Healing Black Lives: A Day of Renewal for Activists of African Descent
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church 1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin OneLife on Saturday, March 18th (9:30- 4:30) for a special day of healing and renewal for Activists of African Descent. * Practices for sustainability, resilience, and spiritual well-being * Free mini-sessions with healing practitioners * Community connection and support * Finding strength in ourselves and one another * Sharing hopes and visions * Gathering in sacred space Please bring a dish to share for our potluck lunch, a re-fillable water bottle (we will have filtered water available for you), a journal or notebook, and anything you need to be comfortable for the day. The event is offered free of charge. (Donations to "pay-it-forward" will be gratefully received.) Note: In order to create the richest healing experience for participants, admission will be limited to the first 35 people to arrive. An RSVP ticket is not a guarantee of admission. Thank you for your understanding. ** PLEASE RESPECT THIS AS A SPACE FOR BLACK ACTIVISTS ONLY ** THANK YOU ** We have other retreats and workshops open to all. Facilitated by Rev. Kamal Hassan and Leah Kimble Price, LMFT. Held at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave. (Limited on-site parking available / Public transit accessible) Registration required: http://bit.ly/2m4cztQ
Black Elected Officials & Faith Based Leaders – Community Breakfast Forum: Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Geoffrey's Inner Circle 410 14th Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesA Message from Black Elected Officials & Faith Leaders: We hope you can make our community breakfast forum w/ guest speaker Ron Davis, former Director of COPS of the Obama Administration's Office of Dept of Justice. Discussing Criminal Justice & Police Reform, Ron Davis will share the executive summary of the Final Report of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing, and invite all to explore strategies to sustain the Obama Administration advancements. RSVP: https://beofblmarch2017.eventbrite.com
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Lecture and Workshop with Dr. Joy DeGruy
Varies , United StatesThe Samuel Merritt University Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to a Lecture and Two-Day Workshop featuring Dr. Joy DeGruy on Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Part 1: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome-America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing Thursday, April 6th, 6:00 P.M. Location: Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621 (Part 1 free and open to the public) Part 2: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome- Be the Healing Friday, April 7th 6:00 PM-9:00PM Location : Samuel Merritt University Health Education Center 400 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (Part 1 & 2 required for CE hours) (Part 2 is also free unless you need CE hours) CEUs are available, for a $25 dollar fee for this event. All proceeds for this event will go to the Regents Diversity Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for underrepresented student in the Health Professionals. Fees can be payed on the day of the event at registration. For more information about this event please email diversity@samuelmerritt.edu Registration required: http://bit.ly/2njLsiV
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
The Power of Her Brunch 2017
Mira Vista Golf Club 7901 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito, CA, United StatesThe Power of Her Brunch is an electric an inspiring occasion that ignites hope, connections and possibility in the lives of every attendee. Guests will enjoy a scrumptious brunch, network with like-minded women, learn from a top-notch panel of experts, hear an intimate in conversation with a power player, and be inspired by the closing keynote address from Lady Jenn. Envision a place where women can engage in stimulating dialogue, partake in great food and be inspired to understand the POWER OF HER VISION! 2017 Visionary Expert Panelists: Molly Ford, Director, Global Equality Programs, Salesforce Naseema Simpson, Financial Coach Ryan Nicole, Actress/Artist/Activist This year’s life-changing theme is “The Power of Her Vision”. This truth is found within the thought that if every woman could see the power she possess, she could change her life and the world. With plenty of time to mix and mingle and shop while admiring the breathtaking Bay Area views, capture selfies and inspire each other. This event will be like no other! Get your tickets today for The Power of Her Brunch 2017
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
OPR: FREE Community Easter Egg Hunts
Varies , United StatesCity of Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development - FREE Community Easter Egg Hunts April 8, 2017 | 1PM - 4PM Franklin 7th Annual Springland Festival 238-7741 April 8, 2017 | 12:30PM - 3:30PM Ira Jinkins Giant Egg Hunt 615-5959 April 9, 2017 | 1PM - 3:30PM Fremont High School April 15, 2017 | 11AM - 2PM Arroyo Viejo Easter Extravaganza 615-5755 April 15, 2017 | 11:30AM Allendale Rec Center 535-5635 April 15, 2017 | Noon - 2PM Tassafaronga 615-5764 April 16, 2017 | 9AM Sharp Montclair (Ages 2-12) 482-7812
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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