We, the members of the Interreligious Council of Southern California (ICSoCal), would like to share our worship traditions with you. This time of change brings a beautiful opportunity for each of us to see and become acquainted with the services of other traditions which we otherwise may not have time to attend, or which we may feel uncomfortable attending. We have created this website to share the worship services from each of our faith traditions with you. We hope you will join us in prayer, meditation, and reflection during this time!
Before visiting the digital sacred spaces, check out the latest updates of cases and measures being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, along with sections on resources, FAQs, and more:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has comprehensive information about national statistics, updates, and resources that can help you and The Beloved Community through this difficult time.
For more county-based information, click on the county your city belongs to below:
Los Angeles County
San Bernardino County
Riverside County
Orange County
For faith-based institutions, LA County has provided information in a number of languages for communities to use:
English | Spanish | Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese | Korean | Armenian
Tagalog | Arabic | Farsi | Cambodian | Russian | Japanese | Vietnamese
During this time, it is also important that you share the information necessary that dispels rumors or lies that may put our communities at risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) has created a number of graphics that you can download and share that disprove misconceptions about disease precautions and prevention.
Some graphics below can be downloaded and shared in your community to keep people informed and to encourage simple best practices that will help us flatten the curve during this pandemic:
Before visiting the digital sacred spaces, check out the latest updates of cases and measures being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, along with sections on resources, FAQs, and more:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has comprehensive information about national statistics, updates, and resources that can help you and The Beloved Community through this difficult time.
For more county-based information, click on the county your city belongs to below:
Los Angeles County
San Bernardino County
Riverside County
Orange County
For faith-based institutions, LA County has provided information in a number of languages for communities to use:
English | Spanish | Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese | Korean | Armenian
Tagalog | Arabic | Farsi | Cambodian | Russian | Japanese | Vietnamese
During this time, it is also important that you share the information necessary that dispels rumors or lies that may put our communities at risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) has created a number of graphics that you can download and share that disprove misconceptions about disease precautions and prevention.
Some graphics below can be downloaded and shared in your community to keep people informed and to encourage simple best practices that will help us flatten the curve during this pandemic:
Additional Resources and Articles
How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism
(Teaching Tolerance) As COVID-19 infections increase, so too does racism and xenophobia. Use our “Speak Up” strategies to let people know you’re not OK with racist or xenophobic comments about coronavirus or anything else.
Covid-19 Mutual Aid: how to help vulnerable people near you
(The Guardian) Groups are springing up to support older people, those with existing health issues and the self-isolating.
Coronavirus chronicles: Here's some good news amid the dire reports
(CNET) From vaccine progress to people uniting in friendship and solidarity, some positive COVID-19 news to keep things in perspective.
(Teaching Tolerance) As COVID-19 infections increase, so too does racism and xenophobia. Use our “Speak Up” strategies to let people know you’re not OK with racist or xenophobic comments about coronavirus or anything else.
Covid-19 Mutual Aid: how to help vulnerable people near you
(The Guardian) Groups are springing up to support older people, those with existing health issues and the self-isolating.
Coronavirus chronicles: Here's some good news amid the dire reports
(CNET) From vaccine progress to people uniting in friendship and solidarity, some positive COVID-19 news to keep things in perspective.
Atheist/Agnostic/Secular Gatherings
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For communities that do not adhere to a single religion or that do not have belief in a Divine Creator deserve space for gathering, conversation, and collective healing during this time.
The Sunday Assembly of Los Angeles is hosting a number of check-ins and online events for people to participate. "If you're looking for a place to gather with your fellow freethinkers, sing, think, laugh and share, you've come to the right place. Sunday Assembly LA is a monthly gathering of secularists, humanists, believers, atheists, agnostics and anyone with a desire to come together in celebration of the one precious life we have." These Secular Groups Are Bringing People Together During A Pandemic (HuffPost) Godless congregations are organizing online trivia nights, book club meetings and pub nights to promote human connection during the COVID-19 outbreak. |
Baha'i
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The Baháʼí Faith is a religion teaching the essential worth of all religions, and the unity of all people. Established by Baháʼu'lláh in 1863, it initially grew in Persia and parts of the Middle East. It is estimated to have between 5 and 8 million followers around the world. Please join us in prayer.
Baháʼí Communities of Greater Los Angeles (Check out their YouTube channel here.) The Baháʼís of the United States have a YouTube channel that shares videos and lessons about the traditions in a number of languages. |
Buddhism
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Buddhism encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on original teachings attributed to the Buddha and resulting interpreted philosophies. Most Buddhist traditions share the goal of overcoming suffering and the cycle of death and rebirth, either by the attainment of Nirvana or through the path of Buddhahood. Buddhist schools vary in their interpretation of the path to liberation, the relative importance and canonicity assigned to the various Buddhist texts, and their specific teachings and practices. Please feel welcome to join us.
Los Angeles Buddhist Union Tzu Chi Foundation USA (Check out their International Live Stream in English and Chinese.) |
Christianity
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Christianity is an Abrahamic religion (along with Judaism and Islam) that is based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It is divided between Eastern and Western theology. In these two divisions there are six branches: Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, Oriental Orthodoxy, and Assyrians. Please join us in prayer.
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) (Learn about the Quaker community through QuakerSpeak.) Russian Greek Catholic St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community La Verne Church of the Brethren (This church also offers a number of CONNECT! gatherings that focus on building relationship through prayer, spirituality, film, food, youth gatherings, and more.) Vatican News hosts a live feed of St. Peter's Basilica where Pope Francis hosts services at 7AM PT. |
Hinduism
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Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world. Scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and no founder. This "Hindu synthesis" started to develop between 500 BCE and 300 CE, after the end of the Vedic period (1500 to 500 BCE), and flourished in the medieval period, with the decline of Buddhism in India. Please join us in prayer.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Los Angeles Vedanta Society of Southern California BHAKTI Live is a YouTube channel that shares live video feeds from several Hindu pilgrimage sites and temples in India that people that tune in to. |
Interfaith
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We've also found interfaith spaces where people from all backgrounds are welcome to participate.
CoVital: Connect for 20 Minutes Daily of Wisdom, Sharing, and Meditation A Zoom call that takes places everyday at 9AM (except for Saturdays/Shabbat) hosted by Join Rhonda Rosen, long-time mindfulness meditation leader, and Rabbi Kerry Chaplin, Spiritual Counselor at Beit T'Shuvah, to creatively connect with abundance in a time of physical isolation. The Abrahamic House is an incubator of social change where fellows from 4 faith traditions will share a living and working space for 1-2 years, during which they will be responsible for developing and executing innovative community engagement programs, including group learning, faith-based and social events, and public service. They've created some videos that focus on appreciative knowledge, shared values and experiences, and more. Looking for a list of virtual services in your area? The University of La Verne has created a list of some communities in the Inland Empire, as well as a list of mobile applications that can help with spiritual well-being through meditation, mindfulness, and introspection. The San Francisco Interfaith Council has created a list of some communities in the Bay Area. |
Islam
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Islam is an Abrahamic religion (along with Judaism and Islam) teaching that there is only one God (Allah), and that Muhammad is a messenger of God. Its followers are known as Muslims. Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, and unique. The primary scriptures of Islam are the Qu'ran. Please join us in prayer.
Islamic Center of Southern California Makkah Live shows live telecasts of the Masjid al-Haram (where is the Kaaba is located) in Mecca and Masjid-an-Nabawi (The Mosque of the Prophet) in Medina. |
Judaism
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Judaism is an ethnic religion comprising the collective
religious, cultural and legal tradition and civilization of the Jewish people. It encompasses a wide body of texts, practices, theological positions, and forms of organization. The Torah is part of the larger text known as the Tanakh or the Hebrew Bible, and supplemental oral tradition represented by later texts such as the Midrash and the Talmud. Please join us in prayer. Bat Mitzvach (Temple Beth Am) Sinai Temple Wilshire Boulevard Temple |
Sikhism
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Sikhism, meaning a "disciple", "seeker," or "learner", is a religion that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century. Sikhism is one of the youngest of the major world religions.The fundamental beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the sacred scripture Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation on the name of the one creator, divine unity and equality of all humankind, engaging in selfless service, striving for justice for the benefit and prosperity of all and honest conduct and livelihood while living a householder's life. Please join us in prayer.
Sikh Dharma International (hosts a number of video and audio live streams from around the country, including Sri Harmandir Sahib [The Golden Temple] in India.) The Sikh Coalition has put together resources in English and Punjabi about measures people and communities can take to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Living Room Kirtan is a Facebook page of young Sikhs bringing Shabad Gurbani (sacred hymns) from their living room to yours. |
Unitarian Universalists
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The beliefs of the Unitarian Universalist community are diverse and inclusive. They do not believe in a shared creed. Their shared covenant (our seven Principles) supports “the free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” Though Unitarianism and Universalism were both liberal Christian traditions, this responsible search has led them to embrace diverse teachings from Eastern and Western religions and philosophies. Please join them in prayer and reflection.
The Church of the Larger Fellowship has hosted digital sanctuary for over 10 years and continue to host weekly weekly worship services on Sundays. |
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