“Salt Lake City LDS (Mormon) Temple” by ClarkProductions2008 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Join the Ventura County Interfaith Community at 7:00 PM on August 29th as Former Stake President Greg Jones and his wife Lori Jones of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints guide us in a discussion of the role of temples in the lives of congregants. The Ventura Stake Center (3501 Loma Vista Road, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93003-3101) will host the event. Admission is free, and all are welcome, so spread the word to anyone you think might be interested!
Note: At the request of the presenters this event will not be recorded nor will it be uploaded to either Facebook or YouTube.
This event has already taken place. But don’t worry, if you missed the live presentation, you can still catch the recording. Just click on this link https://fb.watch/m40kaz92O0/ to view it on Facebook or click on the clip below.
The recording is also available on YouTube on this link https://youtu.be/TeBOpIJX39o or by clicking on the clip below.
“‘The Ark of the Covenant’ – Detail of the bronze panel of door with ‘The Ark of the Covenant and the King David’ (1600) by Antonio Calcagni, Sebastiano Sebastiani and Tarquinio Iacometti – Sanctuary of Holy House at Loreto / Ancona / Marche / Italy” by Carlo Raso.
On July 25th at 7:00 PM, Rabbi Michael Lotker will examine Biblical Judaism as an extinct religion that survives only in those elements incorporated into modern Judaism and Christianity. Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, 93010) will host this fascinating discussion to which all are welcome. The forum will be presented free of charge, so don’t hesitate to pass this information along to any you think might be interested.
This event has already taken place, but not to worry, we recorded it! You can view it on YouTube by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Ha23l0WPXwo, or by clicking on the clip below.
You liked our forums on burials and funerals so much that we thought we’d explore other rites of passage.
On June 20th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will present the first of two forums on weddings in different religious traditions. On that night, a panel consisting of a Hindu Priest, a Rabbi, and a member of the Bahá’í faith will discuss wedding traditions among their respective congregations. The Church of Scientology (2151 Alessandro Dr., Ventura 93001) will host the forum.
The forum is free and all are invited, so please share this information with anyone you think might be interested.
This event has already taken place, but not to worry, we recorded it! You can view it on YouTube by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/qkKxGLXMxqY or by clicking on the clip below.
Andrew Kinkella, Ph.D. is director of the Moorpark College Archaeological Program (MCAP), which teaches archaeology through research at local California archaeological sites. Dr. Kinkella has spent 17 field seasons in the jungles of west-central Belize, studying the Classic Maya (AD 250-900).
At 7:00 PM on May 23rd, 2023, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will host a forum featuring a discussion of ancient Mayan religion by Dr. Kinkella at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1201 Paseo Camarillo in Camarillo.
The forum is free, and all are welcome, so feel free to invite folks whom you know might be interested in this informative event.
NOTE – While we will be recording the event and publishing it on YouTube and Facebook in the days following the forum, due to the technical difficulties we have experienced in the past, we will not be attempting to live stream it.
This event has already taken place, and, alas, technology failed us and we weren’t able to record the event. Happily, however, the presenter, Percy Hicks-Severn agreed to redo the presentation so that it could be recorded. You can view the recording on Facebook at https://fb.watch/jJvLXz55Ri or by clicking on the clip below:
During the English Civil War in the mid 17th century, George Fox traveled widely preaching a message of unmediated access to God. Though charged with blasphemy, Fox’s message nevertheless gained a large following which came to be known as The Religious Society of Friends. Originally used as a term of derision, the name Quaker eventually became an informal name for the movement which contributed greatly to the abolition of slavery in the United States.
At 7:00 PM on March 28th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community is pleased to host Percy Hicks-Severn, a long time member of the society who will discuss the history and beliefs of this fascinating group.
We hope you’ll join us for this informative talk either in person at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, California 93010) or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VenturaCountyInterfaith.
The talk is free and all are welcome, so don’t hesitate to invite friends who may be interested.
This event has already taken place, and, alas, technology failed us again and we weren’t able to record the entire event – we lost much of Rabbi Lotker’s presentation. Happily, however, Rabbi Lotker agreed to redo the presentation so that it could be recorded. You can view both the rabbi’s recording and our recording of the remainder of the event on Facebook at https://fb.watch/keeL0rW5F4/or by clicking on the clip below:
On February 28th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community (VCIC) offered the first of a two part series dealing with funeral and burial practices and the beliefs that underpin them. Leaders from the Bahá’í community, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Muslim community presented. For more information on that forum or to view a recording, click here.
On April 25th at 7:00 PM, VCIC will present the second and final forum in this series at Padre Serra Catholic Church, 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, 93012. Presenters will include a rabbi, a Buddhist monk, and a Catholic priest. In addition to the live presentation, the event will be streamed to Facebook, and you can watch by pointing your browser to https://www.facebook.com/VenturaCountyInterfaith.
The event is free and all are welcome, so feel free to share with anyone you know that might be interested.
At 7:00 PM on April 25th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community (VCIC) will offer the second of a two part series dealing with funeral and burial practices and the beliefs that underpin them. Leaders from the Buddhist, Christian, and Jewish traditions will present.
This event has already taken place. Not to worry, though. If you missed it you can view a recording of the event on Facebook by clicking on this link: https://fb.watch/i-DW8xwtrb or by clicking on the clip below:
Not a fan of Facebook? View the recording on YouTube by clicking here: https://youtu.be/48kMlifTxnc or by clicking on the clip below:
People have been tending carefully to the remains of their loved ones for millennia. Tradition has dictated the manner of that care, but often tradition finds its roots in religious beliefs.
On February 28th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community (VCIC) will offer the first of a two part series dealing with funeral and burial practices and the beliefs that underpin them. Leaders from the Bahá’í community, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Muslim community will present.
This event will also be the first of what we hope will be several “hybrid” presentations. That is, you’ll be able to choose between participating in a live presentation or joining a livestream online. The live presentation will take place at 7:00 PM at the Church of Scientology. The Church of Scientology is located at 2151 Alessandro Drive, Ventura, 93001. As an alternative to the live presentation you may also join on Facebook by pointing your browser at 7:00 PM to
This event has already taken place. But, not to worry, we recorded it and you can view it on Facebook at https://fb.watch/hdYFp-fxr-/. Or, you can view it on YouTube at https://youtu.be/QdeO-TS7Dyc or by clicking on the clip below.
Rev. Dr. Mary Crist
Indigenous people had a rich culture inclusive of spiritual beliefs and practices long before most of our ancestors arrived to the United States. Sadly, much of their culture and stories have been forgotten and erased. Learning about Native American beliefs and practices is vital to interfaith understanding and dialogue. Join the virtual meeting to hear Rev. Dr. Mary Crist, Coordinator of Indigenous Theological Education for the National Episcopal Church share her knowledge and insights on November 29th at 7:00 PM. Simply point your browser to: https://bit.ly/3F1d6rW.
