Weekly Newsletter | August 14, 2019
Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
Weekly Newsletter
Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento 
ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV
PO Box 15246
Sacramento, CA 95851
An Interfaith call to Prayer for Peace, Justice & Unity
An Interfaith call to Prayer for Peace, Justice & Unity

Although this event has passed, the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento would like to recognize the event and thank the organizers for including ICGS President Edrine Ddungu in the celebration:

The City of Elk Grove Diversity and Inclusion Commission presented “An Interfaith call to Prayer for Peace, Justice & Unity” last Sunday, August 4th, 3 to 4 pm. 

The event took place at FO GUANG SHAN BODHI TEMPLE, 8786 CALVINE RD.
August 16-18
Self-Management Program
Self-Management Program with Judy Johnson

“Are you looking for management skills?”

Please join us in warmly welcoming:

JUDY JOHNSON

As a lead facilitator, consultant and coach from Canada, Judy will be taking us on a journey of personal reprogramming through three days of insightful sessions and thoughtful workshops. Judy brings to us her
understanding and her experience.

❖ Ability to uncover the inherent strengths in
individuals and organizations
❖ Activities in the field of experiential learning
❖ Author, along with her two daughters, of the
“Seven Secrets of the Universe”

PROGRAM:

Fri, Aug 16th 6-8 pm Self-Management Program--
“Access Tools for Self-Transformation”

Sat, Aug 17th 9:00-Noon Workshop & Session--
“Win-win Solutions in a World of Differences”

Sun, Aug 18th 10:30-12:30 pm “Art of Creating Harmony in Relationships”
Rakhi Ceremony
Meditation for World Peace

PLEASE KINDLY RSVP
Call, text or WHATSAPP: 916- 717- 7281, or

Location:
2243 Sierra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA

See our flyer.
Saturday, August 17
2019 Sacramento Middle Eastern Culture and Food Festival
2019 Sacramento Middle Eastern
Culture and Food Festival

The goal of the festival is to promote the rich heritage and culture of the Middle East, provide an opportunity to network and connect with others in the community, and enjoy delicious food, music, and fun family entertainment.

Enjoy a day full of tasty Middle Eastern food, music, performances, and fun activities for the whole family

Saturday, August 17, 2019
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Free Entrance ~ Open to the Public

Register here:

Location:
La Sierra Community Center
5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608
Sunday, August 18th
Habitat for Humanity Unity Concert
Habitat for Humanity Unity Concert

Join us!

Building upon our sold out inaugural 2018 Unity
Concert led by the acclaimed Choral Director Steven
Johnson, we will bring together hearts and voices
from across the Sacramento Interfaith community to
celebrate diversity and unity.

This free and family friendly event is raising awareness
and support for the Habitat for Humanity Build for
Unity project. To learn more or get involved, visit

Sunday, August 18th
2 shows: 3 pm or 6 pm

Purchase tickets here:

Location:
St. John’s Lutheran Church
1701 L St, Sacramento, CA 95811

See our flyer.
Saturday, August 24
Annual Cultural Event
Annual Cultural Event

The Sacramento California North Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints presents an Annual Cultural Event, including food sampling and dance.

Saturday, August 24, 2019
6 – 8:30 pm

Location:
Hallam Park
751 Rio Tierra Ave, Sacramento

See our flyer.
Tuesday, August 27
Pause for Peace
Pause for Peace

An evening of celebration and
ceremonies together

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
5:30 – 8 p.m.

With Special Guest Sister Vedanti
Director of the Brahma Kumaris in Africa and Coordinator of the Pause for Peace Initiative in 30 African countries. She will take us on a journey
to the source of our kindness for emotional calm and mental clarity.

RSVP Appreciated!
Call: 916-922-7281 OR Text | Whatsapp: 916-717-7281 OR

Location:
Unitarian Universalist
2425 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento

See our flyer.
Starting Friday, August 23
Women's Empowerment Workshops
Women's Empowerment Workshops

Friday nights, 7-8 pm
August 23 - September 6

Location:
Salam Center
4541 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841

See our flyer.
Saturday, August 24
SSIP Open House and Ice Cream social 
SSIP Open House and Ice Cream social

South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership (SSIP) Food Closet 

SATURDAY AUGUST 24, from 2-4 PM

THIS IS WHY WE ARE CELEBRATING WITH AN AUGUST 24 OPEN HOUSE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL FOR THE COMMUNITY:

For the past 50 years, the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership (SSIP) Food Closet has provided nutritious, emergency food to those in need in Sacramento.
The primary mission of the SSIP Food Closet is to maintain and operate an emergency food distribution program to help alleviate food insecurity for South Sacramento area residents. Faith-based partner organizations, with assistance from local businesses and other community members, provide the support and resources for the food closet.
* Each year, SSIP Food Closet helps to feed over 50,000 individuals.
* A team of 150 volunteers provide over 11,000 hours of service a year.
* SSIP Food Closet employs 4 part time staff.
* SSIP Food Closet is open 5 days a week (except major holidays).
* Hours of SSIP Food Closet food distribution: 9 AM - 11:30 AM
* Service area for South Sacramento Zip codes: 95817, 95818, 95820, 95822, 95823, 
  95824, 95826, 95828, 95831, 95832.
* No one in need will be turned away.
* Donations can be mailed or made on-line at:  www.ssipfoodcloset.org
* SSIP Food Closet is a not-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.
* SSIP Food Closet Locaton is at 5625 24th Street (Bethany Church), Sacramento, CA 
  95822.
* Give us a call at 916-428-5290
 AND THIS IS WHY WE ARE HAVE AN iCE CREAM SOCAIL AND OPEN HOUSE (with 
 guided tours) on SATURDAY AUGUST 24 from 2-4 PM.
* STOP BY AND HELP US CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY.

Location:
SSIP Food Closet 
Bethany Presbyterian Church
5625 24th Street
Sacramento CA 95822
Moon Lecture Series: Fall, 2019
Moon Lectures

2019 Moon Lecture Series: provocative, progressive & enlightening

Fridays, 7:00 pm - September-December

Tickets available  here . (Scroll to the bottom of the page)

NOTE: Advance ticket sales often sell out. When they do, tickets and admittance may become available on the day of the event in the Lobby. 

Location:
St. Mark's UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2391 St. Marks Way ▪ Sacramento, CA 95864
916-483-7848 ▪  www.stmarksumc.com

See our flyer.
Friday, September 6
Kohaku & Edo Ensamble at the Mystic Café
Kohaku & Edo Ensamble at the Mystic Café

Spiritual Life Center presents, Kohaku & Edo Ensamble at the Mystic Café

Friday, September 6, 2019
Doors at 6:45, Program at 7:30 pm

The Mystic Café is a favorite event presented by the Music & Arts Ministry at Spiritual Life Center. The soiree is set in motion at 6:45 p.m. with a delightful courtyard gathering of friends, known or yet to be, to enjoy delicious Japanese appetizers and perhaps a glass of wine or sip of sake.

The festivities progress to an intimate café setting where the magic continues with the program at 7:30.

During intermission Japanese desserts are served to sweeten the evening all the more.



Location:
Spiritual Life Center
2201 Park Towne Circle, Sacramento, CA
Sunday, September 22
Women of Faith: 2
Center for Interfaith Studies in America
CISA

Invites You To Attend

Women of Faith: 2

An afternoon of conversation with three women of faith in our Greater Sacramento area...Part II of an on-going series...

Debra Lily, Baha’i
Beth White, Catholic
Firdos Sheikh, Muslim

Moderator: Jon Fish

Sunday, September 22, 2019, 4:00pm-5:30pm

No Cost Admission
Finger Foods and Beverage

Location:
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Pastor Jason Bense
4706 Arden Way
Carmichael, CA

See our flyer.
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Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento 
ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV
PO Box 15246, Sacramento, CA 95851