The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Indigenous grassroots leaders are calling on all allies across the U.S.  and around the globe to peacefully March for Native American Rights on March 10th.  Demand that President Trump meet with tribal leaders before continuing work on the Dakota Access Pipeline.  And demonstrate solidarity [...]

Russia Reality Check: Myths vs Facts: What are the Dangers of Demonizing Russia? The New Cold War and Looming NeoMcCarthyism Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM Orinda Community Center 28 Orinda Way, Orinda   Keynote Speaker:  Ray McGovern (former CIA analyst and Presidential briefer)   Panel 1:  Andrei Tsygankov, Professor   and [...]

  Register Now! Fifth Annual Interfaith Climate ConferenceJoin us on Saturday, March 11, 2017 View in browser “Humankind hovers on a precipice.  ·         On one side is the current path toward almost unimaginable climate disaster, in which those least responsible for climate change suffer first and foremost its deadly consequences. ·         The other [...]

Sunday, March 12th, 2 to 5 PM. Starts at 31st Street and Telegraph Ave on the side of Oasis Market. Food and workshop, "Overcoming Islamaphobia. What can we do?" Come canvass the neighborhood asking people to post our sign, "We support our Muslim, Arab and Immigrant Neighbors"  Hosted by Jewish [...]

In the unique style and tradition of Taizé, a calm hour will be spent in reflection, accompanied by beautiful, repetitive melodies and candle light.  Several members of the College community will offer short reflections and prayers from their unique faith experience, addressing the needs and concerns of refugees and immigrants.

The Danville/San Ramon Valley PFLAG chapter is happy to announce we are hosting a special free event onSaturday, April 29, 2017 from10:00 a.m. to noon at the Danville Congregational Church located at 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville.  It is open to the public. The topic is "Parenting and Gender: Understanding [...]

IN SOLIDARITY: THE VOICES SILENCED, THE LESSONS LEARNED Keynote Speaker: Jim McGarry, Educator Jim McGarry, founder of the Helen and Joe Farkas Center for the Study of the Holocaust in Catholic Schools, is a Tauber Fellow and long-time educator in Religious Studies specializing in Ethics, Social Justice, and Holocaust Studies

WE GATHER AT THE ORINDA COMMUNITY CHURCH FELLOWSHP HALL. 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS  FOURTH WEEK OF LENT 2017… NAMASTE INCLUSIVE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY (NICC) Welcomes you to our Saturday 4PM MARCH 25, 2017, Eucharist Celebration:   "YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD…” THE [...]

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? A Center Forum Event:   An Evening with   BUDD MACKENZIE,  Peace and Education Activist, Founder, Trust in Education (TIE)   Speaking on his autobiography:     Off the Couch Into the War for Hearts and Minds       Thursday, March 16th, 2017  6 PM Potluck, [...]

Borders & Identity: March 17-18 Concerned about issues of immigration, Islamophobia, and inclusion during the Trump Administration? Want to learn skills and be energized to move forward together? Join community activists, faith leaders, and other change makers on March 17-18, 2017 in Berkeley, California for two days of workshops, speakers, [...]