At 7:00 PM on July 16th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will explore this fascinating faith with the help of a practicing Sikh, Gurpreet Singh, a member of the Orange County Interfaith Network, and a frequent lecturer on Sikhism. We hope that you will join us at the Bishop’s Hall at the Church of the … Continue reading Introduction to Sikhism
Join the Ventura County Interfaith Community for the second of its VCIC Visits events. On Friday, August 23rd, we will visit with our friends at the Islamic Center of Ventura County at their mosque (271 Riverpark Blvd., Oxnard). Join us at 7:00PM for an introduction to and tour of the mosque. At 7:30PM, we will … Continue reading VCIC Visits the Islamic Center of Ventura County
We are delighted to announce our annual Feast of Faiths —a celebration of unity, diversity, and shared values. As we gather around the table, we embrace the richness of our various traditions, backgrounds, and beliefs. This year, the Feast of Faiths will be held at Padre Serra (5205 Upland Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012) on September … Continue reading Feast of Faiths
On October 15th at 7:00 PM, Dr. Tim Helton will moderate a panel consisting of Rabbi Michael Lotker representing Reform Judaism; a Unitarian Universalist, Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford; and Peter Banks of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who will discuss their communities’ practices around making and welcoming converts. The venue for this … Continue reading Religious Conversion
The second forum will take place at 7:00 PM on November 19th at the Ventura Church of Scientology (2151 Alessandro Dr, Ventura, CA 93001). The moderator for that forum will be Rabbi Michael Lotker. Presenters will include Imam Mehtar of the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley and Mayesvara and Brajarani Roberts of the International Society … Continue reading Religious Conversion
On February 8th, 2025, Thirumurugatrupadai (Thee-Ru-Mu-Ru-Gaa-True-Pa-Dai) volunteer group based in Ventura County, will organize and celebrate Thai Poosam by performing a spiritual walk to the Malibu Hindu Temple, and the Ventura County Interfaith Community has been invited to observe the festival. If you join us, you will see the entry of the procession into the … Continue reading VCIC Visits the Hindu Community on the Occasion of Thai Poosam
Fire and water are ubiquitous symbols in world religions. Together and separately, they can symbolize a life giving force, destruction, purification, and inspiration. On March 18th at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will explore the use of these elements in three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Unitarian Universalism. This event will take place at … Continue reading Fire and Water in Religious Symbolism and Ritual
On Earth Day, April 22nd, at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will host a discussion of the imperatives for creation care found in several faith traditions. Following a presentation by Mary Mendenhall, a member of the the Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, members of four faith … Continue reading Creation Care Forum
On Tuesday evening, May 20th, we will focus on three faiths for which fire and/or water are important symbols. Join us at 7:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3501 Loma Vista Road in Ventura for a fascinating discussion of the use of fire and/or water by Hinduism, Buddhism, and … Continue reading Fire and Water in Religious Symbolism and Ritual Revisited
Come celebrate the beginning of summer and the end of the Hajj season with our Muslim friends at the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley’s summer carnival! Get your tickets at https://iccveidpicnic.rsvpify.com/
From Albania during World War II comes a story of courage and interfaith solidarity. At that time, Muslims and Christians worked to save over 2,000 Albanian Jews from the Nazi Holocaust. At 7:00 PM on June 17th, the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley and the Ventura County Interfaith Community will host Shoshana Brower who will … Continue reading An Albanian Interfaith Story