The Bay Area faith community continues to lead, love, and lift their voices against violent crime in any form – especially police brutality against black and brown brothers and sisters. Here are a few interfaith gatherings, for peace and justice taking place throughout the SF Bay Area.
PICO, a nationwide faith based network is hosting “Live Free Sabbath” July 8-10, lead by its LiveFree initiative. Partner interfaith congregations have access to worship resources and tools to be implemented in all aspects of ministry. For additional information, visit: http://www.livefreeusa.org/livefreesabbath
- 2PM- Sunday, July 10, 2016
Faith Communities United for Justice & Peace – San Francisco Interfaith CouncilJoin the San Francisco Interfaith Council and Faith Communities United for Justice & Peace. 2 pm, Sunday July 10, 2016. Location: San Francisco City Hall – Polk Street Stairs
http://www.sfinterfaithcouncil.org
- 6PM – Sunday, July 10, 2016
Bay Area Prayer Vigil – Beebe Memorial Cathedral & KMELLet’s heal. 102.9 KBLX and Beebe Memorial Cathedral invite you to a Prayer Vigil 6PM, Sunday, July 10, 2016 to provide comfort for our community during this painful time of lives needlessly lost. Local Pastors, Clergy, Community Leaders, and City of Oakland Mayor – Libby Schaaf to participate.Location: Beebe Memorial Cathedral, 3900 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA.
- 6:15PM- Monday, July 11, 2016
Grace Cathedral & San Francisco Interfaith CouncilJoin Grace Cathedral and the SF Interfaith Council for an interfaith prayer vigil that is being held in response to the recent violence that has shaken our country and the world. The gathering will take place on the indoor labyrinth to offer prayers for peace, justice, healing and reconciliation.All are welcome.Location: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. San Francisco, CA
- 7PM – Monday, July 11, 2016
Service of Prayer and Concern for our NATION, our COMMUNITIES, and our YOUTH – Glad Tidings COGICJoin Bishop J.W. Macklin, the Glad Tidings COGIC Church family, and local interfaith community for a Service of Prayer and Concern for Our Nation, Our Communities, and Our Youth.
Location: Glad Tidings COGIC, 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward, CA 94544
- 6:15PM- Monday, July 11, 2016
Grace Cathedral & San Francisco Interfaith CouncilJoin Grace Cathedral and the SF Interfaith Council for an interfaith prayer vigil that is being held in response to the recent violence that has shaken our country and the world. The gathering will take place on the indoor labyrinth to offer prayers for peace, justice, healing and reconciliation.All are welcome.
Location: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. San Francisco, CA
- 7PM – Saturday, July 16, 2016
Concert for Peace – Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir (OIGC)
The OIGC Annual Summer Concert is being redirected into a Concert for PEACE!! We will invite audience members to participate in a moment of silence and a gesture of peace to reflect on, remember, and honor the lives of victims of the recent shootings in Minnesota, Baton Rouge, Dallas and Orlando.Location: 1st Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St (across from Whole Foods)
$15.00 each advance
$10.00 each for groups of 4 or more advance
$20.00 each at the doorLink for advance tickets
Http://oicc2016.brownpapertickets.com
LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH / TRAUMA RESOURCES
- OneLife Institute: http://www.onelifeinstitute.org
- Bay Area Mental Health: http://www.bayareamh.com/trauma-therapy
Our prayers remain with the families of Alton Sterling, Philiando Castillo, Dallas Police Officers, and our communities.
Have additional events or mental health resources to be included? Email us at info@faithinthebay.com
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