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Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento Newsletter |
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ICGS Weekly Update | April 6, 2016 |
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In today's newsletter, we missed including an article about ACTS OF MERCY - SACRAMENTO events happening throughout the month of April. Here's an updated newsletter with the ACTS OF MERCY - SACRAMENTO article listed first.
Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV PO Box 15246 Sacramento, CA 95851
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April ACTS OF MERCY - SACRAMENTO - VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS NEEDED | Wednesday, April 6 THE FRESHER PASSOVER EXPERIENCE | Saturday, April 9 TAMING SHAME: AN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILL FOR THE MODERN FAMILY | Monday April 11 CANDLELIGHT VIGIL - REMEMBERING VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE | Sunday, April 17 STORIES OF IMMIGRATION | Saturday, April 23 MAYOR'S CANDIDATE FORUM ON HOMELESSNESS | Monday, April 25 DRIVING FOR CHANGE GOLF TOURNAMENT, AWARDS DINNER AND AUCTION | Sunday May 1 COMMUNITYWIDE YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION | Monday, May 2 UNDERSTANDING: THE NATIVE AMERICAN WAY | Thursday, May 12 POWER OF ONE | Friday, May 13 FRESH START CERTIFICATION | Tuesday, May 24 FEARLESS COMMUNICATION ABOUT DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND ADDICTION |
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April ACTS OF MERCY - SACRAMENTO - VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS NEEDED
JustServe.org, together with local 501(c)(3) organizations, present to you Sacramento's biggest volunteering event. Acts of Mercy - Sacramento is in need of donations for homeless shelters, crisis centers, food and clothing closets, Veteran's associations, woman's shelters and transitional housing. Tune in to our Facebook page and Twitter account (ActsOfMercySac) and use the hashtag #SacWillAct to spread the word on Acts of Mercy - Sacramento. Please bring donations to the project site by April 30 - see our SERVICE OPPORTUNIES flyer for details.
Acts of Mercy - Sacramento is an unprecedented partnership of non-profit, religious and civic organizations that will work together during April 2016 to collect donations and perform service projects that will benefit more than 50 charities, and tens of thousands of individuals. As local organizations work cooperatively, individuals and groups in every corner of our community will "Be the ME in Acts of Mercy."
Coordination, training, support, materials, logistics, and mentoring will be provided through JustServe. Non-profit organizations can email Susan.Ramsden@gmail.com to seek a listing on the JustServe website at JUSTSERVE.ORG. To see sample DONATION PROJECTS and SERVICE PROJECTS, click on our flyer. |
Wednesday, April 6 THE FRESHER PASSOVER EXPERIENCE
The Founding Fathers understood that the Exodus was the inspiration for the American struggle for freedom. Each spring, the Passover holiday reminds us of the universality of the longing for freedom and invites us to apply this message to our own times. Freedom from Hunger is the first and foremost freedom of all. With your support, we can integrate the efforts of organizations engaging young leaders in making sure that every child goes to bed well-fed, and every adult too. Imagine next year celebrating universal access to healthier food throughout America's Farm to Fork Capital! Please join us on Wednesday April 6 at 6 p.m. for a very special Fresher Passover Experience. Tickets are $50 for an amazing five course dinner, music by Roger Smith (Tower of Power) and Kevin Chokan (Diana Ross' lead guitarist for many years), and the knowledge that you are part of creating a Fresher Sacramento, free from hunger.
Location: The Grand 1215 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814
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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. |
Monday April 11 CANDLELIGHT VIGIL - REMEMBERING VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL - REMEMBERING VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
All are invited to light a candle and share stories*
IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL CRIME VICTIM' RIGHTS WEEK (NCVRW) REMEMBERING VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE and an opportunity for Crime Survivors to create a safe space for healing Date: Monday April 11, 2016 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament 1017 11th St., Sacramento, California 95814 *For more information contact Julio Escobar at 415 861-9579, or email at escobarj@sfarch.org Organized by CSJ and the Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry, hosted by the Diocese of Sacramento Restorative Justice Program.
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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
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Saturday, April 23 MAYOR'S CANDIDATE FORUM ON HOMELESSNESS
MAYOR'S CANDIDATE FORUM ON HOMELESSNESS
Angelique Ashby, Tony Lopez, Russell Rawlings, Darrell Steinberg Pastor Joy Johnson, Moderator April 23, 2016, 4:30 - 6:00pm ~ see flyer for details Location: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Great Hall 2620 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95816
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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. |
Sunday May 1 COMMUNITYWIDE YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION
May 1, 2016. Communitywide Yom HaShoah Commemoration. Details TBD. The commemoration begins with a candlelight procession. Survivors and refugees and their children and descendants to gather at 6:15pm in the social hall just beyond the foyer. Program is 6:30-8:00pm.
Location: Mosaic Law Congregation 2300 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95825 For more information about JCRC, contact Jessica Braverman Birch at 916-486-0906 ext. 308 or jbirch@jewishsac.org. |
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, 3235 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 95851
or click on a link below for tickets online:
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Friday, May 13 FRESH START CERTIFICATION
Fresh Start Certification (for educators, healing professionals and faith leaders)
About this training: Professionals working with children who suffer from anxiety, depression and addiction, often encounter challenges when parents are uncertain or lack confidence about their leadership role at home to promote healing and learning (academic and life skills). When: Fri. May 13, 11am to 3pm Location: 919 Reserve Dr., Roseville (Beloved Recovery) Fee: $55 Includes current edition of Fresh Start manual and a Fresh Start Trainer Guide, and lunch. To reserve your spot and learn about CEUs sponsored by On Site Strategies, contact: joanna@coreconnectivity.org |
Tuesday, May 24 FEARLESS COMMUNICATION ABOUT DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND ADDICTION
Fearless communication about drugs, alcohol and addiction
About this workshop: Explores how the cyber-social ream is informing children about drugs & alcohol and how to talk about the feelings and urges that tempt us to abuse substances and establish open communication with your child so you can impart wisdom. When: Tues., May 24, 6:30pm-8pm Location: St. Joseph Marello Catholic Parish 7200 Auburn Folsom Rd., Granite Bay, CA 95746
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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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