We are so excited for a new year and look forward to being able to learn about our own faith traditions, learn about the other religious traditions in our communities, and be of service to others.
With a board of 9 amazing youth, we are off to a great start. In September we joined with community partners at a Service Fair in Anaheim and visited the Jain Center.
Visit 9 Houses of Worship
Participate in 4 Service Projects
Provide Interfaith Leadership Trainings to our students
Over the next year we hope to: TyingblanketsattheAnaheimServiceFaironSeptember9(top) VisittoJainCenteronSeptember10(bottom)
Host a week-long interfaith immersion experience Summer 2024
100%ofproceedssupportourefforts tohelpyouthstrengthenfaith,learn aboutreligiousothers,build leadershipskills,andservetheir communities
“IwasreallystruckbythevaluesofnonviolenceandhowcaringJainpeopleare towardsalllivingthingsandbeings.”
“Iconnectedwiththeideaofclean sanctuaryspacesinvolvingcleaningoneself andtakingoffshoesbeforeentering becausethesearethingsIdoinmy mosque.”
“IappreciatedthegenerosityoftheJain communityinprovidingfoodforus!Iloved hearingthestoryofthewoodentempleand howitcametothemfromtheSt.LouisWorld FairviaacasinoinLasVegas.Iwas especiallystruckbyhowornateand elaborateeverythingwasonthetour.Ifound theirbeliefintheGod-likepotentialforevery livingthingextremelycompelling.”
“IlearnedthatJainismisaverypeaceful religioninwhichthepurposeistoriseabove theconstantcycleofrebirthintotrue enlightenment.”
Sunday,September10
WearesogratefultoPoorvioftheJain CenterinBuenaParkforherhospitality.We weretreatedtoadeliciousveganlunch followedbyatourofthespace.Itwas wonderfultomakeconnectionsbetween ourownfaithtraditionsandtheJain tradition.
AsInterfaithYouthAlliancecontinuestogrow,wearein needofmorehands-manyhandsmakelightwork.We hopethatyouorsomeoneyouknowwouldconsider applyingtobepartofourIYAAdultBoard
BoardMemberResponsibilities:
Attendmonthlyadultboardmeetings(1hr)
Attendmonthlyhouseofworshiptours(2hrs)
Bewillingtocontributefinanciallytotheorganization
Reachouttocommunities(religiousand civic)tooffersupporttoIYA(financialand in-kind)
Shareyourtalents:marketing,networking, accounting/taxhelp,leadershiptraining, etc.
Bewillingtohelporganizeserviceprojects, dialogueevents,relationshipbuilding activities,etc asthestudentsneed