Community Events
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
Interfaith Interconnect July Religion Chat
Interfaith Interconnect Religion Chat 3020 Fifth Street, Pleasanton, CA, United StatesJULY RELIGION CHAT The July Religion Chat will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore,on July 12, 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 [...]
Central Commons Groundbreaking Ceremony
Central Commons Homes 4369 Central Avenue, Fremont, CA, United StatesPlease join us as we celebrate the start of Central Commons, our newest 30-home development in Fremont. These homes will transform a now vacant lot into a beautiful, thriving neighborhood where families can find the stability and security they need for a better future.
New Book Launch! The Three brahamic Testaments by Dr. Ejaz Naqvi
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd,, San Ramon, CA, United StatesPlease join Dr. Ejaz Naqvi at St Joan of Arc church in San Ramon on Friday July 14 at 7:00 PM. Address: 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon … in the GYM. The topic is "Bible and the Quran: Similarities and Contrasts". As usual, his focus will be to highlight the similarities, [...]
Refinery Healing Walk of 2017
Refinery Cooridor Walk Lone Tree Park, Rodeo, CA, United StatesGood Evening relatives, Idle No More SF Bay, a group of Native Americans and our allies, has been organizing the Refinery Healing Walks to bring awareness to the five oil refineries along the Northeast San Francisco Bay since 2014. Mark your calendars for the last walk on Saturday, July 16th, which [...]
Sips, Snacks & Jazz at San Damiano
San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United StatesAs the late, great Louis Armstrong sings, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Join us on Sunday, July 16 for a New Orleans style afternoon with delicious savory and sweet bites, wine and refreshing sweet iced tea while 18-piece band CoolTones pays tribute to Satchmo and the unmistakable sounds of the Big [...]