Shasta Interfaith

10/10/2026

On October 2, 2026, Self-Realization Fellowship hosted the Indian Consulate General and delegates at Lake Shrine to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The ceremony began with a floral garlanding of the sarcophagus containing Gandhi’s ashes, followed by a period of silent prayer. Heartfelt messages from Consul General Dr. K. J. Srinivasa and Brothers Vishwananda and Satyananda offered a united tribute to the enduring legacies of both Mahatma Gandhi and Paramahansa Yogananda.

Following the ceremony, the delegates and guests participated in a procession along the Lake Path before gathering for an Indian-style reception in the Court of Religions. Lake Shrine thanks the Indian Consulate in Los Angeles for sharing this commemorative event. The Consulate sent a gracious letter of thanks, quoted here in part:

"The serene setting of the Gandhi World Peace Memorial and the thoughtfully organized program provided a fitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. We deeply appreciate the warm hospitality extended to our delegation and guests throughout the event. We are grateful for the support and dedication of everyone at SRF who contributed to making the event both memorable and inspiring.

"We value the association between the Consulate and Self-Realization Fellowship and look forward to continued collaboration and engagement with SRF Lake Shrine in the years ahead."

Enjoy our photo tribute! Jai Guru!

10/04/2026

Paramahansa Yogananda pictured with Mahatma Gandhi in Wardha, India, 1935. As part of a yearlong journey to his beloved motherland, Yogananda traveled to see Gandhi at his ashram. This picture was taken on a Monday, Gandhi’s day of silence, and Yogananda is shown reading a note Gandhi had just written. Their interactions during Yogananda’s visit, including Gandhi’s request for initiation in Kriya Yoga, are chronicled in a chapter of “Autobiography of a Yogi.”

In 1925 (the year Yogananda established his international headquarters in Los Angeles to spread the teachings of Kriya Yoga worldwide), Gandhi visited Yogananda’s Yogoda Satsanga school for boys in Ranchi. Expressing keen interest in the balanced curriculum of the Yogoda program, he inscribed in the guest book a gracious tribute.

Today, October 2, is the anniversary of Gandhi’s birth, and we honor Gandhi’s great contribution to the betterment of our world with the following words of Yogananda from his autobiography: “The nonviolent voice of Gandhi appeals to man’s highest conscience. Let nations ally themselves no longer with death, but with life; not with destruction, but with construction; not with hate, but with the creative miracles of love.”

09/26/2026

Peace Pole Dedication, Sept 24, 2026, at the Sundial Bridge, Redding, CA, was funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of The North State. The project was the inspiration of Lynn E Fritz, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT 45877, Karuk Tribal Descendant, Ordained Minister. Co- sponsors: Shasta Interfaith, Shasta County Citizens Advocating Respect, Shasta Beloved Community, Reciproka, and the Anti-Racism Task Force.

Supporters: Mercy Foundation North, Children’s Legacy Center, One Safe Place, Redding Rancheria,  Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the McConnell Foundation.

7 languages express the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth”. Those languages are: Wintu, English, Hebrew, Spanish, Lao, Punjabi and Mien. The eighth side of the pole has the phrase.”May Peace Prevail in our Communities.”

The dedication of this Peace Pole joins 200,000 poles that are featured on every continent globally. 

Dozens of people gathered near the south entrance of the Sundial Br...

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

The Peace Pole Project was funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of the North State. Shasta County Citizens Advocating Respect, served as a fiscal agent, which made this project possible. In March 2025, Lynn E Fritz, began the project with immediate support by co-sponsors Shasta Interfaith, Shasta Beloved Community, Shasta County Citizens Advocating Respect, Reciproka and the Anti Racism Task Force.

Art Garcia, gave a Wintu Native American Prayer, Joey Carroll played Native American Flute as Lynn E Fritz did a Land Acknowledgement. Holly Day played music and 20 lantern bearers from diverse cultural, religious and community backgrounds held peace lanterns along the sidewalk near the peace pole to welcome those attending the event.

The pole has “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 7 languages. Languages featured are: Wintu, English, Hebrew, Spanish, Mien, Lao, Punjabi. The 8th side of the pole has the phrase “May Peace Prevail in Our Communities.

Volunteers helped facilitate the presentation of the event. Jill Matthews served as the
Photographer. Dave & Lorie Forseth and Sadie Roy Krueger coordinated the lantern presentation. Lauri Rizzi facilitated the refreshments.

Additional supporters of the event included: Turtle Bay Exploration Park, McConnell Foundation, Redding Rancheria, Children’s Legacy Center, One Safe Place, Frank Nigro,  and Mercy Foundation North.

09/20/2026

Jewish Tradition: Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement,” as the verse states, “For on this day He will forgive you, to purify you, that you be cleansed from all your sins before G‑d.”1

When: The 10th day of Tishrei (in 2026, from several minutes before sunset on Sunday, September 20, 2026 until after nightfall on Monday, September 21), coming on the heels of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year, which is on the first and second days of Tishrei).

How: For nearly 26 hours we “afflict our souls”: we abstain from food and drink, do not wash or apply lotions or creams, do not wear leather footwear, and abstain from marital relations. Instead, we spend the day in synagogue, praying for forgiveness.

For the week before Yom Kippur (known as the 10 Days of Repentance), special additions are made to prayers, and people are particularly careful with their mitzvah observance.

Just as Yom Kippur is a day of fasting, the day before Yom Kippur is set aside for eating and preparing for this holy day.

09/02/2026

Please join us for PEACE POLE DEDICATION on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7 PM at the Sundial Bridge- South Entrance area.

The community is invited to this special event and encouraged to wear cultural attire! The 7 languages for "May Peace Prevail on Earth" will be spoken by native speakers. Art Garcia, Wintu, will offer a Native American Blessing. Light refreshments following.

Those in attendance are encouraged to wear cultural clothing.

The Peace Pole Project is funded by a grant from the Community Foundation Of The North State with Shasta County Citizens Advocating Respect served as the Fiscal Agent.

Co-sponsors/Project Endorsements by:
Shasta Interfaith, Shasta County Citizens Advocating Respect, Shasta Beloved Community, Anti-Racism Task Force and Reciproka.

The event is also endorsed by Mercy Foundation North, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Frank Nigro, and others.

08/22/2026

Humboldt Interfaith, Aug 30, 2026 event.

08/17/2026

Register for the second webinar of The Tri-Abrahamic Dialogue on the Climate Crisis: What Do Our Faiths Demand?, Sacred Guidance for a Planet in Crisis: A Call to Justice, Compassion, and Hope on Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 pm Central. Tap the logo for more info.

Register for the second webinar of The Tri-Abrahamic Dialogue on the Climate Crisis: What Do Our Faiths Demand?, Sacred Guidance for a Planet in Crisis: A Call to Justice, Compassion, and Hope on Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 pm Central. This dialogue will explore what key faith teachings and docume...