We'd like to introduce the community to our new Interfaith Juvenile Chaplain, Rev. Julius Van Hook, now serving at the Martinez Juvenile Detention Center and the Orin Allen Boy's Ranch in Byron. Rev. Van Hook previously served as Supervising Chaplain at the Alameda County Probation Department. Rev. Julius is ordained [...]
Celebrating the families, volunteers and staff of theWinter Nights Family Shelter: January 2019 The Good News letter JANUARY 2019Download
Job & Volunteer Opportunities Supervisory & Non-supervisory positions available in Contra Costa County, CA$25.00 - $27.50 per hour JOIN THE 2020 CENSUS TEAM APPLY ONLINE! 2020census.gov/jobs 2020 Census jobs provide: ✓Great pay✓Flexible hours✓Weekly pay✓Paid training. For more information or help applying, please call 1-855-JOB-2020 (1-855-562-2020) Federal Relay [...]
Please join us in the #CaringContraCosta campaign! The Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County is encouraging our members and congregations to join us in sharing this message with our friends and neighbors. What can you and your congregation or small group do to make Contra Costa County a more caring, kind [...]
Restoring Our Sanctuaries There is a troubling trend occurring in our culture that has stopped respecting the sanctuary implicit in religious houses of worship. On Wednesday of this week in Jeffersontown, Kentucky when a gunman intent on killing people of color found the doors to First Baptist Church [...]
Vigils with the Jewish Community in the East Bay Friday, Nov. 9th. Rossmoor Community to Take a Stand Against Hate Friday, Nov 9th at 5:00 pm Fireside Room, Gateway Plaza, Rossmoor 1001 Golden Rain Rd., Walnut Creek, CA On Friday afternoon, November 9, from 5:00 to 6:30 in the Fireside [...]
MFAC Thanksgiving Celebration East County United Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday, November 18th at 5:30 pm in the Social Hall at East County Shared Ministry (CPC & FCCA) 200 E Leland Rd., Pittsburg Bring a Kosher/Halal dish to share. Please RSVP to [...]
https://parliamentofreligions.org/parliament/global-ethic/about-global-ethic 5. Commitment to a Culture of Sustainability and Care for the Earth. Numberless men and women of all regions and religions strive to lead lives in a spirit of mutual harmony, interdependence, and respect for the Earth, its living beings and ecosystems. Nevertheless, in most parts of the world, [...]
Everyday Peacemaking Program Following up on The Defusing Hatred Program, the Everyday Peacemaking Program explores practical ideas for staying in conversation with others, conflict management, and how our spiritual practices help us stay calm in tense situations. Then we break into small groups to create a response to a particular, potential situation. [...]
The Defusing Hatred Program Learn nonviolent communication skills in a safe environment and develop tools for responding to uneasy situations and hate speech. Enjoy an informative, visual presentation followed by conversation and hands on experience through role-play. Available at your congregation or small group by signing up a team from [...]
