Church Women United of Contra Costa County Closing Celebration
Lafayette United Methodist Church 955 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA, United StatesYou are invited to attend a special celebration honoring the more than 66 years that Church Women United of Central CCC – as one of the first local ecumenical groups – has worked toward peace, justice and unity. The executive board has voted, reluctantly, to disband our unit effective the [...]
DVC UN Day
DVC Matt Room 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA, United StatesDIABLO VALLY COLLEGE (DVC) COMMEMORATES UNITED NATIONS DAY MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLASS & DVC MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLUB INVITE DVC STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON THE UNITED NATIONS DAY WHEN: 2:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 WHERE: ROOM MATH 101
Family Violence Prevention Forum
Antioch Water Park 4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA, United StatesIn honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office along with Law Enforcement and several community justice partners have collaborated to present Family Violence Prevention Forum on October 25, 2018 from 5pm - 7:30 at the Antioch Water Park. There will be lots of food, prizes and a [...]
Reliving My Hajj; Reflections beyond ritual
Commonwealth Club of California 110 The Embarcader, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDr. Ejaz Naqvi who serves on the Board of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa Council and is the authour of The Three Abrahamic Testaments, will share his precious memories of the Hajj, the great pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. He will also share the lessons he [...]
Presidio Chapel Open House/Docent Tour
Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVisit the historic Spanish Colonial Revival style Presidio Chapel, built by the Army in 1931, with a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay. It is home to a 33' mural by Victor Arnautoff, a protege of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willemina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass [...]
Concerts at the Presidio – “Reflections From The Fields”
Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFlanders fields, the upcoming First World War armistice centennial, and Civil War battlefield Bull Run form a backdrop for elegiac reflections on loss, sacrifice, honor and hope, sensitively and elegantly delivered in a choral concert by the Mayfield Singers at the historic Presidio Chapel. Free admission and ample parking available [...]
Peace Lutheran 60th birthday celebration
Peace Lutheran Church 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville, CA, United StatesAn interfaith gathering and festival to celebrate 60 years of Peace Lutheran in our community.
Everyday Peacemaking Program at St. Joan’s
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd,, San Ramon, CA, United StatesThis event is postponed until further notice. Everyday Peacemaking Program Following up on The Defusing Hatred Program, the Everyday Peacemaking Program explores practical ideas for staying in conversation with others, conflict management, and how our spiritual practices help us stay calm in tense situations. Then we break into small groups to create [...]
An Invitation to Faith Leaders to Day of Prayer and Reflection for Veterans
VA Northern California Health Care System 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA, United StatesDear Faith Leader, We invite you to participate in a celebration and Nationwide Day of Interfaith Prayer for our Nation’s Veterans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Mr. Robert Willkie has designated November 1, 2018 as the “First Annual Day of Prayer and Reflection for Veteran’s”. The theme for this year [...]
Cleanup of Alhambra Creek to help Second Baptist Church of Martinez
Second Baptist Church of Martinez 1020 Las Juntas Street, Martinez, CA, United StatesOur neighbors, the Second Baptist Church's home is under threat of falling into the Alhambra Creek. It's a long story as to how this has come to past. However the long and the short of it is that due to the debris accumulation in the Creek creating a water buildup, [...]