The Defusing Hatred Program Sunday Oct. 22nd @ 1:30 pm at Unity Walnut Creek
Unity Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Rd., Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesUnity Walnut Creek (1871 Geary Rd., Walnut Creek) Sunday, October 22nd at 1:30 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 experience [...]
200th Anniversary of Birth of Baha’u’llah
St Mary's College Soda Center 1928 St. Mary's Rd, Moraga, CA, United StatesCome celebrate this world wide event with us -- commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Baha'i Faith. Enjoy presentations including a keynote speaker, a video and music followed by fellowship and refreshments. Everyone is welcome and the event is free. Also in [...]
Speaking for Ourselves: a Panel of Your Muslim Neighbors
Clayton Community Library 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton, CA, United StatesHear from five practicing Muslims for a uniquely insightful look at the world's fastest growing religion and gain a better understanding about American-Muslim life. Cosponsored by the Clayton Branch of the American Association of University Women and Clayton Community Library
WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT— Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Christ the King Catholic Church 199 Brendan Road, Pleasant Hill, CA, United StatesWE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT— Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation A Joint Protestant and Roman Catholic Service Sunday October 22, 2017 at 4 p.m. at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church 199 Brandon Road, Pleasant Hill, CA All are invited. A free will offering will be collected for [...]
“Our Shared Commitment to Preserve Religious Freedom in the United States.”
Temple Isaiah 945 Risa Road , Lafayette, CA, United StatesOn Friday, October 27th, we are thrilled to invite the multi-faith community to Temple Isaiah for a special evening addressing "Our Shared Commitment to Preserve Religious Freedom in the United States." Temple Isaiah is honored to host Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi David Saperstein, an American rabbi, lawyer, Jewish community leader and former [...]
Reclaiming’s Spiral Dance
Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center 403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA, United StatesThis is a participatory ritual and is open all. Samhain, translated means the end of Summer, marks the end of the year. As we look back over the year, we remember and honor those who have died, our Beloved Dead. As part of the Wheel of the Year, we come [...]
Byron Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
St. Anne's Catholic Church 2800 Camino Diablo , Byron, CA, United StatesByron 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Commemoration Sunday, October 29, 4 pm St. Anne Catholic Church 2800 Camino Diablo, Byron Featuring Rev. Dr. Randi Walker, professor of Church History at Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA. Also sponsored by Byron UMC and Delta Community Presbyterian Church. All are welcome
Antioch Commemoration of the 500 years of the Reformation
St. Ignatius Catholic Church 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch, CA, United StatesAntioch Commemoration of the 500 years of the Reformation Sunday, October 29, 4 pm St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church 3315 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch Please join us. Participating Communities: St. John's Lutheran Church, Antioch The Rev. Linda Vogelgesang, Pastor East County Shared Ministry: Community Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg & First [...]
Kindling New Fires For Peace World Community Day, Church Women United
St. Mark's United Methodist Church 451 Moraga Way, Orinda, California, Select a Country:Friday 11/ 3/17 10:00a.m. St. Mark's United Methodist, 451 Moraga Way, Orinda, Ca. Mr. Takashi Tanemori, Survivor of the Atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Hear his struggle for peace: "Wage peace by learning to forgive. For more information call Evelyn 925-279-4301 or www.hiroshima-forgiveness-taonemori.com
FAITH-ROOTED ORGANIZING TRAINING
First Presbyterian Church of Concord 1965 Colfax St., Concord, CA, United StatesIn these challenging times, we need to deepen our faith and sharpen ourorganizing skills! FAITH-ROOTED ORGANIZING TRAINING FRIDAY, NOV. 3, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm AND SATURDAY, NOV. 4, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 1965 Colfax St., Concord WHO: This training is for clergy, lay leaders, and spiritually-motivated social change agents. WHAT: This two-part training will deepen your understanding of the theory and skills of how to be an effectiveorganizer in the world. It will help you to tap into your own deep values, motivations and visions. It will help you morefully integrate the gifts of your own faith and religious practices into your social justice work. It will connect you to arich organizing model and ethos that grows out of the civil rights movement, liberation struggles in other countriesand worker justice struggles in the U.S. IMPACT: This training has proven transformative to the veteran and novice social justice advocate alike. It is aneffective way to energize yourself and others in your congregation or network and help build a common frameworkand ethos among colleagues. Faith Rooted Organizing invites us to move beyond winning campaigns and calls us closer to our goal of building the beloved community—which we urgently need to live into. The training is $25 - $75 (sliding scale). To register, visit: https://goo.gl/forms/gsx1n7XANqKFXXKz2 Sponsored by:Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy, The Oakland Peace Center, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, and EBHO’sInterfaith Communities United. As an interfaith group, we are painfully aware that the scheduling of this training conflicts with the observance ofJewish shabbat and Islamic Friday devotions. We are planning to schedule another faith-rooted organizing training inthe spring scheduled specifically around the liturgical needs of the Jewish and Muslim communities. We thank you foryour patience and understanding.