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
Preserve, Improve, and Expand Social Security Rally
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA, United StatesSocial Security is alive and well now, but just like Medicaid and Medicare, Social Security is under attack. We must defend it. Join us on Social Security's 82 birthday to celebrate it, and re-dedicate ourselves to defend and improve Social Security and all these vital programs. Monday, August 14, 12 Noon, in Oakland's Frank Ogawa Plaza Broadway and 14th St, 12th St BART Station. Rally and Two-Block March to Federal Building Confirmed Speakers to date: Alex Lawson: Executive Director, Social Security Works Norman Solomon: Author, Columnist, Activist Over its 82 years, Social Security has provided income and dignity for hundreds of millions of retirees and people with disabilities, their spouses and children, and for deceased workers' spouses and children. For two thirds of seniors, it's over half their income. Half of women and people with disabilities would be in poverty without Social Security. Almost 10% of children get it. We will NOT go back to the days of workhouses! Social Security is the nation's most effective anti-poverty program, yet it is entirely funded by we who work for a living, through FICA deductions from our paychecks, and by our employers. Not a cent comes from the government. In fact, our […]
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.
Bay Cities BMU: Youth-A-Rama
Grace Baptist Church 705 98th Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesAshley Cooper, Choir Director Jayvyn Williams, Music Director Pastor Reginald B. Easterling, Advisor Pastor Joe. L. Smith, President - Bay Cities BMU Dr. C.L. Hopkins, Host Pastor http://gracebaptistchurchbayarea.org
Reaching To Teach: Sunday School
Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesChristian Education for all! Reaching to Teach! Teaching to Change! Join the class every Sunday at 9:15AM! Bibles are available for those who do not have one! All are welcome!
Youth Going Green Meet-up
Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesYouth Going Green aims to reach 1000 young people before the end of the year to expose them to recycling and waste reduction and invite them to become members of our national known youth recycling program. Can Crushers will have an opportunity to: Reduce their carbon footprint Make treasures out of their trash learning about small business, entrepreneurship, & financial literacy Learn how recycling and waste reduction are STEM Hear from industry experts Attend tours and site visit at local industry partners Become a Can Crusher in a national known youth recycling program! Bring your recyclables to each meet-up! Visit yggrecycling.weebly.com or email ygg@memorialtabernacle.org.
Where Do We Go From Here? A Conversation with Attorney John L. Burris
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? A conversation with Attorney John L. Burris, moderated by Renee Kemp Protecting OUR Civil Rights: Extremism, Hate Speech, Voting Rights, Disenfranchisement, Police Brutality and Anti-Colin Kaepernick sentiments: This event is FREE with limited seating. RSVP required Acclaimed Civil Rights Attorney John L. Burris is the featured subject of a moderated discussion to illuminate the weight of injustice in this current climate of civil and racial unrest. Following a two-term US presidency of the first African American to hold the office—today--it appears many want to return to the era of Jim Crow segregation. John L. Burris has practiced law for more than 40 years. He is primarily known for his work in the areas of Civil Rights with an emphasis on police misconduct excessive force cases raising federal questions under Federal Code Section 1983. Proceeds benefit The Chicago Reporter, a nonprofit entity, founded more than 40 years ago to be a watchdog for racial and economic justice. “Racial peace and progress are more than moral ideals today,” co-editors John A. McDermott and Lillian Calhoun wrote in July 1972. “They are matters of profound self-interest to every person and institution in this community.” A nonprofit media entity, […]
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