Faith in the Bay

University of the Pacific - 2017 Black History Month Celebration
2017-02-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
University of the Pacific’s annual Black History Month celebration involves a number of activities that honor the history and heritage of African-Americans and the African Diaspora.
We are proud to announce our 2017 BHM Keynote Speaker is LECRAE, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop artist and author of the autobiography, Unashamed. Lecrae has sold 1.7 million albums to date, including his latest Anomaly, that debuted on the Billboard 200 Album Chart at No. 1. He has performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and the Hip Hop Awards on BET Network. He is an artist focused on caring for people, providing messages of hope and inspiration. He feels, “Music doesn’t need to be categorized. It just needs to be good.” On Feb. 10, 2017, he will provide some of that good music and provide a lecture revealing how he has overcome the challenges in his life and is impacting an entire generation-building community one person at a time. His lecture and performance will be held at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tix Presale is on Sept. 28, 2016, General Public Sale is Sept. 30. You can purchase tickets http://go.pacific.edu/lecrae.
On Saturday, Feb.18, nationally acclaimed Gospel Artist and Stellar Award winner Donald Lawrence will be headlining Gospelfest 2017. This event will also feature performances from Lena Byrd-Miles and Ascension Praise Dance and will be hosted by Steven Parker and Destiny Robbins and be held at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Dec. 22. You can purchase tickets at http://go.pacific.edu/gospelfest2017 or by going to the Stockton Arena.
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, prominent social justice advocate and author Shaun King will be speaking at Faye Spanos Concert Hall. His presentation will begin at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Pacific Black History Month Planning Committee Mission Statement
The Black History Month Committee will, through the usage of identified funds, collaborate within the University and local community to plan and execute a monthlong series of events and activities that support the overall goals of education and enrichment in relation to the contributions of peoples of African ancestry and culture to society past and present.
Origin of Black History Month
Known as the “Father of Black History,” Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the celebration he called “Negro History Week” in 1926. Dr. Woodson selected the second week of February for the celebration because it fell between the birthdays of the famed orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the celebration expanded to include the entire month of February. Today, Black History Month is celebrated across the United States by people of all ethnic and social backgrounds. At Pacific, it is observed during a monthlong celebration in February organized by Pacific’s Black History Month Planning Committee.

Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church - African American Arts & Culture Festival
2017-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church, 3545 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States
African American Art, Books, Food, Health & Music Festival
Saturday, February 18, 2017 | 10am – 4pm

10am Black Art Vendors Open
11am Soul Food Kitchen Opens
12pm Live Jazz & R&B Music
1pm Oakland Youth Poetry
2pm African American History Oratorical Contest

For more information, please contact Rev. Paul J. Keener at 510-290-5475 or pauljkeener@gmail.com

The Fusion Experience Concert
2017-02-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Path COGIC, 500 Arkansas Street, Vallejo, CA, 94591, United States
Bridging the gap through music to create an unforgettable experience.
K-Ross and JGxRedletter with affiliation with Crown Him Presents brings you an experience like no other. Come be a part of the biggest concert of the year featuring some of the hottest NorCal artist.
Performers:

K-Ross & The Takeova
JGXRedletter
Vadia
Mission
Lauren Byrd
Kei Pe
Ashlee Young
And other special guest appearances…

Facebook Event Link

Praise In The Place: After The Grammys - Honoring Bishop Hezekiah Walker
2017-02-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Love Center Ministries, 10440 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States
EDWIN HAWKINS & JOI RHONE PRESENTS brings you PRAISE IN THE PLACE 2017!
Plan to be in the building on Monday, February 13, 2017 for the 4th Annual Praise In the Place – an evening honoring the 59th Annual Grammys Gospel Category nominees and winners AND Special Tribute to the legendary Bishop Hezekiah Walker!!
Grammy award winning gospel singer, composer, choir leader and Bishop, Hezekiah Walker, known as “the hip-hop pastor,” has brought a lot of young people to gospel and choir music, and has shown that he has no problem using modern vernacular and recording techniques to expand his fan and worship base. His songs are sung in every choir across the world – “How Much You Can Bear”, “I’ll Make It”, “Faithful Is Our God”, “Second Chance”, “God Favored Me”, “I’ve Got a Reason”, “I Need You to Survive”, “Every Praise” are some of the songs that have blessed us over the years! Bishop Hezekiah’s song “Better” has also been nominated for a Grammy under the Best gospel Performance category – still making hits that bless the people!
You will not want to miss this tribute event and an opportunity to show up and share your appreciation and love of Bishop Hezekah – he will be present!
https://praiseintheplace2017.eventbrite.com/
$25 ADV // $30 DOOR // $50 VIP (6PM Reception)

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir - Black History Month Celebration
2017-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
In celebration of Black History Month, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir pays homage to traditional spirituals and black gospel music, under the direction of Terrance Kelly. The choir will be joined by Henrietta Davis, Jackie Tolbert, and the McGuillicutty sisters and will be honoring bay area legends The Oakland Gospelettes.
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir delivers good news – the power and glory of 55 talented singers blending their voices together in rapturous harmony on gospel standards, traditional spirituals, and their own original praise songs. The East Bay Express has described the harmonies on their most recent album, Hear My Prayer, as “absolutely divine,” and the live version, with the vibrations of all those gorgeous voices filling the Freight, is even more inspiring.
The OIGC grew out of a gospel music workshop at Jazz Camp West in 1986. Terrance Kelly led the workshop and has served as artistic director of the choir ever since. The son of esteemed jazz pianist Ed Kelly and gospel choir director Faye Kelly, Terrence is an Emmy-winning director, composer, and arranger, as well as a popular soloist with what allaboutjazz.com calls “an operatic range and a joyous emotional feel.” Under his leadership, the choir has recorded with such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Peter Gabriel, MC Hammer, Tramaine Hawkins, and the Kronos Quartet, performed onstage with a number of notable musicians including Stan Getz, Carlos Santana, and Joan Baez, and appeared on three Grammy-winning albums. The choir’s outstanding band includes Ben Heveroh and Louis Burrell on keyboards, David Belove on bass, and Miles Lathan on drums.
The mission of the OIGC is “to inspire joy and unity among all people through black gospel and spiritual music traditions.” If you’re in the mood for a big helping of joy and inspiration, don’t miss the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir at the Freight!
$22 ADV / $24 DOOR

New Life Community Church - Anniversary Celebration
2017-01-29 16:00 - 19:30 | Oakland Masonic Center, 3903 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United States
Join us as we celebrate 4 years of Extraordinary Impact in the City of Oakland. You have two opportunities to celebrate with us on Sunday January 29th!
The 10:30am celebration service will feature guest speaker, Bishop Charles L. Dickerson from the ANEW Pearly Grove Baptist Church in Fresno, CA. Our guest psalmist will be the angelic voice of, Dayanna Redic.
Our 4pm celebration service will feature guest speaker, Bishop Johnny R. Withers, Jr. from Unity Christian Fellowship in Compton, CA.
You’ve seen our guest psalmist, Zebulon Ellis, as a finalist on BET’s Sundays Best. We are grateful to welcome him to the City of Oakland.
It’s going to be a full day of amazing celebration of all God has done and is doing at New Life, and we would love for you to join us!
Rev. Darnell Hammock, Pastor
www.impactoakland.org

Pastor Bo Jackson - LIVE Concert & Anniversary Celebration
2017-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Berkeley Mt. Zion MBC, 1400 8th Street, Berkeley, CA, United States
Join Pastor Bo Jackson as he returns to the mic for a LIVE Concert, celebrating his 1st Pastoral Anniversary, and 10 Year Anniversary of his Debut Album “Interview of A Changed Man”
Hosted by Bishop Anthony Willis – Lily of the Valley Christian Center
January 28, 2017 – 6PM
Rev. Brian Hunter, Host Pastor

Jesus & Justice: What It Means To Us In A Trump Presidency
2017-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Allen Temple Baptist Church – Family Life Center, 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
The Leadership Institute at Allen Temple presents ‘Jesus & Justice: What It Means To Us In A Trump Presidency’
Deacon Reginald Lyles, Lecturer
Panelist

Servant Brian K. Woodson, Sr
Rev. Armae Johnson
Rev. Phil Bowling-Dyer

FREE Admission
For more information, contact Dr. Brenda Guess, Chancellor 510-544-3362 or BGuess@allen-temple.org

Shiloh Church Oakland - Youth & Young Adult Set Apart Conference
2017-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Shiloh Church Oakland, 3295 School Street, Oakland, CA, United States
Set Apart Conference
January 27th – January 28th
[Set Apart] is a conference for youth and young adults to encounter God and empower leaders. This 2-day experience is to bring churches and pastors from all over the bay area to see God plant a call in our lives to be [Set Apart] for His purpose.
$20 per person // Group Pricing Available

Conference Schedule
FRIDAY // JANUARY 27TH
6:00PM // Registration
6:45PM // Doors Open
7:00PM // General Session
9:00PM // Close
SATURDAY // JANUARY 28TH
8:30AM // Registration // Donuts
9:00AM // Doors Open
9:30AM // General Session
10:30AM // Lab Session 1
11:30AM // Lab Session 2
12:30PM // Lunch Break
2:00PM // Special performance by : Freedom Speaks
EVENING
6:00PM // Cafe Open
6:30PM // Doors Open
7:00PM /General Session
9:00PM // Close

For more information, please visit http://shilohchurch.com/set-apart/

MoAD Vanguard Presents: Discovering The Black Diaspora Through Travel
2017-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
MoAD Vanguard Presents: Discovering The Black Diaspora Through Travel
Are you a current jet setter or looking to set off on your first international trip? Do you spend more time abroad than you do in the states? Are you addicted to passport stamps or eagerly awaiting your first one? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then we have the perfect panel for you!
Join us for an evening of networking and conversations centered around the black travel movement. Guest panelists include Jena Pruit, founder of StreetSalad Co., Anitra Smith, founder of Don’t Trip Travel and Ashleigh Reddy, Owner of Stay Reddy Photography. Kumi Rauf, founder of I Love Being Black, will join our panelists as the evening’s moderator.
*Vanguard Members receive discounted ticket rates * Not a member? Consider joining The MoAD Vanguard today! Click for more info>>.
Join the convo on Discovering The Black Diaspora Through Travel by following us on social media: Facebook// Twitter // IG // Look for us on LinkedIn

MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast
2017-01-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel, 1 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
Please join Allen Temple Health and Social Services as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr by reflecting on “Why Service Still Matters” during the MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast.
Guests will enjoy opportunities to meet others within the community and hear from pioneers such as Congresswomen Barbara Lee, Former Black Panther Elaine Brown, Honorable Ron Dellums and other honorable guests.
Networking from 8:30-9:00 am. Breakfast and program will begin at 9am.
Register Today for the 2017 MLK Drum Major for Freedom Breakfast

In The Name of Love - 15th Annual Musical Tribute Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2017-01-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
“IN THE NAME OF LOVE”: THE ANNUAL MUSICAL TRIBUTE HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. is an extensive civic and cultural event bringing our diverse community together to honor, through music, the inspirational teachings of the great Dr. King.
Now in its 15th season, “In the Name of Love” remains Oakland’s only non-denominational musical tribute to Dr. King. The event showcases locally and internationally known performing artists, children from Oakland public elementary schools, archival footage of Dr. King, and the presentation of the “Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award” presented to an outstanding Oakland citizen.
Featuring
Kenny Washington, Terrie Odabi, Will Russ, Jr., Destani Wolf, Luq Frank with Tammy Hall, piano; Marcus Shelby, bass; Sly Randolph, drums; John Santos, percussion; Teo Avery, sax
http://www.mlktribute.com

MLK 2017: Geoffrey Golden & Friends Live in Concert
2017-01-14 17:00 - 20:00 | South Sacramento Christian Center, 7710 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, 95823, United States
Come Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Weekend with “BIG MLK 2017 CONCERT”
Live in Concert with Sunday’s Best Winner
GEOFFREY GOLDEN & FRIENDS!!!
With songs that get us through!
http://bigmlk2017.eventbrite.com/

Bay Area Jack and Jill Youth Town Hall
2017-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States
The Oakland Bay Area Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated in partnership with Allen Temple Baptist Church invite you to our
Bay Area Jack and Jill Youth Town Hall
Saturday, January 14, 2017 | 10AM – 12Noon
Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
Join us as we provide an engaging forum for our youth to share their feelings and opinions, and determine how they can “go high” in these changing times.
The Town Hall will be faciliated by Oakland’s own Regina G. Jackson – President and CEO of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC).
Children of all ages are welcome but the event is most appropriate for children and teens in Groups III, IV, & V. Mothers are encouraged to stay and listen.
We are very pleased to welcome our National President Joli Cooper-Nelson as well as our Far West Regional Director LaTanya Bellow for this occasion.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please call 510-798-8208

Allen Temple Baptist Church - Prayer Revival 2017
2017-01-11 08:00 - 13:00 | Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States
Mark your calendar & don’t miss the Allen Temple Baptist Church Prayer Revival 2017!
We’re honored to welcome back to Allen Temple our friend, internationally renowned author and preacher Evangelist Manuel Scott, Jr!
Join us in worship Sunday, January 8 at 8AM & 11:15AM and Monday, January 9 through Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00PM! Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a time of revival, refreshment and renewal!
http://www.allen-temple.org

Rev. David Evans, Jr. - Pastoral Installation Service
2017-01-07 14:00 - 16:30 | Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 345 West Worth Street, Stockton, CA, 95206, United States
Join the Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church family as they welcome and install, Rev. David Evans, Jr. as their Pastor.

Dream Summit 2017: The Art of Branding
2017-01-07 10:00 - 14:00 | The Event Center, 2618 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94702, United States
The Art of Branding. Your promise to the customer. Yours should tell them what they can expect from you. If it does not differentiate you from the competition, ask yourself “how strong is my brand?”
If you are interested in building a strong brand, whether personal, small business or non-profit, this year’s Dream Summit will show you how to take your idea from concept to reality. We will give you the tools to define, develop and deploy the right strategy.
Come hear from our team of experts who will share insights and help you increase awareness and visibility for your brand.
Register today! http://bit.ly/2jm4Ppr

Gospel Bowl 2017
2017-01-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Abyssinian Baptist Church, 528 33rd Street, Oakland, CA, United States
Tackle the start of your New Year at the 19th Annual Gospel Bowl
Remembering Pastor A.L. Cobbs, Sr
Featuring:

Bishop Keith L. Clark, Word Assembly A Family of Churches
Pastor Leon McDaniels, Paradise Baptist Church
Pastor A.L. Cobbs, Jr., Providence Baptist Church
Dr. Gregory B. Payton, Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Todd Wheelock, Antioch Baptist Church
Pastor Elliott T. Ivey, The Church of Restoration
Pastor Carl Barnes, Sr., New Testament Baptist Church
Pastor Germaine Anderson, Peoples Baptist Church
Pastor A.L. Perkins, Harmony Missionary Baptist Church

Dr. Kevin D. Barnes, Host Pastor

Prayer Bowl 2017
2017-01-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Deliverance Full Gospel M.B.C., 1649 - 12th Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States
Don’t miss the 5th Annual Prayer Bowl – A way to bring your new year in the right way with the word of God. Some of the Bay Areas best pastors and preached will be speaking.
Featuring:

Pastor Errol Bullen, Host Pastor
Pastor A.L. Perkins, Harmony MBC
Pastor M. Robinson, Lilly of the Valley
Pastor T. Battle, Greater New Mt. Hermon
Pastor E. Neal, Macedonia MBC
Pastor R. Robinson, Community Reformed
Pastor T. Newsom, Citadel of Praise BC

Dinner will be available for purchase

Adamology Presents - 2017 New Year's Musical
2017-01-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Old Path COGIC, 500 Arkansas Street, Vallejo, CA, 94591, United States
Featuring:

Vadia Rhodes
KRoss
Deshawn Horme
Lauren Byrd
Sean Dodson
Jonathan Johnson
Jovan Watkins
E.K. Dawson & NBCC
Hosted by: Minister Adam Rogers

8th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil
2017-01-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Fruitvale Bart Station, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland, CA, 94601, United States
The Oscar Grant Vigil with friends, family,and beloved community!
Come to the Vigil dressed in white to honor Oscar and his family. Let this day be a reminder for ourselves and for others where we stand in the struggle for justice. as we honor Oscar, we also honor ourselves. We are ALL Oscar Grant.
Performances Featuring:

Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Candice Antique
Ryan Nicole
Obasi Davis aka Heru
Young Gifted and Black
Gina Madrid
Kev Choice
and other special guests

http://oscargrantfoundation.com

Calvary Hill Community Church - Watch Night Worship
2016-12-31 22:00 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | Calvary Hill Community Church, 141 Industrial St, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Ring in the New Year in Worship and Praise!!
Join Us THIS Saturday Night December 31st at 10pm for Our New Year’s Eve Watch Service!! Doors open at 9pm!!
Dr. Joseph Bryant, Jr – Senior Pastor

Berkeley Mt. Zion - Watch Night Service
2016-12-31 22:00 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | Berkeley Mt. Zion MBC, 1400 8th Street, Berkeley, CA, United States
Close our your 2016 with purpose. Join the Berkeley Mt. Zion MBC family for Watch Night Service at 10PM.
Rev. Brian D. Hunter, Pastor

New Birth Cal - Pittsburg Watch Night Service
2016-12-31 22:00 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | New Destiny Church – Pittsburg Campus, 1411 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA, 94565, United States
Bring in the year of victory and light up the night with us for New Year’s Eve.
NBO @ 7pm
NBP @ 10pm
Bishop C. Carl Smith, Pastor
www.newbirthcal.org

Memorial Tabernacle Church - New Year's Eve Watchnight Worship Service
2016-12-31 22:00 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | Memorial Tabernacle Church, 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United States
Join Pastor Ulysses Stephen King, Jr & the Memorial Tabernacle Church Family for our New Year’s Eve (Watchnight) Worship Service, 10PM! Prayer, Praise, & Preaching! Don’t miss this evening of praise and worship on New Year’s Eve night! We desire to be in His presence as we enter into a new year filled with more opportunities to live His Word! Return Sunday morning, New Year’s Day as we continue to learn, study, and celebrate Jesus! You do not have to walk this journey called life alone! Join us in 2017!
Our New Year’s Day Worship Service: Holy Communion will include a review of our Annual Consecration & 21-Day Fast Review. For more information regarding ACF, visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5KZLGu6merSLW0zNzlXMk41VGs
All are welcome! Both celebration worship services are held at Memorial Tabernacle Church, 5801 Racine Street in North Oakland (corner of 58th Street & Telegraph Ave).

First Baptist Church - Watch Night Celebration
2016-12-31 22:00 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | First Baptist Church of Pittsburg, 204 Odessa Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, 94565, United States
Join us as we close out 2016 in praise and celebration.
Special Guests:

Joe Douglass & Spirit of Praise

Rev. Henry L. Perkins, Pastor

Lily of The Valley CC - Watch Night Service
2016-12-31 21:30 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | Lily of the Valley, 1010 91st Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States
Bishop Willis and the Lily of the Valley CC family invite you to bring in 2017 in Worship. Don’t miss Watch Night Service, 9:30PM

City of Refuge UCC - Watch Night Service
2016-12-31 21:30 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | City of Refuge UCC, 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA, United States
THIS WEEKEND AT REFUGE – BRINGING in 2017 and BEGINNING CONSECRATION MONTH:
WATCHNIGHT WORSHIP – Saturday, December 31st beginning at 9:30 pm
NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICE at 1:00 pm
Come Join Us for powerful praise, worship, testimony and a Living Word for 2017!
Bishop Yvette Flunder, Pastor

Acts Full Gospel COGIC - New Year's Eve Celebration
2016-12-31 21:00 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | Acts Full Gospel COGIC, 1034 - 66th Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
Join us at Acts Full Gospel Church, this Saturday, December 31st, at 9:00pm. There’s no better way to spend New Year’s Eve, than in the house of the Lord!

Bishop Bob Jackson, Pastor

This Is Pentecost - Watch Night Service
2016-12-31 21:00 - 2017-01-01 00:00 | TIP Fellowship Ministries, 6489 47th St., Sacramento, CA, 95823, United States
Join us New Year’s Eve at 9:00pm for our Watch Night Service!!!

Location:
TIP Fellowship Ministries 6489 47th St. Sacramento, CA 95823

Pastor Tamara Bennett, Host
