MARIN INTERFAITH COUNCIL CO-SPONSORED EVENTS:
Marin Interfaith Street Chaplaincy Information Evening
Thursday, September 23, 3:00-4:30PM AND Saturday, September 25, 10:30AM-Noon. Chapel Lounge, First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael. Find out about the exciting things that are happening with this ministry. Hear from the Chaplain and members of the street community about the impact of the ministry. Learn about current projects and long term plans, and how you can be a part of this important work. For information and to RSVP contact Rev. Paul Gaffney, 302-0248
Rising Sun Energy Center - California Youth Energy Services
CYES offers limited number of Green House Calls to help resident of Marin County save money, help the environment and support young people. Call (510) 665-1501 X 10 to reserve you appointment or visit www.risingsunenergy.org
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Tutors needed for September
Wednesday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM for first training session. Experience Corps Marin offers free training for volunteers over age 55 and over to work as tutors and mentors in San Rafael elementary schools. To receive application packet, contact Susan Kraemer at 464-1767, or email skraemer@ncphs.org.
Dominican Sisters Heritage Room
The Heritage Room is open to all with stories and artifacts spanning 160 years... 120 in Marin! Open first and third Tuesday, 10:00AM-2:00PM now through September. 1520 Grand Avenue, San Rafael.
The Irish Summer Jam
Wednesdays, July 21 - August 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Ave. Free, live traditional Irish music performed on the patio of church. All musicians playing traditional Celtic instruments are invited to join in. For more information, contact Jim Atchison at jim@marinirishmusic.com
Mediation for Ministry: Responding to Church Conflict
Saturday, July 24, and Saturday, July 31, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave, Berkeley. Introductory course on mediation is open to public and primarily intended for clergy, seminarians and lay leaders fo all faith communities. (510) 849-8268
Child Sexual Abuse: Trauma
Thursday, July 29, 12:30 - 2:00 PM, 30 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, downstairs conference room. Lecture presented by Betty Wood, LCSW and Debra Collins, MS, MFT. Bring bag lunch, light snacks provided. RSVP to Tyler at tyler@marinadvocates.org or 507-9016
Integrative Life Coaching
Saturday, July 31, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Corstone Center, 33 Buchanan Dr., Sausalito. Life Coaching workshop led by Melissa Heckman, MSW Life Coach, Corstone Center Program Director. For more information, call Melissa at 415 331-6161 X 117
An Urban Pilgramage: Sole to Soul, Walking the Labyrinth to Quicken the Spirit
July 30-31, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco. Presented by Veriditas. Featuring Lauren Artress. Followed by Labyrinth Facilitator Training with Lauren Artress and Kay Sandor August 1-2 and Labyrinth Making, a one-day workshop with Robert Ferre, August 3. www.veriditas.com or 707-283-0373.
Rebuilding Hope: Movie screening and speakers
Sunday, August 1, 7:00-9:30PM. Russian Center, 2460 Sutter Street, San Francisco. SF Bay Area Darfur Coalition and City Church invite you to free a screening of this powerful documentary film about the quest of three Sudanese "Lost Boys" to find surviving family members and rediscover and contribute to their homeland. It also sheds light on what the future holds for Sudan in its precarious struggle for peace, development and stability. RSVP to info@darfursf.org 221-8400
Tell Me Something I Can't Forget
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 7:00 PM, Pacific School of Religion Mudd Hall, 1798 Scenic Ave, Berkeley. Pat Schneider, author of 9 books including Writing Alone and with Others screens film, with discussion following.
14th Annual International Forgiveness Day
Saturday, August 7, 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Community Congregational Church, Tiburon. Workshop with Dr. Eileen Borris, political psychologist and council to the United Nations, and Dr. Fredric Luskin, Director of Stanford University Forgiveness Project. For more information, conatct Robert Plath (415) 381-3372 or go to www.forgivenessday.org
Engage: Exploring Nonviolent Living
Saturday, Aug. 7, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. Program for learning, practicing and experimenting with nonviolent options for our lives and world. Students, $40, Others, $55. www.psr.edu/summer-session-2010-workshops
Sacred Chow: Some Holy Ways to Eat
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7:00 PM, Pacific School of Religion Bade Museum, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper, author of Living Well While Doing Good, will speak.
14th Annual Forgiveness Day Celebration
Sunday, August 8, 7:00PM. Dominican University's Angelico Hall, San Rafael. Champions of Forgiveness to be honored include Dr. Eileen Borris and Rabbi Michael Lerner. Heroes of Forgiveness honored will be Logan and Noah Miller and Abelina Magana. Performances by the East Bay Gospel Choir, Sukay and Music Medicine. Suggested donation $20. Visit www.forgivenessday.org to purchase advance discounted tickets and for more information, or contact Robert Plath, 381 3372
Teen ArtsFest
Sunday, August 8 - Friday, August 13. Join Jewish teens from around the world for a week of workshops in acting, culinary arts, dance, photography and more. For more information, call Celina 415 444-8166.
Found: Performance presented by communityworks
Friday, August 13, 7:00 pm, San Rafael First United Methodist Church, 9 Ross Valley Rd. Formerly incarcerated women share stories of transformation. Tickets: $10. For more information: (510) 486-2340 or www.community-works-ca.org
Hospice By the Bay's Camp Erin: Free Grief Support Summer Camp
Friday, August 13 - Sunday, August 15. CYO Retreat Center in Sonoma County. Accepting applications now for children age 6-17 who are coping with the death of a parent, loved one or friend. This weekend is led by bereavement counselors and trained volunteers, who will help campers express thier grief and learn to cope with their loss through age appropriate therapeutic activities, recreation and relaxation. Brochures and applications avaliable online at www.hbtb.org, or call
Worship Concert for Better Africa Foundation
Saturday, August 14, 7:00, at the Quest, 1461 S. Novato Blvd., Novato. Donations go directly to BAF Outreach Ministries.
Warm Wishes 6th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament
Sunday, September 26, 9:30 AM, Albert Park, 550 B St., San Rafael. Tickets: $50. For more information, contact Marin Link, 415.472-0211.
Not a Genuine Black Man?
Thursday, October 7, 7:30 PM, Marin Showcase Theater, Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Brian Copeland performs his one-man, Off-Broadway show.
Kathryn Roszak's Danse Lumiere
Sunday, October 10, 3:00 PM, Santa Sabina Chapel, San Rafael. Kathryn Roszak performs Pensive Spring: A Portrait of Emily Dickinson. Donation - $20.
Building Bridges: Understanding Judaism
Sunday, October 17, 1:00-6:00PM, Dominican University of California, Guzman Hall.
Jacqueline Chew and Chad Runyon performance
Sunday, December 5, 3:00 PM, Santa Sabina Chapel, San Rafael. Musicians perform selections from The Niles Merton Songs. Donation - $20
Walk Against Genocide
April 10, 2011, Lake Merritt, Oakland. California Legislature has proclaimed April of each year as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. Bay Area Darfur Coalition has formed Anti-Genocide Walk Committee to plan and organize this walk. For more information, contact Gerri Miller at gerrimiller25@sbcglobal.net
CLASS SERIES AND ONGOING EVENTS:
Looking Up in a Down Economy: A 3-week Teleclass
Three Wednesdays: July 14, 21 and 28th 6:00 to 7:30 PST. It's a Teleclass so all you need is a phone. The class will be focusing on financial abundance, using the power of intention, the Law of Attraction and spiritual action steps. Cost: at the end of the class, you decide what it's worth to you. Led by Rev. Katherine Revoir, Center for Richer Living. For more info: www.richerliving.org/classes or call 415-381-9161.
Monday Morning Meditation
Mondays, 7:30 - 8:15 AM, The Hearth, San Rafael. First meeting: August 2. Please RSVP for directions: skiziler@hearthofmarin.org
One Earth Sharing Circle
First Circle is Tuesday, July 20, 6:30 - 8:30 at The Hearth in San Rafael. Circle continues through August 24 and provides opportunity to share food, our life experiences and to connect with each other. For more info, call 415.456-4958, visit www.hearthofmarin.org. To register, email zwhelan@hearthofmarin.org
The World Soul Sharing Circle
First Circle is Wednesday, July 21, 6:30 - 8:30 at The Hearth in San Rafael. Circle continues through August 25 and provides opportunity to share food, our life experiences and to connect with each other. For more info, call 415.456-4958, visit www.hearthofmarin.org. To register, email skiziler@hearthofmarin.org
Taize Prayer at Santa Sabina
Wednesdays, September 15, October 13, November 10, December 15 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Santa Sabina, San Rafael.
Spanish/English Conversation
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in Church Library, First Presbyterian Church, San Rafael. Whatever your level of Spanish of English, come to make friends and practice.
Are You Raising Jewish Children but You're Not Jewish?
Wednesday Mornings, 9:00AM - Noon. Join the mother's circle to learn about Jewish rituals, ethics, and the how-to's of creating a Jewish home. Sponsored by Congregation Kol Shofar. Call Ellem 505-5242 or email ellen@themotherscircle.org to learn more.
COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
Space to rent for Counselors, Therapists, Teachers and Spiritual Directors
The Interfaith Counseling Center of the Bay Area is inviting counselors, therapists, spiritual directors, and spiritual teachers to rent space in the former LLoyd Center building at 15 Austin Avenue, San Anselmo. The seven counseling rooms can be rented by the day/week or any number of days/weeks. The rents will begin at $116 per day/per month. There is also a library that can be used for classes and small groups. Our vision is to provide low rent counseling space to a variety of counselors from different religious backgrounds and training who can learn from one another, consult with one another, and refer to one another. An open house will be held on Friday, June 11th from 8:00AM-1:00PM. Please call 415-302-1994 ro RSVP, for more information or to schedule a private tour. www.interfaithcounselingcenter.com
