In my childhood we did May Poles at school and in our little community. We loved them. There were many activities involved in celebrating that which brought about the May Pole. A couple of years ago in the south of Germany, while visiting there, we watched a May Pole demonstration and celebration. "A maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dance often takes place. The festivals may occur on May Day, although in some countries it is instead erected at Midsummer. In some cases the maypole is a permanent feature that is only utilized during the festival, although in other cases it is erected specifically for the purpose before being taken down again." That has caused me to think about the festivities of our hearts and what stands ready for us to utilize when celebrating family, friends, God and doing good/service. We are hopeful that May 2016 is filled with good and honorable festivities of life where others are enriched as well. In that spirit we try to sponsor a worthwhile event each month. We hope you will join us.

New programs continue to be added. A great variety of religions and religious practices are making it to our airwaves for the 900,000 viewers in our area.  ICGS continues to be one of two owners in America with a faith channel and approach. Of course, we are most grateful to the Cable Commission here who helps us a great deal. Comcast carries us on Channel 20, AT&T on Channel 14 and SureWest/Consolidated on Channel 19.  If you want to televise, reach out at our website sacramentointerfaith.org  or sacramentofaithtv.org.

Construction on the new Friendship Park is really rolling onward. Buildings and pavilions are nearly done now and the landscaping will begin in the next 30 days.  This is a major improvement on North C Street and will benefit so many who are homeless and away from shelter and protection that shade, shower and sociability can provide. This is a wonderful improvement that Loaves and Fishes has made. Additionally, Lisa Culp, the founder of Women's Empowerment, on North A Street, will be honored at Power of One in mid-May. So much good is being done in so many ways. Check out the variety of things unfolding in this newsletter.

Thank you to these Faith Groups/Organizations that either paid their ICGS membership dues or made donations to the ICGS in April:

Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento
Annual Event Honors

Leaders in Our Community

or click on a link below for tickets online:

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.

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.

Understanding
The Native American Way
 
Knowing the spiritual path taken by our ancestors...
And followed in this day, as well.
 
May 2, 2016, 6:30-8:00 pm

Admission is Free
Light Refreshments Served At 6 pm

Sponsored By The Interfaith Council Of Greater Sacramento

Location:
Christ the King Retreat Center
6520 Van Maren Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

  

I am emailing you today with exciting news! We have the go-ahead for a groundbreaking from the City on the land where the two Build for Unity homes will be located!!! An official invite flyer will follow at the beginning of next week, however I wanted to get the date and time to you today so that you could get it on your calendar and start getting the word out among your contacts and the members of your faith community.
 
WHAT: Build for Unity Groundbreaking Ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday, May 11th at 8:00 am
WHERE: 1045 Neal Road Sacramento, CA 95838
WHY: Short ceremony which will symbolize the start of the Build for Unity project as we be begin infrastructure on the project. Above ground construction and volunteer opportunities to participate in building of the two homes will begin late this summer in July/August.
 
A Facebook event has been created for the Build for Unity Groundbreaking Ceremony. Please share the link below on your social media and invite your friends attend to help get the word out! https://www.facebook.com/events/804660989638097/
 
Thank you for all of your support for this amazing project to build hope, homes and unity in our community!
 
Regards,
 
Leah Miller | Director of Development
819 North 10th Street Sacramento CA 95811 | Web: www.HabitatGreaterSac.org  
Direct: (916) 440-1215 ext. 1131 |  LMiller@HabitatGreaterSac.org
Facebook: /HabitatGreaterSac  | Twitter: @SacHabitat | Instagram:@SacHabitat | LinkedIn

  

  

  

"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."