Anti-Racism Event
SURJ CCC – Justice Reinvestment: Public Safety and Racial Equality
ZoomHow do we change our public safety system in Contra Costa County? How do we prioritize justice transformation, moving funding from the harm that oppresses Black and Brown communities and towards resources that will uplift everyone? Ali Saidi, civil rights advocate and defense attorney, will talk about “Reimagine Public Safety [...]
Organ Donor Registration Drive in Honor of Tyrell Wilson’s Gift of Life
Danville Congregational Church (UCC) 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville, CA, United StatesPeople from all communities are invited to come celebrate Tyrell Wilson's gift of life and register to become an organ donor, if not one already. Through his passing, Tyrell was able to save four lives by donating his liver, kidneys, pancreas and heart. One of those lives he saved was [...]
Postponed – Witness Our Welcome 2021 Service – Now in early 2022 online
OnlineWITNESS OUR WELCOME: WOW! 18th ANNUAL INTERFAITH WORSHIP CELEBRATION Postponed until Early 2022 Come Celebrate God’s Inclusive Love Welcoming All of God’s Children; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Expansive + and Straight Allies Postponed until Sunday, Jan. 20th or Feb. 13th by Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod [...]
BREAKING THE CHAIN: Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline
OnlineBREAKING THE CHAIN: Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline An education and dialog series sponsored by St. Joan of Arc Parish to broaden our understanding of and insights into childhood experiences that lead to incarcerated futures Panel 1: Wednesday, November 10, 6:30-8:00pm Examining Risk and Resilience: Developmental Predictors of Justice System Involvement DID [...]
Trans Day of Remembrance 2021 Vigil
East County Shared Ministry 200 E Leland Rd (btwn Railroad & Harbor), Pittsburg, CA, United StatesTrans Day of Remembrance 2021 Vigil Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021 at 7 pm In person with masks and distancing at: East County Shared Ministry 200 E. Leland Rd. Pittsburg, CA 94565 in the Social Hall accessible through the south courtyard On online in a Live-Stream Service at this link: Topic: [...]
A Dream Beyond the Mountain Top
OnlinePlease join Rev. Julius Van Hook, the Interfaith Juvenile Chaplain for Contra Costa County, the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County and the MDUUC Worship team as we explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and the efforts around us to engage in and uplift the Beloved Community!
MLK Public Witness – COVID Safe
Civic Park in Walnut Creek 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesJoin us masked and distanced as we witness the legacy of MLK and honor the wishes of his family to uplift voter protections in this country!!!
Postponed – Witness Our Welcome 2021 Service – Now in June 2022 online
OnlineWITNESS OUR WELCOME: WOW! 18th ANNUAL INTERFAITH WORSHIP CELEBRATION Postponed until June 2022 Come Celebrate God’s Inclusive Love Welcoming All of God’s Children; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Expansive + and Straight Allies Postponed until Pride Month by Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod (ELCA), the first openly [...]
Living in Solidarity with our Muslim Neighbors
VirtualRacism and bigotry impact diverse communities across the US, including Muslim Americans. You are invited to join a virtual conversation with three Muslim women about their faith, Islamophobia or anti-Muslim racism, and what people of other faiths and perspectives can do to support their Muslim neighbors. This event is hosted [...]
Public lecture by author Natalie Baszile
Orinda Community Church (UCC) 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA, United StatesFree public lecture from author Natalie Baszile hosted by Orinda Community Church on March 20th at 4 p.m. Natalie Baszile is the author of Queen Sugar, which has been turned into a television series on the Oprah Winfrey Network produced by Ava DuVernay. Baszile is also the editor of We Are Each [...]