Community Events
Fr. Dan Horan presents “The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton”
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAFr. Dan teaches systematic theology and spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, writes a column for National Catholic Reporter, and is the author of twelve books including the award-winningThe Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton: A New Look at the Spiritual Influence on His Life, Thought, and Writing (2014). St. Francis and [...]
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 protégé of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willimina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass [...]
Christian-Muslim Dialogue & Peace: Commemorating the Sultan & the Saint
Muslim Community Center 5724 Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA, United StatesJoin us to commemorate the important moment when Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt met on a bloody battlefield during the Crusades. Join us as we watch together The Sultan and The Saint - a fascinating one-hour documentary that captures the search for peace between Christian and Muslim [...]
Violins of Hope: A journey of heroism, healing and humanity – San Francisco
Commonweath Club 110 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOn International Holocaust Day and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Avshalom Weinstein the cofounder of Violins of Hope whose studio is in Turkey will talk about the 20 years he and his father have devoted to locating and restoring lost violins the Holocaust. He lost 400 members [...]
Season for Nonviolence: HEART-CENTERED ACTIVISM WORKSHOP
Unity of Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWhy do many “spiritual” people often shun politics? How can we nurture our democracy through our most cherished principles and values? Let's: • Transform anxiety and outrage to courage and compassion • Become politically active with enthusiasm and without hating or harming anyone • Discover the joy of conscious heart-centered [...]
Free Disaster Preparedness Summit! Training for Nonprofits and Community Based Organizations.
Concord Police Department 1350 Galindo St., Concord, CA, United StatesUpdated Link! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccc-voad-disaster-summit-tickets-85584650995 Disaster Preparedness Summit_BAUASI-CCC3b
Self Care Day for Women at Unity Walnut Creek
Unity of Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesA Day of Nurturing - for Yourself! New: Babysitting will be available!!! Moms, come have some well-deserved self-care! Start the day with an amazing talk on mindful self compassion by Diane Pahler, founder of Mindful Bay Area. Then enjoy 20-minute Nurturing Services ($10/each). From 10 am to 2 pm, you [...]
Meet ANDREA MILLER Founder of the Center for Common Ground and Reclaim Our Vote Campaign
IBEW Local 302 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA, United StatesIF YOUR VOTE DIDN’T MATTER, THEY WOULDN’T BE TRYING TO STOP IT!~ Robert Greenwald, “Suppressed: The Fight to Vote” Black Women Organizing for Political Action NAACP, East County Branch Solano County Links, Inc. Organizing For Action/All On The Line Contra Costa Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County Monica Wilson, Antioch [...]
The Battle for Religious Freedom in Israel Challenges, Success Stories, and its’ Imprint on the Geopolitical Reality in Israel
Temple Isaiah 945 Risa Road , Lafayette, CA, United StatesFeaturing Yael Yechieli-Persico Jewish scholar and activist for freedom of religion in Israel, former Director of the Department of Democracy and the Department of Freedom of Religion in NIF/Shatil The tension between religion and state has long been an inherent part of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. Judging from [...]
Showing up for Miles Hall – a call for religious leaders to speak at the Feb. 4th Walnut Creek City Council
Walnut Creek City Hall 1840 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesOn Sunday, June 2nd, 2019, Miles Hall who lived with a well documented mental illness was brutally killed by two Walnut Creek Police Officers. This happened despite his proactive mother, Taun Hall alerting the dispatcher a day before her son was likely in a decompensated state and may require a [...]