For Immigrant Children & Families
Crowne Plaza Concord 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA, United StatesJOIN US! Immigrant families in Contra Costa County need support now more than ever. It's time to mobilize and advocate for young children and families. At this half-day forum, national and local experts will provide the latest information on new immigration policies, how they're affecting young children, and local advocacy efforts you [...]
No Coal in Oakland – Please be a Faith Witness at the Court Hearing to stop coal trains in Oakland – Thursday April 20 – 10am – San Francisco
U.S. Courthouse, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 17th floor, Courtroom #4, San Francisco (6 blocks from Civic Center BART) 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 17th floor, Courtroom #4, San Francisco , United StatesNo Coal in Oakland invites you and your congregation to be present as Faith Witnesses at the up-coming court hearing Thursday April 20, 2017, 10am, as the City of Oakland defends its ban on coal. It is important that we, the faith community, demonstrate to Tagami and his legal team, [...]
Battle for Syria: International Rivalry in the New Middle East
Commonwealth Club of California 110 The Embarcader, San Francisco, CA, United StatesChristopher Phillips, PhD, Senior Lecturer on International Relations with an emphasis on Syria and Jordan, will discuss his highly praised book,Battle for Syria. Phillips who founded the Syria and It's Neighbours Policy Initiative, calls the Syrian tragedy the greatest human catastrophe of the 21st Century. Jonathan Curiel, journalist , authour [...]
Earth Day and Science March in Walnut Creek
Civic Park Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWomen's March Contra Costa is collaborating with local groups to hold an Earth Day and Science March in Walnut Creek on 4/22. More information forthcoming. Please register your name to get emails about the event directly from Women's March Contra Costa website: womensmarchcontracosta.org
Concord Autism Awareness Walk
Concord Autism Awareness Walk Starts at 1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord, CA, United StatesConcord Walk Raises Awareness about Autism The 4th annual Autism Awareness Walk will be held in Concord on Saturday April 22nd from 9:30am – 12:00pm (Rain or Shine!) . This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and walk with families, friends, individuals with Autism and other community members [...]
Women’s March Contra Costa County is hosting an Earth Day Science March in Walnut Creek
Civic Park 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, United StatesSaturday, April 22nd 10:00 Gather in Civic Park in downtown Walnut Creek 10:30 Rally with speakers (speakers to include: climate change, health research, environmental protection, water resources and STEM/girls in science) 11:00 Short march through Walnut Creek 11:30 Environmental fair including shows and activities for kids (Mad Science show, solar powered [...]
East County Interfaith Women’s Panel
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel 1875 Highland Way, Brentwood, CA, United StatesJoin women from six different religions as they each discuss how faith has made a difference in their lives. All are welcome! Women of Faith (East County Women's Circle)
Interfaith Yom HaShoa – IN SOLIDARITY: THE VOICES SILENCED, THE LESSONS LEARNED
Congregation Beth Chaim 1800 Holbrook Dr. , Danville, CA, United StatesSUNDAY, APRIL 23, 3:00 – 4:30 PM Beth Chaim Congregation, 1800 Holbrook Drive, Danville IN SOLIDARITY: THE VOICES SILENCED, THE LESSONS LEARNED Keynote Speaker: Jim McGarry, Educator Jim McGarry, founder of the Helen and Joe Farkas Center for the Study of the Holocaust in Catholic Schools, is a Tauber Fellow [...]
THE IMPACT OF FAITH ON IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church 49 Knox Way, Lafayette, CA, United StatesSUNDAY APRIL 23, 2017 RECURRING THEMES THROUGHOUT U.S. HISTORY* 4:00-5:45 p.m. • Fellowship Hall Professor Barbara A. McGraw, J.D., Ph.D., - St. Mary’s College of California Professor McGraw is Director of the Center for Engaged Religious Pluralism and Professor of Social Ethics, Law & Public Life at St. Mary’s. Drawing [...]
Children’s Support League (CSL) 29th annual Heart of the Home Tour
Site to be announced Lafayette, CA, United StatesTour information: http://wehelpkids.org/2017-tour-info/