During the holiday season we can become overwhelmed with stress and forget why we celebrate these special days. Sometimes we can dread them altogether because of past traumatic experiences. At this retreat we will explore the challenges that get in the way of our joyful celebration and find ways to […]
Multiple Musical and Fine Arts events for enjoyment to all at the Oakland Temple Hill of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dance and choir recitals, symphony music and plays for everyone starting after Thanksgiving and ending just before the New Year. All are FREE admission. Access flyer […]
Nurturing the Seeds of Compassion:  Monthly Interfaith Retreats on Compassion Interfaith Council of Contra Costa Monthly Retreats on Compassion at San Damiano! Last in a series of four Autumn monthly retreats for everyone, from students to older people of any particular faith or life philosophy, to those with an Interfaith spirituality. […]
Vote on Richmond Coal Ordinance by Richmond City Council Land-use measure that would phase out coal and petroleum coke (pet coke) handling and storage at the Levin-Richmond Terminal. Doors open at 6 pm. Get there early to get a seat. Location: 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond This meeting was postponed […]
Tell Richmond To End Toxic Coal Dust Pollution The Richmond City Council will consider a proposed ordinance to phase out the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke. Urge the Richmond City Council to vote ‘Yes’ on the ordinance to protect public health and the environment. NO COAL IN […]
Pianist Jeanne Hourez of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music steers us through ocean waters--from placid to tumultuous-- of Scriabin's evocative Sonata-Fantasy, and to ports of call that include selections from Debussy's Preludes (Book I) and Schubert's Impromptus, Op. 90. Also on the program, from SFCM's Pre-College Division:Â the Tempestus […]
TAKE YOUR SEAT AGAINST ANTISEMITISMÂ Postponed again... Â At least he is in Federal Custody. Dear Community Leaders and Friends, As many of you know, Concord Police arrested Ross Farca (see article here)Â in June on criminal threats and illegal weapons charges after he posted online comments about targeting Jews and responding […]
Understanding Kashmir and the Plight of the Uighur Muslims in China. "Marking UN Human Rights Day" Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 pm Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA With more speakers to be announced: Rev. Victor H. Kazanjian, Jr. Executive Director of the United Religions […]
Join Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus this December as we celebrate the sounds of the season at our annual holiday concert! The concert will feature inspiring renditions of holiday favorites like Silver Bells, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and O Holy Night, alongside contemporary songs like Sure on This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen […]
Touring concert artists who met at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Jung-eun Kim (piano) and Patrick Galvin (violin) present the music of Beethoven, Schumann, Shostakovich and Gershwin at the historic Presidio Chapel.
Celebrate the Return of the Sun. Gather at 6:45 am at the hill behind my house. Ritual starts around 7am.  The image is what you will see from the hill behind my house; a clear view of Mount Diablo and the Diablo valley. Join us afterwards for a potluck at […]
All are welcome!! Please join with us to celebrate as Family Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the historic Presidio Chapel. 7:00 pm Quiet Meditation 7:10 pm Christmas Carols 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Mass 8:15 - 9:30 pm Dessert Pot Luck Please let us know the number in your […]
Packing Wisdom for the Journey of 2020 Because every ending is a new beginning. Enjoy both quiet times and music and celebration. There will be a festive New Year's Eve dinner and New Year's day brunch.