Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice

08/24/2026

Join us this Wednesday 8/26 @ 6 pm for the Twilight Vigil: Repeal the One Big Bloated Bill

During the week of August 23, for the Covenant for Our Future Week of Action, people of faith across the country will call for the repeal of HR1, to be replaced with legislation that reflects our shared values of caring and compassion. The Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice will hold a vigil on Wednesday, August 26 from 6 to 7 PM at 385 W. Broadway, in the plaza just west of the Edward J. Schwartz Court House. As we advocate for a change in harmful Federal policies, we will hear from faith leaders who stand against greed and corruption and for common decency and care for our communities.

Contact your Congressional Representatives and demand the restoration of programs cut by HR1: food for the hungry, care for the sick, protection of the Earth, and humane, dignified treatment for immigrants.

Senator Alex Padilla https://www.padilla.senate.gov/contact/
Los Angeles · (310) 231-4494 · Washington D.C. (202) 224-0357

Senator Adam Schiff https://www.schiff.senate.gov/contact/
San Francisco – (415) 393-0707 Washington D.C. (202) 224-3841

House of Representatives:
Find contact information for your U.S. Representative here:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

08/19/2026

Yusef Miller and Phil Petrie, Co-Chairs of ICEJ spoke at as part of Interfaith Awareness Week sponsored by the World Interfaith Network, now in its 10th year. Their talk is on the compounded crisis the world faces from a U.S. administration that is rolling back U.S. progress on climate change and the transition to clean energy, while the impacts of climate change (and other environmental degradations) are all around us. How do our faiths ground us to deal positively with this crisis and what specifically is ICEJ doing to make a difference? This talk is just one of 40 FREE talks given by luminaries from Israel, Nigeria, Australia, Chile, Brazil, Africa, England, Canada and the U.S.

Yusef Miller and Phil Petrie, Co-Chairs of ICEJ outline the compoun...

08/17/2026

As people of faith we believe in feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, welcoming the stranger, and protecting the Earth. The current administration has attacked all of these values through the “One Big Bloated Bill” and as people of faith, we must act.. We fear for our nation’s future. We grieve for those who have died. We choose to use our collective anger to promote change.

During the week of August 23, for the Covenant for Our Future Week of Action, people of faith across the country will call for the repeal of HR1, to be replaced with legislation that reflects our shared values of caring and compassion. The Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice will hold a vigil on Wednesday, August 26 from 6 to 7 PM at 385 W. Broadway, in the plaza just west of the Edward J. Schwartz Court House. As we advocate for a change in harmful Federal policies, we will hear from faith leaders who stand against greed and corruption and for common decency and care for our communities.

Do join us on Aug. 26 and contact your Congressional Representatives to demand the restoration of programs cut by HR1. You can find info to both register for the Vigil and outreach to electeds here. For more info contact [email protected]

08/17/2026

As people of faith we believe in feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, welcoming the stranger, and protecting the Earth. The current administration has attacked all of these values through the “One Big Bloated Bill” and as people of faith, we must act.. We fear for our nation’s future. We grieve for those who have died. We choose to use our collective anger to promote change.

During the week of August 23, for the Covenant for Our Future Week of Action, people of faith across the country will call for the repeal of HR1, to be replaced with legislation that reflects our shared values of caring and compassion. The Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice will hold a vigil on Wednesday, August 26 from 6 to 7 PM at 385 W. Broadway, in the plaza just west of the Edward J. Schwartz Court House. As we advocate for a change in harmful Federal policies, we will hear from faith leaders who stand against greed and corruption and for common decency and care for our communities.

Do join us on Aug. 26 and contact your Congressional Representatives to demand the restoration of programs cut by HR1. You can find info to both register for the Vigil and outreach to electeds here. For more info contact [email protected]

05/30/2026

Join us for the Summer Solstice Beach Drum Circle - All are welcome!

🗓 Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026

🕒 Time: 7:00 pm - Sunset

📍 Location: Moonlight Beach - Encinitas - On the beach, just walk South of the lifeguard station. There is a large (free!) parking lot and facilities.

FREE Event

Bring your drum, your spirit, and something to sit on. All levels welcome — let's welcome the summer sun together!

https://icejsd.org/calendar/interfaith-summer-beach-drum-circle-3/

More About the Solstice:
The summer solstice is a time to celebrate nature's abundance, the power of the sun, and the cyclical nature that sustains all life on Earth. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sun” and “to stand still.” People of different cultures and faiths worldwide have been celebrating this celestial event for millennia.

Solstice allows us to pause for reflection, gratitude, and a deeper connection to nature and ourselves. Group drumming fosters a sense of community and releases endorphins, elevating your mood.

We will meet up on Moonlight Beach, south of the lifeguard station.

12/18/2025

of our Summer Beach Drum Circle. We had such a great time we decided to do it again! We hope that you can join us celebrate the Winter Solstice, release the old in a fire ritual and set intentions together.

You are invited to join us on Saturday, December 20, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, near the facilities building for a late afternoon of drumming that builds community and echoes the natural rhythm of the waves–reminding us that everything is connected. We’ll also hold a Fire Ritual: Release & Manifest, offering you a chance to release what is holding you back and ignite your intentions.

For more information visit: https://icejsd.org/drupal/civicrm/event/info?id=1763&reset=1

Bring your drum, your spirit, and something comfortable to sit on. All levels and all traditions are welcome. There is a large FREE parking lot and facilities. Experience the magic of the Solstice by the sea. Free will offerings accepted to benefit the work of ICEJ - the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice.

12/05/2025

The winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Winter Solstice focuses on rebirth and renewal, as we welcome the return of the sun’s light. During the solstice, we pause to reflect, express gratitude, and deepen our connection to the natural world.

You are invited to join us for a late afternoon of drumming that builds community, sparks joy, and echoes the natural rhythm of the waves – reminding us that everything is connected.

We’ll also hold a Fire Ritual: Release & Manifest, offering you a chance to release what is holding you back and ignite your intentions. (Click the link for more information.)

Saturday, December 20, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, near the facilities building, for this magical experience on the shortest day of the year. There is a large FREE parking lot and facilities.
Bring your drum, your spirit, and something comfortable to sit on. All levels and all traditions are welcome. Come experience the magic of the Solstice by the sea.

Free will offerings accepted to benefit the work of ICEJ - the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice

RSVP LINK IN BIO

11/17/2025

Everything that we give thanks for in this season of Thanksgiving flows directly from our earth and the ecosystems that sustain us. We of the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice wish to show our gratitude for our beloved planet with our 2nd annual outdoor interfaith gathering on Sun. Nov. 23 from 2-4 PM at Ski Beach Park in Mission Bay, 1600 Vacation Rd, SD 92109 (on the east side of Vacation Island). We will offer prayers from several faith traditions, listen to the music of Kol Tefillah, and fly kites after decorating them with earth friendly words and images. Bring your own kite (as earth friendly as possible with appropriate decoration) or fly one of the FREE kites we will provide. Some light refreshments will also be provided. Please join us and bring the whole family!!

Registration link in the bio.

And for those who would like to order their own kites, we recommend the Simple Rokakku kites.

Event rain date – Sun. Dec. 7 from 2-4 PM.

For more information email [email protected].