Faith in the Bay

City of Refuge UCC – Watch Night Service
2019-12-31 22:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Refuge UCC, 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA, United States
We offer a safe space for New Years Eve. Come join us in fellowship and worship

Bishop Yvette Flunder, Senior Pastor
www.cityofrefugeucc.org

Sonlight Christian Center - NYE Watch Night Service
2019-12-31 22:00 - 23:59 | Sonlight Christian Center, 1423 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA, 94804, United States
Sonlight Christian Center & Landmark Restoration Christian Fellowship Church presents NYE Watch Night Service.
Lighting up the New Year with 20/20 Vision!

Pastor Kimberly Heidelberg – Praying Into the New Year
Minister Dominique Campbell – Guest Speaker

Pastor Luther Wilson, Host Pastor

Starlight Baptist Church - New Year's Eve Encounter
2019-12-31 22:00 - 23:59 | Starlight Baptist Church, 1256 71st Street, Oakland, CA, United States
Featured Speakers:

Elder Carl Mason
Pastor Jabari Corgile
Minister Troy Glider
Pastor Tom Bardwell
Pastor Desmond Williams

Beth Eden Baptist Church - Watch Night Service
2019-12-31 22:00 - 23:59 | Beth Eden Baptist Church – Oakland, 1183 10th Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, US
Watch Night services provide spiritual way to bring in New Year

Greater St. Paul MBC - NYE Breakthrough Service
2019-12-31 22:00 - 23:59 | Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1909 Market Street, Oakland, CA, United States
Bring in your New Year with the Greater St. Paul MBC family.

Bishop Joseph Simmons, Senior Pastor
http://gspbc.org

Greater Christ Temple - Watch Night Service
2019-12-31 22:00 - 23:59 | Greater Christ Temple, 8800 Thornton Rd., Stockton, CA, 95209, United States

Destiny Christian Fellowship - Watch Night Service
2019-12-31 22:30 - 23:59 | Destiny Christian Fellowship, 42326 Albrae Street, Fremont, CA, 94538, United States
Join us as we worship together and bring in 2020. Our Watch Night service will take place on Tuesday, Dec 31st at 10:30PM.

Pastor Paul Sheppard
https://destinybayarea.org/

Life City Church - NYE Black Out Experience
2019-12-31 22:30 - 23:59 | Life City Church, 1221 Monaco Court, Stockton, CA, 95207, United States
New Year’s Eve all roads lead to Life City Church at 10:30pm!! It’s going to be BANANAS. There’s no better way to enter 2020. We are believing God that miracles will take place before the clock strikes 12.

First Baptist Church Pittsburg – Watch Night Service
2019-12-31 22:30 - 23:59 | First Baptist Church of Pittsburg, 204 Odessa Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, 94565, United States
Join us at 10:30pm tonight for our Watch Night Service “Watch, Fight & Pray”. See you there!
Rev. Henry Perkins – Senior Pastor
www.fbpittsburg.org

Annual Gospel Bowl
2020-01-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Abyssinian Baptist Church, 528 33rd Street, Oakland, CA, United States
Tackle the start of your New Year at the 22nd Annual Gospel Bowl
Remembering Pastor A.L. Cobbs, Sr
Featuring:

Pastor Germaine Anderson, Peoples Baptist Church
Pastor Greg Hunter, Olivet Institutional Missionary Baptist Church
Bishop Keith L. Clark, Word Assembly A Family of Churches
Pastor Leon McDaniels, Paradise Baptist Church
Bishop Johnnie Clark, Word Assembly A Family of Churches
Pastor Todd Wheelock, Antioch Baptist Church
Bishop Torin Newsome, Citadel of Praise Baptist Church
Pastor Marty Peters, Victory Baptist Church

Musical Guests:

Sons of the Soul Revivers

Dr. Kevin D. Barnes, Host Pastor

Annual Prayer Bowl
2020-01-01 10:30 - 15:30 | Deliverance Full Gospel M.B.C., 1649 - 12th Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States
Featuring

Rev. M. Boone
Pastor H. Dillihant
Pastor Jabari Corgile
Pastor Leon Scoggins
Pastor R. Robinson
Pastor T. Amy
Pastor D. Burell
Pastor Mustafa Mhuyee
Pastor K. Hughes

Pastor Erroll Bullen, Host Pastor

11th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil
2020-01-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Fruitvale Bart Station, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland, CA, 94601, United States
We want to remember the life of Oscar and as we remember his life there are others who lost their life by community violence. We want to remember them as well. This year we will have a family who lost their son on the same day as Oscar . Help us remember him as well.

Styled by Nikija Presents - The Black Tie Gala
2020-01-04 18:00 - 21:30 | Crowne Plaza Concord/Walnut Creek, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA, 94520, US
“In a World full of trends, always remain a classic!” Styled by Nikija presents Gala Night; A Formal Affair, where fashion changes but style endures!!
It will be a night of high class, entertainment, fine dining and a fashion show, showcasing some of the bay areas finest boutiques and models.
?Tickets are Available at styledbynikija.com until December 30th! Don’t miss out on this beautiful evening. ?
This is red carpeted event, so come dressed to impress!!
Help me start 2020 with a bang!
Accessories are like vitamins to Fashion! Dress how you want to be addressed!
See you there!

Mount Calvary Baptist Church - Gospel Explosion 2020
2020-01-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1735 Enterprise Drive, Fairfield, CA, United States
Join the Mount Calvary Baptist Church for Gospel Explosion 2020.
GE2020 launches 7:30pm nightly, January 7th-9th with special guests:

Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Tabernacle Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA)
Dr. Danielle L. Brown, Cathedral International (Perth Amboy, NJ)
Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, TX)

Don’t miss this opportunity to start your new year right!
Rev. Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr. – Senior Pastor
http://mcbcfs.org

Providence Baptist Church - 7th Annual CUE Women's Conference
2020-01-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Providence Baptist Church, 314 S. 12th Street, Richmond, CA, United States
Connect, Unite, Empower – 7th Annual CUE Women’s Conference designed to engage, enlighten, and to empower women to do the work of the Kingdom.
Featuring:

Sis. Eula Lewis
Dr Carole McKindley-Alvarez
Sis. Allyson Thomas-Scott
Lady Donna Williams
First Lady Icelene Gilmore

Registration: $20 | Link

Bishop A.L. Cobbs, Jr. & Lady Carolyn Cobbs, Hosts

Fresh Start Church - Ladies Night Out 2020
2020-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Joseph Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Dr, Suisun City, CA, 94585, US
Ladies Night Out (LNO) is an annual women’s event that is hosted by the women of Fresh Start Church. The mission of LNO is to provide a safe and fun evening out for women who desire to fellowship and be encouraged through the word of God. This year is big as it will not only be the 5th LNO event, but it takes place at the beginning of a new decade. To celebrate we’ve decided to present you with the theme “Power”!
As always, it will be a night to remember! So join us for another amazing year of women gathering for an unforgettable evening of fun, fellowship and empowerment.
Seating is limited, so if you don’t want to miss out, purchase your tickets today!
Registration: $40 | Link

ATHSSM - 4th Annual MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast
2020-01-20 08:30 - 12:00 | Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel, 1 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
Allen Temple Health and Social Services hosts its 4th Annual MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast and fundraiser on Monday January 20, 2020 at the Hilton Oakland Airport. Our theme this year is ”A NEW ERA. A NEW WAY.”
By supporting the 4th Annual MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast, you will be helping us to assist members of our East Oakland community during a time of increased needs of services.
This event is featuring special guest and keynote speaker, Sharon Cooper, who is a Community Activist and sister to Sandra Bland. Sharon speaks on her life, legacy and HBO’s “Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland”. Special performance by Destined 2 Dance.

8:30-9:30am Event Registration and Networking
9:00-10:30am Breakfast and Program

Tickets: $75 | Link

Elders of Oakland - MLK Day Parade & Rally
2020-01-20 09:30 - 14:00 | Verdese Carter Park, 9600 Sunnyside Street, Oakland, CA, 94603, United States
Please join Bishop Bob Jackson, the Acts Full Gospel Church, and the Oakland community for a celebration and parade on Martin Luther King Junior Day, Monday, January 20, 2020, from 9:30AM to 2PM.
Festivities will include food and clothes give away, a children’s play zone, guest speakers, community leaders, music, and lots more.
Everything is FREE.
The Parade will begin and end at Verdese Carter Park, 98th Ave. And Bancroft Street in Oakland with a Celebration ceremony.
Bring your with banners, comfortable clothes, and tennis shoes and help us celebrate and honor the United States’ most famous African American leader, civil rights activists, and gospel Preacher, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK DAY Poetry, Prayers, Protest Against Bay Area Gentrification
2020-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Oakland City Church, 2735 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA, 94602, United States
Poetry, Prayers, Protest Against Gentrification And Displacement Planned For MLK Day

The plight of the unhoused in the San Francisco Bay Area has reached catastrophic proportions in recent years. Homeless shelters are filled to capacity. Children sleep in the back seats of abandoned cars. Babies run barefoot through tent cities. At the same time, median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco has risen to $3,600. On January 20th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., noted Bay Area’s grassroots leaders will host a protest rally at the Oakland City Church to highlight this issue.
Come, hear some of the Bay Area’s most prominent voices on the issue of housing justice.

Tongo Eisen-Martin, poet, movement worker, and educator
Candice Elder, Founder and CEO of East Oakland Collective
Benjamin Bar Sierra, professor at City College of San Francisco, and San Francisco Mission District activist
Dr. Cesar Cruz, Founder and Director of Homies Empowerment
Lisa “Tiny” Gray-Garcia, Founder of Poor News, revolutionary lecturer, journalist, poet and organizer
Nita B, organizer of the Bay Area Intifada and spokesperson for the Village
Aquiela M. Lewis-Ross, poet
Mattie Johnson, Gospel singer and anti-human trafficking activist
Reverend Harry Louis Williams aka “O.G. Rev” author, community organizer and activist

Community members will have opportunity to meet, communicate and strategize over lunch at the conclusion of the service. The cost? FREE!
Oakland City Church is located at 2735 MacArthur Boulevard at the corner of Coolidge Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland.
On Dr. King Day, January 20th, 2020 come listen to those throat deep in the struggle for human for human dignity. There will be no power brokers or apologists; just the people.
For more information write to bayfreedomring@yahoo.com or call Reverend Harry Williams (510)508-4888. See website: www.theogrev.com

Life Restoration Ministries - aLIVE2020
2020-01-24 18:30 - 21:30 | The Flight Deck, 1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United States
January 2020 is the month for us to come aLIVE! What ever dried up and died in your life can come aLIVE! LRM will host it’s 1st conference 1/24-1/26.

aLIVE Class Descriptions

Adult Sessions:

IT Still Hurts! – Pastor Marcus Vincent
The truth is church hurt does exist BUT, there is LIFE after pain! This session aims to encourage those who have been hurt by the institution of Church or Church people, to change their narratives from hurting to HEALED!
In the HOT Seat! – Pastor Winton Anderson
Have you ever served but felt like you deserved the seat of the leader you served under? In other words, you feel as if you are not where you want to be. This session aims to help those who struggle with their purpose and their assignment to help them find value in the seat that they are in.
I See DOUBLE! – Pastor Zachary Obey
Are you now or aspiring to be an entrepreneur? There is God-given brilliance inside of you that has the ability to create wealth. This session aims to explore and explain entrepreneurship in the Kingdom.
Stronger, Wiser, Bigger, Better! (ages 40+) – Pastor Bo Jackson, Dr. Mary Jackson
Have you ever felt like time has passed you by and you no longer have the opportunity to pursue your dreams and goals? You did not survive everything you went through to stop now! this session aims to encourage those over the age of 40 that God still has a plan for you, and you’re going to LIVE to see it happen!?
The Gathering of Missing Pieces! (ages 18-39) – Pastor Winton Anderson, Eld. Nicholas Burse, LRM Staff
Have you ever wondered what your true purpose is? You are a vital piece to life’s incomplete puzzle. this session aims to explain how you are the answer to many questions and the solution to many problems!

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YouthNATION Sessions:

There’s More Inside of ME! (ages 5-11) – Prophet Jordan Perkins, Min. Djuani Littleton
Often times, children in this age group do not yet understand what God has placed on the inside of them. This session aims to explain to the youth that even at their age, they possess a greatness that can change the world!
Dont 4Get about me! (ages 12-17) – Eld. Quincie Howard, Min. Shunise Criswell
Life’s current culture causes this age group to feel as if they are frequently unheard, unseen, and unimportant. This session aims to help the youth find their voice and SOAR like never before!

Registration: $10/children, $30/adults | Liferestorationministries.org

Humanity Baptist Church - IMPACT Leadership Summit
2020-01-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Humanity Baptist Church, 1051 54th Street, Emeryville, CA, 94608, United States
Don’t miss the Humanity Baptist Church – IMPACT Leadership Summit, Saturday January 25, 2020
Guest Presenters:

Pastor Staci Current
Bishop Joseph Simmons
Pastor Quentisha Davis
Bishop Bob Jackson

Registration is $25 per person or Groups of 5 or more $15 per son
Register Now at: https://www.humanitychurch.online/impact-2020

Leadership Summit begins at 10am
Registration and Continental Breakfast at 9am
For more information contact us via at info@humanitychurch.online or 510-658-6704

Rewind & Reset Oakland: An Evening of Your Favorite Gospel Classics with a Musical Twist
2020-01-25 18:00 - 21:30 | Wings of Love Maranatha Ministries, 7007 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94605, US
Bringing the Bay Area gospel music scene together like never before!!! So many amazing guest musicians producers singers artist & writers will be here!! It’s “free” please come support and enjoy! There will be amazing food available for purchase as well as a few vendors you can shop with!
Everybody should leave with
Your stomach full
Your hands full
And your spirit full
January 25th 2020
get there early seats will go fast!!

Memorial Tabernacle Church - NeXt Generation Worship Encounter
2020-01-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Memorial Tabernacle Church (CHSC), 5801 Racine St, Oakland, CA, 94609, US
Join Pastor King, Minister Smiley Brown, and the MTC Family as we welcome youth, young adults, and persons of all generations to worship! Christian Hip Hop, Praise Dancing, Spoken Word, etc are all things you will experience as the young people lead out in worship. You will be blessed and invite all you know.

New Life Community Church - 7th Anniversary Celebration
2020-01-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, 960 10th Street, Oakland, CA, United States
‪This Sunday is New Life Community Church’s 7th Birthday! We pray that you mark your calendars with plans to attend. Please invite your friends and family as we celebrate seven years of ministry. ‬
‪What a joyous occasion! We have special guest speaker Pastor Tyron Cater and musical artist Pastor Greg T Harris to bless us with their ministries. You don’t want to miss this special event!‬
‪See you Sunday, New Life Friends and Family!‬

Pastor Darnell & Lady Jennifer Hammock
www.impactoakland.org

25th Pastoral Anniversary - Bishop Joseph Simmons
2020-01-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Greater St. Paul MBC, 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United States
This Sunday at 11AM join us as we celebrate our Bishop’s 25th Year Pastoral Anniversary! We have Pastor Jabari Corgile as our Master Of Ceremony, Bishop Keith Clark as our Guest Speaker & MORE!! #GSPChurch

African American Family Outreach Project - You Are Not Alone Workshop
2020-02-01 09:30 - 14:30 | Charles Porter Golden Gate Recreation Center, 1075 62nd Street, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
On Saturday, February 1st, 9:30am – 2:30pm, the African American Family Outreach Project will host its free informational workshop “YOU ARE NOT ALONE,” for African American families who seek support and care for those who are living with mental illness and/or addicted to drugs or alcohol with an opportunity to talk with several mental health professionals.
Open to the community, the “You Are Not Alone” workshop is open to the entire community and will take place at the Charles Porter Golden Gate Recreation Center, 1075 62nd Street, Oakland, CA.
Family members with lived experience say “when mental illness or substance abuse hit our loved ones, we did not know where to turn. In these workshops, we’re actually able to talk with the managing psychiatrist for Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services and get answers! It’s made a huge difference.”
Time will be offered for individuals to discuss symptoms, causes and medications with a Alameda County psychiatrist Aaron Chapman – an expert in dealing with drug and alcohol problems and advice from experienced family members who are willing to help.
Lunch is provided free of charge. Advance registration is required for proper planning. Please RSVP by Thursday, Jan 30th.

RSVP Required: http://youarenotalone2020.eventbrite.com/

Martin Luther McCoy Presents: The Sounds Of Joy Gospel Brunch at SF Jazz
2020-02-02 11:00 - 14:00 | SF Jazz Center, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Martin Luther McCoy Presents: The Sounds Of Joy Gospel Brunch featuring Avery*Sunshine, Cornel Carter, Tony Lindsay, Codany Holiday, Robin Hodge-Williams & Friends Gospel Choir
Sunday, February 2nd at 11am
Show begins promptly at 11 AM. B-Side will be serving brunch before and after the concert from 10 AM-2:30 PM. Click here to make a reservation.
Please note: Concert tickets do not include brunch meal or drinks.

Tickets: $25-45 | Link

Greater St. Paul MBC - The Worship Encounter | GSP Youth & Young Adults
2020-02-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Greater St. Paul MBC, 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United States
THE WORSHIP ENCOUNTER | Join our Youth & Young Adults on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 7pm for a worship encounter like none other!
Then immediately after our service our young adults will host “The Mixer”. A time full of FUN • FOOD • FELLOWSHIP. Don’t miss this move!
Speaker:

Pastor Leon Scoggins

Featuring:

Sean Dodson
Christolenae Thomas
Mysunn Turner & Movement for Christ

All are welcomed. #GSPChurch
Bishop Joseph E. Simmons, Senior Pastor
www.gspbc.org

Recharge 2020: One Night Revival w/ Dr. R.A. Vernon
2020-02-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523, US
Bay Area get ready! #RECHARGE2020 is here!
Three churches are coming together for a power packed one night revival with Dr. R.A. Vernon from The Word Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
Save the date, bring someone and get ready to be recharged!

16th Annual Oakland Black College Expo
2020-02-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94607, US
Join us for our 16th Annual Oakland Black College Expo Saturday February 8, 2020 at Oakland Marriott City Center. High School Seniors and Juniors and College Transfer Students meet one on one with top HBCUs and a variety of other colleges and universities and get answers right on the spot.Get Educational Resources… EVERYONE is Welcome…it’s for Students of ALL Ages…Plus…
Get Accepted to a college on the SPOT, students bring your transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores (High School Juniors & Seniors)
College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Bring your transcripts from all colleges that you have attended (Just bring your transcripts to all colleges attended)
Scholarships on the SPOT (a mininum of $5 million in scholarships)
Applications fees waived (save hundreds of dollars in college application fees)
Jobs…Internship Opportunities..Meet with companies about jobs, internships and careers
Prom Pavilion -Free Prom Dress Giveaway & Fashion Show
Black College Expo™ is from 9am to 3pm and the After Show from 3pm to 5pm, featuring a Step Show, “Dance Off” for Cash hosted by celebrity guests. Meet BET’s The Westbrooks, Recording Artists, Plus a Special Educational Presentation by TV’s Love and Hip Hop Hollywood’s artist/actress YoYo. Plus, book scholarships given on site to College Students and Money too! Everyone has the opportunity to win CASH and prizes!!!
Your admission serves as a donation to our program, where we help underserved and underrepresented students, including homeless and foster students, with free services and resources to college, careers and beyond!
College Students bring your College ID for FREE admission.
For more information call us 877-427-4100 or visit our website www.thecollegeexpo.org Tickets are $10 at the door
National College Resources Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to curtail high school dropout rate and increase degree and/or certificate enrollment among underserved and underrepresented students.
