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Holy Week Retreat
The Friars and staff of San Damiano invite you to enter deeply into the Paschal mystery.
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Remembering the Biblical Women at Easter
Remembering the Biblical Women at Easter
Tuesday series led by Jan Stegner We see an all-male cast throughout Jesus’ ministry, Triduum, Jesus’ life and events surrounding his death and resurrection. Women’s stories seem to have taken a back seat to the interests and needs of male writers and male leaders in Christian churches over the centuries. […]
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Building a Bridge: LGBTQ Community and the Church
This retreat will be presented by Fr. Donal Godfrey, SJ of the University of San Francisco. Fr. Godfrey’s 36 years as a Jesuit have included ministry with people living with AIDS in Toronto and San Francisco. During graduate studies in Berkeley, Fr. Godfrey served as a deacon at Most Holy […]
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Commemorating 50 years since Rev. Dr. King’s Assassination
Commemorating 50 years since Rev. Dr. King’s Assassination
the United Methodist Church California-Nevada Advocacy & Justice Committee presents Commemorating 50 years Since Rev. Dr. King’s Assassination PREACHER – REV. STACI CURRENT Bay District Superintendent KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: REV. PHIL LAWSON National Council of Elders DAVID WILDMAN Executive Secretary Middle East, Human Rights, and Racial Justice for the General Board of […]
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Presidio Chapel Open House/Docent Tour
Presidio Chapel Open House/Docent Tour
Visit the historic Spanish Mission 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 […]
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“The Upper Room”
Are you feeling overwhelmed and in need of a secret hideaway from your fears and apprehensions? The disciples hid from their persecutors and huddled together with their fears in the “Upper Room.” In this timely retreat aptly called The Upper Room we will explore some of the road blocks we all encounter […]
Diplomatic Righteous Among the Nations
Diplomatic Righteous Among the Nations
This program is the day after Holocaust Remembrance Day. It features a panel with 3 Consuls General: Shlomi Kofman for Israel for the Pacific North West, Maria Joao Lopes Cardoso for Portugal in S.F., Ana Valenzuela for El Salvador in S.F.and one retired Honorary Consul General Bonnie Joy Kaslan for […]
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SURJ Affiliate Contra Costa Meeting
SURJ Affiliate Contra Costa Meeting
SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) has a Bay Area Chapter in Oakland that is doing a lot of good work organizing white people to educate each other and work for racial justice, giving support to groups run by people of color. We are working on creating an affiliate out […]
Journaling as a Spiritual Practice
Journaling as a Spiritual Practice
Presented by Nancy Burchett Continuing to Journal. Come to add to your journaling skills with an enjoyable day of review, adding more exercises, sharing and practicing. Bring a friend to practice with. How are you establishing a routine? We will work on that!
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Anti-Defamation League Presentation: An update of the ADL work being done within the school systems.
Anti-Defamation League Presentation: An update of the ADL work being done within the school systems.
Anti-Defamation League Presentation: An update of the ADL work being done within the school systems. April 15th 2018 at 9:30 AM Beth Chaim Congregation 1800 Holbrook Dr. Danville, CA 94506 Jacqueline Regev, education director for the Anti-Defamation League will be presenting an update of the ADL work being done within the […]
3rd Sunday Concerts at the Presidio Chapel – Leyla Kabuli and Price Duo
3rd Sunday Concerts at the Presidio Chapel – Leyla Kabuli and Price Duo
The Interfaith Center at the Presidio invites you to their 3rd Sunday Concert on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 4:00 pm in the historic Presidio Chapel featuring Leyla Kabuli, star pianist of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and international touring duo, clarinetist Berkeley (son) and composer-pianist Deon (Mom) performing […]
Pasta Dinner at San Damiano
Pasta Dinner at San Damiano
Enjoy a family style dinner at Lovely San Damiano Retreat. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for kids.
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The New Poor People’s Campaign – Moral Monday Mass Meeting
The New Poor People’s Campaign – Moral Monday Mass Meeting
The New Poor People's Campaign – Moral Monday Mass Meeting A national call for Moral Revival Learn about the New Poor People's Campaign, the movement that challenges the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation's distorted morality. Moral Monday Mass Meeting Monday, April 16th from […]
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Racial Justice Task Force Community Forum – Richmond
Racial Justice Task Force Community Forum – Richmond
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Contra Costa County Racial Justice Task Force has developed draft recommendations for the County to reduce racial disparities in the justice system. At this forum we will: Share project purpose and work to-date Present draft recommendations Actively solicit community input and feedback FOOD […]
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EMMA’S REVOLUTION SATURDAY APRIL 21st at MDUUC
EMMA’S REVOLUTION SATURDAY APRIL 21st at MDUUC
In the meantime, sending along info about an upcoming performance that the LGBTQ community and allies will be interested in at Devil Mt. Coffee House, which resides in Bortin Hall for its performances; same location for “MAKE IT SO SOCIAL” events at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church in Walnut Creek. […]
5th Annual Autism Awareness Walk
5th Annual Autism Awareness Walk
The 5th annual Autism Awareness Walk will be held in Concord on Saturday April 21st from 9:30am – 12:00pm, rain or shine. Walk with individuals with Autism and other community members to help raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased support services for individuals […]
9th Pacifica Institute International Children’s Festival in the Bay Area
9th Pacifica Institute International Children’s Festival in the Bay Area
9th International Children's Festival in the Bay Area Discovery Meadow 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110 Sat, April 21, 2018 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM Discover the world from San Jose. International Children’s Festival unites world cultures in the Bay Area through food, fun and dance. Join us and […]
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Free: Working Retreat
Free Working Retreats “Human work becomes a service raised to the grandeur of God.” The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church #262 The concepts “retreat” and “work” may seem like opposites. Typically, San Damiano serves as a retreat from the rigors of daily life. In relaxation, many people deepen […]
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Immigration Forum in Oakley
Immigration Forum in Oakley
971 O'Hara Ave, Oakley, CA 94561 Este foro va incluir: ???? Consultas con abogados de inmigración ???? Conozca sus derechos y como puede proteger su familia ???? Como protegerse de fraude de inmigración ???? Como USTED puede apoyar a nuestra comunidad inmigrante ???? Información sobre otros recursos disponibles PARA UNA […]
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Planting Seeds in New Lands: Muslim-Jewish Gathering Urban Adamah 1151 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 5:30pm–7:45pm Join us as we share our rich personal histories of movement from one land to another. We will create a safe spiritual space in which we can meaningfully connect, learn […]
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15th Annual Diversity Spring Festival Baisakhi Mela 2018
15th Annual Diversity Spring Festival Baisakhi Mela 2018
15th Annual Diversity Spring Festival Baisakhi Mela 2018 Saturday, April 28th from 10 am to 5 pm. Todos Santos Plaza 2175 Willow Pass Rd., Concord Sabh Foundation and Interfaith Council of CCC celebrate Spring and our religious and cultural diversity with festival celebrating all that CCC offers to all! Contact […]
In Troubled Times (Worship Music for Social Justice) – John Lyzenga in Concert
In Troubled Times (Worship Music for Social Justice) – John Lyzenga in Concert
"IN TROUBLED TIMES" Join us Saturday, April 28, at 7:00 pm to hear songs from John Lyzenga's upcoming album, "In Troubled Times." These congregational worship songs will be a resource to any Christian community wishing to discuss issues of social justice, including race, privilege, sexuality, immigration, and climate change in […]