Community Events
“The Light Beyond All Darkness” silent contemplative retreat with Sr. Ishpriya at San Damiano
San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United StatesWe are all aware of the increasing violence, suffering and confusion in our world. Yet we also experience amazing possibilities for positive progress and world peace. Poised between Light and Darkness, the fullness of Life and destruction, we urgently need time and space to relax into Stillness and to listen [...]
Peace Village Camp at Danville Congregational Church
Danville Congregational 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Daville, CA, United StatesPeace Village Camp is a week-long, half-day, inter-religious program for children ages 4-12 that teaches children real skills in peacemaking. Beginning June 5-9, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, under the leadership of skilled teachers and trained leaders, villagers will learn about peaceful conflict resolution, empathy, creating inner peace, connecting [...]
Open House and Iftar at the Brentwood Muslim Community Center
Brentwood Muslim Community Center 7701 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, CA, United StatesIftar at the Brentwood Muslim Community Center at 8:15 PM Gathering, 8:29 pm Break the fast 8:35 pm Prayer. 7701 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. RSVP required. Email: brentwoodmcc@comcast.net or call/text Maddie (714) 396-0165. Provide names of your group or organization and the number of guests.
Come Aside and Rest Awhile meditation day with Sr. Barbara Hazard
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAThis day will be devoted to a quiet preparation. Time for us to come together in silence, practice Christian meditation, learn or renew how valuable reverent silence can be in our daily lives. This day will be focused on: • How to meditate • When to meditate • Why to [...]
What do the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us about the Bible?
Grace Episcopal Church 130 Muir Station Road, Martinez, CA, United StatesMany people have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but few people know what they say or why they are important. This lecture will shed light on how the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has dramatically increased our knowledge of the history and text of the Hebrew Bible. Sidnie [...]
SAFE HARBOR Benefit Concert for Jewish Family and Community Services
Frieght and Salvage Coffeehouse 2020 Addison St., Berkeley, CA, United StatesIt's time to buy your tickets! Please join us for a special benefit concert supporting JFCS East Bay's services for immigrants and refugees. SAFE HARBOR featuring The Qadim Ensemble opening by World Harmony Chorus Monday, June 12, 2017 7:00pm doors / 7:30pm show Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse Berkeley $30 [...]
June Interfaith Interconnect Chat
St. Clare's Episcopal Church 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA, United StatesThe June Religion Chat will be held at St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, on June 14, 2017, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The facilities will be open at 4:30 PM and close at 6:30 PM so that attendees can have a chance to make new friends [...]
Qal’Bu Maryam Women’s Mosque Speaker June 16th
Starr King School of the Ministry 2441 Le Conte Ave., Berkeley, CA, United StatesChocolate Extravaganza
Christ the Lord Episcopal Church 592 Tennent Ave., Pinole, CA, United StatesChocolate Extravaganza & Chocolate Contest at Christ the Lord Episcopal Church June 17 Come to Christ the Lord Church for tables laden with delicious chocolate creations, savory bites, a silent auction, and beautiful music. The annual Chocolate Extravaganza benefits Christ the Lord Church and the West County Consortium of the [...]
Peacekeeping in the City: Congregations Responding to Gun Violence
San Francisco Theological Seminary 105 Seminary Rd., San Anselmo, CA, United StatesPeacekeeping in the City: Congregations Responding to Gun Violence Spend a week with renowned scholar, Rev. Dr. David D. Daniels III June 19-23, 2017: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day Gun violence touches every community, creating a lasting and terrifying effect of fear, mistrust, and further violence, tearing families and [...]