Community Events
Naming the Unnameable: New (and Ancient) Names for God
Unity of Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesA Workshop by Matthew Fox What archetypes rising today allow us to access the Sacred? What Names for the Divine can most readily stir us at this time in history to wake up, let go, give birth, and work generously, diligently, courageously for the survival of our species and of [...]
“All Shall Be Well” Julian of Norwich Retreat
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAIn this Lenten Retreat, Veronica Mary Rolf will guide us through Julian’s Revelations concerning Christ’s unconditional love, his lack of wrath or blame, his transformation of all suffering and death, and his sublime teachings on prayer. We will also delve into Julian’s ground-breaking mystical theology of the motherhood of God [...]
The Passion of St. Francis, a Musical with James Twyman
Unity of Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesA One-Man Musical Based on the World’s Most Popular Saint! Enjoy the performance of James Twyman, followed by discussion of St. Francis and how his message applies to us now. Imagine having a time machine to bring St. Francis of Assisi into this modern world, even for one hour. What would [...]
Transgender Day of Visibility
Civic Park in Walnut Creek 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, United States“Unwrapping the Gift of Forgiveness” seminar
Walnut Creek Friends Church 1950 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, United States“Unwrapping the Gift of Forgiveness” seminar presented by Steve Diehl, director of Forgiveness Ministries. April 5-6, 2019 Walnut Creek Friends Church 1950 1st Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (925) 935-7530 ADVANCE REGISTRATION First person in a family....$50 Each additional person in same family...$35 (The deadline is Monday, April 1, [...]
LifeSHIFT: Work & the Christian Journey
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CALife is about facing and managing change—career, personal, family, spiritual. This retreat is an opportunity to reflect on your life and your faith, exploring avenues for new opportunities. You will engage practical career transition content, poetry, and prayer which will allow you to begin clarifying vocational needs and goals. Your [...]
Concerts at the Presidio – “Chamber Music Soiree”
Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVirtuosic chamber ensemble The Bach Trio (violinist Pierce Wang, cellist Ryan Har and pianist Josephine Chan) of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Pre-College Division returns to the intimate environs of the historic Presidio Chapel to perform works of Dvorak, Beethoven and Shostakovich. Joining them on the program is gifted [...]
Presidio Chapel Open House/Docent Tour
Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVisit 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' foot mural by Victor Arnautoff, a protege of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willemina Ogterop, the first woman stained [...]
“Is Israel a Jewish State or is Israel a State of Jews?”
Temple Isaiah 945 Risa Road , Lafayette, CA, United StatesIs Israel a Jewish State or is Israel a State of Jews? This has been the dilemma from the very beginning. We can see it in the writings of David Ben Gurion and Golda Meir. We can see it now in the writings of Yossi Klein Ha-Levi in “Letters to My [...]
“MY BACKYARD”About The Homeless, Housing and Our Community
St. Mark's Lutheran Church 3051 Putnam Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA, United States“MY BACKYARD”: About The Homeless, Housing and Our Community COMMUNITY IMPACT FORUM ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3051 Putnam Blvd., Pleasant Hill FAITH • NON-PROFIT • LAW ENFORCEMENT • GOVERNMENT • POLITICAL Come to LISTEN, LEARN, & SHARE CONCERNS and OUR COMMON VALUES Moderated by Ken Carlson Mayor, Pleasant Hill Flyer: [...]