California State Baptist Convention – 2017 Mid Winter Board Meeting
Greater St. Paul MBC 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United StatesCalifornia State Baptist Convention President, Pastor Henry Perkins, invites you to register and attend the 2017 Mid-Winter Board Meeting, February 22-24, 2017 Theme: Church Safety Protecting the Pastor Protecting the People Protecting the Parish Guest Speaker: Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. First Institutional Baptist Church (Phoenix, AZ) Host Church: Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (Oakland, CA) Bishop Joseph Simmons, Host Pastor Registration: Conference Registration - $35 Register Online | Download Registration Form www.calbaptist.com Pastor Henry L. Perkins, President California State Baptist Convention, Inc.
From Labor to Reward: An Evening with Martha C. Taylor
San Francisco Theological Seminary 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA, United StatesJoin author Rev. Dr. Martha C. Taylor – who has served as both SFTS and GTU adjunct professor — for an evening discussing her newest book, From Labor to Reward. Thursday, February 23, 2017 | 7PM – 8:30 PM San Francisco Theological Seminary 101 Seminary Road Scott Hall room 101 San Anselmo, CA 94960 COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION - REGISTER ONLINE This groundbreaking book fills a huge void in American religious history, black religious history, and traditions of the black church. Until now, no other book has chronicled the rich religious experiences of black church beginnings in the Bay Area. Martha C. Taylor provides penetrating insight into the early makings of the black church in the Bay Area. With attention to detail, Taylor captures the joys, frustrations, and unity of black people who left the segregated Deep South, came to the Bay Area seeking freedom only to face similar adversities of segregation, racism, housing discrimination, KKK threats of violence, and other socio-political barriers. Remarkably, these early pioneers brought their culture, traditions, and experiences from the South and built a strong vibrant religious community. From Labor to Reward speaks for the legacy of African Americans who were gospel social activists using the church as the anchor. […]
Sacramento 29th Annual Black Expo
Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, United StatesCelebrate Black History Month at the 29th Annual Sacramento Black Expo. The largest Black History Month event in this region. It's where you will find the latest information regarding health, finances and education affecting our community. Calling all black-owned small businesses for an opportunity to showcase your products and services to the greater Sacramento community in a lively, entertaining environment. Are you an expert in your field and want an opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with the masses? We need you to join us in our effort to bring higher education, economic empowerment and health education to our community. Vendors call (916) 271-2286 or for sponsorship opportunities call (916) 477-0157 now! FREE ADMISSION Super Soul Music Festival; the largest indoors Black History Months Legends On Parade; the popoular Soul Food Court; the Saving Our Children Summit; Careers In Law Enforcement; Homeownership Faire and more https://www.facebook.com/Blackexposacramento/
True Vine Ministries – Welcomes David E. Talbert
McClymonds Auditorium 2607 Myrtle Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesDavid Talbert, Director of "Almost Christmas" will share his perspective on blacks in the film industry at True Vine Ministries' Black History Month celebration. Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1231121773636372/ Rev. Zachary E. Carey, Senior Pastor
University of the Pacific – 2017 Black History Month Celebration
University of the Pacific's annual Black History Month celebration involves a number of activities that honor the history and heritage of African-Americans and the African Diaspora. We are proud to announce our 2017 BHM Keynote Speaker is LECRAE, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop artist and author of the autobiography, Unashamed. Lecrae has sold 1.7 million albums to date, including his latest Anomaly, that debuted on the Billboard 200 Album Chart at No. 1. He has performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and the Hip Hop Awards on BET Network. He is an artist focused on caring for people, providing messages of hope and inspiration. He feels, "Music doesn't need to be categorized. It just needs to be good." On Feb. 10, 2017, he will provide some of that good music and provide a lecture revealing how he has overcome the challenges in his life and is impacting an entire generation-building community one person at a time. His lecture and performance will be held at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tix Presale is on Sept. 28, 2016, General Public Sale is Sept. 30. You can purchase tickets http://go.pacific.edu/lecrae. On Saturday, Feb.18, nationally acclaimed Gospel Artist and […]
Pastor & Mrs Henry L. Perkins Celebrate 25 Years in Ministry
First Baptist Church of Pittsburg 204 Odessa Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, United StatesSpecial Guest: Dr. Kerwin B. Lee, Senior Pastor Berean Christian Church of Stone Mountain, GA
The Church at Antioch – 2nd Anniversary Celebration
The Antioch Community Center 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA, United StatesCome celebrate our 2nd Birthday with us and to celebrate this incredible day, we will give away another car. There will be 2 services; 10AM and 5PM. We hope to see you there! Rev. Chris Williams, Pastor
First AME Oakland – New Year’s Eve Service
First AME Church 3701 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesBring in the New Year at FAME Oakland! Dr. Harold R. Mayberry, Senior Pastor www.fameoakland.org
Greater St. Paul – Watch Night Service
Greater St. Paul MBC 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United StatesNo matter what may have happened this year, the Lord has been kind to us. Bring someone along with you and join us for one of our New Year’s Eve Worship Services as we look back in appreciation of God’s grace in 2016 and look ahead with anticipation for more of His grace in 2017. Special One-Hour Service: 6PM - 7PM Watch Night Service: 10PM Bishop Joseph E. Simmons, Senior Pastor www.gspbc.org
Holiday At The Temple “An Elegant Affair”
Solomon Temple International 655 California Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDmZ43dNGMw New this year, Marcus McCauley Sessions’ take on the Holidays with a glamorous, soul stirring production “Holiday at The Temple” An Elegant Affair. Join us on the evening of December 9th & 10th for a sweeping string section, live horns, band and top notch singers. Enjoy a Winter Wonderland Bazaar full of luxurious holiday treats. Featured artists: Lena Byrd Miles Dasha Moore Victor V.S Brice Tanya Fitzgerald Victor Brice Aliya Hall Timothy Mays Sangin Sara Joshua Carter Tamara Edwards Come dressed in your best and experience your holiday favorites ….. with a twist. Gospel, Classical, and Jazz will tickle your ears and put you right in the holiday spirit. More importantly this amazing production has partnered with Hope Resources, Inc. Our goal is to bring the community together in unity. Partial proceeds will be donated Hope Resources, Toys for Tots and Shepard’s Gate Women’s Shelter.
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