2016 Glad Tidings COGIC Annual Worship & Music Conference Concert

Glad Tidings COGIC 970 Glad Tidings Way, Hayward, CA, United States

Join the Glad Tidings COGIC family as they close out the 2016 Annual Worship & Music Conference with Sunday Worship. Elder Demetrius Tolefree, Minister of Music Hosted by: Bishop Jerry W. & First Lady Vanessa Macklin

Public Consecration Service for Reverend Dr. Gregory B. Payton

Evergreen Baptist Church 408 W. MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

All are welcome to attend the Public Consecration service for Reverend Dr. Gregory B. Payton for the office of Bishopric in the Lord's Church. For more information about the service or patronage please contact (510) 654-2976. Bishop Frank Pinkard, Jr - Host/Chief Consecrator Apostle Ross D. Garrison, Jr - Co-Consecrator Bishop J.W. Macklin, Homilist  

Edwin Hawkins & The New Edwin Hawkins Singers – A Holiday Celebration

Yoshi's Oakland 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, United States

Edwin Hawkins is a musical multi-talent and has a reputation as a pioneer, trailblazer, and reformer of Gospel and R&B. Edwin Hawkins is still working with over 40 years on the big stages of the world. He is vibrant and creative as ever with many new ideas to again change the direction of Gospel Music like no one else can. Don't miss this exciting evening of music as the New Edwin Hawkins Singers take you down memory lane with classic gospel memories, and holiday renditions. Tickets available: Yoshis.com

$39

Holiday At The Temple “An Elegant Affair”

Solomon Temple International 655 California Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, United States

https://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.

$40

Black Elected Officials & Faith Based Leaders of the East Bay – 2016 Community Leaders Recognition Awards Celebration

Everett & Jones BBQ 126 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United States

Black Elected Officials & Faith-Based Leaders of the East Bay (BEO&FBL) cordially invite you to attend its annual Community Leaders Recognition Awards Reception on Wed., Dec. 14th at Everett & Jones Q's Lounge in Oakland from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.  This year, an engaging dialogue will take place with special guest, Honorable Willie L. Brown, co-moderated by emerging leaders Melvin Cowan (USF graduate student) and Serena Witherspoon (UC Berkeley student). The Community Leaders Recognition Award pays special tribute to civic leaders who have lead innovative initiatives and demonstrated unwavering commitment to promote systemic change in our communities. Candice Elder Founder, East Oakland Collective Honorable Larry Reid Vice Mayor, Oakland City Council  Pastors Maria and Brondon Reems Co-Pastors, Center of Hope Church Mistress & Master of Ceremonies are Oakland City Council President Lynette McElhaney and State Assemblymember Tony Thurmond. Participating Sponsor :  COMCAST Community Partners:  BWOPA/TILE, Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition, Brothers of Elders Network, East Oakland Collective, Oakland Votes, Oakland Next Political Landscape, National Coalition of 100 Black Women of the Bay Area and NAACP. Tickets now on sale at www.beofblhonors2016.eventbrite.com

$25 – $75

Allen Temple Baptist Church – Black Nativity Revisited 2016

Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

Don't miss the 2016 production of Black Nativity Revisited with the Allen Temple Cantateers and special guests on Saturday, December 17 at 7pm and Sunday, December 18 at 6pm! Celebrate the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ through song, drama and dance! Proceeds will benefit the Betty D. Gadling Fine Arts Academy. Tickets $10; available at the door. For more information, call (510) 544-8924 or email atbcmusic@allen-temple.org. T-shirts are also available for $15 www.allen-temple.org

$10

Christmas Bowl 2016

Harmony Missionary Baptist Church - Richmond 108 17th Street, Richmond, CA, United States

Join us for a day Praise and Preaching during the 2016 Christmas Bowl Special Guest: Pastor Rodney McNab of St.Mark MBC Pastor Martin R Peters of Victory MBC Pastor Charles Jackson of King SolomonMBC Pastor Adrian Hardeman of Gr. New Jerusalem MBC Pastor Phillip Ellingberg of Gospel Truth Church Rev. David B. Jones, Host Pastor http://harmonymbcofrichmondca.org

FREE

Christmas at the Cathedral

Beebe Memorial Cathedral 3900 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

On Friday, December 23, 2016, Beebe Memorial Cathedral will host our 2ND Annual “Christmas at the Cathedral”. This epic celebration, emceed by Comedian and KBLX Morning Dream Team Radio Personality Tony Sco, will usher in joy of the Christmas season with pianist/singer/songwriter/producer Victoria Theodore, Grammy and Dove Award winning producer/singer/songwriter, Rudy Currence and Bad Boys recording artist Faith Evans joined by the Experience BMC Choir. “Christmas at the Cathedral” will not only bring holiday joy to all in attendance, but the evening’s proceeds will benefit Beebe Memorial Cathedral Ministries and the great work they are doing in the Bay Area community. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact the church office at 510.655.6114 for more information. Tickets available online http://bit.ly/2gNZIfj

$50 – $150

Center of Hope – Pre NYE Concert 2016

Center of Hope Community Church 8411 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

Please join the Center of Hope Community Church as we celebrate the end of 2016 with a Pre-New Year’s Eve Concert on Friday, December 30, 2016! Come out and witness the anointed voices of DeWayne Woods, “Let Go, Let God” and Sheri Jones-Moffett, “Encourage Yourself” along with Pastor Chris Willis and Triumphant Worship Center and Center of Hope Music Ministries. Tickets Available - $20

$20

 

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