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.
OneLife – Spirit, Sound & Silence Retreat
Holy Redeemer Center 8945 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin us for a special day of healing and renewal surrounded by the beauty of nature! Facilitated by Rev. Liza Rankow, with live music by Destiny Muhammad, our beloved 'Harpist from the Hood.' Come enjoy a labyrinth walk, guided visioning process, healing meditation, opportunities for community sharing, and times of deep silence. We are particularly committed to supporting the sustainability of activists, organizers, artists, caregivers, educators, justice-makers, and others working to lift up our communities. Sliding scale tuition with scholarships available. Replenish your soul in the gentle power of intentional silence Open to inner wisdom through a guided visioning process Walk the meditation labyrinth Savor the healing properties of sound and music Share in sacred community We are particularly committed to supporting the sustainability of activists, organizers, artists, caregivers, educators, justice-makers, and others working to lift up our communities. For additional details visit: http://www.onelifeinstitute.org/retreats.html
Kevin Moore Live @ Yoshi’s
Yoshi's Oakland 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, United StatesAn Evening of Smooth Jazz and Inspirational Music. Special Guests: Vocalist Lena Byrd - Miles Joel E. Smith on Bass Guitar. Kevin Moore is one of today’s most gifted saxophonist. With a style that is smooth, soothing and healing. Kevin is featured on San Francisco Clear Channel’s KKSF 103.7FM Smooth Jazz Sampler for AIDS Relief Volume #14, along with David Sanborn, Vanessa Williams, Mindi Abair and more. Kevin has shared the stage with several top artists. (Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Fred Hammond, Kim Burrell) and numerous others. Kevin organized and runs the Nor Cal Music Camp for Bay Area youth, encouraging them in Music, Enrichment and Academics, now in its 6th year. Kevin is happily married to his loving wife Lisa. Kevin says that "There is no other place he would rather be outside of heaven, than in her arms." He has been blessed with three wonderful children. Kevin plays from his heart and it is from his heart that he will… Testify! Joel 2:1
Self Esteem Conference
Lily of the Valley 1010 91st Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesKeynote Speakers: Min. JoAnn White (Phoenix, AZ) Dr. Craig Adams (Hayward, CA) Hosted by: Evangelist Lola Holoman
My Sister’s Keeper Expo 2017
Oakland Marriott Convention Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe purpose of the 2nd Annual My Sister’s Keeper Expo is to equip women with the needed tools for Financial Wellness, Health & Beauty, Empowerment and Encouragement to pursue their dreams and to give them the strength to overcome obstacles that may have prevented growth in their personal lives and business endeavors. It was through the expertise and excellent presentations provided by both the speakers and panelists in 2016 that “My Sister’s Keeper” reached its goal to host a 2nd Annual expo to take place May 6, 2017. Registration 9:00am-10:00am East Hall Room, 1st Floor - Registration Open to Public AM Empowerment Session 10:00 am - Expo Kick-Off Celebration & Welcome 10:15 am - Soul Yoga with Nikki Thomas 10:30 am - Speaker: Becky A. Davis 11:00 am - Speaker: Marques Ogden 11:30 am - Panel Discussion: “What Women Need” Panelist: Lisa Renee Johnson; Angela Wheeler; Nikki Thomas Moderator: Dr. Syleecia Thompson 11:55 am - Spoken Word: Rachael ‘Visonspeaks’ Griffin 12:00 pm - Power Lunch PM Empowerment Session 1:30 pm - Speaker: Brownie Sims 1:45 pm - “Health is Wealth” Speaker: Dr. Ivan Hernandez 2:15 pm - “Do You Believe in You?” Speaker: Bershan Shaw 2:45 pm - Panel Discussion: “Am I My Sister’s Keeper?” Panelist: Shawneequa Badger; Neko Cheri; Dr. Syleecia Thompson Moderator: Becky Davis 3:15 pm - Empowerment Q & A 3:30 pm - Sip and Chat […]
Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. – Book Launch & Signing
Beebe Memorial Cathedral 3900 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesHave you ever wondered why you’ve had to face trials in your life? Do you feel like your circumstances are broken beyond repair? In Exchange: Trading Your Brokenness For Exceptional Purpose Dr. Charley Hames, Jr.—pastor, leader, and author—talks straight about how to navigate life when it leaves you broken. Pastoring congregations for over twenty years, Dr. Hames shares his own journey through disappointment, failure and conflict, and details how he exchanged brokenness for exceptional purpose. Through stories, humor, and practical principles, Dr. Hames shows you how to let God redeem your shattered story and use you for his divine design. Pre-Order your book HERE. Special Guests Include: Lady Michelle Gaskill-Hames Armand Carr, KBLX Michael DeFlorinmonte, MichaelD Communications Pam Moore, KRON 4 Anchor Hosted by Tony Sco, KBLX's Dream Team This event is FREE and open to the public. Limited number of VIP Packages and Reserved Seating are available for purchase.
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