Community Events
Abba-Imma Qigong: An Embodied Lord’s Prayer
Peace Lutheran Church 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville, CA, United StatesSpeaking in chorus with the 2,000-year-old Lord's Prayer and moving in the gentle, flowing harmony of the ancient Chinese Medicine practice of Qigong, Abba-Imma Qigong blends Taoist and Judeo-Christian wisdom and compassion. Abba-Imma Qigong evolved to accompany Jesus’ “Our Father” prayer, reexamined by Rev. Steve Harms (Peace Lutheran Church, Danville) [...]
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' mural by Victor Arnautoff, a protege of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willemina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass [...]
Naming the Unnamable – a workshop with Matthew Fox
Brentwood Unity 50 Sand Creek Rd., #60, Brentwood, CA, United StatesWhat 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 our planet? What links the wisdom of [...]
Pasta and Bluegrass Music
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAListen to Industrial Bluegrass Band @3pm. then Enjoy a Pasta Dinner @4:30pm.
Mass for LGBTQ and Allies at San Damiano Retreat
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAAll are welcome to evening mass at 7:30 PM in the San Damiano Chapel. Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy will be presiding. Why not make a day of it? Prior to mass, enjoy the sounds of the Industrial Bluegrass Band at 3:00 PM followed by pasta dinner at 4:30 PM. Dinner is [...]
Self Care Day for Women
Unity of Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesA Day of Nurturing! 9 am: Opening Presentation: Mindful Self Compassion with Diane Pahler 10 am - 2 pm: Nurturing Services for $10/each Massage Reiki EFT tapping Bioscans Essential oils Reposturing Esoteric healings Tarot readings Mini Shamanic illuminations Myofascial release And more! 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm: Mini-Classes to stretch your body and mind Meditation [...]
Soul Tending,Soil Tending Poetry Workshop
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CACome join Jennifer Shaw for a Day of Poetry,Poems and Soul Searching! Lunch included@ Noon
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' mural by Victor Arnautoff, a protege of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willemina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass [...]
Model United Nations class being offered at DVC this Fall.
Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hilld, CA, United StatesDiablo Valley College, the department of political science will offer the class: Model United Nations POLSC 252-4252 on Mondays and Wednesday, fall 2019 (The dates: 8/26 to 12/15/2019– Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:00 pm.) The class will provide an in-depth analysis of the strategies, and structures of the united [...]
Beyond White Fragility: Courage for Racial Justice, Courage for Collective Liberation
Mt Diablo UU Church 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesCo-sponsored by SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) Contra Costa County & Mt Diablo UU Church Saturday, August 31 @ 10:00 am-4:00 pm 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek The call and need for stronger racial justice values and action in our congregations and communities is clear. While there is [...]