Join us for a picnic hosted by the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley on March 30th. The event begins at 12:00 pm and will last until 4:00 pm. Lunch will be served from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. It will take place at Conejo Creek North Lakeside, behind the main library. (139 Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks). Please RSVP to FamilyofAbrahampicnic@gmail.com.
Category Archives: 4 Past Events Sponsored by our Partners
2nd Annual “We Are One” Celebration, Saturday, January 12, 2019
Please join us for the second Annual “We Are One” celebration in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! This year’s event will be held Saturday, January 12, 4 pm-6 pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1201 Paseo Camarillo Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010. Come together as a faith community in the spirit of fellowship and unity to enjoy speakers and choirs from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Camarillo Stake, Evangel Christian Fellowship, St. Paul’s Baptist, and Bethel AME Baptist churches. All are welcome, bring a friend!
No Room at the Inn
Dear VCIC Members and Friends,
Please join us for the 25th annual No Room at the Inn event benefitting the homeless in Ventura County! Hundreds of nativities will be on display! This year’s event is being hosted by the Camarillo United Methodist Church, located at 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010.
The Opening Reception on Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30pm – 9:00pm will feature nativity displays, light refreshments, entertainment, Silent Auction, and free ornament. Suggested donation $30/person through Nov. 26, $35/person after.
Weekend Exhibit on Saturday, Dec. 1, 10:00am – 6:00pm will feature nativity displays, entertainment, and Children’s Corner. Suggested donation $5/adults, $1/children.
With over $480,000 donated to the homeless since 1993, please help us continue the tradition (especially during the wake of the recent fires in Ventura County), while enjoying the holiday season!
Click here for more details.
Much Thanks,
Catherine Blickenstaff
Online Class on Jewish Views of the After Life
What Happens After I Die? – Jewish Views of the Afterlife
An On-Line Class to be Led by Rabbi Michael Lotker
When: 7-8:30PM (Pacific Time) Thursdays Nov. 8, 15 & 29
Cost: None!
How Do I Enroll? Send an email to Rabbi Lotker at lotker@aol.com
Many Jews are surprised to learn that Judaism has always held that there is something beyond the grave – a life in the “world to come.” We just don’t know (or teach) the details because no one has come back to tell us and because Judaism’s focus is on this life rather than the life in the hereafter. In this class, we will explore the wide range of authentic Jewish beliefs about the afterlife and how these beliefs have affected Jewish traditions of burial and mourning. In our sessions we will examine what the Bible has to say, the Rabbinic and Talmudic thoughts and commentaries, the amazing world of medieval commentary, mystical and Kabbalistic insights and well as what modern thinkers contribute. We will also explore Jewish funeral and mourning customs and their origins and even address the world of near death experiences and the possibility of communication between this world and the next.
To enroll, please send an email to Rabbi Lotker at lotker@aol.com and you will receive a link allowing you to join the class.
Camp Noah
Camp Noah is a FREE day camp (9am-3pm) for elementary-age children whose communities have been impacted by disaster (i.e., Ventura, Ojai, Carpinteria, etc.). Being offered by the United Methodist Church (UMC), Camp Noah provides a safe, caring and fun environment where children can build resiliency skills, as well as process their disaster and/or trauma experience through creative activities and play. It will be held at Ojai UMC Aug. 6-10 and at College UMC (Ventura) Aug. 13-17. If you know of anyone who might benefit from Camp Noah, please forward this information and attached flier! Only 50 participants per campus! Questions? umcor805@gmail.com
Day of Service – July 14th
Family of Abraham Picnic
The Ventura County Interfaith Community will proudly be participating in the annual Family of Abraham Picnic sponsored by the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley from 12-4 PM on June 30th. We hope you’ll join us at the Conejo Creek North Lakeside Park at 1379 Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks. Please see the attached flyer for additional details, and please RSVP to FamilyofAbrahampicnic@gmail.
Interfaith March for Peace, Justice, and Religious Freedom
At VCIC, we agree with the organizers of the Peace and Justice March when they declare:
1. We believe that all people should be free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination, intimidation, or reprisal.
2. We believe that multiple religions can coexist peacefully and contribute to the common good.
3. We believe that equal justice and equal protection under the law are rights to which all people are entitled regardless of race.
4. We believe that the government of every state and of our great nation should protect those who are most vulnerable and never fail to seek justice for acts of violence perpetrated against minorities by those who claim superiority or dominance.
If you agree with these propositions and would like to make your voice heard, please consider joining us for a nationwide march on April 29. For details, please click on the attached INTERFAITH MARCH POSTER.
Interfaith March for Peace and Justice
Sunday, April 29th from 1:00-4:00
More information to be forthcoming
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- We believe that all people should be free to practice their faith without fear of discrimination, intimidation, or reprisal.
- We believe that multiple religions can coexist peacefully and contribute to the common good.
- We believe that equal justice and equal protection under the law are rights to which all people are entitled regardless of race.
- We believe that the government of every state and of our great nation should protect those who are most vulnerable and neverfail to seek justice for acts of violence perpetrated against minorities by those who claim superiority or dominance.
If you agree with these propositions and would like to make your voice heard, please consider joining us for a nationwide march on April 29.
For further information go to: interfaithmarch.com
To join the march in Ventura County or to sign up for updates please e-mail me @ tim.mcdonell@peace-catalyst.net
We Are One
Southern California African American Public Affairs Committee Presents
“WE ARE ONE”
Speakers & Music
Refreshments Will be Served
Saturday January 13
4:00PM – 6:00PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
1150 Gary Dr., Oxnard, CA 93033
In the spirit of Martin Luther King’s birthday we are bringing congregations together in song and fellowship to communicate “We Are One” in the Savior’s eyes. Some presenters include: Pastor Oden OF Bethel AME Church and choir, Rev. Nivens of Evangelistic Baptist Church and choir, Justin and Rebecca Holman of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
For more information, contact: Wayne Hotchkiss @ 805-407-7598