Weekly Newsletter | September 4, 2019
Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
Weekly Newsletter
Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento 
ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV
PO Box 15246
Sacramento, CA 95851
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
Saturday, September 7
"Doors Open" LGBT-themed musical
"Doors Open" LGBT-themed musical

Attached is a flyer about the "Doors Open" LGBT- themed musical to be held on Saturday, September 7th at First United Methodist Church, 2100 "J" Street, Sacramento. This event is free and sponsored by the Methodist Pride Collective, made up of members of several local United Methodist churches and addresses the issue of LGBT inclusion in American churches. 

For more information:

Location:
First United Methodist Church
2100 "J" Street, Sacramento

See our flyer.
Thursday, September 12
When Compassion Overcomes Fear
When Compassion Overcomes Fear

In this multi-media presentation, Jerry Permenter, founder of the East Texas AIDS Project, will read excerpts from his forthcoming AIDS memoir about those years, including his personal struggles, to demonstrate the fear, compassion and aftermath of his years establishing a system of care for those living with HIV. This is his first public presentation of work from his AIDS memoir, “Red Dirt Boy.”

The event takes place on Sept. 12 @ 7 p.m. (doors open at 6) at Bethany Presbyterian Church. It is FREE & open to all. Refreshments will be served.

September 12, 2019 
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

For more information:

Location:
Bethany Presbyterian Church
5625 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95822

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.
Tuesday, September 17
Padre Melo of Honduras to Speak on Migration
Padre Melo of Honduras to Speak on Migration

St. Francis Pathways for Justice Ministry is working with St. Ignatius and other local churches to bring Father Ismael Moreno Coto of Honduras to speak in Sacramento. A Jesuit priest popularly known as Padre Melo, he will be in the U.S. as a conference keynote speaker at Gonzaga University, and will then visit California.

Padre Melo holds masters degrees in philosophy and theology, and in 2015 received Norway’s Rafto Award for Human Rights and Freedom of Expression. In 2002 he founded the ERIC center that assists cases before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, related to activists murdered for their work in defense of the environment and human rights. He himself often receives death threats in response to his advocacy for human rights and democratic values through the news media in Honduras, where he directs Radio Progreso. 

Padre Melo will speak about the current mass migration from Honduras – the violence and poverty that is causing thousands of families to flee for their lives. Come hear this important voice for justice in the Americas:  

Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 PM

Location:
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
2620 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento
Enter on 27th Street for Free Parking

See our flyer.
Sunday, September 22
Callings: In Search of an Authentic Life
Callings: In Search of an Authentic Life

In this phenomenal workshop by author and speaker, Gregg Levoy will help you explore the psychological, spiritual and practical processes we encounter in listening and responding to our callings. The central question we’ll tackle together: What wants to emerge in your life right now?

Based on his book, Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life

Workshop is Sunday, September 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Registration is only $30!


Location:
Spiritual Life Center
2201 Park Towne Cir, Sacramento, CA 95825
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.
Thursday, October 17
6th Annual Courts and Clergy Conference
6th Annual Courts and Clergy Conference

Every year our church helps sponsor a Northern Ca Courts and Clergy Conference to encourage education and open dialogue between Faith leaders and our Judicial system.  

Attached is the final agenda and sign-up form for the 6th Annual Northern Ca Courts and Conference on Thursday, Oct 17, 2019. 
 
Our speakers are excited to share their areas of expertise and are planning a question and answer session after each class.  

Please attend if you can and invite others who would enjoy learning and sharing their experiences with Family Law, immigration, re-settlement and re-entry programs. 

All Faith Leaders and attorneys who are active in leadership positions in their churches, are invited to attend. Relief Society Presidents may enjoy the discussions on Family Law and Immigration. Bishops and High Councilors may also enjoy the classes on re-entry and re-settlement.  

Click these links for the agenda and registration form. There is a suggested $20 donation to cover breakfast and lunch. Attorneys may pay extra for CLEs. 

Please contact me with any questions.


Susan Ramsden, JD 
Assistant Director of Public Affairs  
Sacramento Coordinating Council

916 454-1423 office
916 454-2764 fax
916 717-6684 cell

Location:
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
2391 St. Mark’s Way
Sacramento, CA 95864

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