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| Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento Newsletter |
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| ICGS Weekly Update | April 13, 2016 |
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Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
ICGS / Sacramento Faith TV
PO Box 15246
Sacramento, CA 95851
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 COME SING WITH US!
COME SING WITH US!!!
JOIN the Greater Sacramento Interfaith Choir
AUDITIONS for the 2016-2017 Inaugural Season
Are being scheduled now!!!
If you are interested in singing with a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds, an amazing catalogue of inspirational music from all over the world, email Ifamodupe Edington, creative director at sacinterfaithchoir@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an audition. |
 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. |
 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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Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento and
Sacramento Faith TV are part of the Interfaith Service Bureau
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