Greater St. Paul – Watch Night Service

Greater St. Paul MBC 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United States

No 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

City of Refuge UCC – Praise & Worship Workshop and Concert

City of Refuge UCC 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA, United States

Join the City of Refuge UCC Music Department for an exciting and inspirational Praise & Workshop - "We Lift Our Hands in the Sanctuary" - on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th. During the workshop we will be taught by some of the Bay Area's finest Gospel and Worship Leaders: Derrick Hall Tamara Edwards David Jackson General Registration for the workshop is $35 which includes all workshop materials and food and water throughout. Plan to bring your choir and praise leaders - groups of 10 or more will receive a discount and can register for $25/group member. On Sunday, April 29th, the Workshop Choir will be in concert with Aliyah Hall, the Messengers of Hope and more at 6 pm - a Free Will offering will be taken during the workshop. Pass the word this will be an amazing event. For more information contact, Tre Edwards at treedwardslive@gmail.com or Min. Charlene Moore at charlenemoore49@yahoo.com http://cityofrefugeucc.org  

$35

Kingdom Worship Center – Pastoral Installation Service of Teresa A. Tate

Kingdom Worship Center Intl Church 234 E. Gish Road, Suite 300, San Jose, CA, United States

Overseer Rev. Donna Edward & The Kingdom Worship International Fellowship of Churches will host an Inaugural Licensing, Ordination, and Installation Service on Sunday, April 29, 2018 (Start Time: 6:30 PM) Join us as we gather to celebrate the elevation of God's servants for the work of the Ministry, and install Teresa A. Tate as Senior Pastor of Kingdom Worship Center International Church of San Jose. Free Admission. Doors Open @ 6:00 PM

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

Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series with Danny Glover – “Creating a Culture of Sustainable Activism”

The Cathedral of Christ the Light 2121 Harrison St, Oakland, CA, United States

The Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series presents WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE: CHAOS OR COMMUNITY? Join Danny Glover on Thursday, May 3rd, 7pm at the Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison, Oakland “Creating a Culture of Sustainable Activism” CALL TO RSVP YOUR SEAT TODAY! 510 434 3988  Co-presented by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and the Peralta Community College District

Free

Spa for the Spirit Conference ‘The Mud Bath Experience’

St. Stephen C.M.E. Church 2301 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA, United States

CW Productions presents the 2018 Spa for the Spirit Conference - The Mud Bath Experience Powerful & Life Changing! Are you ready to deal with your dirt? Keynote Speakers: Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson Rev. Gail Burk-Stansell Friday Nite - Girl Talk (The unchurched woman) Group Registration Form | General Registration  It's personal! See YOU at THE SPA! www.spaforthespirit.org

$45 – $55

Memorial Tabernacle Church – First Friday Family Fun Night

Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Monthly fun with the purpose of encouraging, educating, and celebrating Young People, Parents, and Families! All are invited - single people, couples, families, neighbors, co-workers, ALL! Also bring your recyclables to support Youth Going Green! Fun games and activities will be a part of the evening! All are welcome! Our fluid schedule includes: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Fun, Games, and Lots of Energy 6:30 - 6:45 p.m. Get food! 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. Crafts and Movie 8:45 - 9:00 p.m. Final fun! For more information, call (510) 652-4915 or email grow@memorialtabernacle.org.

Free

 

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