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
A Big Win for Renters in San Rafael
The San Rafael City Council passed both a Just Cause and a Mandatory Mediation ordinance June 3rd! Landlords and representatives from the California Apartment Association were out in force, but the Marin Organizing Committee and other supporters out-organized them with their stories, their expertise and above all, their collective determination to stand up for the common good!
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Thank you to the faith communities and agencies that have donated to our annual appeal.
If you have not donated yet, you may download the Appeal Letter & the reply Form HERE.
Thanks to:
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The First Congregational Church of San Rafael
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The Street Chaplaincy
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Homeward Bound |
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Santa Sabina Center
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Community Congregational Church, Tiburon
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Catholic Charities
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, San Rafael
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Aldersgate United Methodist Church
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Vedanta Society of Northern CA
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Jewish Community Relations Council
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Dominican University of CA
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Congregation Rodef Sholom
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First Church of Christ, Scientist San Rafael
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International Association of Sufism
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Community Church of Mill Valley |
| The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael |
EAH Housing |
St. Luke Presbyterian Church |
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Golden Gate Center for Spiritual Living
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San Geronimo Community Presbyterian Church
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Westminster Presbyterian Church |
| Novato Community of Christ |
Center for Richer Living
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First Presbyterian Church
of San Rafael |
| First Church of Christ, Scientist Belvedere |
Redwoods Presbyterian Church
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Christ Lutheran Church Fairfax
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St. Raphael Church
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First Congregational
Church of
San Rafael
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Sleepy Hollow Presbyterian Church
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| San Francisco Theological Seminary |
Marin Lutheran Church |
Strick Schnasse Lawyers
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
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Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of
San Rafael
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Saint Rita Parish, Fairfax |
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Mt. Tamalpias United Methodist Church
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Congregation Gan Halev
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Sukhasiddhi Foundation
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Special thank you to Christ Lutheran Church, Fairfax, which has donated their land to create low-income senior housing (Victory Village), and for making a substantial final donation to MIC.
In gratitude for their bold witness of faith, love and justice!
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MIC Monthly Meditation
Karen DeTore
July 10th, 2019
First Presbyterian Church
1510 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Cost: Love Offering at the door
(suggested donation $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:
Karen DeTore
from the Threshold Choir
Singing at the Thresholds
Join us for a synthesis of Meditation & Music; Singing as a way to find that still, strong voice found inside every one of us.
As a member of the Marin Threshold Choir. Karen is invited to sing at the bedsides of people who are dying.
She says "we sing for the comfort it brings, for the peace it bestows, and for the bridge it establishes."
The Threshold singers have a special Repertoire. They are not generally familiar songs; the songs are short and sung softly, gently and repeated like a lullaby.
Join Karen as she shares stories about meditative-singing and its effects at the threshold. She will teach the songs in the stories as they are told. We will sing together and share the silence between songs.
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Solstice Concert with
the
Levoná Ensemble
7:30 pm
Join us for a solstice celebration!
The Levoná Ensemble will take you on a tour of world cultures, bringing music and stories from Europe, the Middle East, and Spain.
Advanced Ticket Sales:
Levoná is an award-winning collaboration of five master musicians from different musical backgrounds, each bringing his own unique culture to form a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling. Their energy is a cherry-picked banquet of tastes from around the world - from flamenco guitar, through Arabic drumming, to klezmer clarinet.
Featuring:
Asaf Ophir - Woodwinds and vocals
David McLean - Guitar and vocals
Faisal Zedan - Percussion and vocals
Josh Mellinger - Percussion
Patrick Kelly - Upright bass
Check out more about the
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Unity In Marin
Juneteenth Celebration
A Readers' Theater;
Words That Made a Difference:
BROWN VS BOARD OF EDUCATION:
The Case that Won
1:00-3:00 pm
Thought provoking Readers' Theater that highlights the courage behind the unanimous Supreme Court decision to end segregation. What did it take to win?
How did Chief Justice Earl Warren justify the need for a unanimous vote in Brown v. Board of Education?
A) It would show that the
Supreme Court
knew the schools
were
truly unequal.
B) It was the best way to address all Jim Crow laws with one ruling.
C) It would force states in the South to integrate their schools more quickly.
D) It was necessary to prevent a legal argument against integration.
Producer/Director, Dr. Cindy Acker, Ed.D. has woven in some of the backstory of this famous case, she received from the grand-daughter of Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren.
This event is free!
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Welcome to the Green Corner
Climate Crisis Presentations
First Presbyterian Church
of San Anselmo
72 Kensington Road
San Anselmo, CA
Upcoming in June
at First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, Rev. Doug Olds will be giving two sermons related to our climate crisis, followed by Sunday Seminars.
Sunday, June 16
Sermon: "Grazing on Ashes"
Based on Isaiah 44.9-20, how
consumerism is contributing to the climate crisis, followed by a Sunday Seminar on lifestyle practices to reduce carbon emissions, cosponsored with
Marin Interfaith Climate Action.
Sunday, June 23
Sermon: "Our Abode in the Spirit"
Sermon text: Genesis 1.1-4. A theological talk about the relationship of the Holy Spirit and the atmosphere, followed by a Sunday Seminar, "Spiritual Practices for the Climate Disruption Crisis," deriving from Rev. Olds' doctoral project research.
All are invited.
Sunday Service is at 10 a.m. followed
by the Sunday seminar at 11:30 a.m.
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Join the next Marin Interfaith Climate Action meeting:
First Presbyterian Church San Rafael
1510 Fifth Ave. San Rafael
upstairs in back of church off of Mission St.
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If you have an event that has a deadline, please let us know when submitting event. Thanks!
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Resilient Neighborhoods ED Position Open
We are looking for an experienced Executive Director who cares about the environment and is a practiced development professional, relationship builder, collaborator, trusted manager and experienced communicator. Look for detailed qualifications in the job description on our website.
It's a 3/4 time, salaried position. Working remotely some days is possible. Paid time off for holidays, vacation and sick days with funds available for health insurance. Salary is commensurate with other non-profit organizations and experience. Applications should be submitted by June 21, 2019.
Wisdom International: seeking volunteer Office Assistant.
Wisdom International: Help2Others is a new Marin County
non-profit working to Prevent sex and labor trafficking in Marin and around the San Francisco Bay. Unfortunately, yes, trafficking is a reality in our neighborhoods.
https://www.wisdominternational.org/
We are seeking a Volunteer Office Assistant - general Internet, Word and Powerpoint duties, mostly online. Perfect for someone with a few flexible hours of time per week or an intern wishing to gain experience and learn about human trafficking.
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Marin Interfaith Council's work is dependent upon contributions from people like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.
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