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 [...]
New Year’s Retreat at San Damiano
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA"That I Was Blessed And Could Bless": New Year's Retreat Presented by Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM and Br. Sam Nasada, OFM On this special New Year’s retreat, we will bring closure to 2017 as well as ask God’s Blessings upon 2018. What is a Blessing? A Blessing is a circle [...]
Bringing Peace To The World Through Solidarity
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd,, San Ramon, CA, United StatesBringing Peace To The World Through Solidarity Interfaith Panel January 10, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon Religion can help bring people together and promote peace. To this end, our panelists will review the basis for their [...]
Screening of “Storied Streets” and Community Conversation about Homelessness
El Campanile Theatre 602 W 2nd Street, Antioch, CA, United StatesJoin us for a screening of "Storied Streets", an award winning documentary about homelessness and stay for a community conversation about homelessness in Contra Costa.
The Defusing Hatred Program at LOPC
LOPC 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette, CA, United StatesThe 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 through role-play. Saturday January 13, 2018 4:00 pm at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, [...]
SoJA Dr. King Event: Dr. Tinsley preaches on “Where do we go from here?” and “Why we can’t wait!”: Embracing the “Strength to Love.”
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church 1801 Lacassie Ave. , Walnut Creek, United States“Where do we go from here?” and “Why we can’t wait!”: Embracing the “Strength to Love.” Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Charles Tinsley Presbyterian Minister, ICCCC Chaplain at the Juvenile Detention Center, Martinez Monday, January 15, 2018 at Noon Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church 1801 Lacassie Ave., Walnut Creek (ample parking). With [...]