Shasta Interfaith

05/19/2026

Horrific attack at a mosque in San Diego. Shasta Interfaith supports diversity of faith. We honor and support our Islamic brothers and sisters as they move through this travesty of hate.

The shooting, which authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime, left at least five people dead, including two suspected shooters.

05/16/2026

The Peace Lantern Processional is to honor diversity and to create an experience of peace… and an experience of beauty. As we stood together on Th, May 14, 2026, we stood in support of peace and in support of diversity. Each individual present, whether a lantern bearer or the public who came to witness the processional, signifies support of such!

Each handcrafted lantern carries on its side a Chinese symbol for peace, a symbol representing a faith tradition and 2 peace prayers.

Presented by Lynn E Fritz
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, LMFT 45877

Co-sponsors included:
Shasta Interfaith, Shasta County Citizens Advocating Respect, Shasta Beloved Community, Anti Racism Task Force

Architect Doug Hoerber handcrafted the 50 lanterns

The Lantern Bearers represented: Center for Spiritual Living, the Hindu Tradition, Islam, the Church of Christ, Scientists, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Pilgrim Church, First Christian Church, Redding Zen Buddhist Priory, Unitarian Universalists, St James Lutheran Church, Temple Beth Israel, the Sikh Centre, Anderson, Shasta Lake United Methodist Church

Others participating represented cultures of:
African, Japanese, Mien, India, Lao, Native American, Hispanic, Filipino.

Organizational representatives present were from: Redding Rancheria, Caltrans, One Safe Place, Children’s Legacy Center, Equity Labs, Shasta County District Attorney’s Office, the Sierra Club, NorCal Outreach, LGBTQ+, City of Shasta Lake, Shasta College, Dignity Health and other community members.

Special thanks for the volunteers who helped facilitate the event:
Dave Forseth, Suzan Jantz, Lauri Rizzi, Sadie Roy Krueger, Joey Carroll.

Special thanks to the photographers Sue & Ray Kermode, and Debbie.

Reciproka and Anti Racism Task Force provided water for us all!

Thanks to everyone present that peace and support of diversity matters!

05/04/2026

Please join us for this special event…

05/03/2026

There are many ways to express our beliefs…

04/18/2026

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04/14/2026

A special community event! You can witness the Peace Lantern Processional cross the Sundial Bridge at 8 pm from the south end to the north side. The processional will enter the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival for about 30 minutes then will cross back across the Sundial Bridge. To enter the Glowing Wild Lantern Festival requires purchasing rickets from Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

04/12/2026

Cooking Class & Dinner in March 2026 at the Sikh Centre, Anderson. Amarjit & Bakshish Singh Grewel and Mandeep hosted the class demonstrating how to prepare Chana Masala.

They served an exceptional dinner following the cooking demonstration. It was a great event!

03/29/2026

Easter is the principal festival of the Christian church, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The Resurrection is a central doctrine of Christianity and forms the basis of salvation and the hope of eternal life. As its feast, Easter is a joyful affirmation of the belief that through Christ’s conquering of death all Christians will subsequently share in his victory over “sin, death, and the Devil.” Although still predominantly a religious festival, in some places the introduction of customs such as egg hunts and treat-filled baskets from the Easter bunny has gradually led to the holiday being embraced by both Christian and secular communities, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Source: Britannica.com

02/19/2026

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02/19/2026

Happy Lunar New Year!

In the Chinese zodiac, February 17, 2026, starts the Year of the Fire Horse. Different regions across Asia celebrate Lunar New Year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac.

The Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China. It is also widely celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, and countries with a significant overseas Chinese population. In China, the Lunar New Year starts the Spring Festival season that ends fifteen days later on the evening of the Lantern Festival. Celebrations and dates vary across different countries and cultures, but some similar customs include cleaning the house, eating symbolic foods, and spending time with family.

While zodiac signs are rooted in tradition and folklore, many people continue to follow them for cultural connection, personal insight and celebration during the Lunar New Year.

It is a time for renewing family bonds, honoring ancestors, and ushering in good fortune for the coming year.

The Year of the Horse is widely celebrated during Lunar New Year festivities in China and other Asian countries. Decorations, zodiac-themed gifts and traditional performances often reflect the year’s animal.

The Horse holds strong symbolism in Chinese culture, representing strength, success and perseverance.

02/18/2026

Maha Shivaratri, the "Great Night of Shiva," is a major Hindu festival celebrated annually in 2026 on February 15 to honor Lord Shiva, marking his marriage to Goddess Parvati, his cosmic tandava dance, or the night he consumed poison to save the world. Devotees observe strict fasting, perform abhishekam (ritual bathing) of the lingam with milk, water, and honey, and hold all-night vigils (jagran) chanting "Om Namah Shivaya"