Welcome to the semi-monthly bulletin of news and events from the Marin Interfaith Council.
For more information visit our website at www.marinifc.org. Thank you for your interest in MIC.
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MIC News
Rally in Solidarity Against the Separation of Families
Wednesday, June 20, a large crowd of Marin residents gathered near the Civic Center to stand in solidarity against the separation of families. Marin's "Families Belong Together" Vigil was organized by local groups concerned about the administration's immigration policies, including Indivisible Marin, Indivisible Sausalito, Marin County People Power, Novato Stands United, REsisters and SURJ Marin. MIC Executive Director, Rev. Scott Quinn, was one of the speakers for the evening, emphasizing the one human family to which we all belong.
To view photos from the event click
HERE.
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Responding to Supreme Court Decision
MIC stands in solidarity with our Muslim sisters and brothers in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision on the travel ban. Click here for a statement from the Islamic Network Group's Know Your Neighbor: Multi-faith Encounters Campaign, of which MIC is a co-signer/partner
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MIC Accepting Applications for Appointee to Buck Family Fund's Trustees
MIC gratefully acknowledges
Abbess Fu Schroeder of Green Gulch Farm Zen Center for serving as our appointee to the Board of Trustees of the Marin Community Foundation's Buck Family Fund. Fu is completing her second four-year term, which is the maximum allowed.
The Buck Family Fund seeks to create equity of opportunity through the distribution of grants that benefit residents of Marin County. MIC makes a single appointment to the fund's Board of Trustees. MIC is accepting applications/nominations for those interested in serving as our new appointee to the Buck Family Fund's Board of Trustees
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 31st.
Please share this e-mail and/or forward the link below to those who might be interested.
You may mail or hand deliver applications to MIC at 1510 Fifth Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901. Please call 415-456-6957 before dropping off applications.
Thank you!
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Congratulations!
Brahma Kumaris 40th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, June 16, about 200 people gathered at the Anubhuti Retreat Center in Novato to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization starting their service in the US. Sister Chandru and Sister Mohini (pictured above) began this work together, which has included the creation of Anubhuti Retreat Center and numerous other centers nationwide. There was an evening program with guest speaker Sr. Shivani, who has a well-known TV program in India with over 60 million viewings on YouTube.
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Blessings and Best Wishes
Rev. Karyl Huntley is leaving the Golden Gate Center for Spiritual Living after 23 years as Senior Minister
Thank You to:
Rev. Jan Reynolds as she completes her tenure as MIC Board President
Sr. Fern Jeffcoat as she completes her service to the MIC Board
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MIC Monthly Meditation
Wednesday, July 11th
First Presbyterian Church
1510 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Cost: Love Offering at the door
(suggested $10-$20)
Every second Wednesday of the month, a leader from a different spiritual community will offer a meditation or spiritual practice and explain how it flows from the basic tenets of his/her faith tradition. Each gathering will include time for questions and insights that emerge from our shared time of intentional spiritual practice.
This month our leader is
Rev. Scott Quinn.
Rev. Scott Quinn, M.Div., MA, was ordained a Lutheran minister and served for five years as an associate pastor of a congregation in Dallas, Texas. His career includes working seven years in Austin, Texas as an educator and spiritual director at an interfaith spirituality center, which is affiliated with a large Catholic hospital system. After moving to California, he became the Director of Community for The Chaplaincy Institute, an interfaith seminary and community in Berkeley, where he serves as Core Faculty in the Spiritual Direction Program. He has been ordained as an interfaith minister and has served on the boards of both Marin Interfaith Council and Interfaith Center at the Presidio. He also has a private practice as a spiritual director and supervisor of spiritual directors. He is currently the Executive Director of the Marin Interfaith Council. He and his partner reside in San Rafael, where they care for a large garden, bee hives, and several pets.
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Save the Date
Religious Leaders Gathering
Thursday, August 23rd
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
* Note: different time frame than usual
Dominican Sisters Gathering Space.
1520 Grand Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
Cost: Love Offering at the door
(suggested $10-$20)
In partnership with the Aging Action Initiative regarding resources & support for older adults in Marin County.
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Welcome to the Green Corner
Environmentally Friendly events and tips
Green Events:
Global Climate Action Summit
September 12-14
San Franciso
The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to "Take Ambition to the Next Level." It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of states, regions, cities, companies, investors and citizens with respect to climate action.
It will also be a launchpad for deeper worldwide commitments and accelerated action from countries-supported by all sectors of society-that can put the globe on track to prevent dangerous climate change and realize the historic Paris Agreement.
The decarbonization of the global economy is in sight. Transformational changes are happening across the world and across all sectors as a result of technological innovation, new and creative policies and political will at all levels.
States and regions, cities, businesses and investors are leading the charge on pushing down global emissions by 2020, setting the stage to reach net zero emissions by mid-century.
Click
HERE for more information
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2018
June
July
- Presidio Chapel San Francisco Open House/Docent Tour, Sunday, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm.
- The Science of Synchronicity and the Physics of Flow, Friday, July 13, 7:00 pm, Unity In Marin, Novato.
- Summer Workshop for singers: Vivaldi double-choir works, Saturday, July 14, 9:30 am, First Presbyterian Church, San Anselmo.
August
If you have an event that has a deadline, please let me know when submitting event. Thanks!
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Host a "Meet a Muslim" event with Moina Shaiq.
I am a Muslim woman from Fremont, California, and am the past president of the local interfaith council, and have been presenting events called "Meet a Muslim." The goal is to foster understanding of Muslims within the wider community, for we know that people who have met Muslims are less likely to give into prejudice and fear against them.
My effort have been written up in the Christian Science Monitor
as well as in many local newspapers and I have appeared on local TV stations. I will sit down with whoever is attending and answer any questions people might have about being a Muslim. The reception I have received has been overwhelmingly positive.
I have spoken at many congregations of different faiths in our area. Also, I have spoken at schools, colleges, with different groups and peoples' homes.
I request an honorarium, where possible, of $100-150 to cover the costs of travel and materials. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this. Email: moinashaiq@gmail.com
Continuum Care Hospice is seeking a full time chaplain (Spiritual Care Coordinator/Bereavement Counselor) in Napa County
Clergy ordination, good standing in one's faith organization, four units of CPE required and 1-2 years Hospice experience preferred. The Chaplain will be part of an interdisciplinary team of nurses, medical doctors, social workers, case managers and music therapists and will be a liaison between patients/families and the local clergy. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. For more information, please contact Rita Glassman at rglassman@continuumhospice.com.
Life After Loss - A Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost An Adult child
Interfaith Counseling Center, San Anselmo
Saturday July 28, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Please contact
Mary Anne Cook at mindfulgrief@gmail.com.
Also for those who are interested in continuing, six week small groups will be offered from July 31- Sept 11 on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
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