Leadership & Community
Pacific School of Religion – Being Spiritually Rooted Leaders in the Time of Covid-19
Streaming Online CA, United StatesAs we seek to respond to the challenges of this moment with vision, resilience, and skill, PSR will be offering Tuesday webinars with perspectives from our faculty, staff, alumni, and broader community. Hosted by Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy and Dr. Susan Abraham, each week’s webinar will draw on the richness of our theological, spiritual, and academic traditions to offer perspective, reflections on the lectionary readings for the following Sunday, and practical ideas for worship and community life. Zoom details below. We’d appreciate your registering here: https://forms.gle/J1Y2PgJRfdXYm7MKA Please Join the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/521354788 Meeting ID: 521 354 788 Additional Zoom Info: One tap mobile +16699006833,,521354788# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,521354788# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 521 354 788 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aed9oFJaV1 PS: If you missed our previous weeks’ webinars, you can now watch them on our Youtube channel. We hope you’ll share this link with your colleagues, community, and friends: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Iuo6mvduxtutsiaD_6_rw
Virtual Town Hall: Parental Stress During A Pandemic
Streaming Online CA, United StatesPlease join Supervisor Keith Carson for a Virtual Town Hall on Parental Stress During a Pandemic, Monday, May 18, 2020, 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Parenting is hard under normal circumstances, and now parents are having to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic while sheltering at home. Add in financial instability, uncertainty about work, and general worry about the health and well-being of your loved ones, it can feel overwhelming. As we all continue to shelter in place, it is a good time to check-in with parents to talk about their stress and the mental health impacts on children, as well as share advice for coping and resources available to help. PANELISTS: Mary Jayne Sims, Ph.D Psychological Services UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Kim San Gabriel, AMFT Family Support Coordinator Family Paths, Inc. Carla Keener, Director of Programs, First 5 Alameda County WAYS TO JOIN THIS MEETING: Online: https://zoom.us/j/96138800139 Phone: (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free) or (408) 638-0968 Webinar ID: 961 3880 0139
Census 2020: A Virtual Town Hall for African American & Latinx Communities
Streaming Online CA, United StatesPlease join Alameda County Supervisors Keith Carson and Nate Miley for a Virtual Town Hall to discuss creative ways to raise awareness about Census 2020 in African American and Latinx Communities. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 6:00 PM Join via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/y9z86rza Meeting ID: 933 3015 8734 Password: 771668 We will address challenges to Census participation such as: Digital disconnect Seniors sheltering in place alone Disability Homelessness Low interest/survival mode Mistrust It is important that everyone in Alameda County be counted. Let’s rally for one big push to promote Census Self Response! Questions? Call (510) 272-6694 or email bosd4@acgov.org
Twenty-Third Ave: Faith & Justice Roundtable
Streaming Online CA, United StatesThe Twenty-third Avenue Church of God of Oakland, California is hosting a conversation addressing Faith & Justice. Our nation is facing challenges that need robust solutions. People of faith must respond by speaking up for the poor and marginalized. Panelist include: Pastor Demetries Edwards, Host Senator Kamala Harris Jim Lyon Bishop Timothy Clarke Pastor Ben McBride Watch Live: https://www.facebook.com/23rdAvenueCOG/live
Freedom Fest – Juneteenth Celebration
Lake Merritt Amphitheater 1 Lake Merritt Boulevard, Oakland, CA, USCaravan Line up Starts at 9:00am on Edes Ave Oakland Rally Starts at 1:00pm at Lake Merritt. Please inform us if you will be attending Caravan.
You Are Not Alone – African American Family Support Group
Streaming Online CA, United StatesYou Are Invited to Join the African American Family Support Group for an on-line meeting with featured speakers: STEPHANIE LEWIS, LMFT, Division Director, Crisis Services for Alameda County Behavioral Health on "What Do You Do and Who Do You Call When Trouble is Brewing on the Home Front?" Psychiatrist DR. LESTER LOVE on "The Souls of Black Folks: The Intersection of Race, Psychiatry, Medicine, and Pharmacology" TOPICS TO BE COVERED: The Impact of Race and Racism on Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment; Two Major Medical Conditions Disproportionately Affecting African American Patients with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness; and Myths About Substance Use Disorders, African Americans and Psychiatric conditions. If time permits — The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) — a Training for Family and Friends of Those with Serious and Persistent Illness. Register Today: FREE | Link
Oakland Homeless Encampment Management Policy – Virtual Town Hall Discussion
Streaming Online CA, United StatesTown Hall Discussion on Homeless Encampment Management Policy this Monday, June 22nd at 6 pm. Hosted by Oakland Councilmembers Loren Taylor (District 6) and Larry Reid (District 7) This Livestream discussion can be watched on the following platforms: Facebook: Loren Taylor YouTube: Councilmember Loren Taylor - Oakland District 6 Instagram: @Loren.Taylor Register via Zoom: (Email: district6@oaklandca.gov) Submit Questions: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/913148279 It's important to continue with our efforts post COVID-19 by addressing the homelessness crisis. Here are some useful links to get up to speed: October 2019 Report Point & Time Count Report (pages 10 & 11) - https://oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx… February 25th Life Enrichment Committee Report - https://oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx… Your input is vital to help the City Council make critical decisions about how homeless encampments should be serviced and managed. In addition to joining Monday’s Town Hall, Please complete the survey below, designed to capture the perspective of those who live and work in Oakland. Homeless Encampment Management Policy Survey - https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdgffKNO9Bm6oaMpL…/viewform
Olivet Oakland – Covid-19 Prevention Bags
Campbell Villiage Community Room 1800 Willow Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin Olivet Oakland for a Grab & Go opportunity. Covid-19 prevention bags will be available on a first come, first served basis Wednesday, June 25th from 1PM - 3PM (while supplies last). Sponsored by: Lincoln First 5 Alameda County Rev. Gregory Hunter, Pastor Olivet Oakland
July 4th Muslims Roll-Out Against Police Violence
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA, United StatesThis July 4th Muslims of Northern California and their Supporters will meet at Oscar Grant Plaza in Downtown Oakland for a Rally in condemnation of Anti-Blackness and Police Violence. Dhuhr Prayer will be performed in congregation following the the Rally. Please bring your own prayer rug, signs, and wear a mask! Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/359679998335904
St. Columba – The Body of Christ Can’t Breathe
St. Columba Catholic Church 6401 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesSt. Columba Catholic Church & Allies - CALL TO ACTION: The Body of Christ Can't Breathe Sunday, July 5, 2020 12Noon - 12:30PM Kneel in Silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in front of St. Columba Catholic Church, 6401 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA. *Wear masks and stand at least 6 feet apart* Bring posters to INSPIRE church leaders to adopt an ACTIVE ROLE in DISMANTLING RACISM in the ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. If you are unable to join us at church, please consider doing an ACTION at home in SOLIDARITY.
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