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

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

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

Memorial Tabernacle Church – Tea Party for Young Girls | Ages 7 – 18

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

Join us for a very special Tea Party for young girls ages 7 - 18. The tea party objectives are to: Empower young girls with life skills Develop their listening, communication, and problem solving skills Teach ways on how to handle bullying Learn proper etiquette for all occasions RSVP your daughter, niece, friend, student, all young ladies today. The party is limited to 25 participants. The cost is $10 per young girl which can be paid the day of the event, or you can mail a check/money order to the church office: Memorial Tabernacle Church, Attn: Tea Party, 514-58th Street, Oakland, CA 94709. If you would like to sponsor a young girl, please contact Sister Creasie at biodum@aol.com or (209) 288-7700. Looking forward to having tea with you!

$10

Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland – Next Generation Youth Conference 2018

Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church 1909 Market Street, Oakland, CA, United States

The Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland & Vicinity welcome you youth and young adults to the 2018 Next Generation Youth Conference "Super Lit", Saturday, April 7, 2018. Conference Schedule: 1PM Workshop: Living a LIT Life 2:15PM: LIT Panel Discussion 6:30PM: LIT Service, with guest speaker: Min. Joseph Manaway, Second Baptist Church (Las Vegas, NV), and featuring the BMU Next Generation Choir (formerly known as the Youth-A-Rama Choir) Bishop Gregory B. Payton - President, Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland & Vicinity Pastor Anthony Perkins - Next Generation Youth Coordinator Min. Kevin Craddock - Next Generation Asst. Youth Coordinator Jamal Churchill - Next Generation Music Director

Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland & Vicinity – City Wide Revival

All are invited to the 62nd Annual City Wide Revival, hosted by the Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland and Vicinity. The dates have changed this year...the revival will be held April 8-13, 2018. Day Services: 10am, held at Antioch Baptist Church (Oakland, CA) Evening Services: 6:30pm, held at Greater St. John (Oakland, CA) Rev. Dr. Freddy Haynes, Jr. Rev. Tolan Morgan Bishop Gregory Payton, President Baptist Minister's Union of Oakland & Vicinity

Community In Praise – Spring Concert Tribute to Dr. Edwin Hawkins

Love Center Ministries 10440 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

The Community in Praise Choir founded by Dr. Edwin Hawkins will hold their annual Spring Concert. Hosts: Pastor Jeffery Williams Evangelist Jackie Melton Featuring: Community In Praise NorCal Chapter, GMWA Lena Byrd-Miles Lauren Byrd Jeremy Gibson Johnathan Johnson Pamela Sharp Sangin' Sara Tamara Edwards Derrick Hall & Company Regina Rogers Robin Williams & Peace Joe Douglass & Spirit of Praise Bo Jackson Ashling Cole Casey & Erica Lola Holoman Anthony Washingon & More!

Free

UC Berkeley Gospel Chorus – “Where Is the Love?: Gospel Music and Bringing Down Walls that Divide”

UC Berkeley - Hertz Hall Berkeley, CA, United States

The UC Berkeley Gospel Chorus under the direction of D. Mark Wilson, presents “Where Is the Love?: Gospel Music and Bringing Down Walls that Divide” An evening of music that creates a space of acceptance, warmth, community and love through Gospel songs, with student performances that reflect upon current events of building walls and creating division. Tickets: http://tickets.bekeley.edu  

$5 – $16

 

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