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An Introduction to Jainism

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This event has already occurred. However, if you missed it, you can still view a recording on Facebook at https://fb.watch/3m_XVNsGFT or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1YwLAZYGEk4.

On January 28th at 7:00 PM, Dr. Tim Helton will introduce Jainism, a religion that was highly influential in the work of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Join us on Zoom as we explore a religion in which non-violence claims first importance.

You can do so by clicking on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83296332370?pwd=Nis1WlBzSS9oRjcySEJDclhUakVWZz09. You can also join by telephone by calling 669-900-6833 and entering the meeting ID (832 9633 2370) and passcode (484734) when prompted.

Tim Helton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Ventura County Interfaith Community Introduces Jainism
Time: Jan 28, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 832 9633 2370
Passcode: 484734
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Passcode: 484734
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAy8XSsfe

Start the Season off right by learning about holiday traditions in other faiths!

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This event has already occurred. However, if you missed it, you can still view a recording on Facebook at https://fb.watch/2damE7MrGS or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jghGCzQuJnE. You can also view Irshad Ali’s slides here, and Keith Salvas’ slides here and the text that corresponds to his slides here.

On December 3rd at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will explore holiday traditions from a variety of faiths. Join us on Zoom as we discover the practices with which Bahá’ís welcome Ridván, Christians enjoy Christmas, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and Jews commemorate Hanukkah. You can do so by navigating to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86442775428?pwd=UTZZenF5RUIvOXFOV3VKSHI3WXlrUT09 or by phoning 1.669.900.6833 and entering the meeting ID (864 4277 5428) and passcode (702243) when prompted. The forum is free and all are welcome. Please feel free to pass this information on to friends and family who may be interested. For your convenience, I’ve included the complete Zoom invitation below.

Tim Helton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Ventura County Interfaith Community’s Holiday Forum
Time: Dec 3, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86442775428?pwd=UTZZenF5RUIvOXFOV3VKSHI3WXlrUT09

Meeting ID: 864 4277 5428
Passcode: 702243
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+16699006833,,86442775428#,,,,,,0#,,702243# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,,86442775428#,,,,,,0#,,702243# US (Tacoma)

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        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 864 4277 5428
Passcode: 702243
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbysVwkX1a

Home Worship by Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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At 7:00 PM on Thursday October 22nd, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will host an introduction to home worship as practiced by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During this informative seminar Adam and Alexis Thunell, long-time members of the church, will discuss how they worship in their home and hold home-centered church. In addition, the Thunells will share their thoughts and insights, from the perspectives of a man and a woman, about the eternal nature and importance of families.

Please plan on joining us by pointing your browser at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090901710?pwd=MWhyd3BmK3RCVmFZa2k0bFh3dWYrQT09 at the appointed time. You can also join us by phone. Just dial 669.900.6833 and enter the meeting ID (890 9090 1710) and passcode (181140) when prompted.

The seminar is free, and all are welcome!

Editor’s Note:

Adam and Alexis Thunell did a magnificent job describing home worship among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the pandemic. If you weren’t able to attend the forum, you can still see it on Facebook by visiting https://www.facebook.com/VenturaCountyInterfaith/videos/480072232951477/?t=7 or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve8rW-9yLwE. 

The Meaning of Life part II

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In July, the Ventura County Interfaith Community hosted a forum in which a Bahá’í, a Trinitarian Christian and a Jew addressed what their faiths had to say about the Meaning of Life. On September 24th at 7:00 PM, VCIC will revisit this theme with presentations by a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a Muslim, and a Unitarian Universalist. During the forum, panelists will address the following questions:

  • Why does the universe exist?
  • Why does humanity exist?
  • What is the meaning of life?
  • What is the meaning of my life?

A question and answer session will follow the presentations. There is no cost for the forum, and we hope you will join us by clicking on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86375076296?pwd=b2tOeUx6eFgvYnNvczQzVmU3U0ppUT09. Alternatively, you can participate by telephoning 669.900.6833 and providing the meeting ID (863 7507 6296) and passcode (504141) when prompted.

Editor’s Note: Shanaaz Ali, Catherine Blickenstaff, and Betty Stapleford did a magnificent job discussing the Meaning of Life from the perspectives of the Islamic Community, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Unitarian Universalist Church. If you missed the forum or simply want to see it again, you can do so at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=676667192968342&extid=Fv6H7gsDHlZlHEgZ or https://youtu.be/c0dxZNVFYAA.

Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism

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For its second edition of its virtual forum series, the Ventura County Interfaith Community is proud to present an Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism. This form of Mahayana as practiced by Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is now the largest Buddhist denomination in Japan and in many non-Buddhist countries. On August 27th at 7:00 p.m. James (Mick) Walsh, a local SGI leader with over four decades of practice will introduce you to this dynamic peace-oriented tradition.

Please plan on joining us via Zoom by pointing your browser to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85930942565?pwd=QUNucGo1SzBIUUd6VWNJMFFFMWxyZz09 or phoning 1.669.900.6833 and entering the meeting ID (859 3094 2565) and passcode (987989) when prompted.

Admission is free and all are welcome!

Editor’s Note: I thoroughly enjoyed Mick’s talk. If you missed it, or if you just want to see it again, you can do so via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=334218851292569&extid=SWCV6QSzAEOHrInO or via YouTube at https://youtu.be/3CRUrcs6eTE !

Forum on The Meaning of Life

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Recently we conducted a survey to determine how we could continue to serve our constituency during the pandemic. Many respondents indicated an interest in topical forums and we are pleased to comply with a monthly series.

Our first one, via Zoom will take place on July 23rd at 7:00 PM. The topic for July 23rd will be the meaning of life. During the hour and a half allocated for this topic, a Christian, Jew, and Baha’i will address the following questions:

  • Why did God create the universe?
  • Why did God create humanity?
  • What is the meaning of life?
  • What is the meaning of my life?

You can participate in this forum via Zoom. Simply point your browser to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82097630299?pwd=MzI4N2J2WEM3ajI5RWtqK3RFak9uUT09 at the appointed time, or phone 669 900 6833 and enter the meeting ID (820 9763 0299) and password (453701) when prompted. 

Curious about future programs? VCIC imagines that its second and third forum will pair a virtual visit to a worship service for a particular religion with an introduction to that religion, so stay tuned!

Editor’s Note: Dr. Daurio, Rabbi Lotker, and Arash Payan did a wonderful job representing Trinitarian Christianity, Judaism, and the Bahá’í faith. If you missed the presentation, or even if you just want to see it again, you can do so via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=315905916443077&extid=S8IGyAlAckYhpWe7 or via YouTube at https://youtu.be/hRnNrb4ff0Q !

VCIC Presents at the Catholic University Series

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Once again, the Ventura County Interfaith Community is proud to present at the Catholic University Series

This year our interfaith panels will engage a ‘love your neighbor’ topic in support of a county-wide emphasis around that theme. Together, in two sessions each on its own night, we will explore the following questions:

  • How do we express our love to our neighbors?
  • How do we demonstrate our concerns in practical terms?
  • What programs or activities does each faith foster?
  • Can we do more together than separately?
  • How can we reach out to one another to have the greatest impact?
  • How and why should we share with other faiths? 

The first session will take place at 7:30 PM on March 3rd at Sacred Heart, 10801 Henderson Rd., Ventura, CA 93004. Panelists for that session will include:

  • Linda Lowe (Moderator) – Roman Catholic
  • Betty Stapleford – Unitarian Universalist
  • Arash Payan – Baha’i
  • Michael Lotker – Jewish
  • Mick Walsh – Nichiren Buddhist

The second session will occur at 7:30 PM on March 10 at St. Jude The Apostle, 32032 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361. Panelists that evening will include:

  • Tim Helton (Moderator) – Episcopalian
  • Angela Rockwood – Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
  • Tim Helton – Episcopalian presenting on Jainism
  • Muhammed Shoyab Mehtar – Muslim
  • Linda Lowe – Roman Catholic

Admission for either session is $8.00 which includes the option of bringing a guest at no cost. For more information on the series, see https://theuniversityseries.org/. Or click here to download a flyer.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Love Your Neighbor Weekend

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The Conejo Valley Interfaith Association, the Simi Valley Interfaith Council, and the Ventura County Interfaith Community are jointly sponsoring “Love Your Neighbor Weekend” from March 12-March 15, 2020.
 
Love Your Neighbor is an interfaith program with participation from across religious traditions and people of moral conscience for a campaign of compassion.
 
Our vision is of people from all walks of life joining together to proclaim the values of loving our neighbor, welcoming the stranger, and respecting the inherent dignity and worth of every person. We seek to transform our communities by replacing fear and intolerance with understanding and appreciation among all members of the human family regardless of race, religion, language, country of origin, or other perceived differences. 
 
Please visit www.loveyourneighbortoday.org for the program events and schedule or click here for an English language flyer or here for a Spanish Language flyer. We invite you to share the flyer and program information with your friends. We hope you will join with brothers and sisters of faith throughout the community in lifting up the theme of Love Your Neighbor in worship, religious education, ministries, and spiritual development.  
 
The powerful force of people of faith and good will, who are committed to living together in greater understanding, peace, and harmony, is needed more than ever. I hope you will join us.

Young Adult Event

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If you’re a young adult between the ages of 18-29 we invite you to join us for the first ever Ventura County Young Adults event.

The event will take place at Golf N’ Stuff at 6 pm on December 12th. Bring yourself, a friend, and $15 for a fun night out!

For any questions, contact Joe Zimmerly, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries at Mount Cross Lutheran in Camarillo (joe@mountcross.com).

We hope to see you there! 

Come Join the Parade!

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Come MARCH WITH US!

Join us in representing the Ventura County Interfaith Community during Camarillo’s annual Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 14, 8am-12noon!

Help us to create interfaith awareness in our community! Last year we had a couple dozen marchers, let’s DOUBLE that this year!!!  Come represent YOUR faith organization, help us represent ALL faith organizations! Come, bring your family, bring your friends, bring your neighbors, all are welcome to join us! 

If you are interested in marching with us, please:

  1. Email a reply to tim@timhelton.com
  2. Include your cell phone number
  3. Keep your eye out for further notification, one week before the parade, of line-up times:)

Hope to see you there!