Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento Newsletter
ICGS Weekly UpdateMarch 16, 2016
  
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Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV
PO Box 15246
Sacramento, CA 95851
In This Issue
Saturday, April 9 TAMING SHAME: AN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILL FOR THE MODERN FAMILY

Taming Shame: An Important Life Skill for the Modern Family

In the hyper-connected world we navigate and in which our children are growing up, it is easy to experience shame inspiring events on and off line, ranging from bullying to sexual exploitation and addictions. The purpose of this symposium is to provide practical guidance on accepting shame as a part of the human condition which can be managed as a critical life skill.

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (PDT)
Living Smart Foundation
4701 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608

Click here for more information and tickets.
Sunday, April 17 STORIES OF IMMIGRATION                     

Stories of Immigration

The Latino-Jewish Forum is cultivating greater
understanding of the immigrant experience and
value for this country's diverse people. Join us as
we explore the immigrant experiences of Latinos
and Jews in America through two films followed
by a community conversation.

Sunday, April 17, 2016
Program: 2:15-5:15pm
Reception: 5:30-6:15pm

Click here for more information and a flyer.

Location:
Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community
24th Street Theater
2791 24th St, Sacramento, CA 95818

Contact & Additional Information:
www.facebook.com/LatinoJewishForum
or contact Jessica Braverman Birch at
jbirch@jewishsac.org or 916-486-0906
Monday, April 25 DRIVING FOR CHANGE GOLF TOURNAMENT, AWARDS DINNER AND AUCTION 

United Advocates for Children and Families 1st Annual Driving for Change Golf Tournament


Driving for Change
Mental Wellness:
Empower Parents, Invest in Children

The golf tournament will be held at the private Catta Verdera Country Club on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 9:00 am. The tournament will begin with a four (4) person Shotgun Scramble, including 18 holes of golf with golf cart and range balls, lunch, appetizers, cash bar and an awards dinner with auction. Enjoy a day of golf on a premier, members only golf course while supporting children, youth and families working toward mental wellness.

The guest speaker of the event will be the Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy, a national champion on mental health and the author of the Mental Health Parity Act; Founder, Kennedy Forum on Community Mental Health; Co-Founder, One Mind. He will speak on the importance of mental wellness within families.

Awards Dinner and Auction

Monday, April 25, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

For more information and to register, click here.
Monday, May 2 UNDERSTANDING: THE NATIVE AMERICAN WAY
 
Understanding:
The Native American Way
 
Knowing the spiritual path taken by our ancestors...
And followed in this day, as well.
 
May 2, 2016, 6:00-8:00pm

Admission is Free
Light Refreshments Served At 5:30pm

Sponsored By The Interfaith Council Of Greater Sacramento

 

Click here for a flyer.

 

Location:
Christ the King Retreat Center
6520 Van Maren Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Thursday, May 12 POWER OF ONE
 
POWER OF ONE

Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
Annual Event Honors
Leaders in Our Community

Thursday, May 12, 2016, 6:30-8:30 pm

Evening Agenda
Welcome
Musical selections
Banquet Dinner 

Community Award Presentation 

Introduction & Presentation 
2016 Honorees:
Monsignor Jim Kidder
Justice Cruz Reynoso
Ms. Margaret Johnson
Ms. Lisa Culp

Click on our flyer for more information.

Location:
St. Ignatius Parish, 3245 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825 

Book your table soon! Full Table $500, Half Table $250, Per Person $75
Mail your checks to  ICGS, PO Box 15246, Sacramento, CA 95951
or click on a link below for tickets online:

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 to work 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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