Welcome to the semi-monthly bulletin of news and events from the Marin Interfaith Council.
For more information visit our website at www.marinifc.org. Thank you for your interest in MIC.
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MIC News
Gather Together, Sing Together
Tuesday, May 23rd, MIC hosted its final Gather Together, Sing Together of the season, featuring speakers Rabbi Elana Rosen-Brown, Congregation Rodef Sholom, and Rev. Shokuchi Carrigan, Green Gulch Farm Center.
Musical selections of peace, hope, and love filled the sanctuary, led by Martha Wall with the accompaniment of John Steiner, Levi Ben-Shmuel, and chorus.
Rabbi Elana offered a gentle reminder of expressing mindfulness towards our bodies.
"Sometimes in the midst of doing this social work, we forget our bodies, to listen to them and take care of them...This long work of social change, it's always there, it's not going to disappear. We must sustain ourselves in the process of doing this work."
Rev. Shokuchi offered a message utilizing a short story which narrated a man's connection with a blade of grass, and how it allowed him to find sanctuary in the moment.
She said, "Our energetic grass root responses - These blades of grass have roots, and they connect us all, and we can take refuge in that."
To read the fully story, click HERE.
To see video highlights, click HERE.
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MIC welcomes Rev. Bentley Stewart to the Marin Interfaith Council Street Chaplaincy (MISC)! Bentley will be serving as the Interim Chaplain for MISC.
In his role as Interim Chaplain, Bentley sees himself as a spiritual caretaker for those experiencing the daily trauma of oppressive systems. Bentley is excited to work with faith communities and help them be transformed spiritually by their work.
Please join us in welcoming Bentley to the MIC and MISC community!
To learn more about Bentley, click HERE.
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MIC would like to express its deepest gratitude to Rev. Paul Gaffney for his years of service and care at the Marin Interfaith Interfaith Street Chaplaincy.
We wish you the best as you transition into your new role at the Ritter Center, and you will always hold a special place in our heart here at MIC.
Thank you and Congratulations
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Interfaith Work in Action
Victorious Win for the Dominican Sisters
On Monday, May 15 a packed San Rafael City Hall witnessed the city council vote unanimously to allow the
Dominican Sisters of San Rafael to convert part of their convent into transitional housing for two single mothers and their children. MIC and the
Marin Organizing Committee along with numerous other organizations spoke on behalf of the Dominican Sisters plan to help two families continue their journey from homelessness to self sufficiency.
See more from the Marin Independent Journal article
HERE.
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Help Hugo Mejia & Family!
On Monday May 15, hundreds gathered at
Congregation Rodef Sholom to rally on behalf of Hugo Mejia, who faced imminent deportation without the due process of having a hearing before a judge. Along with Rabbi Elana Rosen-Brown (pictured), speakers included Hugo's wife Yadira,
Congressman Jared Huffman, and Marin County Supervisor Damon Connolly.
Hugo, a father of three, has no criminal record and has been an upstanding community member, worker, and volunteer, including at his
children's school and with Rodef Sholom's ministry to those experiencing homelessness.
To learn how you can help Hugo, click HERE.
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Marin Interfaith Council
Monthly Interfaith Meditation
Jiryu Rutschman-Byle
First Presbyterian Church Chapel
1510 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael
Donation to MIC at the door.
Every Second Wednesday of the month, a leader from a different spiritual community will offer a meditation or spiritual practice and explain how it flows from the basic tenets of his/her faith tradition. Each gathering will include time for questions and insights that emerge from our shared time of intentional spiritual practice.
This month's leader is
Jiryu Rutschman-Byle, Green Gulch Farm Zen Center.
Jiryu Rutschman-Byler is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, with dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman.
He lives and teaches at
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center and is the head teacher of the Buddhadharma Sangha of San Quentin State Prison. Jiryu has lived continuously at Zen temples since the age of 20. He was ordained a priest in 2002 by Seido Lee deBarros, began teaching as shuso under Myogen Steve Stücky in 2008, and in 2014 received full authorization to teach, completing dharma transmission with Sojun Mel Weitsman.
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June
Interfaith Retreat
Wakefulness in a Time of Ecological Unrest
Green Gulch Zen Center
1601 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach
(includes a delicious vegetarian lunch)
Rev. Rob McClellan, Senior Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Rev. Lauren Van Ham, Spiritual Director & Dean for The Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley
How do we reclaim the wisdom of Earth embedded within our faith traditions? What spiritual practices support us amidst this climate crisis? How do we remember our place in the larger expression of Earth? This day of practice and discussion will inspire us to stay engaged and take mindful action during this critical time.
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Islamic Center of Mill Valley
Interfaith Iftar
Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 pm
Islamic Center of Mill Valley
62 Shell Road, Mill Valley, CA 94941
RSVP Required:
Join us for a meal that transcends any generational, ethnic, or religious differences. Iftar, "breaking the fast", is an important and holy act for Muslims during the sacred month of Ramadan. Join Muslim & Jewish community members in exploring parallel texts from the Koran and the Torah and celebrate our Marin interfaith community with a festive Halal/Kosher meal.
In light of recent Islamophobic events, MIC encourages your prayerful support of our Muslim brothers & sisters and your attendance at this Interfaith Iftar as a faithful action of solidarity.
ALL ARE WELCOME
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June -
- Standing for Justice, fundraiser to support Canal Alliance, Thursday, June 1, 7:00 pm, Tamalpais Community Center, Mill Valley
- A Prayer for the Planet, Requiem by Maurice Durufle, Friday, June 2, 8:00 - 9:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church San Anselmo.
- Golden Gate Bridge March, Moms demand action against gun violence, Saturday, June 3, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, North end of bridge near flag pole. Wear orange.
- Metta Gathering, Sensei Elaine Donlin facilitates a Metta Gathering, Tuesday, June 6, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Buddhist Temple of Marin, Mill Valley.
- North and South, Music of the Americas, Sunday, June 11, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church San Anselmo.
- Come Home to Your Self with Mixed-Media Journaling, 6 weeks starting Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm, 1510 5th Ave., San Rafael.
- Build with Pride in San Francisco, Saturday, June 17, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, Gilman Playground, San Francisco.
- Pride 2017, Spahr Center picnic, Saturday, June 17, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Marin Civic Center Lagoon Park, San Rafael.
July -
If you have an event that has a deadline, please let me know when submitting event. Thanks!
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YWCA Employment Support Program
The YWCA San Rafael offers an Employment Support Program for Women 50+ who need to get back in the workplace
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Our workshops assess, build and refine skills required in today's workplace as well as support to build confidence, feel inspired and validated. Whether you are unemployed, coming back to work after a break, or are looking for a career change, we have something for you! All classes are free. To sign up or learn more please contact:Gretchen 415-479-9922 or [email protected]. 4380 Redwood Hwy, Suite A-1, San Rafael, CA 94903
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