Leadership & Community
Mount Davidson Cross – Easter Sunrise Service
Mount Davidson Cross 39 Dalewood Way, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSan Francisco’s grandest Easter morning tradition gets under way at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2019: the annual Sunrise Service at Mount Davidson Cross. This year’s citywide celebration atop the City’s highest peak marks the 98th anniversary of the event. Community leaders taking part in the non-denominational city-wide celebration at the foot of America’s largest cross include Rev. Jeff Mammen of New Life Church, Robert Burns of Christian Counseling Center, Pastor Alex Cabansagan of Family Christian Fellowship, Rev. Seng Chin of Church of Christ, and San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White. The program will also feature music by the Salvation Army Brass Ensemble and Lynne Miller of The House of Bagpipes. Admission is free. Situated at the summit of Mt. Davidson (elevation 938 ft.), the historic 103-foot-tall cross will be illuminated by spotlights throughout Saturday evening April 20th, shining as a beacon for Easter morning pilgrims (Note: great location shot at the corner of Robinhood Way and Lansdale Avenue on Saturday night). Special bus service on Muni’s 36 line begins at 5:30 a.m. and runs every 15 minutes from Forest Hill Station to the park gate located at the intersection of Lansdale Avenue, Myra Drive and Dalewood Way – two […]
African American Family Support Group – You Are Not Alone Workshop
North Oakland Senior Center 5714 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA, United StatesOn Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:30am – 2:30pm, the African American Family Outreach Project will host its free informational workshop "YOU ARE NOT ALONE," for African American families who seek support and care for those who are living with mental illness and/or addicted to drugs or alcohol with an opportunity to talk with several mental health professionals. Open to the community, the "You Are Not Alone" workshop is open to the entire community and will take place at the North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA (ample parking is available around back of the Senior Center). RSVP today! Family members with lived experience say "when mental illness or substance abuse hit our loved ones, we did not know where to turn. In these workshops, we're actually able to talk with the managing psychiatrist for Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services and get answers! It's made a huge difference." Interim Director of Alameda County Behavioral Health Services, Carol Burton, will attend the meeting and wants to hear families’ concerns and comments. Time will be offered for individuals to discuss symptoms, causes and medications with a psychiatrist; an expert in dealing with drug and alcohol problems and advice from experienced family members who […]
Not Our Daughters Benefit Brunch
Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church 1188 12th Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesHuman trafficking continues to be one of the major human right abuses today. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, in 2018 California has the most reported human trafficking cases in the United States. The 3rd Human Trafficking in San Francisco Report noted that most individuals recruited in California had their initial trafficking experience in San Francisco or Alameda County. Human trafficking is not a victimless crime. The Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland Women’s Ministry recognizes that it takes a village to eradicate this abuse of human dignity and well-being. On Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. the BMU Women’s Ministry will host “Not our Daughter” Brunch. We are taking a stand against human trafficking while reclaiming, revitalizing and restoring our sisters. During the brunch there will be a special screening of Surviving International Boulevard. A documentary by filmmaker Sian Gowen which reveals the complex reality of domestic child sex trafficking through the experiences of two local women from Oakland, California. Many other exciting activities are planned for this special event. Funds from ticket sales will assist several local organizations that are working with survivors of human trafficking. These organizations include ROYLS, INC founded by Virginia Arnold and Jamar […]
BMA Bay Area Gospel Music Awards 2019
Laney College Performing Arts Center Theatre 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe celebration of Gospel Music in the Oakland/San Francisco Greater Bay Area will be held on Sunday April 28, 2019 at the 16th Annual Bay Area Gospel Music Awards and Hall Of Fame Inductions. The Laney College Performing Arts Center Theatre will be filled with the best of the best in Bay Area Gospel music as the awards are presented to singers, musicians, choirs, groups, bands and recording artists. Hosted by Bay Area legends Nona Brown and Bishop L.E. Franklin the event is always a standing room only celebration of Gospel music like no other.
212 Conference
Redemption Bay Area 105 Nortech Parkway, San Jose, CA, United StatesJoin Redemption Church Bay Area for the annual 212 Conference starting on May 1. Featured speakers will include Steven Furtick, Joel Osteen, T.D. Jakes, and Ron Carpenter. The 212 Conference is leading generations to God’s Kingdom through signs and wonders — throughout every nation, age and background. This year is going to be unprecedented with our lineup of speakers and leadership sessions and we can’t wait for you to experience it. Website: www.212conference.com Ron & Hope Carpenter, Hosts Redemption Bay Area http://www.myredemption.cc
Exchange Leadership Conference 2019
Beebe Memorial Cathedral 3900 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Exchange Leadership Conference is dedicated to developing global leaders with a local focus by exchanging broken practices for exceptional principles. Our goal is to take your ministry to the next dimension by strengthening your existing skills and helping you acquire new leadership models and methods that may be missing. During this two-day conference, our Hosts, Speakers, and Staff will provide a safe and engaging atmosphere for leaders like you who may be missing the accessible exposure to achieve the tools of transformation within your ministry, office or organization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRHTNSQMxXU Registration: $215 | Link Dr. Charley Hames, Jr., Conference Host Exchange Leadership Conference exchangeconference.org
Where is Home? A Community Townhall for Oakland’s Black Residents
Castlemont High School 8601 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA, United StatesWhere is Home? A Community Townhall on the Housing History & Future of Oakland's Black Residents From homelessness, displacement, foreclosures, etc...When crises hit, they often hit African Americans hardest. Did your family move to Oakland during the Great Migration? Have you seen your communities change? Have you seen the growing number of unsheltered Black neighbors on the streets? Or maybe you or someone you know has experienced a rent increase, eviction or foreclosure? What can be done? Come & share your personal housing story and hear SOLUTIONS to keep us firmly rooted in Oakland. This event is for African Americans residents FREE, Register Today: bit.ly/BlackHousingTownhall
Shepherd’s Tent Ministries – 2019 Word Conference
Doubletree Hotel - San Francisco Airport 835 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA, United Stateshttps://vimeo.com/328057645 Dr. Fred Campbell hosts the 2019 Word Conference, May 28-30 at the Doubletree Hotel in Burlingame, CA (SFO). Come be empowered and encouraged to face the challenges of 21st century ministry with confidence. The Word Conference features workshops, special topic sessions, worship and more featuring the nation's most renowned speakers including Charlies Dates, HB. Charles, John Adolph and Joel Gregory. Learn more and register at http://WordConf.com
Go Green Fair 2019
Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesGo GREEN Fair 2019: Expanding The Mind To Save Our Environment All are welcome to the final Youth Going Green event for the 2018-2019 academic year. Join YGG and the community as they encourage community to: Commute to the event in a clean way to reduce your carbon footprint. If you cannot commute by bike, please try to arrange plans to carpool or take public transit Engage in fun games like the Basketball Recycling Game & Card Sorting Game. Make cool crafts from reusable materials Come get books on recycling, composting, and gardening. Join us as we promote literacy in the Green Reading Circle Donate your cash redeemable recycling (cans, plastic, &aluminum) in support of Youth Going Green programming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zFS87nmsF0
Built To Stand Strong – An Evening With Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant
Beebe Memorial Cathedral 3900 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesDon't miss this evening with Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant, 7PM at Beebe Memorial Cathedral. Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. - Senior Pastor Beebe Memorial Cathedral www.experiencebmc.org
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