Ventura County Interfaith Community

The Episcopal Church in the United States, with its nearly two million congregants, traces its origins to Church of England congregations in the American Colonies dating back to the 17th century. On July 26th, Reverend Bill Knutson will discuss the origins of this church. Join us at 7:00 PM via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84467607991?pwd=Ur9Qi6fQxe2uq1Lw1XyerUENhm738c.1) for this informative … Continue reading An Introduction to the Episcopal Church and its History →

Many wonder how one can reconcile faith with a world of suffering. On August 23rd at 7:00 PM, a member of the Bahá’í community, an imam, and a member of the Quaker community will revisit this topic and talk about their approach to this very difficult theological issue. You can listen in on this conversation … Continue reading Reconciling Faith with a World of Suffering – Revisited →

Born in the beginning of the 20th century in a small church on Azusa Street in Los Angeles, the Pentecostal movement has since grown to a worldwide movement comprising some 700 denominations and over a quarter of a billion adherents. At 7:00 PM on September 27th, Dr. Tim Helton, a former Assemblies of God pastor … Continue reading The Pentecostal Movement →

The Ventura County Interfaith Community is excited to announce the return of the annual Feast of Faiths. The Feast of Faiths is a gathering of individuals from various religions to discuss their beliefs with those of other faiths informally over dinner. Join us for this exciting opportunity for interfaith friendship at 4:00 PM on October … Continue reading Feast of Faiths →

Join the Conejo Valley Interfaith Association in celebrating differences at its annual Thanksgiving service!

Indigenous people had a rich culture inclusive of spiritual beliefs and practices long before most of our ancestors arrived to the United States. Sadly, much of their culture and stories have been forgotten and erased. Learning about Native American beliefs and practices is vital to interfaith understanding and dialogue. Join the virtual meeting to hear Rev. … Continue reading Beliefs and Practices of Native Americans →

People have been tending carefully to the remains of their loved ones for millennia. Tradition has dictated the manner of that care, but often tradition finds its roots in religious beliefs. On February 28th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community (VCIC) will offer the first of a two part series dealing with funeral and burial practices … Continue reading Funeral and Burial Practices in Various Faith Traditions →

During the English Civil War in the mid 17th century, George Fox traveled widely preaching a message of unmediated access to God. Though charged with blasphemy, Fox’s message nevertheless gained a large following which came to be known as The Religious Society of Friends. Originally used as a term of derision, the name Quaker eventually … Continue reading Introduction to the “Quaker” Tradition →

On February 28th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community (VCIC) offered the first of a two part series dealing with funeral and burial practices and the beliefs that underpin them. Leaders from the Bahá’í community, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Muslim community presented. For more information on that forum or to … Continue reading Funeral and Burial Practices in Various Faith Traditions – Part 2 →

Andrew Kinkella, Ph.D. is director of the Moorpark College Archaeological Program (MCAP), which teaches archaeology through research at local California archaeological sites. Dr. Kinkella has spent 17 field seasons in the jungles of west-central Belize, studying the Classic Maya (AD 250-900). At 7:00 PM on May 23rd, 2023, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will host a … Continue reading Mysteries of the Ancient Maya →

On June 20th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will present the first of two forums on weddings in different religious traditions. On that night, a panel consisting of a Hindu Priest, a Rabbi, and a member of the Bahá’í faith will discuss wedding traditions among their respective congregations. The Church of Scientology (2151 Alessandro Dr., … Continue reading Weddings →

On July 25th at 7:00 PM, Rabbi Michael Lotker will examine Biblical Judaism as an extinct religion that survives only in those elements incorporated into modern Judaism and Christianity. Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, 93010) will host this fascinating discussion to which all are welcome. The forum will be presented free … Continue reading Biblical Judaism – An Extinct Religion →