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 [...]
Fr. Dan Horan presents “The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton”
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CAFr. 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 [...]
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 StatesPraised 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 [...]
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 protégé of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willimina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass [...]
Planet Friendly Food Series – Jan. 26th at Bnai Tikvah, WC
B'nai Tikvah 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesPlanet Friendly Food Series Jan. 26th, 2020 at 4:00 pm Congregation Bnai Tikvah Social Hall 25 Hillcroft Rd. Walnut Creek April 19th, 2020 at 4 pm Earth Day Event Unity Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Rd., Walnut Creek Learn more about how your food choices impact the Climate and the Planet! [...]
Christian-Muslim Dialogue & Peace: Commemorating the Sultan & the Saint
Muslim Community Center 5724 Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA, United StatesJoin us to commemorate the important moment when Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt met on a bloody battlefield during the Crusades. Join us as we watch together The Sultan and The Saint - a fascinating one-hour documentary that captures the search for peace between Christian and Muslim [...]
Violins of Hope: A journey of heroism, healing and humanity – San Francisco
Commonweath Club 110 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOn 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 [...]
Season for Nonviolence: HEART-CENTERED ACTIVISM WORKSHOP
Unity of Walnut Creek 1871 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWhy 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 [...]
Free Disaster Preparedness Summit! Training for Nonprofits and Community Based Organizations.
Concord Police Department 1350 Galindo St., Concord, CA, United StatesUpdated Link! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccc-voad-disaster-summit-tickets-85584650995 Disaster Preparedness Summit_BAUASI-CCC3b
The Violins of Hope Concert: Along the Trade Route – Walnut Creek
Congregation B'nai Shalom 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesCongregation B’nai Shalom and the Contra Costa JCC are proud to be part of the San Francisco Bay Area tour of The Violins of Hope. Spanning eight-weeks, this tour coincides with the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, one of the many concentration camps where Jewish musicians were forcibly [...]