Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council

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Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council offers a statement on bringing a lasting peace based on justice and offers prayers for everyone affected by the violence. Online PR News 25-May-2021 Irvine, CA The Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council welcomes people of all faiths to unite in the power of prayer as a bridge between faiths for individuals, cities, nations and our world. We cannot ignore issues of racism, tribalism, and nationalism. In our desire and prayers for th...e high goal of peace, we fervently pray for the people of Palestine and Israel. Our hearts break with God's as we think about the violence which is present now and has been in the long-lasting clash between these peoples. It is particularly heart-wrenching as we learn that so many children have been killed needlessly. It is our prayer that peace might be attained: a peace that sees the dignity of all God's children, a peace with justice where liberty to practice one's freedom of religion safe and free from harm, a peace that does not silence voices but a peace where lives can be renewed, and homes restored. The Interfaith Council reaffirms the right to coexist with peace and dignity for people of both sides. Hence, we urge removal of inhumane prisonlike living conditions for all human beings everywhere. As faith leaders we recognize the importance of family and sanctity of homes which should be respected unequivocally, therefore the practice of annexing houses by forcibly displacing families must stop. We encourage both sides to remember that storming of religious places disrespects not only the people of that faith but is offensive to people of every faith. We welcome the ceasefire and hope it will lead to enduring peace, as we demand that human rights be held sacred as a reminder of the sanctity of life, a belief that each of the world's religions holds dear. Rather than fight with weapons, an unequal fight, we pray that each side will sit down at table as equals, to mindfully and morally, reach a just agreement. For far too long it has been unequally weighted, and a just peace has been impossible. As Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Baha'is, Buddhists and Sikhs, we unite as brothers and sisters, siblings of Creation to pray that the voiceless be given voice, the impoverished empowered, and the oppressed captives be set free. May there be peace on earth, a lasting peace with justice, hope, and love. Amen.

We lost a dear friend of the interfaith community yesterday. Mike Penn who served as the President of OCIN for several years and as a board member for several more years passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones. He leaves a rich legacy of love, mutual understanding and compassion. Rest In Peace Mike!

We have postponed this event for a later date. Our Youth participants were either enjoying summer vacation or tied up with graduation related celebrations. However we will have this in the coming months when it is more convenient to everyone. Please share this and let everyone in the interfaith community know.

SEE YOU ALL IN 90 MINUTES. STARTS AT NOON TODAY! FREE ONLINE EVENT.

May 2021 bring back everything 2020 took away and more! Most importantly our sense of peace and security. Ameen! Ya Rabbulalameen!

Here is the recording for this years Thanksgiving Musical Interfaith Celebration. Thank you all for those who participated and many many more who joined with Zoom from all over the country.

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Thank you, Gabriel San Román, for featuring CLUE's blessing of OC's largest vote center and Nonviolence training in your weekly Slingshot! #EveryVoteIsSacred ...Participants included: - Rev. Sadie Mizisin-Cullumber, Harbor Christian Church, Newport Beach - Rev. Terry LePage, United Church of Christ - Akbar Hussaini, Executive Director, Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council - Rabbi-Cantor Marcia Tilchin, Jewish Collaborative of Orange County - Avinder Chawla, representing the Orange County Sikh Community - Lillian Chesley, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Father Edward G. Becker, Episcopal Vicar for Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs, Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, and Pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, La Habra - Rev. Samuel Bell Pullen, Community Congregational United Church of Christ, Los Alamitos - Joyce Swaving, President, Interfaith Council of Greater Rancho Santa Margarita - Rashad Al-Dabbagh, Executive Director, Arab American Civic Council - Pastor Emily Rose, Community of Christ - Jessica Spence Moss, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Rev. Jason Cook, UUCF - Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton - Rabbi Stephen Einstein, Founder Emeritus, Congregation B'nai Tzedek, Fountain Valley - Pastor Daniel Harmon, Orange Community of Christ See more

A great event organized by CLUE and participated by some in NMIIC. Part 2

A great event organized by CLUE and participated by some in NMIIC.

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Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council’s press conference at with local faith leaders regarding the murder of George Floyd and the recent protests

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