
9/11 Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service
Thursday, September 11, 2025 • 18 Elul 5785
5:30 PM - 7:30 PMKing Plaza, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Downtown Palo AltoBeth Am is a co-sponsor of our community's annual Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service. Join this treasured annual community gathering hosted by American Muslim Voice Foundation in partnership with MVPJ. Picnic dinner provided and sowing seeds of friendship will be followed by a program with multifaith prayers and children’s performances. The evening will conclude with a candlelight vigil.
Let us unite to honor the victims of 9/11, their families, and first responders as we strive to transform this tragic day into one of peace and community building. Let us sow the seeds of new friendships by getting to know each other a little bit better. The ability to make our country safe, secure, peaceful and harmonious lies in our hands.
This event is free and open to all. RSVP REQUIRED to help with planning purposes.
Sponsored by American Muslim Voice Foundation in partnership with Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice and state Senator Dave Cortese, along with over 20 local faith and civic organizations and individuals, including Congregation Beth Am.
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9/11 Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service
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