Community Events
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 [...]
Sunrise Summer Solstice
Summit of Mount Diablo State Park 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton, CA, United StatesCelebrate 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 [...]
Pie & Presentation
First Congregational church Martinez 1229 Court Street, Martinez, CA, United StatesFundraiser 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 [...]
East Bay World Refugee Day 2017 Event
Laney College, Student Center and Quad 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607, Oakland, CA, United StatesYou 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 [...]
Poetry for Peace and Justice a benefit for Haiti Emergency Relief Fund
St John's Presbyterian Church 2727 College Ave., Berkeley, United StatesFriday, 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 [...]
Children’s Summer Book Series (K-5). (Mondays in July)
San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United StatesCome to San Damiano with your child, enjoy a walk around the grounds, a book reading session in our gift shop, a snack, and a craft or activity. Free; donations accepted. Books: 7/3/17: "St. Francis of Assisi" by Joyce Denham and Elena Temporin 7/10/17: "Stellaluna" by Janell Cannon 7/17/17: "The [...]
PILGRIMAGE IN ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY
MCC Pleasanton 5724 W Las Positas Blvd., #300, Pleasanton, CA, United StatesWe will continue our retreat focus on the inner dimensions of both Christianity and Islam - the way of the heart. This retreat topic is on pilgrimage in both Christianity and Islam. The confirmed speakers include Father Tom Bonacci (Catholic), Rev. Kamal Hassan (Presbyterian), Rev. Alexis Easton (Methodist), Brother Mike [...]
Day of Dialog for LGBTQ
San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United StatesA welcoming space to discuss LGBTQ issues. Free