Peaceful Presence: Multifaith Prayers for Peace & Justice
A monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and justice and strength for the journey.
A monthly prayer service on the evening of the 11th of each month, offering a time of quiet multifaith prayers for peace and justice and strength for the journey.
The Bay Area is about to host the Super Bowl, drawing people from various backgrounds, including an increased law enforcement and federal presence. Nearly 2.5 million immigrants call the Bay Area home. Let’s take this opportunity to ensure they feel loved and safe in our neighborhoods. On the weekend of...
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Embody Love: A Multifaith Valentine’s Solidarity Vigil to Grieve Lives Lost to ICE Action & Detention Thursday, Feb 12, 7pm Redwood City Downtown Library 1044 Middlefield Rd In the face of forces trying to dehumanize, divide and harden us, we resist by coming together in the power of love, which...
Walking Our Faith: A Vigil of Prayer & Caring Thursday, Nov 6, 11am San Francisco Immigration Court, 100 Montgomery St. Join faith leaders and people of faith from across the bay area to show moral courage and moral leadership. Schedule: 11:00 Gathering at S.F. Immigration Court, 100 Montgomery St. 11:30am...
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...
Learn how to be a legal observer of ICE activity in your community and protect our neighbors at risk! Rapid Response Volunteer Training Sunday, August 10, 4-6pm Los Altos Hills CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Space limited. Registration required. Location information will be sent after you register. The Rapid Response Network...
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...