CALIFORNIA + WESTERN REGION + NATIONAL

Many faiths. One community. Shared purpose.

Started as The Interfaith Initiative of Santa Barbara County, now DBA MultiFaith Harmony Coalition. From local, statewide and national. We welcome, stand with, and celebrate faith and spiritual traditions while promoting understanding, respect, and cooperative action.

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A diverse group of community faith and spiritual leaders standing together

Different paths can still lead us toward a more just, peaceful, and compassionate community.

UnderstandingLearning across traditions

Human DignityHonoring every person

Cooperative ActionServing our shared community

Our Mission

Welcome. Stand together. Celebrate.

Our mission is to welcome, stand with, and celebrate the major faith and spiritual traditions in our community, promoting understanding, respect, and cooperative activities while partnering with other organizations to realize our common values and goals.

Build understandingHighlight shared values while appreciating and learning from differences.

Challenge discriminationStand against religious hatred and needlessly divisive agendas.

Serve togetherTurn compassion into cooperative action for community well-being.

Guiding Principles

Our values

Six commitments shape how we gather, lead, learn, and work with our neighbors.

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MultiFaith Cooperation

We work together to confront religious discrimination and hatred, highlighting common beliefs while learning from our differences.

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Compassion

Compassion, a core value across major religions, is the foundation for bringing groups together and addressing community needs.

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Human Dignity

We promote genuine empowerment, security, and self-determination for every member of our community.

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Courageous Spiritual Leadership

Our spiritual foundations compel us to lead toward understanding and challenge division.

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Teamwork

We engage people, build trust, and establish meaningful working relationships among diverse groups.

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Learning & Growth

We remain relevant by learning, improving, and operating in the most effective ways possible.

“When people meet with curiosity and courage, difference becomes a source of learning—not division.”

What We Do

Connection that becomes action

Community Dialogue

Respectful conversations that deepen understanding across faith and spiritual traditions.

Education & Awareness

Programs that address misconceptions and help the public learn from both common ground and meaningful difference.

Community Service

Cooperative service grounded in compassion, dignity, and shared responsibility.

Gatherings & Celebrations

Events that honor the wisdom, beauty, and presence of diverse traditions across California, the Western Region, and nationally.

Upcoming

Community events

Dates and details can be updated through the private website dashboard.

Statewide Recognition

MultiFaith Heritage Month — December

Recognized in the State of California.

Introduced by Senators Ben Allen and Aisha Wahab.

Co-Authors: Senators Becker, Limón, Rubio, Stern, and Wiener.
Co-Authors: Assemblymembers Ahrens, Bauer-Kahan, Berman, Gabriel, Pellerin, Ward, and Zbur.

California Senate Concurrent Resolution 127 recognizing MultiFaith Heritage Month — California Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 127 recognizing December as MultiFaith Heritage Month.

California Senate MultiFaith Heritage Month resolution and recognition — MultiFaith Heritage Month recognition in the California State Senate.

Santa Barbara County multifaith harmony resolution — Santa Barbara County recognition of multifaith harmony.

Historic Recognition

MultiFaith Heritage Month recognized in Los Angeles County.

In April 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed MultiFaith Heritage Month, introduced by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath—an important step in celebrating the many faith and spiritual traditions that strengthen our communities.

MultiFaith Harmony Coalition representative with Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath — With Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath following the MultiFaith Heritage Month recognition.

MultiFaith Heritage Month recognition at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors — Celebrating with Los Angeles County leaders at the Board of Supervisors.

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