Healing and Wholess Retreat

San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA

"Attitude of Gratitude as Thanksgiving" with Tom Gorham, M.A., CADC II and Davida Coady, MD, MPH. During the holiday season we can become overwhelmed with stress and forget why we celebrate these special days. Sometimes we can dread them altogether because of past traumatic experiences. At this retreat we will explore [...]

$205

8th Annual Richmond Native American Pow-Wow Community Event

Richmond Police Activities League (RPAL) Gymnasium, 2200 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94801 2200 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA, United States

8th Annual Richmond Native American Pow-Wow Community Event during National Native American Heritage Month. “HONORING OUR RESILIENCY” A Substance & Alcohol-Free Event

Free

Celebration of Christmas Music

Danville Stake 655 Old Orchard Rd., Danville, CA, United States

Come join our community for an evening of Holiday Music and Congregational caroling celebrating the JOY, PEACE and UNITY of the Season. Enjoy performances by San Ramon Valley High School Chamber singers, Monte Vista High School Chamber singers, California High School Chamber Singers, Dougherty Valley High School Chamber singers, and [...]

Mary of Advent Series with Jan Stegner

San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA, United States

You may attend individual session(s) or whole series.  $35 (includes lunch) Tuesday, November 28: Mary of Scripture and Tradition Tuesday, December 5: Mary’s Fiat Tuesday, December 12: Mary’s Visit-The Magnificat Tuesday, December 19: “Mary Did You Know?”

$35

Advent Silent Retreat opportunities at San Damiano

San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA

2 options: Silent Weekend retreat December 1 - 3 Presented by Fr. Patrick Foley In a too-busy season, we will attempt to be still enough, and courageous enough, to face one of Advent’s — and life’s — greatest challenges: to wait upon God. -or- December 2 1 day Silent Christian Meditation [...]

Diablo Choral Artists – Christmas Concert

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA, United States

Diablo Choral Artists presents a Christmas concert featuring “Carols and Lullabies” (Christmas in the Southwest) by Conrad Susa, with harp, guitar, and marimba, three settings of Ave Maria (by Verdi, Victoria, and Biebl), Ola Gjeilo’s A Spotless Rose, Eric Whitacre’s Alleluia, and more. The evening will also include a carol [...]

Community of Christy 1786 Second Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

The Defusing Hatred Program Sunday, December 3rd at 12:30 pm – Community of Christ (1786 2nd Ave., Walnut Creek)  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 through [...]

Free

Diablo Choral Artists – Christmas Concert

Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, United States

Diablo Choral Artists presents a Christmas concert featuring “Carols and Lullabies” (Christmas in the Southwest) by Conrad Susa, with harp, guitar, and marimba, three settings of Ave Maria (by Verdi, Victoria, and Biebl), Ola Gjeilo’s A Spotless Rose, Eric Whitacre’s Alleluia, and more. The evening will also include a carol [...]

Off the Couch: Into the fight for hearts and minds

Commonweath Club 110 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States

Lafayette resident, Budd Mckenzie will discuss his noble work with the needy in war-torn Afghanistan with Lt. Col Anthony Alfidi, U.S. Army Reserve Intelligence Officer who served in Afghanistan. Budd received the Dalai Lama's Unsung Heroes of Compassion Award in 2014. The Commonwealth Club is now at 100 The Embarcadero. [...]

$2

Advent Taize Prayer Service at San Damiano Retreat

San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA

Join us on Wednesday evenings in December for repetitive singing of simple harmonized tunes interspersed with readings, prayers and periods of silence. Taize will relax your frazzled nerves. ————————— Everyone is welcome Wednesday Evenings: December 6, 2017; December 13, 2017; December 20, 2017 Prayer Service in the Chapel from 7:00 [...]