Date: October 5th 2009

October 2009- Supplemental

Usually I try to send out only one events listing each month so as not to clog your in-boxes. Sometimes, after sending out the monthly notice, I will receive word of a significant interfaith event taking place that I think should be noted.

The Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is hosting "Green Action Day" on the Environment, Renewable Energy, and Religion, with a panel of representatives from several traditions:

Saturday, October 24, 2009 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunnyvale

Green Action Day
Environment * Renewable Energy * Religion

An interreligious gathering on the environment, with a presentation on "Global Warming and Renewable Energy" by Dr. Diana Ma, VP of SunPower Corp. An Interfaith Forum: "Religion’s Approach to Environmental Ethics and Responsibility" with panelists: Ven. Jian Hu (Buddhism); Rev. Margo Tenold (Christianity); Shaikh Alaeddin Albakri (Islam); and Rabbi Dana Magat (Judaism). Blessings by religious leaders and a rare opportunity to strike the Ceremonial Bell in support of International Day of Climate Action All events are free and open to the public.Location: Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale 750 E. Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA94085 Tel : 408-733-0750 Email : sunnyvale@ctzen.org

And don't forget!

Thursday, October 15, 2009, 8:00- 9:30 am, San Jose

Faith Leaders Appreciation Breakfast

Mayor Chuck Reed cordially invites religious leaders to the third annual Faith Leaders Appreciation Breakfast. Join us for a continental breakfast and the opportunity to thank you for the vital services and support you provide to the residents of San José. Location: San Jose City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose. RSVP online to www.sanjoseca.gov/mayor/news/upcoming/upcomingevents.asp

Thursday, October 29, 2009, 9:00 am -5:00 pm, San Jose

Workshop on
Courageous Public Conversations

Interfaith, governmental, civic and non-profit leaders are invited to join us for this day-long workshop on the skills for carrying out courageous public conversations around difficult topics and issues. Workshop leader is Dr. Shawn Spano, who is an instructor at San Jose State in the Communications Department, a seasoned consultant, and a consultant for the Public Dialogue Consortium as well as the Public Conversations Project in Boston. These are skills which all of us in community oriented work need to develop and hone to become more effective leaders and community builders. The workshop will be an all day event which will include lunch. Location: YWCA of Silicon Valley, 375 S. Third St., San Jose. Cost: $75, including lunch; special discount for Interfaith Leaders. For more information, and to reserve your place, contact Bruce Bramlett at bbramlett@svfaces.org, or call 408-286-9663, xt. 328.

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