Hayward Area Inter-Faith Forum back in 2002 and found that there were amazing and faithful people of all types who were actually interested to […]
Please join us as we bring together a cross section of people who live, work or worship in Palo Alto to have a series of four active and thought provoking conversations on building and nurturing a community that models respect for differences. The first forum will focus on individual and community identity and our commonalities […]
In 2010 the United Nations established “World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all peoples regardless of their faith”. In that spirit we have organized a meetup where we can all talk about and share our faith traditions in the spirit of openness. You are welcome to bring bread and a […]
Join us to discuss the Compassionate Communities Initiative of the Charter For Compassion and its role in Promoting a More Just and Compassionate Society. On January 12, the Fremont City Council approved the Fremont Compassionate City Charter and officially designated Fremont as a Compassionate City. Across the United States, as well as the rest of the […]
Black & Muslim Expressions of Love and Faith Join us for an inspiring evening of unity, love and faith aimed at building bridges between the Bay Area's diverse communities. Featuring: Aswat Ensemble Vukani Mawethu Choir and more... Entry is free, but seats are limited, so reserve your ticket online. Help us keep these events free […]
Grounding, Re-Focus, & Living the Best Expressions of our Faiths: Interacting with the current political climate The turbulence in our political climate has left many of us drained and discouraged. What do we do to remain healthy? How do we lead from a place of centeredness when instability etches away at our hope? In this […]
We would like to give everyone an opportunity to ask questions and discuss what's on their mind following President Trump's immigrant ban. Learn about the impact on our Muslim communities, how we can survive this political climate through unity, agree to disagree, and embrace our differences. It'll be worth your time. Join us for […]