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Is your organization sponsoring an Interfaith event or opportunity in the Bay Area? To have your event listed here, send the information to calendar@interfaithspace.org; please include the name, date and time, description, cost (if any) and contact information.
Bay Area events focused on developing and strengthening interfaith relationships.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm, Sunnyvale
Pacifica Institute:
Current Situation in Education
and Higher Education
Pacifica Institute is hosting Assemblymember Paul Fong representing 22nd State Assembly District of California. Assemblymember Fong will be answering your questions on the Current Situation in Education and Higher Education. RSVP is required to pacificasv.org/rsvp. Free event; lunch will be served. For more information, see www.pacificasv.or
Location: Pacifica Institute-Silicon Valley Branch, 1257 Tasman Dr Unit B, Sunnyvale.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Stanford
What is Tolerance?:
Pacifica Institute
Please join a short presentation and open discussion "What is Tolerance?" with Byron Bland, Senior Consultant and Lecturer at Stanford University. What is tolerance? It is more than indifference and broader than what is comfortable and familiar. What are its limits? Are there things we cannot or should not tolerate? What is the difference between "tolerating" and an attitude of true tolerance?
Dinner will be served. Event is free of charge and open to public. Sponsored by Pacifica Institute, San Francisco. Please RSVP
Location: Oak Lounge East, Tresidder Memorial Union, Stanford University
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:30 am - 10:30 am, San Leandro
Is Peace Possible? An Interfaith Perspective
Speaker: Vanessa Gomez Brake. Vanessa is Director of Operations & Outreach at The Chaplaincy Institute, an Interfaith Seminary in Berkeley, California. In 2011, she was recognized by the North American Interfaith Network as a Young Adult Scholar. For several years, Vanessa has served as Research Assistant for the Abrahamic Family Reunion, a project that offers ways to use psychological and spiritual approaches in reconciling conflicts among Jews, Christians, and Muslims. She is active in the Bay Area as a community educator, peacemaker and participant in a variety of interfaith activities. $5 suggested donation. For more information call (510) 483-4712 or email bafcoffice@gmail.com
Location: Bay Area Family Church, 2305 Washington Ave., San Leandro.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 4:00 pm, Sunnyvale
Pacifica Institute:
The American Political System
Pacifica Institute is hosting David Whittum, who currently serves as the Vice Mayor of Sunnyvale. Mr. Whittum will be introducing the Pacifica community to the American Political System. Please join us for this very informative session. RSVP is required at pacificasv.org/rsvp. Refreshments will be served. More info at pacificasv.org
Location: Pacifica Institute-Silicon Valley Branch, 1257 Tasman Dr Unit B, Sunnyvale.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 1:30 - 3:00 pm, San Jose
Interreligious Leaders Forum
This session of the SiVIC Interreligious Leaders Forum, open to the public, will involve a discussion of The Muslim Next Door by Sumbul Ali-Karamali, one of the books chosen for 2012 by Silicon Valley Reads. RSVP to info@sivicouncil.org
Location: First Congregational Church, 1980 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose.
Sunday, March 11, 2012, 1:15 to 3:30 pm, San Jose
Women's Interfaith Dialogue:
Teachings on Forgiveness and Reconciliation across traditions
The intention of this group for women is to learn deeply from each other's practices and cultures in personal and meaningful ways. Participants in prior gatherings have felt enriched by these exchanges. All typically leave with greater appreciation of both their own and of other women's traditions and commitments. For information, contact Sharla.
Location: First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, California 95125
Public events sponsored by specific religious groups that may help others understand their tradition and concerns more fully.
Send your events to: calendar@interfaithspace.org
October 11, 2011- February 26, 2012, San Jose
Ingenious Innovations:
Islamic Science Rediscovered
Islamic Science Rediscovered celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars and scientists in the arts, astronomy, engineering, exploration, flight, mathematics, optics, and medicine. This amazing, interactive exhibition reveals 1000 years of discovery on 3 continents – Africa, Europe and Asia – and is suitable for all ages. Designed to unearth the scientific know-how of an Islamic Golden Age, the exhibition showcases the primary fields of Islamic scientific endeavor including: architecture, arts, astronomy, engineering, exploration, flight, mathematics, medicine, optics and water control. Beginning Wed Dec 21, 2011 through February 26, 2012, admission to this exhibition is free. More information.
Location: Tech Museum, 201 South Market Street, San Jose.
February 3, - March 17, Cupertino
Invoking Peace-
Islamic Art Exhibit
Invoking Peace interweaves tradition and innovation, faith and activism. Artworks include calligraphy, painting, digital arts, sculpture, and ceramics. Euphrat Gallery is open Mondays through Thursdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, with special hours on Saturday, March 3, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, and Sunday, March 11, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Open to tour groups by appointment. Call 408-864-5464.
A reception for the artists will be held on Thursday, February 9, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, with a calligraphy demonstration by Zubair Simab.
Location: Euphrat Musem of Art, DeAnza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino.
Various Times, Locations around Santa Clara County
Getting to Know American Muslims
and Their Faith
Speakers from ING (Islamic Networks Group) will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States. Q&A follows.
Saturday, February 4, 10:30 am-Reshma Hyder
Co-sponsored by Friends of Saratoga Library.
Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga
View flyer
Information: (408) 867-6126
Saturday, February 18, 2:00 pm- Imran Maskatia
Alviso Branch Library, 5050 N. First St., San Jose
Information: (408) 808-2173
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 pm - Ismael Nass-Duce
Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose
Information: (408) 808-2173
Saturday, March 10, 2:00 pm - Imran Maskatia
East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library,
1102 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose
Information: (408) 808-2173
Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 pm - Ismael Nass-Duce
Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill
View flyer
Information: (408) 779-3196
Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 pm - Ismael Nass-Duce
Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy
Information: (408) 842-8207
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 pm, San Jose
Silicon Valley Reads 2012-
A Panel Discussion:
What it is Like to be the Muslim Next Door?
A panel discussion with Dr. Mohammad Qayoumi, President of San Jose State University, Muhammed Chaudhry, President of Silicon Valley Education Foundation, author Sumbul Ali-Karamali, and Raania Mohsen, Executive Director of the Cities Association of Santa Clara County, moderated by Barbara Marshman, Mercury News Editorial Pages Editor. Co- sponsored by Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley and The Tech Museum. This event will be recorded for broadcast in March on KLIV Radio. Free admission – tickets to the museum not required. Information: 408-294-8324.
Location: Tech Museum, 201 South Market Street, San Jose.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 pm, San Jose
Carpets and Computers
Lecture by Prof. Minoo Moallem on the influence of weaving and carpet looms on the development of computers in the West. Minoo Moallem, Professor of Gender and Women's Studies at UC Berkeley, challenges the mainstream stereotypical representation of Islam and Muslims as backward, fanatical, and pre-modern by showing how Islamic nationalism and fundamentalism are by-products of modernity. Using magazines, novels, and films, she offers a feminist transnational analysis of contemporary Iranian culture that questions dominant binaries of modern and traditional, West and East, secular and religious, and civilized and barbaric. She is the author of "Between Warrior Brother and Veiled Sister. Islamic Fundamentalism and the Cultural Politics of Patriarchy in Iran". Buy tickets now.
Location: Tech Museum, 201 South Market Street, San Jose.
Events that address issues of public concern with an alliance of people from different religious traditions.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 7:00 pm Los Gatos
Paranoid Politics- Islamophobia, McCarthyism and the Yellow Peril
Muslims are not the first group in America to be targeted by paranoid people who are afraid and looking for someone to blame. This panel discussion will cover three periods in U.S. history when groups who are "different" -- Muslims since 9/11, Jews during the McCarthy Communist witch hunts, and Asians during World War II - were persecuted in politics and the media. Panelists include Wajahat Ali, playwright, attorney and lead author of "Fear Inc., The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America" produced with Center for American Progress, Congressman Mike Honda, and Dr. Larry Gerston, emeritus professor at San Jose State University and political analyst for NBC11. Co-sponsored by Islamic Networks Group, the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI), League of Women Voters - Southwest Santa Clara Valley and San Jose-Santa Clara branches, Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley. This program will be recorded for broadcast on KLIV Radio later in April. Information: (408) 354-1242.
Location: Jewish Community Center Auditorium at the Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Rd., Los Gatos
South Bay CROP Hunger Walk
Mark the date now, and plan to join hundreds of concerned people from different religious communities across the valley in a walk to raise money for food and relief work around the world. Last year 424 walkers raised over $51,000! We're hoping for an even stronger representation of the interreligious community this year. Watch for more details.
Ongoing opportunities to learn more about other religious traditions from a variety of speakers and activities.
San Jose, Wednesday evenings 7:30- 8:30 pm
Interfaith Devotions and Prayer
Consort with the followers of all religions
in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship.
-- Baha’ullah
Bring your earnest prayers, your best-loved devotions, meditations, and scriptures and join us in devotion and prayer for the peace and unity of our families, our communities, our nation, our world. Location: San Jose Bahá’í Center, 945 Willow Street. San Jose CA 95125.
San Jose
The Dances of Universal Peace meet the First Friday of every Month at 8:00 PM on the Labyrinth under the dome of the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, 130 North Third Street, across from St. James Park. There is free parking on the street and in the parking garage at the corner of St. John Street and Third Street.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Beginners and experienced dancers join the circle together with simple movements and the singing of sacred chants and songs from the many faith traditions of Earth. No experience is necessary - just an open heart and mind.Each dance is taught as we go. Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended. There is no charge, however, donations are welcome to International Network of the Dances of Universal Peace and the First Unitarian Church.
Matthew Fox has said “The Dances of Universal Peace put into our hearts and bodies the awe of living, the love ot the universe, the experience of community, the delight at the breath we all share, the coming together of cosmos, psyche and deep ecumenism that the human race yearns for today. They provide empowerment to heal and to celebrate, to pray in a curved and cosmological manner, to include body at the center of worship once again.” -Matthew Fox
For more information, contact Patrick Smiley or telephone 408-265-8937 and leave a message with your telephone number.
Stanford
Walk the Labyrinth
Our Friday labyrinth is the perfect way to begin calming your mind as you greet your well-deserved weekend. If life has you wandering aimlessly in circles, embark on a personal journey that's stood the test of time for thousands of years. Enter the labyrinth and discover that walking in circles can actually put direction back in your life - that the rhythm and simplicity of following a clear path can quiet your mind, help you find balance, facilitate meditation, insight and celebration. Wander aimlessly no more. Come: Walk the labyrinth and discover how truly liberated your mind and spirit can be! All are welcome to enjoy its benefits at no cost. Friday, September 28, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Memorial Church, Stanford Quadrangle.
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Interfaith Events Calendar
Other Interfaith Events in the wider San Francisco Bay Area are regularly listed on the Presidio Interfaith Center Calendar of Events.
