ALFSV Faith Leader Dialogue: Faith Communities, Race Equity and Democracy

American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley (ALFSV), People Acting in Community Together (PACT), Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Silicon Valley Interfaith Council (SiVIC), and Islamic Network Group (ING) are coming together to bring to you an opportunity to hear from leading civil rights activist Eric Ward. Eric Ward is a national expert on the relationship between hate violence and preserving democratic institutions, governance, and inclusive societies and he brings nearly 30 years of expertise in community organizing and philanthropy.  Along with Eric’s presentation and fireside chat session, participants will have the opportunity to be in dialogue with each other as they consider how to bring this work to their faith community.

Who Should Attend?
The hope of this event is to engage clergy and lay leaders in a space of authentic dialogue and deep inspiration regarding the values of theological equity and justice. As the event will focus on empowering faith leaders and their ability to engage their congregations on race equity, those lay leaders who choose to participate should be in a principal or mentor role within their faith communities.

Outcomes
–       To better understand the role of faith leaders in regards to race equity in our community and how faith leaders can engage their congregations in this dialogue.
–       To consider the critical role clergy and faith communities play during this election cycle and the risks that white nationalism poses to our democracy.
–       To provide a space that engages new clergy and re-energize senior clergy.