Weekly Newsletter | July 3, 2019
Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
Weekly Newsletter
Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento 
ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV
PO Box 15246
Sacramento, CA 95851
Saturday July, 6
Live in the Light Silence Retreat
Live in the Light
Uncover, Awaken and Ignite Spiritual Flame within Silence Retreat

Live in the Light, surrendering completely to the
Universe, God, the Divine, or whatever you call that unseen, yet powerful force: the Creator. “The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind. The quieter you become the more you are able to hear.” - Rumi

Saturday July, 6th
9am - 5pm
Or
10am - 6pm

Benefits:

  • To empower to say past is past -open to new sunshine
  • Let go old uncomfortable feelings- experience acceptance
  • Ready to work inside out - when power is inside, reflect outside
  • Learn to love myself and become my own Healer and invite God as my Highest Healer
  • Unlock and unblock myself - go to open air breath fresh
  • Increase appreciations, thankfulness, gratefulness, feel freedom from blame and guilt
  • and defamation
  • Date with myself and God to recharge, redesign reprogram for next level of journey
  • Reaching stars - going beyond gravitation of this world

$25 Facility Usage Fees

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

Location:
Christ the King – Retreat Center
6520 Van Maren Ln, Citrus Heights, CA-95621

See our flyer.
Thursday, July 11
Groundbreaking Event for Interfaith Build for Unity Project
Join Habitat and Vice Mayor Guerra for a very special Groundbreaking Event for our Interfaith Build for Unity Project!

Thursday, July 11th
8am-8:30am

Join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, our interfaith Build for Unity Partners, and Vice Mayor Guerra for a very special groundbreaking event on our upcoming interfaith Build for Unity Project!

This ceremony will symbolize the start of the project as we begin the infrastructure. Above ground construction and volunteer opportunities will begin this fall.


Contact Kaitlyn Bathke at KBathke@HabitatGreaterSac.org for more information on the Build for Unity project and how to get involved in the building!

A special thanks to our newest partners, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, Lutheran Church of the Ascension, and the V Street Mosque for their recent contributions to the project!

Location:
5125 Stoner Drive Sacramento, CA 95820

See our flyer.
Starting Thursday, August 8
TransForMission with Rev. Donna Apidone
TransForMission with Rev. Donna Apidone

Join Capital Public Radio’s Rev. Donna Apidone for an updated version of her long-running class, “TransForMission” This class is designed to help you discover your purpose and answer these questions.

  • What can I do for my community?
  • What are the values I share with my family and friends?
  • How can I do my best at work?
  • How do I maximize my health?
  • How do I find balance?
  • What will I do in retirement?
  • How can I navigate current politics?

Rev. Donna’s book “TransForMission” is required for this class. Registration fee includes the book.

TransForMission takes place on Thursdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $60. Registration link here.

In addition, Rev. Donna will be speaking at Spiritual Life Center on Sunday August 4th. She will present Stand Up! Speak Up! Grow Up, which will cover the three most important elements of modern life:

  • the courage of our convictions
  • the grace of our expression
  • the wisdom of our decisions

Location:
Spiritual Life Center 
2201 Park Towne Circle
Sacramento, CA 95825
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.
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.
Save the Date: Thursday, September 26
Women of Faith: 2
Center for Interfaith Studies in America
CISA
Invites You To Attend

Women of Faith: 2

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

Debra Lily, Baha’i
Jeannie Anderson-West, Catholic
Firdos Sheikh, Muslim

Moderator: Jon Fish

Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm
No Cost – Finger Foods and Drink

Location:
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish
3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825

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Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento 
ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV
PO Box 15246, Sacramento, CA 95851