Events for November 2017

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.

The discovery of a small metal box leads to the uncovering of a family story, shrouded in silence for more than 60 years. Woven through their censored letters, diary entries, and haiku poetry, is the true story of a young Japanese American couple whose shattered dreams and forsaken loyalties lead […]

In 2006, Israeli and Palestinian former combatants, people who had taken an active role in the conflict, laid down their weapons and established Combatants for Peace. The egalitarian, bi-national, grassroots organization was founded on the belief that the cycle of violence can only be broken when Israelis and Palestinians join […]

With an Open Heart and Spirit, Dance to World Music!  Trance, African, Salsa, Funk, Electronic, Rock, Middle Eastern, Hip-Hop, Nuevo Flamenco, Fusion Jazz DJ - Kaleo Ching   Drums - Mary Ferrick Saturday, Nov 11, 2017       7 to 9pm Fundraiser for MDUUC Youth Group Donation: $5 per […]

A community forum on racial justice presented by the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Task Force.  Food will be provided.

Enjoy a day of presentations, reflection, and prayer.  Cost is $40 and includes lunch.

A community forum on racial justice presented by the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Task Force.  Food will be provided.

Saturday, November 18th ~Be an Angel of Hope~ Community Donation Day Benefiting Local Charities Supporting the Homeless Community On November 18th, clean out your closets, recycle, donate and help others through Together We Give’s Community Donation Day. Please note, since this is an item-specific drive, only items (not impacted by […]

Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center’s Community Event Join us as we acknowledge and honor the work of people in our local community who ARE making a difference! Local Heroes for Peace Award:  Marylia Kelley, Executive Director, Tri-Valley CAREs (Communities Against a Radioactive Environment) and the organization Tri-Valley CAREs of Livermore, for their work […]

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we would like to invite you to our Annual Early Thanksgiving Dinner. This year we are organizing this for the benefit of NorCal fire victims. There will be distinguished speakers and we will be praying together for the common cause. Suggested donation: $25. All donations […]

A community forum on racial justice presented by the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Task Force.  Food will be provided.

Come join our community for an evening of Holiday Music and Congregational caroling celebrating the JOY, PEACE and UNITY of the Season. Enjoy performances by San Ramon Valley High School Chamber singers, Monte Vista High School Chamber singers, California High School Chamber Singers, Dougherty Valley High School Chamber singers, and […]

You may attend individual session(s) or whole series.  $35 (includes lunch) Tuesday, November 28: Mary of Scripture and Tradition Tuesday, December 5: Mary’s Fiat Tuesday, December 12: Mary’s Visit-The Magnificat Tuesday, December 19: “Mary Did You Know?”

Diablo Choral Artists presents a Christmas concert featuring “Carols and Lullabies” (Christmas in the Southwest) by Conrad Susa, with harp, guitar, and marimba, three settings of Ave Maria (by Verdi, Victoria, and Biebl), Ola Gjeilo’s A Spotless Rose, Eric Whitacre’s Alleluia, and more. The evening will also include a carol […]