Peacekeeping in the City: Congregations Responding to Gun Violence
San Francisco Theological Seminary 105 Seminary Rd., San Anselmo, CA, United StatesPeacekeeping in the City: Congregations Responding to Gun Violence Spend a week with renowned scholar, Rev. Dr. David D. Daniels III June 19-23, 2017: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day Gun violence touches every community, creating a lasting and terrifying effect of fear, mistrust, and further violence, tearing families and [...]
Pie & Presentation
First Congregational church Martinez 1229 Court Street, Martinez, CA, United StatesFundraiser for the Souls of Light Sanctuary Potter's Field Restoration Project fund. Presentation will be "Underground Echoes: Behind the Scenes". Joseph Palmer, President of SOLS will read the published columns on the residents of Alhambra Cemetery's Potter's Field & Judie Palmer, Secretary of SOLS will translate their untold experiences. Joseph [...]
Defusing Hatred Program at St. Ignatius of Antioch
St. Ignatius Catholic Church 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch, CA, United StatesSt. Ignatius of Antioch (3151 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch) Sunday, June 25th at 12:15 pm. The Defusing Hatred Program Learn nonviolent communication skills in a safe environment and develop tools for responding to uneasy situations and best practices for interrupting harassment and hate speech. Enjoy an informative, visual presentation followed [...]
Book Event: The Three Abrahamic Testaments: How the Torah, Gospels, and Qur’an Hold the Keys for Healing Our Fears
Hillcrest Congregational Church (UCC) 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA, United StatesSunday, June 25th at 4:00 pm at Hillcrest Congregational Church (UCC), 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Dr. Ejaz will present about his book and provide signed copies afterwards for those desirous of purchasing it. Introducing The Three Abrahamic Testaments: How the Torah, Gospels, and Qur’an Hold the Keys for Healing Our Fears [...]
The Defusing Hatred Program at Hillcrest Congregational UCC
Hillcrest Congregational Church (UCC) 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA, United StatesHillcrest Congregational Church (UCC) (404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill) Wednesday, June 28th at 6:00 pm. The Defusing Hatred Program Learn nonviolent communication skills in a safe environment and develop tools for responding to uneasy situations and best practices for interrupting harassment and hate speech. Enjoy an informative, visual presentation followed [...]
The Defusing Hatred Program at Rossmoor
Rossmoor Creekside Club, Fairway Rm. Creekside Club, Fairway Rm., Walnut Creek – Rossmoor, CA, United StatesRossmoor Diversity Consciousness Committee, Creekside Clubhouse, Fairway Room Thursday, June 29th at 2:00 pm. The Defusing Hatred Program – aka Nonviolent Communication Skills Learn nonviolent communication skills in a safe environment and develop tools for responding to uneasy situations and best practices for interrupting harassment and hate speech. Enjoy an [...]
East Bay World Refugee Day 2017 Event
Laney College, Student Center and Quad 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607, Oakland, CA, United StatesYou are invited to attend a World Refugee Day event put on by the East Bay Refugee Forum. Admission is free and there will be many resources for the refugees represented there, as well as food and entertainment. The event is open to the public and will be held at [...]
Poetry for Peace and Justice a benefit for Haiti Emergency Relief Fund
St John's Presbyterian Church 2727 College Ave., Berkeley, United StatesFriday, June 30, 7:00 PM Poetry for Peace and Justice, a benefit for Haiti Emergency Relief Fund, will present readings by Susan Griffin, Rafael Jesús Gonzalez, Dennis Bernstein and Shanga Labossiere, followed by open mic at wheelchair accessible St. John’s Presbyterian Church 2727 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 Donation requested $10 [...]
Children’s Summer Book Series (K-5). (Mondays in July)
San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United StatesCome to San Damiano with your child, enjoy a walk around the grounds, a book reading session in our gift shop, a snack, and a craft or activity. Free; donations accepted. Books: 7/3/17: "St. Francis of Assisi" by Joyce Denham and Elena Temporin 7/10/17: "Stellaluna" by Janell Cannon 7/17/17: "The [...]
PILGRIMAGE IN ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY
MCC Pleasanton 5724 W Las Positas Blvd., #300, Pleasanton, CA, United StatesWe will continue our retreat focus on the inner dimensions of both Christianity and Islam - the way of the heart. This retreat topic is on pilgrimage in both Christianity and Islam. The confirmed speakers include Father Tom Bonacci (Catholic), Rev. Kamal Hassan (Presbyterian), Rev. Alexis Easton (Methodist), Brother Mike [...]