Many 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 [...]

It'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 [...]

     The 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 [...]

Chocolate 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 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 [...]

Celebrate the rising of the sun on the Summer Solstice June 20 on the top of Mount Diablo with Druids.  The sun rises at 5:40am.  Mount Diablo State Park gates do not open until 8am so we camp out the night before on Juniper campground.  Go to Reserve America or click [...]

Fundraiser for the Souls of Light Sanctuary Potter's Field Restoration Project fund.  Presentation will be "Underground Echoes: Behind the Scenes". Joseph Palmer, President of SOLS will read the published columns on the residents of Alhambra Cemetery's Potter's Field & Judie Palmer, Secretary of SOLS will translate their untold experiences.  Joseph [...]

You are invited to attend a World Refugee Day event put on by the East Bay Refugee Forum. Admission is free and there will be many resources for the refugees represented there, as well as food and entertainment. The event is open to the public and will be held at [...]

Friday, June 30, 7:00 PM Poetry for Peace and Justice, a benefit for Haiti Emergency Relief Fund, will present readings by Susan Griffin, Rafael Jesús Gonzalez, Dennis Bernstein and Shanga Labossiere, followed by open mic at wheelchair accessible St. John’s Presbyterian Church 2727 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705   Donation requested $10 [...]