VENTURA COUNTY INTERFAITH COMMUNITY

 

If you would like to participate in the activities of the Ventura County Interfaith Community (VCIC) on behalf of your religious community, please print and sign the covenant below and mail it to:  Tim & Teri Helton, 3482 Barca Street, Camarillo, CA   93010.

 

 

The Ventura County Interfaith Community is a community of people from a variety of religious traditions.  Formed in February 2005, the community seeks to reduce barriers to communication and foster local dialog among individuals and families of various belief traditions in Ventura County.  We do this by:

§      Learning about others’ religions

§      Exploring the meditation practices of other religions

§      Supporting each other’s community outreach events

 

In pursuing these goals, as a religious representative, I will adhere to the following ethical framework:

 

  1. During meeting and functions sponsored by the VCIC and while serving as a VCIC core team representative, I will respect the free will and initiative of individuals to decide and choose or not choose a spiritual path without forcing my own spiritual views as noted below.
    1. I will not proselytize (seek members to join my faith group, in particular, at the expense of another faith),
    2. I will not malign (denigrate or defame) another faith group or its practitioners.

 

  1. I will publicize events, programs, and services with integrity and respect.
  2. I will not practice prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping.
  3. I understand that the demonstration of prejudice against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, politics, and/or socioeconomic status is prohibited.
  4. I will exercise the utmost discretion when dealing with controversial and sensitive issues (e.g., abortion or homosexuality).  I understand that differing positions may be stated but maligning, demeaning, discrimination, or stereotyping is prohibited.

 

 

Please print name:  ________________________________________________________

 

Signature:  ______________________________________________________________

 

Local Community Affiliation:  ______________________________________________

 

Religious/Spiritual Tradition:  _______________________________________________

 

Mailing Address:  _________________________________________________________

 

Email Address:  __________________________________________________________

 

Phone:  ______________________________            Date:  ________________________