Program Remarks

Disaster Preparedness Workshops for Congregations

• Remarks by Michael Pappas (5/4/2016)
• Remarks by Michael Pappas (4/30/2014)
• Remarks by Michael Pappas (5/2/2012)

Inaugural Interfaith Services

• Interfaith Unity Celebration for Governor Gavin Newsom - Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/6/2023)
• Mayor's Inauguration Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/6/2020)
• Interfaith Unity Celebration for Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom - Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/7/2019)
• Mayor's Inauguration Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (7/9/2018)
• Mayor's Inauguration Eve Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/7/2016)​
• Mayor's Inauguration Eve Interfaith Service at the Presidio Chapel (1/7/2012)

Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfasts/Interfaith Thanksgiving Services

• 23rd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/21/2023)
• "Reimagining Thanksgiving" 18th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/22/2022)
• "A Thanksgiving to Remember" Honoring the 100th Birthday of Founder and Past Chair Rita R. Semel Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/23/2021)
• "Thanksgiving 2020: A Time for Healing" Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/24/2020)
• 22nd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/26/2019)
• 20th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/21/2017)
• 19th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/22/2016)
• 18th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/24/2015)
• Introduction of "Sanctuary: A Short History" Video by Michael Pappas (11/24/2015)
• 17th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/25/2014)
• 16th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/26/2013)
• 15th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/20/2012)
• 14th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/22/2011)
• The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Remarks at 14th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Honoring Rita Semel (11/22/2011)
• 12th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Rev. James DeLange (11/24/2009)
• 11th Annual Mayor's Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Michael Pappas (11/25/2008)
• 11th Annual Mayor's Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Remarks by Rev. James DeLange (11/25/2008)

MLK Day Interfaith Services

• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/17/2022)
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/18/2021)
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/21/2019)
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/15/2018)
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/16/2017)
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/18/2016)
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/19/2015)
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/20/2014)
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Interfaith Service Remarks by Michael Pappas (1/21/2013)

Other Remarks

• "A People Without Vision Shall Perish" by Michael Pappas at First Unitarian Universalist Society of SF (1/8/2023)
• Interfaith Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence Remarks by Michael Pappas (12/14/2019)
• Faith Community and City: Coming Together to Support Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities Remarks by Michael Pappas (10/16/2017)
• Grace Cathedral Vigil Remarks by Michael Pappas (7/11/2016)
• Navigation Center Launch Remarks by Michael Pappas (3/5/2015)
• "Peace Sunday" with Mayor Edwin Lee and Rev. Jesse Jackson - Remarks by Michael Pappas (12/9/2012)
• "How a College Educated an Alumnus" - New Orleans Relief Effort by Michael Pappas (5/30/2010)
• Leadership San Francisco Remarks by Michael Pappas (6/18/2009)
• "Way of the Pilgrim" Reflection of the URI Global Assembly in Mayapur, West Bengal, India by Michael Pappas (12/2008)
• Dedication of Porziuncola Nuova at National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi - Remarks by Michael Pappas (9/27/2008)
• "Francesco Rocks" at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum - Remarks by Michael Pappas (4/24/2008)