Building A Bridge: A Live Streaming Presentation and Q&A with Fr. James martin SJ

St. Mary's College 1928 Saint Marys Road, Moraga, CA, United States

Saturday, 13-October-2018 at 10am at St Mary’s College, everyone is invited to hear and converse with Fr. James Martin S.J., Jesuit priest, world renowned author and editor at large at America Media, the national Catholic review, and a consultor to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communication talk about the revised and [...]

Free

Healing Service for Victims of Sexual Abuse and Assault at Grace Episcopal Church, Martinez

Grace Episcopal Church 130 Muir Station Road, Martinez, CA, United States

Scripture tells us that knowing the truth sets us free. This ancient understanding has been echoed in more modern times by mental health research, which tells us that being able to tell our significant truths - no matter how painful they are - can bring relief and healing. During the [...]

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Art of the Ketubah: Exhibit and Opening Reception

Congregation Beth Chaim 1800 Holbrook Dr. , Danville, CA, United States

Please join Beth Chaim Congregation for its opening reception to celebrate Art of the Ketubah: An exhibit exploring the art and history of the Jewish Marriage Contract, on October 13, 2018 from 5 pm - 7 pm. The reception and exhibit are free to the public.  The exhibit runs from [...]

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HUMAN FLOW screening

Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA, United States

The Social Justice Council of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (UUCB) invites you to a FREE screening of Ai Weiwei's film about global migration and refugees. Film screens at 7 PM -- Doors open at 5:30 PM:  Art-Making/Story-telling/Refreshments FREE — tix REQUIRED: humanflowuucb.eventbrite.com uucb.org

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League of Women Voters Discussion on Ballot Measures

San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church 902 Danville Blvd. , Alamo, CA, United States

League of Women Vioters presents Pros and Cons of Ballot Propositions on Sunday, October 14, at 11:45 a.m. at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, Fireside Room.  902 Danville Boulevard, Alamo.  Light Lunch.  Optional Donation.  (925) 837-5243

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Presidio Chapel Open House/Docent Tour

Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA, United States

Visit the historic Spanish Colonial Revival style Presidio Chapel, built by the Army in 1931, with a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay. It is home to a 33' mural by Victor Arnautoff, a protege of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willemina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass [...]

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Temirzhan Yerzhanov, Pianist, Performs at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Walnut Creek

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1924 Trinity Ave., Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Temirzhan Yerzhanov launched his international career by winning the Gold Medal at the International Robert Schumann Piano Competition in Zwickau, Germany, and now continues to perform as an emerging conductor and pianist. Yerzhanov has performed in prestigious venues such as London Wigmore Hall, Berlin Konzerthaus, Leipzig Gewandhaus, New York Carnegie [...]

Donation at the door (All are welcome!)

Pasta Dinner at San Damiano

San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA

Enjoy a family-style pasta dinner at lovely San Damiano Retreat.