Community Events
Generations Connect!
OnlineGenerations Connect Contra Costa is a project designed to bring younger and older people together online to learn about online safety, strengthen intergenerational relationships, and implement a project together. Why is an intergenerational approach important? Younger and older people often report feeling lonely and a sense of isolation. Younger and [...]
Food and Warm Clothing Drive
Demand for food surges. Join our effort at the Church of Santa Maria in Orinda to help the hungry served by Oakland Catholic Worker. Donate bags of nonperishable groceries this Sunday morning January 24th at the lower church parking lot at 40 Santa Maria Way in Orinda. You can also [...]
Atonement Service for the Sin of Racism
The Peacemakers Ministry of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (San Ramon) warmly invites all to participate virtually in this Interfaith Service for Racial Atonement, which will include: Welcome/Opening Prayer Readings from sacred texts, reflections, stories and songs from representatives of various local faith communities Acknowledgement of our individual sorrows and [...]
HILLCREST DISCUSSIONS ON FAITH AND RACE
OnlinePre-Post-Racial America: Spiritual Stories from the Front Lines by Sandhya Rani Jha. Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (via ZOOM) Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Fred Weidmann Begins January 13, 2021 Join us for the next in our series of heartfelt, meaningful, constructive Hillcrest Discussions on Faith and Race. We will be engaging a [...]
Race and the Criminal Justice System
Congregation B'nai Shalom 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesCongregation B'nai Shalom's Civil Rights Study Group will be holding a program to discuss how racial inequities in the criminal justice system impact Communities of Color and how Jewish and other faith values align with various reform proposals, including alternatives to mass incarceration, and can help alleviate years of discrimination [...]
RACIAL HEALING WORKSHOPS 5 Saturdays – January, 2021
OnlineRACIAL HEALING WORKSHOPS 5 Saturdays - January, 2021 There are just over two weeks before our racial healing workshops start in January. We have nearly 30 people registered from all over the US, and there is room for more, so share your invitation freely. I am committed to creating a [...]
10th Annual Contra Costa College District DREAMers Conference
OnlineThe Contra Costa Community College District has been offering an annual DREAMers Conference since 2012. Join us for this year’s virtual conference, hosted by Diablo Valley College. Come learn about opportunities and resources available for undocumented high school and college students, parents, educators and their allies through workshops on DACA, [...]
HILLCREST DISCUSSIONS ON FAITH AND RACE
OnlinePre-Post-Racial America: Spiritual Stories from the Front Lines by Sandhya Rani Jha. Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (via ZOOM) Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Fred Weidmann Begins January 13, 2021 Join us for the next in our series of heartfelt, meaningful, constructive Hillcrest Discussions on Faith and Race. We will be engaging a [...]
HILLCREST DISCUSSIONS ON FAITH AND RACE
OnlinePre-Post-Racial America: Spiritual Stories from the Front Lines by Sandhya Rani Jha. Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (via ZOOM) Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Fred Weidmann Begins January 13, 2021 Join us for the next in our series of heartfelt, meaningful, constructive Hillcrest Discussions on Faith and Race. We will be engaging a [...]
Crab Feed-To-Go at San Damiano Retreat
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAOrder by February 10 Cracked Crab – 1 1/2 lbs per person Green Salad Pasta Marinara French Bread & Butter Cocktail Sauce & Lemons **Price: $50 per person **Pick up at San Damiano Retreat Prior to February 12, we will notify you of a more precise pick-up time and other [...]