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World Interfaith Harmony Week is the first week of February. The World Interfaith Harmony Week arose out of the work of the Common Word initiative. On October 20, 2010, after being proposed by King Abdullah II of Jordan, it was unanimously adopted by the UN and henceforth the first week of February will be observed as a World Interfaith Harmony Week. Plans are already underway for the second celebration February , and sponsors are now inviting groups and individuals who are planning events to observe the week to post them at worldinterfaithharmony.com. You can also find resources and background materials on the site.
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News & Notes, the occasional blog from Interfaith Space with information about events and commentary on interfaith/ multifaith/ interreligious issues, has received a face lift. Check out our new look at the Interfaith Space website: go to www.interfaithspace.org and click on "News & Notes." We invite your comments or responses.
Send your news! Let the community know about events that are open to the public and are either interfaith or offer an opportunity for others to learn about your faith community. Send information to calendar@interfaithspace.org.
[Interreligious Calendar events are taken from the Multifaith Action Society Multifath Calendar 2011 and other sources. See also the Online Interfaith Calendar and the BBC Interfaith Calendar] NOTE: Jewish Holidays begin at sundown the day before. Buddhist holidays are observed on many different days, according to local tradition.
"Interfaith Opportunities" focuses on specifically interfaith events; "Take Action" offers opportunities to take action on issues of concern with people from other religious traditions, and "Meet Your Neighbors" includes events that are sponsored by a specific religious group but which are open to the wider community. Items for the calendar can be sent to calendar@interfaithspace.org
Click on highlighted links below for more information-
December 1-4, 2011, Santa Clara
6th Annual International Conference
Engaging the Other:
The Power of Compassion
At a time when polarization is the culprit, a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference addressing the roots of fear-based belief systems, negative stereotypes, prejudice, polarization, scapegoating, enemy images, and artificial barriers of misunderstanding and distrust that divide us.
Sunday, December 11, 2011, 4:00 - 9:00 pm, Newark
Featured speakers: Imam Zaid Shakir, Rais Bhuiyan, and Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian. Also including a Conversation with Muslim Scholars and a Civil Rights Panel Discussion.
Sunday January 15, 2012, 1:45 to 4:00 pm, San Jose
Women's Interfaith Dialogue:
Women as Spiritual leaders across our traditions
The intention of this group for women is to learn deeply from each other's practices and cultures in personal and meaningful ways.
Public events sponsored by specific religious groups that may help others understand their tradition and concerns more fully.
Beginning October 11, 2011, San Jose
Designed to unearth the scientific know-how of an Islamic Golden Age that is all too strange and unfamiliar to Western culture, Islamic Science Rediscovered demystifies this grand civilization and introduces visitors to the vast influence of its discoveries and inventions on contemporary society.
Events that address issues of public concern with an alliance of people from different religious traditions.
Saturday, December 10, 2011, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, San Jose
The “Youth for Human Rights” group that is newly formed for Silicon Valley will be holding its 2nd annual “Walk for Human Rights.” The purpose of “Youth for Human Rights” is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Saturday, December 10, 2011 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Campbell
Amanda Network Anti-Bullying: 3rd Annual Candlelight Vigil
We represent a growing network of concerned people of faith and citizens. We intend to stop bullying, cyber bullying and other forms of violence against our kids and teens.
January 18, 2012, 8:30 - 10:00 am, San Jose
SAVE THE DATE: Faith Collaborative Kick-Off Meeting
A follow-up on the November meeting of religious communities interested in helping with re-entry of former prisoners.
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Help us share your good news! If you know of interfaith opportunities that are coming up- please let us know so they can be included on the Interfaith Space Calendar. Send information to calendar@interfaithspace.org.
I have begun writing an occasional blog for Examiner.com, as their San Jose Interfaith Examiner. I'll be posting more extended articles there, and welcome your suggestions for events to publicize, interviews with interfaith leaders, and news about interfaith relationships.
