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The Unitarian Universalist Association formed in 1961 as the result of the merger of the American Unitarian Association (AUA) and the Universalist Church of America. Both of these organizations had Christian roots, but the new organization presently draws from a wide variety of world religions in support of its members search for personal growth.

At 7:00 PM on May 31st, Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford, of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Paula will present an introduction to the church and its beliefs. Join us for this informative event by clicking on this link at the appointed hour: https://bit.ly/39wwMq3.

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What makes a place a sanctuary, a place of worship, or a simply a sacred space? Is it about the space, the structure, the history or something else? On February 22nd, we explored this fascinating topic from the perspective of the the Bahá’í, Greek Orthodox, and Jewish communities. On April 26th at 7:00 PM, we’ll revisit the topic with panelists from the Buddhist community, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mount Cross Lutheran Church. Among the questions that we’ll ask these panelists are:

• What spaces do you consider sacred?
• What makes them sacred?
• What myths, legends, historical events contribute to making these spaces sacred?
• Is there a protocol/behavior/dress requirement when entering, occupying or exiting a sacred space?
• May anyone enter a sacred space at any time? If not, what are the conditions for admission?
• How do you construct a sacred space? Is there a specific type of architecture? How do you consecrate it?

This panel discussion will take place via Zoom. You can participate by clicking on this link at the appointed time: https://bit.ly/3xg9O07. To join by phone, dial 669 900 6833 and enter the meeting ID (861 0508 8233) and the passcode (087771) when prompted.

This forum is free of charge and all are welcome, so pass the word to as many friends and family as you think might be interested!

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On March 22nd at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will explore Shinto, an ancient indigenous Japanese religious tradition, with Dr. Bill Garlington, adjunct professor in the Extended Education Program at California Sate University Channel Islands and head of the Adult Education Ministry at Camarillo United Methodist Church.

The forum, which will be hosted via Zoom can be accessed by clicking on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85878084694?pwd=eVJOeDN1aWN4K1lTQlh0SWd3SEpOZz09. Or, you can join by phone by dialing 669 900 6833 and entering the meeting ID (858 7808 4694) and passcode (269466) when prompted.

The forum is offered free of charge, and all are welcome, so pass the word to friends and family who may be interested!

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What makes a place a sanctuary, a place of worship, or a simply a sacred space? Is it about the space, the structure, the history or something else? Join the Ventura County Interfaith Community on February 22nd at 7:00 PM for a discussion of this fascinating topic. Among the questions that we’ll ask panelists from the Bahá’í faith, the Greek Orthodox Church and Judaism are:

• What spaces do you consider sacred?
• What makes them sacred?
• What myths, legends, historical events contribute to making these spaces sacred?
• Is there a protocol/behavior/dress requirement when entering, occupying or exiting a sacred space?
• May anyone enter a sacred space at any time? If not, what are the conditions for admission?
• How do you construct a sacred space? Is there a specific type of architecture? How do you consecrate it?

This panel discussion will take place via Zoom. You can participate by clicking on this link at the appointed time: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85469155642?pwd=a2NoMkE3bjlUd3p6eTNaR1AwVTY2dz09. Or dial 669 900 6833 and enter the meeting ID (854 6915 5642) and passcode (504865) to join by phone.

This forum is free of charge and all are welcome, so pass the word to as many friends and family as you think might be interested!

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On January 25th at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will present an introduction to Judaism led by Rabbi Michael Lotker.

Rabbi Michael Lotker is a second career rabbi having been ordained at age 55 from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in 2003.   He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physics from Queens College in New York City and from the University of Illinois.  Prior to his ordination from HUC-JIR (the Reform movement’s rabbinic seminary) in 2003, he received his Master of Hebrew Letters degree from this same institution.  He is presently Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Ner Ami in Camarillo, California, the Scholar in Residence at Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks, CA and the Community Rabbi for the  Jewish Federation of Ventura County. He is a member of the Central Conference of America Rabbis and the Board of Rabbis of Southern California. His interest and participation in interfaith dialogue stimulated his rabbinic thesis entitled “Ezer Knegdo: Toward a Theology of Jewish-Christian Partnership.” Author of A Christian’s Guide to Judaism, He is a sought after speaker at synagogues, churches and campuses.  In June, 2014, he offered the opening prayer at the United States House of Representatives

Join us on Zoom as we explore the Judaism’s origins, beliefs, and practices. Click here at the appointed hour to join by Zoom or join by phone by calling 669 900 6833 and entering the meeting ID (820 8675 9058) and passcode (825051) when prompted.

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Most of us have attitudes of gratefulness all the time and as Autumn arrives and Thanksgiving approaches, we tend to set an even larger focus on gratitude. This year the Ventura County Interfaith Community is hoping to turn that “Attitude of Gratitude” into “Gratitude In Action” as the following groups share about what they do for our communities and how we too can serve.

• Adelante Comunidad Conejo
  • Friends of Fieldworkers
    • Women’s Interfaith Network

Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, November 30 at 7:00 PM by clicking here or join by phone by dialing 669 900 6833 and entering the meeting id (821 3800 9141) and the passcode (112951) when prompted. This meeting is offered free of charge and is open to all, so spread the news to your family and friends!

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Recently, the Ventura County Interfaith Community (VCIC) has offered monthly events via Zoom. These presentations have alternated between events that feature the interaction of several faiths and events that focus on an individual faith community. On Tuesday, October 26th, VCIC will offer an introduction to the Bahá’í faith. During this event, a local Bahá’í will discuss:

• The history of the Bahá’í Faith
• Tenets and practices in the Bahá’í Faith
• Answers to audience questions

Join us at 7:00 PM for this informative Zoom forum by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3uLpt4h. Or join by phone by dialing 669 900 6833 and entering the message ID (863 4073 2010) and passcode (332790) when prompted. This forum is free and all are welcome, so feel free to share widely with friends and family who may be interested.

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Recently, the Ventura County Interfaith Community (VCIC) has offered monthly events via Zoom. These presentations have alternated between events that feature the interaction of several faiths and events that focus on an individual faith community. On Tuesday, June 22nd, VCIC will offer an introduction to the Church of Scientology. During this event, a local Scientologist will discuss:

• Scientology: It’s background and origins
• Whether or not Scientology has a concept of God
• Some of the core tenets of Scientology
• Whether or not Scientology has doctrines about Heaven and Hell
• Scientology meetings and practices

Join us at 7:00 PM for this informative Zoom forum by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3yBsTbf. Or join by phone by dialing 669 900 6833 and entering the message ID (869 1273 2437) and passcode (544732) when prompted. This forum is free and all are welcome, so feel free to share widely with friends and family who may be interested.

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Join the Ventura County Interfaith Community for a Concert of Faiths at 7:00 PM on May 25th, 2021. Enjoy the sounds and music from a variety of faith communities, including:

• The Baháʼí community
• Buddhists
• Christians
• The Hindu Temple Ventura County
• Jews
• The Martin Luther King Choir and
• The Church of Scientology

This virtual concert will take place on Zoom and will be free to all, so share this information widely with friends and family who may be interested. To join, click on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89381195816?pwd=SDRHQnFqcER5NGZ5S3JTdVRGVkFlZz09 or join by phone by calling 669 900 6833 and entering the meeting ID (893 8119 5816) and passcode (635639) when prompted.