Advent Silent Retreat opportunities at San Damiano
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA2 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 StatesDiablo 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 [...]
Diablo Choral Artists – Christmas Concert
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, United StatesDiablo 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 StatesLafayette 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. [...]
Advent Taize Prayer Service at San Damiano Retreat
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAJoin 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 [...]
Advent Interfaith Women’s Event
LOPC 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette, CA, United StatesNeighbor to Neighbor Interfaith Women's groups invite women of all faiths to join with them on Thursday, Dec. 7th for an Advent Celebration, "Bringing Light into a Darkened World." Women from Muslim, Jewish and Christian congregations will share their insights. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church 49 Knox Drive., Lafayette Thursday, Dec. 7th [...]
Tips for Change Dinner at Gianni’s Italian Bistro
Gianni's Italian Bistro 2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, CA, United StatesEnjoy a delicious and festive meal on Monday, December 11. Tips and 10% of sales go to support San Damiano Retreat and its ministries. Reservations are required. Please reserve by calling Gianni's (925-820-6969) or online (https://www.giannissanramon.com/).
GAR SMITH, Editor, War and Environment Reader
Our Saviors Lutheran Church 1035 Carol Ln., Lafayette, CA, United StatesJoin in a discussion with Gar Smith, the editor of this recently released reader on the effects of war on our environment. Smith is editor emeritus of Earth Island Journal and former editor of Common Ground magazine. He has posted over 20,000 articles on the impacts of war on nature [...]
Living Nativity
Sufism Reoriented 1300 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesAll are invited to a Living Nativity on Christmas Eve, December 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 11 White Horse Court in Walnut Creek. In addition to seasonal holiday music and refreshments, we will have a delightful host of animals, including a baby camel and alpaca, a cow, a donkey, sheep, goats, and [...]