Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon spoke in Palo Alto on June 15, 2025 at Congregation Etz Chayim and Spark Church. Both men have had close family members killed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and yet they believe that peace is possible, and are committed to work toward that...
World Peace Day Sing Along! Sunday, Sept 21: the U.N. International Day of Peace @ 2pm Mitchell Park ‘Sunken Bowl’ Multi-Purpose Area* The gathering was beautiful!! With gratitude to ProBono for everything they do, click here for photos from the event. On the U.N. International Day of Peace let’s sing...
Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons (part of the United Religions Initiative) wondered… When a former Secretary of State, a former Secretary of Defense, several United States Ambassadors, a famous physicist, and a few friends pray each month for the elimination of nuclear weapons, it raises lots of...
Faith leaders from Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, Quaker, Unitarian Universalist and Christian traditions had a robust and productive meeting with U.S. Congressman Sam Liccardo on June 16, 2025. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce Rep. Liccardo to the history and work of MVPJ and to local faith leaders. We...
As a group of faithful people representing diverse religious traditions we continue to add our voices to the myriad calls for peace and justice in Israel and Palestine. As a first step we call for an end to all violence and immediate unimpeded delivery of robust humanitarian aid to the...
Santa Clara County and San Mateo County have separate Rapid Response Networks for protecting immigrant families, responding to ICE activities, and providing accompaniment and legal support during and after detention or deportation. While these two counties work together, it is helpful to know how to reach each of them to...
Members of our MVPJ Steering Committee suggest contributions to these organizations and programs that work for justice, healing and peace in the Middle East. As noted, many of these have roots in Palestine and a history of working on the ground in Gaza. CLICK HERE for a google doc with...
On 6/13/25 from Churches for Middle East Peace: Military solutions are not the answer and will only cause more death, destruction, and harm. Such escalations not only cause civilian deaths but further destabilize the entire peace and security of the region. Use this link to go to Peace Action’s website...
Multifaith Peace Picnic & Prayers Thursday, Sept 11, 5:30-7:30pm King Plaza (in front of Palo Alto City Hall) 250 Hamilton Road, Palo Alto Join this treasured annual community gathering hosted by American Muslim Voice Foundation in partnership with MVPJ. Picnic (dinner provided) and sowing seeds of friendship will be followed...
Join MVPJ at the No Kings 2 Democracy Fair and Democracy Academy! NO KINGS! events will be held across the nation – with great opportunities right here on the Peninsula – all on Saturday, October 18. NO KINGS 2 Democracy Fair and Academy 1-4pm, Palo Alto Democracy Academy Workshop, 12:45-1:45pm...