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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Thank you to departing Board Members:
Rev. Alberta Buller
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Marian Huntington
MIC has been blessed by your service!
We wish you well in your other endeavors and know that we will see you at future events!
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One Marin 2.0.
MIC and the Marin County Office of Education convened 38 community leaders for One Marin 2.0, which was funded by the Marin Community Foundation. These leaders representing different sectors of Marin; such as education, law enforcement, government, faith communities and nonprofits; deliberated on bias and its impact on equity. The ongoing vision is to foster relationships between community leaders across sectors that leads to collaborative, concrete action promoting inclusion and equity.
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Mill Valley Rally
On February 14, over 100 people gathered at the Mill Valley Depot for "Love Includes Everyone", a
Love Lives in Marin event in collaboration with
MVCAN. Speakers Fatima Hansia, Islamic Center of Mill Valley; Sashi McEntee, Mill Valley City Councilmember; and J.C. Farr, Principal of Tamalpais High School, urged everyone to examine their own biases and choose to practice loving acts of inclusion and welcome each day. Musical performers included Group Ukulele Jubilee/Ukulele Friends Ohana and Freedom Singers - Gonna Take Us All. Special thanks to Peter Graumann and Rev. Barbara Rowe of MVCAN for their support.
Click here to sign up for a monthly Loves Lives in Marin update featuring highlights and future events.
This was a Love Lives In Marin event
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Who is Welcome?
Opening Our Hearts to All, an
Ash Wednesday Service
On February 14th, 18 people joined us for a Love Lives in Marin themed Ash Wednesday service in conjunction with the First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael.
The service led by Ashley Reid of MIC introduced Ash Wednesday & the Lenten season, offered a ritual, and provided attendees with contemplative space to reflect on the beliefs that influence our willingness to welcome all into our hearts and communities.
Ashley used a narrative that highlighted our human tendency to overlook people if they cannot add value to our lives. She emphasized the importance of searching our hearts to clear out toxic beliefs that may keep us from welcoming everyone.
This was a Love Lives In Marin event
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THANK YOU to the below individuals who gave to our end of the year appeal!
It's not too late to donate!
Click HERE for online form or send a check to:
Marin Interfaith Council
1510 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
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Lynn & Ralph Bauer
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John & Maureen Bennett
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Sally Blackburn
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Judith Bloomberg
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John Boneparth
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Patti Breitman
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Alberta Buller
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Kaia Burkett
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Joan & Charles Caviness
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Kate Clayton
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Wendy Cliff
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Bryn & Sherna Deamer
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Etienne Douglas
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Sheila Felix
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Joan & Stephen Fierberg
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Brenda Gates-Monasch
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Bob & Barbara Hirni
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nanya Hixon
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| Bob Jackson |
Keenan Kelsey |
David Knepler |
| Kit Krauss |
Gail Lester |
Martin & Ruth Malkin |
| Andy & Ann Mathieson |
Barbara Meislin |
Don Miller |
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Sherry Minton
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Nick Morris |
Meg Newcomer |
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Mar
y O'Riordan
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Georgia Otterson |
Richard Park |
| Leslie & Ralph Purdy |
Scott Quinn |
Ulla Reilly |
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Bernard & Yetta Robinson
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Barbara Rowe |
Judi & Mark Sachs |
| Joanne & Steve Saxe |
Margaret Sheehy |
Henry Shreibman |
| Lynne Simon |
Lawrence Strick |
Mark Swoiskin |
| Carol Tabb |
Tom Tison
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TomTomczak
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| Margaret Trezevant |
Royce & Sandy Truex |
Steven Tulsky |
| Warren Wertheimer |
Jan & Herb West |
Nancy Wiens |
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Lorna Wuertz
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Love Lives in Marin
Monthly Challenge Launch
Love Lives in Marin is an initiative of the Marin Interfaith Council designed to nurture a positive, welcoming environment in Marin, and cultivate a culture of love throughout the county that reshapes our public discourse.
A part of the Love Lives in Marin movement is a monthly challenge that offers opportunities for residents to engage and promote a welcoming and inclusive community.
Do our words and actions speak welcome, inclusion, and compassion here in Marin County? There are wonderful people living in our communities with incredible stories!
These challenges will not only highlight amazing people in Marin, but also inspire us to make our community better for everyone!
We would like to thank the San Francisco Foundation and the County of Marin for underwriting this initiative!
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For
Black History Month
(February), we challenge you to get out in your community to learn and engage with communities of color. We've provided a few suggestions to get you started.
"In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute."
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Thurgood Marshall, 1st
African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice Member
We can't wait to see your reflections and actions using our hashtag
#LLIM!
If you have any questions, contact us
HERE.
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MIC Interfaith Retreat
San Francisco Theological Seminary
&
Green Gulch Zen Center Farm.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Woodacre, CA 94973
Cost:
Sliding fee scale $80-$60
(includes lunch)
This retreat is limited to 45 participants.
Please register by noon on 2/23
for catering purposes!
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MIC Monthly Meditation
Wednesday, March 14th
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 evening will be lead by:
Dr. Leili First
Leili First, Ph.D., is a student of Uwaisyi Sufism, and a long-time member of the International Association of Sufism and the Sufi Women Organization. She has given lectures on Sufism at colleges and universities and presented at the Annual Sufism Symposium and Parliament of the World's Religions.
Leili has been on the MIC Board from around 2003-2008 & been back on the board since 2014.
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The Marin County Coalition to End Human Trafficking Presents
A Special Screening of
"I AM JANE DOE"
Friday, March 2nd
Doors open 6:15pm
Join us to support education, outreach and training in Marin County to end all forms of modern day slavery & human trafficking
Marin Covenant Church Auditorium
195 N Redwood Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
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Crop Hunger Walk
Sunday, March 11th
Registration at 1:30 pm
Walk begins at 2:00 pm
Join us to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. & around the world!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Vincent de Paul Free Dining room and the Marin Interfaith Street Chaplaincy
First Presbyterian Church
1510 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Click HERE for Marin CROP Hunger Walk website to sign up teams.
Click HERE for more info on Hunger Walk (on MIC website)
Download CROP Hunger Walk FLYER
Contact: Candace Frawley - candacefrawley1@comcast.net
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Welcome to the Green Corner
From time to time we will be presenting earth friendly & environmentally friendly events & tips on how to lower your impact on our mother earth
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This month's highlight:
Environmental Forum of Marin presents:
Getting to 100% Clean Energy
Tuesday, Feb 27th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael
1510 Fifth Ave
This workshop is aimed at breaking down the barriers to reach the goals of 100% clean, renewable energy generation in Marin at the earliest feasible date.
The keynote speaker will be Dan Reicher, Executive Director of the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy at Stanford followed by a Forum led in-depth discussion. This event is being done in close collaboration with DRAWDOWN: Marin.
Click
HERE for more information & registration.
Cost: non-members $10 in advance,
$15 at the door.
Opening remarks: Supervisor Damon Connolly.
Partners: MCE, SEI, & SolarCraft Services
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2018
- Cup of Wisdom Salons, beginning Friday, February 16th for 8 weeks, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Interfaith Counseling Center, San Anselmo.
- From Dover Beach to Wenlock Edge (Marin Baroque), Saturday, February 17, 8:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church San Anselmo.
- Let's Talk About Safety, Wednesday, February 21, 1:00 pm, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, San Rafael.
- Songs of the Soul Music & Poetry Festival, Saturday February 24, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Embassy Suites Hotel, San Rafael. An event by the International Association of Sufism.
- Getting to 100% Clean Energy - workshop, in collaboration with Drawdown Marin, Tuesday, February 27, 7:00 -9:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael.
- Presidio Chapel Open House Docent Tour, February 25, 11:00 am, Interfaith Center at the Presidio.
March
- Getting to Zero: UN AIDS Zero Discrimination Day Confronting HIV -related sigma, Thursday, March 1, 7:00 pm Dominican University of CA, Angelico Hall.
- Marin County Coalition to End Human Trafficking, documentary showing of "I Am Jane Doe", Friday, March 2nd, San Rafael. See co-sponsored event.
- Community Institute for Psychotherapy Conference: Raising Healthy Families, Building Connection, Compassion & Community, March 3, 8:30 am, Marin county Office of Education, San Rafael.
- Seeking Climate Justice, Friday, March 9, 6:30 pm, San Rafael Community Center, presented by 350Marin.org.
- Bach Motets (Marin Baroque), Saturday, March 10, 8:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, San Anselmo.
- Marin CROP Hunger Walk, Sunday, March 11, First Presbyterian Church San Rafael. (See co-sponsored event).
- Concert with Mary Lou Newmark, Sunday, March 18, 4:00 pm, Interfaith Center at the Presidio, San Francisco.
- Irish Music Concert, Sunday, March 18, 2:00 pm, First Congregational Church of San Rafael. Benefit for Every Dollar Feeds Kids.
- YWCA Work for Yourself, workshop for women 50+, Monday, March 26, 9:30am
- Presidio Chapel Open House Docent Tour, March 25, 11:00 am, Interfaith Center at the Presidio, San Francisco.
If you have an event that has a deadline, please let me know when submitting event. Thanks!
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IHSS is Seeking Compassionate Caregivers
In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority of Marin is seeking compassionate and reliable caregivers to work for older and disabled individuals who receive IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services). For more information e-mail registry@pa-marin.org or call 415-499-1024. Website: www.PAMarin.org. See FLYER.
EAH Open House, Thurs, Feb 22nd 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Come join EAH Housing as we kick off our 50th Anniversary. Our new office helps ensure a sustainable future so we can continue to provide affordable housing to families, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities throughout California and Hawaii.
Have lunch, take a tour or spend a few moments with your favorite EAH Housing teammate or say hello to our senior staff, as we honor our past and look forward to the next half century.
EAH Housing Open House 2018
22 Pelican Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
Thursday, February 22, 2018
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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