+++ Rohingya Muslims and Bangladeshis in the news: Who are the Rohingyas? Rohingyas are a distinct, Muslim ethnic group mainly living in Myanmar, which is also known as Burma Thought to be descended from Muslim traders who settled there more than 1,000 years ago Also live in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan In Myanmar, they
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The season for Winter Nights ended May 4th. Fifteen congregations hosted Winter Nights homeless families, each for two weeks with another 20 helping to feed the 18 families, including 35 children. We are very thankful for the congregations who supported Winter Nights with their social halls, food, volunteers and donations of supplies, gift cards and
◊◊◊ Interfaith Council’s Spring Youth Concert: “Celebrating the Journey: An Interfaith Celebration of Our Youth” April 26th, 2015 at 3:00 pm Sufism Reoriented Meeting Room 1300 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek Join the Interfaith community at an event featuring the music and experience of our young people… Hear from our colleague, Rev. Dr. Charles Tinsley, as he shares
+++ Launch of ICAN – The Interfaith Climate Action Network. Join us in raising faith responses to climate change Wednesday, April 22nd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette Dear (Rev/Rabbi/Pastor/ Admin/Congregant/Friend,) We invite you and other leaders from your congregation and elsewhere to attend our Earth Day
+++ Interfaith press conference of interfaith and civic leaders on the plight of the Yezidis and other religious minorities in the Levant. Congregation Netivot Shalom 1316 University Avenue in Berkeley Wednesday April 15 from 10:30 am to noon. Dear Religious Leaders, We are writing to invite you join us for a press conference of interfaith and civic
+++ Ring of Solidarity Friday, March 27th from 1:30 to 3:00 pm San Ramon Valley Islamic Center 2232 Camino Ramon, San Ramon Greetings/Salaam/Shalom In response to recent tragic global, national and local events and their profound impact on our own Muslim community, the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, the Interfaith Council of San Ramon
+++ Brunch and Briefing on the plight of the Yezidis and what our congregations and communities can do with very little effort to positively impact the lives of this ethnic and religious minority facing genocide in Northern Iraq. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 10:00 am to noon Walnut Creek United Methodist Church (Raine Room, use the church office
The Jewish Community Relations Council, East Bay Region and The Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County Present: Deputy Ambassador GEORGE DEEK The Way Forward for the Middle casino online East: A Message from a Christian Arab Israeli Diplomat Wednesday, February 25th 7:30 – 9:00 PM Congregation B”nai Tikvah 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek No Charge for
Dear Colleagues, Please join us for Brunch and Briefing on the plight of the Ezidis and what our congregations and communities can do with very little effort to positively impact the lives of this ethnic and religious minority facing genocide in Northern Iraq. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 10:00 am to noon Walnut Creek United Methodist Church (Raine
Garett Reppenhagen writes: I spent many nights in Iraq, lying prone and looking through a 12-power sniper scope. As a sniper, you only see a limited view between the reticles, and it’s necessary to keep both eyes open to track targets and establish 360 degrees of awareness. I would rotate with my spotter to see
