Sunday, April 28 -- April Jazz Vespers: Bill Cunliffe 5:00 p.m., on the Chancel. Jazz pianist, composer and Grammy Award-winning arranger, and our composer-in-residence Bill Cunliffe is known for his innovative and swinging recordings and compositions. Bill began his career as pianist and arranger with the Buddy Rich Big Band and worked with Frank Sinatra, […]
Interfaith Study Group Presents “Peace and Justice in Turbulent Times” Presented by Nishat Alikhan, 5:00-7:30 p.m. in Sweetland Hall. Nishat is an educator, a proud daughter of immigrants, a proud hijabi Muslim woman, a believer in science, social justice, and human rights who aims to live a life of service. Nishat will explore the current landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging movements with supporting strategies.
The Middle East Ministry presents: "Global Capitalism and Genocide in Palestine," Saturday, May 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Learning Center. A teach-in event featuring guest speaker Dr. William Robinson, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at UC Santa Barbara. This will also be available on Zoom.
Foster Care Project Presents David Ambroz in conversation with Judge Margaret Henry (Ret.) about A Place Called Home. Tuesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. in Sweetland Hall. David Ambroz, a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate, will discuss his memoir, A Place Called Home, with Judge Margaret Henry, who established and presided over […]
Save the Date! Centennial Dance Party: 100 Years of Dance Tunes, Friday, May 17, 6:30-9:00 p.m., in the Learning Center. As part of our Centennial journey, we are celebrating the joy of music, dancing and connection in our newly refurbished Learning Center. Join us for an evening of fun and community – dancing along to some of the greatest dance hits across the decades. RESPECT – YMCA – ABBA – WHITNEY – SWING – SALSA and more. Heavy appetizers and festive beverages will be provided.
On Sunday, May 19th at 5:00 p.m., join us for our Annual Children’s and Youth Spring Concert, “True Colors” featuring well-known favorites like True Colors, What a Wonderful World, Somewhere over the Rainbow, Des Colores, Born this Way, Rainbow Connection, Heart of Gold, Blackbird, and the list goes on!! You will definitely want to sing along!
Christian Nationalism: American Democracy's Looming Threat, Moderated by Bradley Whitford Thursday, May 23, 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Church Americans United and All Saints Church will host a panel of experts to discuss the looming threat of Christian Nationalism and how we can fight against it in our daily lives. During the conversation, we will dive into […]
Fiction Fun! Reads The Great Gatsby, Friday, May 24, 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. A Modern Library list of the best 100 novels of the twentieth century ranked F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby 2nd, after Ulysses. A Guardian list of the best novels ever written in English ranked it lower, 51st, but said that “Fitzgerald’s jazz age masterpiece has become a tantalising metaphor for the eternal mystery of art.” Join us for great conversation!
Theatre Ministry: Misalliance, Friday, May 24, 8:00 p.m. at A Noise Within. One summer day, an early 20th century English undergarment mogul and his family entertain friends and unexpected visitors at their country estate. Through their lively debate and subsequent antics – including eight marriage proposals and one plane crash – the audience is treated to a satiric comedy of manners that exposes chaotic clashes of class, gender, and generations.