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Tolerance, Respect & Pluralism

SiVIC Board Chair Rev. D. Andrew Kille spoke at the Pacifica Institute on March 4, 2015. The title of his talk was “Tolerance, Respect, and Pluralism: Changing Relationships in a “Multi-“ World.” The full text of his presentation, including the … Continue reading

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Muslim Voices Against Extremism: Pacifica Institute Speaker Series Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 6:45 pm Pacifica Institute-Silicon Valley Branch 1257 Tasman Dr., Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Keynote Speakers: Ameena Jandali, content director and founding member of Islamic Networks Group (ING), … Continue reading

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Compassion Games Challenge for World Interfaith Harmony Week

Every year the first week of February has been designated by the United Nations since 2010 as a week to showcase and celebrate the ongoing work of interreligious harmony and peacemaking. Groups and individuals are encouraged to sponsor events during … Continue reading

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SiVIC Becomes a Partner of the Charter for Compassion

SiVIC is now a partner in the network of “Compassionate Communities” called together by the Charter for Compassion. In their words, “We envision a richly diverse ‘network of networks,’ people from every sector—business, healthcare, education, government, faith and interfaith, peace … Continue reading

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Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) builds interreligious harmony and understanding so as to promote a just and compassionate society in Silicon Valley. Subscribe to SiVIC NEWS for news and announcements of upcoming interreligious opportunities in the South Bay and beyond. … Continue reading

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On the Gaza Conflict

On the Gaza Conflict July 22, 2014 As events continue to unfold in Israel and Gaza, we in the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) are grieved by the human cost and suffering occasioned by the current conflict. While members of … Continue reading

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