Interreligious Council of Southern California
“I See SoCal Uniting in Common Cause.”
Our mission is to promote religious pluralism, diversity, and collaboration in Southern California.
Building Community, Celebrating Diversity

- Year the Council was founded
- 1969
- Faith traditions at one table
- 7
- Member organizations
- 16
Who We Are
The Interreligious Council of Southern California is a unique model of interreligious cooperation and collaboration made possible by the rich and diverse population of the region. Founded in 1969, ICSoCal comprises members from the Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, and Baha'i faith traditions.

Seven traditions, one council
Coming up
Holy days of our neighbors
- Nov24
Sikhism
Guru Nanak Gurpurab
Greeting: “Happy Gurpurab”
- Nov26
Bahá’í Faith
Day of the Covenant
Nov 26
- Nov28
Bahá’í Faith
Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Nov 28
- Nov29
Christianity
Advent begins
Nov 29
Meet the Council
See all members and leadership Co-PresidentCanon Bob WilliamsEpiscopal Diocese of Los Angeles
Co-PresidentRight Reverend Alexei SmithRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Vice PresidentThe Venerable Bhante Chao ChuLos Angeles Buddhist Union
SecretaryDuncan SachdevaHollywood Sikh Temple
TreasurerScott TannerChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Swami MahayoganandaVedanta Society of Southern California
Pravrajika SaradeshapranaVedanta Society of Southern California
Rabbi Sarah HronskyBoard of Rabbis of Southern California
Debra BoudreauxBuddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
Judy GillilandChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
“Christian, Jew, Muslim, Shaman, Zoroastrian, Stone Ground, Mountain, River, each has a secret way of being with the mystery, unique and not to be judged.”
Support ICSoCal
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Thank you; we deeply appreciate your support.
ICSoCal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 51-0181084.











