| Power of One - Address Correction |
We are sending this Weekly Update out early to let you know that the spelling of the Power of One street address has changed, so you can find it easily via Google, etc. Here's the updated address:
LDS Meetinghouse
3001 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826
Please use this address instead of the address listed in the flyer below. We hope to see you there this Thursday!
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| Power of One Banquet Event - May 15 | |
Please join us at our annual POWER OF ONE Banquet Event on May 15!
OUR HONOREES
Ms. Mary Wesley, Musician/Activist/Jericho
Ms. Elizabeth White, Our Lady of Assumption
Pastor Rick Cole, Capital Christian Center
Dr. Ephraim Williams, St Paul's Missionary Baptist
Full course dinner served. Entertainment provided.
Another evening of giving back, too. "Women's Empowerment"
As we recognize faith leaders in our community.
Table Sponsor: $500 (seats eight) -- Half Table: $250 - Individuals: $65
Registration:
Mail check payable to Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
to ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV
PO Box 15246, Sacramento, CA 95851
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| May 14 Anniversary of Imprisoned Bahá'í Leaders in Iran | |
May 14 is the sixth anniversary of the incarceration of seven leaders of the Bahá'í Faith in Iran who have been jailed for no other reason than their membership in this persecuted Faith. For six years, these leaders have languished in jail, victims of a travesty of justice and condemned to the longest period of incarceration of any prisoners of conscience in their country.
Bahá'ís in the US are seeking support from the US Congress through House Resolution 109, which condemns the government of Iran for its persecution of Iran's Bahá'ís. We hope to add to the 91 current cosponsors of the resolution, as the number of cosponsors will be seen by the Iranian regime as proof the resolution has strong support.
The Interfaith Council Board of Trustees recently sent a letter to Representative Tom McClintock (Granite Bay) of the 4th Congressional District, urging him to become a cosponsor. We were happy to learn that Rep. McClintock has signed onto H.Res.109 and we appreciate his support. We ask you, on May 14, to telephone the Washington offices of your congressional representatives and -- if they are not yet cosponsors of H.Res.109 -- to request their support. You may find out who your congressional representative is here. Information on current cosponsors of H.Res.109 can be obtained by accessing the list here. If your representative is not on this list, express your hope that the representative will cosponsor the pending resolution, H.Res.109, in defense of Bahá'ís and other prisoners of conscience. Ask sympathetic friends and relatives to join this effort. Together we can stand up for religious freedom. |
Each Mind Matters Campaign - May 18
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I want to invite you to join me along with several churches and faith communities as we commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month in May. As part of the California Mental Health Authority's Each Mind Matters Campaign we will honor individuals and families living with mental health concerns the entire month of May and during a special Day of Worship on Sunday, May 18th; by wearing the green mental health awareness ribbons and taking pictures for a visible display of faith communities standing in solidarity to support wellness for our community. Pictures may be submitted to me and also posted on the church website and other social media sites (facebook, twitter etc.) Some of the churches are even committed to having a special focus on mental health Sunday, May 18th, in service by showing the following video Each Mind Matters: Monique's Story and reading a short message of hope. Pastor Monique Tarver Pictures can be sent to: moniquetarver@yahoo.com |
| Annual Membership Meeting for ICGS - June 3 |
Location: Sacramento Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 6045 Camellia Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819
Please join us for the Annual Membership Meeting & Potluck on Tuesday evening, June 3! The meeting provides a review of the work of the ICGS and Sacramento Faith TV over the past year, plans for the future, as well as election by the ICGS membership of the members of the Board of Trustees. The meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the positive achievements of interfaith cooperation, and to plan for the many challenges we face in seeking to build a more caring, compassionate and just community. All people of faith are welcome, members or not.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
6:30pm, supper via potluck
7:00-7:15pm, Business meeting
8:00pm, Adjournment
Please spread the word ASAP to all you know. Invite others in your own faith who might be interested in attending.
Thanks,
Jon
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| Day of Dialogue - June 11 | |
DAY OF DIALOGUE: XII
Sponsored By: The Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento "All faiths. All people. All the time."
The Day of Dialogue is a gathering every 3-4 months of Greater Sacramento area faith and community leaders - and all who want to attend - to listen and learn, and to discuss with others the topics pertinent to our days, times, congregations and homes. Our Theme For This Night:
"Climate" Wednesday, June 11, 6:00pm
6:00-6:30pm - Finger foods, coffee, water and conversation
6:30-7:30pm - Questions and Answers Hosted By: Center for Spiritual Awareness
1275 Starboard Drive
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Rev. Georgia Prescott, Senior Minister Moderated By: Jon Fish
Directions, etc., please contact host: Rev. Ramona J. Goodge, Staff Minister @ cellphone #916-662-5602
Flyer: Day of Dialogue XII
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| Sacramento Faith TV | |
A great way to spread the good news of your church or congregation! Call Ron Hermann at 916.519.0577
Sacramento Faith TV (formerly the Religious Coalition for Cable Television - RCCTV) provides faith and values programming from both local and national sources 24 hours a day on Cable Channels 20 (Comcast) and 19 (SureWest) in Sacramento County. The local programming is also available through simulcasting on sacramentofaithtv.org.
"30 Minutes of Faith" show interviews with faith leaders throughout our region and the topics of discussion between Jon Fish and his guests is enlightening and informative. Please note the following schedule changes: Monday 7am and 7:30pm / Wed. 9pm / Fri. 6pm / Sun. 9pm
You can also watch "30 Minutes of Faith" on YouTube. |
| ICGS Mission Statement |
"The mission of the Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento is to promote respect for all faiths and religious human rights for all, to encourage faiths working together for better understanding and acceptance of all faiths and their people, to encourage a cohesive hand of all faiths in social services, to implement programs for the basic needs in the community and to help protect religious freedom as an element of human rights for all." |
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Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento and Sacramento Faith TV are part of the Interfaith Service Bureau
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