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Lenten Stations of the Cross at San Damiano
Join Jan Stegner each Saturday during Lent. The theme shifts every week.
MLK in Palestine showing
MLK in Palestine showing
In honor of Martin Luther King and his vision, Orinda Community Church is offering a free showing of this Film to the public on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda. To accommodate young families, the celebration will begin with a Potluck Supper: A […]
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Lenten Book Series
Lenten Book Series
Lenten Book Series: “A Listening Heart” The Spirituality Of Sacred Sensuousness by Brother David Steindl-Rast Brother David calls us to our “holy senses”, demonstrating how they are gateways to Spirit. To understand our world through the senses we will need to know: – Transformation is not an achievement, but pure […]
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LifeSHIFT: Work & the Christian Journey
Presented by Tom Bachhuber and Jim Briggs “There are very few people who realize what God would make of them….In calling me to live my special qualities and characteristics, God planted deep in myself an original purpose…. what my concrete self adds up to and to live out.” – St. […]
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Temple Beth Hillel, Richmond: Purim Carnival & Raffle
Temple Beth Hillel, Richmond: Purim Carnival & Raffle
Temple Beth Hillel, Richmond: Purim Carnival and Raffle Sunday, March 4, 2018, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m Wear costumes and masks and bring your noisemakers to Temple Beth Hillel’s festive Purim Carnival, a fun-filled afternoon celebrating freedom from religious persecution. Along with singing Purim songs and reading the Megillah--the biblical story […]
Book Launch for “Insight, Hindsight & Flights of Fancy”
Book Launch for “Insight, Hindsight & Flights of Fancy”
BOOK LAUNCH - Meet and Greet the Authors, March 4, 1-3 PM at the Greenery Restaurant, Marchbanks Road near Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek - Shadow of the Mountain Writers Guild launches their latest anthology of short stories guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, yearn for adventure, and dream of faraway lands. Join […]
LGBTQ Day of Dialog
LGBTQ Day of Dialog
A safe space for respectful, sensitive, and compassionate dialog. All are welcome. Facilitated by Janet Gardner and Fr. Thomas Ervin.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2018 RETREAT
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2018 RETREAT
UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Women's Conference at San Damiano Retreat Center . All Faiths will be represented Elby's International Womes's Day 2018
“Celebrating the Joyful Season of Lent” day of renewal with Fr. Charles Talley, OFM
“Celebrating the Joyful Season of Lent” day of renewal with Fr. Charles Talley, OFM
Fr. Charles Talley, OFM is in residence at San Damiano Retreat and is Director of Communicationsfor the OFM Province of St. Barbara here on the West Coast. Formerly pastor of St. Barbara Parish, Old Mission Santa Barbara, Fr. Charles frequently assists at St. Perpetua Parish, Lafayette
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Watch Years of Living Dangerously together
Watch Years of Living Dangerously together
Years of Living Dangerously 2. Two episodes per night at 7:00 pm in Bortin Hall with the MDUUC Green Group and the Interfaith Climate Action Network of ICCCC. Mt Diablo UU Church 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek March 9 Friday April 13 Friday May 10 Thursday June 8 Friday […]
Bay Area Chaplains 15th Annual Benefit Dinner
Bay Area Chaplains 15th Annual Benefit Dinner
Your heart will be blessed. Hearing the testimonies of former inmates who have been at the very bottom of social ladder, and who through faith have put their lives back together, will bless you. Friday March 9, 2018, 6:30 PM Location: Oak Park Christian Center 2073 Oak Park Bl., Pleasant […]
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SURJ Affiliate Information Event
SURJ Affiliate Information Event
What can you do to work for Racial Justice, particularly if you are a white person? How can you be an effective ally? SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) was founded as a way to educate and organize white people, so that they can effectively show solidarity with people of color, and […]
William Feasley, Classical Guitarist, Performs at St. Paul’s in Walnut Creek
William Feasley, Classical Guitarist, Performs at St. Paul’s in Walnut Creek
A Classical Guitar Master, William Feasley is world-recognized as the featured guitarist in the CBS Special, "Eulogy of Segovia". He has maintained an active international touring schedule since his debut performing with the San Francisco Ballet in 1980, and has been the featured artist for numerous prestigious guitar and music […]
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Renewable Energy Key to National Security Films: Tidewater & The Burden
Renewable Energy Key to National Security Films: Tidewater & The Burden
Renewable Energy Key to National Security On Wednesday, March 14 at 7 pm, in Peacock Hall, Sustainable Rossmoor and Informed Rossmoor Voices of will cosponsor two short documentaries which show how national security and military preparedness are redefining the meaning of energy independence, and how our military is responding to climate change and is at the forefront of innovation and […]
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Social Action Shabbat
Social Action Shabbat
Please join us for Shabbat as we welcome our guest speaker, Steve Sposato who will share his personal story about gun control and the background of the Brady Bill.
Concert – Brahms, Bach & Haydn
Concert – Brahms, Bach & Haydn
Diablo Choral Artists presents a concert featuring sacred choral works by Bach, Brahms, Haydn, and Mozart, with string ensemble. Mark Tuning, Music Director, John R.S. Walko, Accompanist. Friday, March 16, 2018, 8:00pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Hill Sunday, March 18, 2018, 4:00pm, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Walnut Creek […]
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Ohlone & Miwok, History, Present and Future
Ohlone & Miwok, History, Present and Future
This event is the first in a series, Addressing Racism in our Community, organized by the Diablo For Peace committee of the Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center, Acorn.Wiki, the Racial Justice Committee of the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church and financially sponsored with a grant from the Walnut Creek […]
Christian Meditation Day
Christian Meditation Day
Led by Claire La Scola, Donna Lack, and June Pangelinan of the Hesed Community.
STOP the War Machine, SAVE the Planet!
STOP the War Machine, SAVE the Planet!
Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center and Veterans for Peace have organized a half-day conference with internationally renowned speakers on US militarism and its consequences. They will give incisive 7-10 minute presentations on many aspects of one big problem. There will be a chance to network informally and view a wealth […]
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3rd Sunday Concerts at the Presidio Chapel
3rd Sunday Concerts at the Presidio Chapel
The Interfaith Center at the Presidio invites you to their 3rd Sunday Concert on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 4 pm in the historic Presidio Chapel featuring Mary Lou Newmark in "Room to Breathe." Ms. Newmark is a trailblazing artist, electric violinist, composer, recording artist, poet and playwright.
Concert – Brahms, Bach & Haydn
Concert – Brahms, Bach & Haydn
Diablo Choral Artists presents a concert featuring sacred choral works by Bach, Brahms, Haydn, and Mozart, with string ensemble. Mark Tuning, Music Director, John R.S. Walko, Accompanist. Friday, March 16, 2018, 8:00pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Hill Sunday, March 18, 2018, 4:00pm, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Walnut Creek […]
Pasta Dinner at San Damiano
Pasta Dinner at San Damiano
Enjoy a family style dinner at lovely San Damiano. Adults $15; kids 12 and under $10
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Interfaith Concert at Beth Chaim- Sisters, Saints, Sinners, Shamans and Samurai: Interfaith Stories, and Music with Rabbi David and Devorah Zaslow
Interfaith Concert at Beth Chaim- Sisters, Saints, Sinners, Shamans and Samurai: Interfaith Stories, and Music with Rabbi David and Devorah Zaslow
Tuesday, March. 20th at 7 PM Beth Chaim Congregation • 1800 Holbrook Drive in Danville $15 per person, $25 per family For more info: (925) 736-7146, admin@bethchaim.com The Zaslows will weave stories from Jewish, Christian, Hawaiian, Muslim and Buddhist traditions with true tales of interfaith adventures. People from all walks […]
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Reimagining Exodus: A Story of Freedom and Resurrection: An Interfaith Teaching designed for Lent, Easter & Passover with Rabbi David Zaslow
Reimagining Exodus: A Story of Freedom and Resurrection: An Interfaith Teaching designed for Lent, Easter & Passover with Rabbi David Zaslow
I-SRV, the Interfaith of the San Ramon Valley presents Reimagining Exodus: A Story of Freedom and Resurrection: An Interfaith Teaching designed for Lent, Easter & Passover with Rabbi David Zaslow Wednesday, March 21st at 7:30 PM Peace Lutheran Church 3201 Camino Tassajara in Danville The biblical Exodus is the most influential freedom story […]
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“The Spirituality of Imperfection” Lenten Day of Renewal
“The Spirituality of Imperfection” Lenten Day of Renewal
Presented by Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM Do not lose heart. We are all programmed to fail. Yet our fall is the stable where Christ wants to be born. There is no ascent before the descent. There is no healing without the wound. No mercy without the sin. What does it […]
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“Storied Streets” movie and conversation
“Storied Streets” movie and conversation
“Storied Streets” movie and conversation. The movie, produced by Susan Sarandon, covers stories of those living homeless every day in 13 cities from L.A. to NY. It shatters the stereotypes most of us haver about the homeless population. PG13. All invited over 13 years. Popcorn and other snacks provided. […]
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Walnut Creek – March for Our Lives
Walnut Creek – March for Our Lives
Walnut Creek - March for Our Lives Civic Park 1375 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94596 When: Saturday, March 24, 11:00 AM Enough is enough. We march to support the students of Stoneman Douglas High School and the National #MarchForOurLives movement. We march for common sense changes that will make […]
“MAKE IT SOCIAL” – Dance by LGBTQ & FRIENDS Social Justice Committee
“MAKE IT SOCIAL” – Dance by LGBTQ & FRIENDS Social Justice Committee
Vegetarian Dinner & Dance Enjoy a Warm & Welcoming Environment for Everyone! Gay, Straight, In-Between…Who Cares!!! DJ, Kaleo Ching, will spin World Music, Trance, Oldies, Motown, Lady Gaga, Madonna & more! Drummer, Mary Ferrick will have us all 'movin and a groovin' on the dance floor with Percussion Instruments & Scarves! […]
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DACA, Detention & Deportation, Temporary Protected Status – Current Threats to Immigrants
DACA, Detention & Deportation, Temporary Protected Status – Current Threats to Immigrants
DACA, Detention & Deportation, Temporary Protected Status – Current Threats to Immigrants Come learn how recent immigration policies affect members of our community. Meet representatives from organizations working for immigrant justice. MARCH 25, 2018 1301 OXFORD STREET, BERKELEY, CA 1:00 PM: Nosh and Networking 1:30 PM: Presentation by a panel of […]
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Speaker Series: Biblical Economic Justice Today
Speaker Series: Biblical Economic Justice Today
There’s a real concern we’ve jumped to "the how-to" without considering "the why" when it comes to allowing the Bible to form our values regarding economic justice. Our contemporary economy prioritizes efficiency, profit, and production. What if the Bible doesn't care about that? What if God reasons through abundance, not […]
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Holy Week Retreat
The Friars and staff of San Damiano invite you to enter deeply into the Paschal mystery.
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Good Friday Worship & Witness at Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab
Good Friday Worship & Witness at Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab
A service of worship and nonviolent witness calling for an end to U.S. development of nuclear weapons. Fifty years after the assassination of Dr. King and fifty years after the initiation of the Poor People’s Campaign, we will hear from Rev. Ben McBride, Co-Director at PICO California and a leader […]
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Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day to show your support for the trans community! Every March 31st, it aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people everywhere while fighting cissexism and transphobia by spreading understanding of trans people. Unlike Transgender Day of Remembrance, this is not […]
Temple Beth Hillel, Richmond: Community Passover Seder
Temple Beth Hillel, Richmond: Community Passover Seder
Temple Beth Hillel: The Community is invited to a Family-Friendly Congregational Seder, the Second Night of Passover, Saturday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. Join Rabbi Dean Kertesz, Cantor Fran Burgess, and the Temple Beth Hillel congregation in retelling the Passover story: The liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt and […]