Francis And The Cosmic Christ with Michael Crosby (5-Day Silent Contemplative Retreat)
San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United StatesThe Christ that Francis envisioned and emulated was the one in whom all things find their being and through whom all things are held together and reach their fulfillment. Michael Crosby will show how Francis’ “way” was one that found him consciously connected/connecting to all things, recognizing them to be [...]
The Defusing Hatred Program at SRVUMC at 7:00 pm
San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church 902 Danville Blvd. , Alamo, CA, United StatesSan Ramon Valley United Methodist Church (902 Danville Blvd., Alamo) Wednesday, July 26th at 7:00 pm. Come early for Light Supper at 6:30 pm (Donation welcome for meal). The Defusing Hatred Program Learn nonviolent communication skills in a safe environment and develop tools for responding to uneasy situations and hate [...]
Refugees without Refuge: Stories of LGBTQ refugees.
Commonweath Club 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRefugees without Refuge: Stories of LGBTQ refugees. Commonwealth Club 555 Post St. San Francisco On July 27 at 6:00 pm The speaker is Subhi Nahas, Human Rights Activist, Founder, The Spectra Project The moderator is: Arthur Slepian, Director, A Wider Bridge For info: www.commonwealthclub.org If you’d like to attend [...]
Meet a Muslim community conversation
Ygnacio Valley Library 2661 Oak Grovd Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesYou are invited to join us and meet a Muslim, someone who likely lives in your own community. These conversations have allowed many of your neighbors to participate in an open dialogue; sharing honest questions and thoughts, receiving equally honest answers about Islam and the everyday life of a Muslim. [...]
The Defusing Hatred Program in Pinole at 7:00 pm.
Christ the Lord Episcopal 592 Tennent Ave., Pinole, CA, United StatesChrist the Lord Episcopal Church (592 Tennent Ave., Pinole) Tuesday, August 1st at 7:00 pm. The Defusing Hatred Program Learn nonviolent communication skills in a safe environment and develop tools for responding to uneasy situations and hate speech. Enjoy an informative, visual presentation followed by conversation and hands on [...]
2017 NAIN ‘Connect’ Conference August 6-10, 2017
Universtiy of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA, United States2017 NAIN 'Connect' Conference August 6-10, 2017 A Few Days Left To Register! There are only a few days left to register at the Early Bird Special rate of $299. As of MARCH 1st the 4-day conference price goes up to $349 and will remain until July 1st or until we reach [...]
Girls Circle Facilitator Training
San Mateo County Probation, 222 Paul Scannell Drive San Mateo, CA 94402 222 Paul Scannell Drive, San Mateo, CA, United StatesLearn to facilitate the Girls Circle model, a structured support group for girls from 9-18 years, that integrates relational theory, resiliency practices, and skills training in an inclusive, gender responsive format that increases positive connections, personal and collective strengths, and competence in girls and LGBTQ+ youth that identify with female development. [...]
Day of Service with Project Peace East Bay
Various Locations in Berkeley, Concord, El Sobrante, and Oakland CA, United StatesDay of Service is a volunteer service opportunity coordinated by Project Peace East Bay to bring together local faith-based groups, non-profit organizations, and East Bay social service providers. Register at http://www.projectpeaceeastbay.org/Day-Of-Service Project Peace's hope is that through these partnerships our local East Bay communities will become more environmentally, economically and socially [...]
Insights Into Hinduism Day Retreat
San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United States3 Presentations from our learned panel: Dr. Purushottama Bilimoria: “Can one be both Christian and a Hindu? The Vedantic Trinitarianism and Life of Raimon Panikkar (via Varanasi, Catalonia, and Santa Barbara)” Fr. Zacharias Thomas (Freddie): “The Virgin Mary and the Goddess” Sr. Beena Kallely Ph.D. “Goddess Theology and [...]
Community Gatherings to Affirm our Values after Charlottesville – 8/23 Temple Sinai, Oakland
Temple Sinai 2808 Summit Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesWith the events of Charlottesville etched into our minds and news of rallies coming to Berkeley, San Francisco, and Mountain View, we want to provide you with an update on how our Jewish community is responding. We are planning two interfaith gatherings which will give us the opportunity to join together [...]