Events for October 2018

The “Doomsday Clock” stands at two minutes to midnight Russia and the U.S. aim thousands of nuclear-armed missiles at each other on hair-trigger alert. Anything could set them off — friction in the Mideast, computer malfunction, human error or derangement. War and Law League (WALL) presents a free Forum: “NUCLEAR […]

Why just read about Francis, when we can joyfully live into his inexhaustible stories? Let’s give the books a rest and give ourselves a day of Franciscan storytelling, contemplation, and conversation, welcoming the Poor Man of Assisi into the homes of our listening hearts! Once Upon a Saint also gives you […]

Presented by Rev. Steve Harms, Kaleo & Elise Ching Drawing from Judeo-Christian and Taoist practices and grounded in Franciscan awareness, this retreat invites you into a daylong experience of embodied prayer. You will learn Aloha (Hawaiian) Qigong and Qi earth practices to anchor your spiritual quest in body-awareness. Through reflection […]

In honor of Saint Francis, the gentle saint who spoke to every part of Creation as a sister or brother, bring your beloved four-legged or winged friend for a blessing. Pet Parade at 10:20 Group Blessing after the parade Music Pet service vendors Refreshments for purchase Bring a photo or small […]

Bring your pets for a special blessing and some special treats.

Enjoy a special evening with acclaimed author, speaker, and therapist Gregg Unterberger. His talk, titled, “Can NDEs and STEs (spiritually transformative experiences) be Intentionally Induced?” promises a fascinating evening. It includes a broad overview of the ideas in Gregg’s book, The Quickening: Leaping Ahead on Your Spiritual Journey, which explores […]

Saturday, 13-October-2018 at 10am at St Mary’s College, everyone is invited to hear and converse with Fr. James Martin S.J., Jesuit priest, world renowned author and editor at large at America Media, the national Catholic review, and a consultor to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communication talk about the revised and […]

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 protege of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willemina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass […]

Temirzhan Yerzhanov launched his international career by winning the Gold Medal at the International Robert Schumann Piano Competition in Zwickau, Germany, and now continues to perform as an emerging conductor and pianist. Yerzhanov has performed in prestigious venues such as London Wigmore Hall, Berlin Konzerthaus, Leipzig Gewandhaus, New York Carnegie […]

Enjoy a family-style pasta dinner at lovely San Damiano Retreat.

DIABLO 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

In 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 […]

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 protege of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willemina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass […]

Flanders 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 […]

An interfaith gathering and festival to celebrate 60 years of Peace Lutheran in our community.

Our 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, […]

Join Sara Landon & The Council as they guide you to Answer The Deepest Questions Of Your Soul!    You won't want to miss this life-changing opportunity as professional broadcast host and creator of Sunny In Seattle Radio Show, Sunny Joy McMillan, interviews The Council and asks the BIG QUESTIONS we are all seeking to […]