BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH STORY: Compassionate Storytelling

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd,, San Ramon, CA, United States

~ Music ~ Stories ~ Open Mic ~ Food ~ Join moderators Jenifer Zetlan and Kathy Moore as they explore the stories of community leaders from the San Ramon Valley sharing stories that are heartwarming and inviting … and highlight our community’s relationship to God and one another. Together we [...]

Free

Fr. Dan Horan presents “The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton”

San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA

Fr. Dan teaches systematic theology and spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, writes a column for National Catholic Reporter, and is the author of twelve books including the award-winningThe Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton: A New Look at the Spiritual Influence on His Life, Thought, and Writing (2014). St. Francis and [...]

$230

Harms & Neumann Soprano and Piano Concert at St. Paul’s in Walnut Creek

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Walnut Creek 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for a “winningly liquid” voice as well as for her “dramatic vividness and vocal flourish,” Santa Fe native Soprano Rena Harms has delighted audiences around the world. From being a 2010 Grand Finalist of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, to prize-winning acclaim in [...]

$10 – $20

Presidio Chapel Open House/Docent Tour

Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA, United States

Visit 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 protégé of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willimina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass [...]

Free

Violins of Hope: A journey of heroism, healing and humanity – San Francisco

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

On International Holocaust Day and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Avshalom Weinstein the cofounder of Violins of Hope whose studio is in Turkey will talk about the 20 years he and his father have devoted to locating and restoring lost violins the Holocaust. He lost 400 members [...]

$8 – $20

Season for Nonviolence: HEART-CENTERED ACTIVISM WORKSHOP

Unity of Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Why do many “spiritual” people often shun politics? How can we nurture our democracy through our most cherished principles and values? Let's: • Transform anxiety and outrage to courage and compassion • Become politically active with enthusiasm and without hating or harming anyone • Discover the joy of conscious heart-centered [...]

$25