Insights into Hinduism Day
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAThere will be 3 presentations/speakers: Dr. Purushottama Bilimoria Distinguished Teaching Fellow Center for Dharma Studies, CTU Visiting Scholar, UC Berkeley Co-Editor: Sophia and Journal of Dharma Studies Presentation: “Can one be both Christian and a Hindu? The Vedantic Trinitarianism and Life of Raimon Panikkar (via Varanasi, Catalonia, and Santa [...]
Circle of Unity with the Bahá’í Community
Concord Baha'i Community 4100 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA, United StatesCircle of Unity with the Bahá'í Community Sunday, June 4th at 3:00 pm Concord Bahá'í Center, 4100 Clayton Rd., Concord Extra parking available at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church a block north. Come be a part of the dedication of the first Baha'i Center in Contra Costa County! We will [...]
Interfaith Series at B’nai Tikvah postponed until the Fall
Congregation B'nai Tikvah 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek, CA, United States◊◊◊ Interfaith Series at B'nai Tikvah The June 4th event has been cancelled. This series will include speakers from Buddhist and African American Christian traditions who will come and speak about the history, beliefs and traditions that make them each unique in September and October. Then there will be time for [...]
“The Light Beyond All Darkness” silent contemplative retreat with Sr. Ishpriya at San Damiano
San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United StatesWe are all aware of the increasing violence, suffering and confusion in our world. Yet we also experience amazing possibilities for positive progress and world peace. Poised between Light and Darkness, the fullness of Life and destruction, we urgently need time and space to relax into Stillness and to listen [...]
Pacifica Institute Interfaith Iftar Dinners
Pacifica Institute East Bay 979 San Pablo Ave. 2nd Floor, Albany, CA, United StatesThe Ramadan Experience Interfaith Iftar Dinner Please join us for Iftar dinner experiences around Bay Area as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a peaceful society by building new relationships. 4 June 2017, Sunday, Pacifica Institute @ Albany - 7 pm (RSVP) 11 June 2017, Sunday, Congregation Netivot Shalom [...]
Peace Village Camp at Danville Congregational Church
Danville Congregational 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Daville, CA, United StatesPeace Village Camp is a week-long, half-day, inter-religious program for children ages 4-12 that teaches children real skills in peacemaking. Beginning June 5-9, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, under the leadership of skilled teachers and trained leaders, villagers will learn about peaceful conflict resolution, empathy, creating inner peace, connecting [...]
Open House and Iftar at the Brentwood Muslim Community Center
Brentwood Muslim Community Center 7701 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, CA, United StatesIftar at the Brentwood Muslim Community Center at 8:15 PM Gathering, 8:29 pm Break the fast 8:35 pm Prayer. 7701 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. RSVP required. Email: brentwoodmcc@comcast.net or call/text Maddie (714) 396-0165. Provide names of your group or organization and the number of guests.
Come Aside and Rest Awhile meditation day with Sr. Barbara Hazard
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAThis day will be devoted to a quiet preparation. Time for us to come together in silence, practice Christian meditation, learn or renew how valuable reverent silence can be in our daily lives. This day will be focused on: • How to meditate • When to meditate • Why to [...]
Postponed: The Defusing Hatred Program at Peace Lutheran Danville
Peace Lutheran Church 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville, CA, United StatesPostponed until a future date. Please see the home site for the link to all of the other offerings. Peace Lutheran (3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville), Saturday, June 10th at 10:30 am The Defusing Hatred Program Learn nonviolent communication skills in a safe environment and develop tools for responding to uneasy situations [...]
What do the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us about the Bible?
Grace Episcopal Church 130 Muir Station Road, Martinez, CA, United StatesMany people have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but few people know what they say or why they are important. This lecture will shed light on how the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has dramatically increased our knowledge of the history and text of the Hebrew Bible. Sidnie [...]