Events for October 2017

Jesse Manibusan is a composer, singer/songwriter, storyteller, humorist, catechist, evangelizer and encourager. Working with any and every age group, Jesse has that knack to build instant rapport, connect to his audience, and create life-giving memories that help deepen faith and cultivate the joy that inspires service, sacrifice and the celebration of life.  […]

Join Dr. Nazeer Ahmed as he spans Islamic history, Muslim scientific achievements, and better understand the Islamic faith through Allah's many signs on earth. A unique opportunity to learn from an international scholar who is also a distinguished scientist, historian, and a community leader.

Speaker and author Marty Brounstein shares a true story of tragedy and hope, detailing how a Christian couple in the Netherlands named Frans and Mien Wijnakker saved the lives of over two dozen Jews during World War II.  Marty's meaningful personal connection to this inspiring tale and its heroes will be […]

The indecisiveness and ignorance of the Trump administration and the bluntness of the Netanyahu government have changed the discussion on Palestine/Israel. No more Two State Solution, but rather a Single state between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea. The question now is this: Will it be a democracy with equal rights or an Apartheid […]

+++  Interfaith Community Healing Service: Gathering to bring healing, health, harmony and wholeness into our lives. Every 2nd Sunday at 5:30 pm Walnut Avenue United Methodist Church 260 Walnut Avenue, Walnut Creek Healing teas will be served at the beginning of the service. This service is for anyone interested in a spiritual […]

Join a conversation with former Congressman George Miller, the Office of Senator Steve Glazer and a panel of early childhood experts to find out how California may lead the Nation in ensuring all children have the RIGHT START. CSKA is partnering with First 5 Contra Costa, CocoKids, Parent Voices, The […]

Download the Flyer: DRAWDOWN flyer october 14 2017 Learn how YOU can help REVERSE Global Warming! Conservation is not enough! Now, we know how to reverse global warming! CoCo San Sustainable Farm is modeling practices that help sink carbon (carbon sequestration) to reverse global warming. Bethallyn Black, M.A. our amazing Master Gardener, […]

In association with the Danville/San Ramon Chapter, a satellite meeting of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be hosted at: Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church 1578 Kirker Pass Road, Clayton on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM. PLEASE JOIN US! AND SHARE WITH OTHER FAMILY, FRIENDS […]

Celebration of New Ministry at Grace Church Martinez The people of Grace Episcopal Church invite you to join us for a Celebration of the New Ministry of our Rector, the Reverend Dr. Deborah White. The Right Reverend Marc H. Andrus will be presiding and preaching. A luncheon reception will follow […]

Please Join us in Celebrating Bicentennial of the Birth of Bahá’u’lá “The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and unless its unity is firmly established."  -Bahá’u’láh Saturday, October 21, 2017 Del Valle Theater 1963 Tice Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 RSVP by October 15, 2017 […]

On Friday, October 27th, we are thrilled to invite the multi-faith community to Temple Isaiah for a special evening addressing "Our Shared Commitment to Preserve Religious Freedom in the United States."     Temple Isaiah is honored to host Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi David Saperstein, an American rabbi, lawyer, Jewish community leader and former […]

Friday  11/ 3/17 10:00a.m. St. Mark's United Methodist, 451 Moraga Way, Orinda, Ca. Mr. Takashi Tanemori, Survivor of the Atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Hear his struggle for peace: "Wage peace by learning to forgive. For more information call Evelyn 925-279-4301 or www.hiroshima-forgiveness-taonemori.com

In these challenging times, we need to deepen our faith and sharpen ourorganizing skills! FAITH-ROOTED ORGANIZING TRAINING FRIDAY, NOV. 3, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm  AND SATURDAY, NOV. 4, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 1965 Colfax St., Concord WHO: This training is for clergy, lay leaders, and spiritually-motivated social change agents. WHAT: This two-part training will deepen your understanding of the theory and skills of how to be an effectiveorganizer in the world. It will help you to tap into your own deep values, motivations and visions. It will help you morefully integrate the gifts of your own faith and religious practices into your social justice work. It will connect you to arich organizing model and ethos that grows out of the civil rights movement, liberation struggles in other countriesand worker justice struggles in the U.S. IMPACT: This training has proven transformative to the veteran and novice social justice advocate alike. It is aneffective way to energize yourself and others in your congregation or network and help build a common frameworkand ethos among colleagues. Faith Rooted Organizing invites us to move beyond winning campaigns and calls us closer to our goal of building the beloved community—which we urgently need to live into. The training is $25 - $75 (sliding scale). To register, visit: https://goo.gl/forms/gsx1n7XANqKFXXKz2 Sponsored by:Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy, The Oakland Peace Center, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, and EBHO’sInterfaith Communities United. As an interfaith group, we are painfully aware that the scheduling of this training conflicts with the observance ofJewish shabbat and Islamic Friday devotions. We are planning to schedule another faith-rooted organizing training inthe spring scheduled specifically around the liturgical needs of the Jewish and Muslim communities. We thank you foryour patience and understanding.

Community Forum on racial justice, presented by the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Task Force.  Food will be provided.